Festival City Farmers Market
Saturday market in downtown Cedar City: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in October and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in November and December.
Southern Utah Events
Festivals, concerts, theater, and regional events
Southern Utah Events
Featured events
Cedar City's 175th Birthday Spectacular
Free lobby activities on Nov. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by Cedar City's 175th Birthday Spectacular at 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn opens November 20 at 7:45 p.m. and runs through December 22 in Tuacahn's indoor Hafen Theatre.
Christmas in the Canyon at Tuacahn
Tuacahn's holiday activities run on selected evenings November 27-December 23; November 28 has a later 7 p.m. opening.
Kanab Christmas Light Parade and Festival
Kanab's tree lighting begins Nov. 28 at 6:45 p.m., followed by the Red & White Christmas light parade at 7 p.m.
Balloons and Tunes Roundup
About 40 hot air balloons launch over Kanab at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 19 to 21, 2027, with a Friday lantern launch, a Saturday night balloon glow, a vendor fair and live music.
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2026 Electric Film Series
Free film screenings at the Electric Theater on October 20, November 17 and December 15; programs begin at 6 p.m.
Tooveep (The Land) at SUMA
A free exhibition of contemporary Indigenous art at SUMA, beginning Oct. 17; check holiday closures before visiting.
Zion National Park Art Invitational
Landscape artists gather in Zion Nov. 2–7, with demonstrations, a ticketed gala, and a Saturday Wet Paint program at Zion Lodge.
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
A Beatles tribute concert at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre on November 4 at 7 p.m.
Rock Gold: Volume Four with the Orchestra of Southern Utah
Symphonic rock at the Heritage Center Theater on Nov. 5 and 6, with performances at 7:30 p.m.
Taurid Meteors and Saturn Star Party
A free star party featuring the Taurid meteor shower, Saturn, and the Andromeda Galaxy begins Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at Jackson Flat Reservoir; no end time is published.
Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026
A Zion Ponderosa trail-race weekend in Orderville with distances from 5K to 150 miles.
An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young
Chris Young performs an acoustic concert at Tuacahn on November 7 at 7 p.m.
Bryce Canyon Fee-Free Day for U.S. Citizens and Residents
Bryce Canyon waives entrance fees for U.S. citizens and residents on Nov. 11; other charges can still apply.
Straight No Chaser at Tuacahn
A holiday a cappella concert at Tuacahn on November 12 at 7 p.m.
Panguitch Holiday Craft Fair
Panguitch's Holiday Craft Fair runs Nov. 13-14 at the Garfield County Fair Building; shopping hours are to be announced.
Iron Mission Days and Old Town Market
Living-history demonstrations and an Old Town Market run Nov. 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Frontier Homestead.
Butch Cassidy 10K/5K
The Butch Cassidy race starts Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. The 5K is full; check 10K availability and plan to use the Springdale race shuttles.
Snow Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run Walk n' Roll
St. George's Snow Canyon race day features a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Fun Run Walk n' Roll with courses in Snow Canyon State Park and around Snow Canyon High School.
U.S. Navy Band Commodores at Tuacahn
A free jazz concert at Tuacahn on November 14 at 7 p.m.; reservations are required and the organizer lists standby tickets.
Night of Double Duets
Jake Workman and Aaron Ashton, followed by Kenny and Amanda Smith, at the Heritage Theater on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Panguitch Christmas Tree Festival
Panguitch's Christmas Tree Festival is scheduled for Nov. 20-21 at the Garfield County Fair Building; hours are to be announced.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only Bryce Canyon moonlight hike on Nov. 24, with an approximate 4:30 p.m. start and mandatory check-in by 3 p.m.
Brian Head Holiday Lighting Extravaganza
Brian Head lights the holidays Nov. 25 from 5 to 6 p.m. with Santa, cocoa, cookies, and s'mores at the pavilion.
Ruby's Inn Thanksgiving Day Buffet
A Thanksgiving buffet at Ruby's Inn on Nov. 26, starting at 11 a.m.; confirm the closing time and current prices with the restaurant.
Parowan: Christmas in the Country
Nov. 27–28: a holiday bazaar, Saturday's 10 a.m. Santa parade, 6 p.m. candlelight parade, town lighting and 7 p.m. show.
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