Mistletoe Market
Holiday vendors and food stalls fill the Kanab Center Terrace Nov. 27–28, from 5 to 8 p.m. both evenings.
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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.
Cannonville Christmas at the Park
A small-town Christmas gathering in Cannonville's park on November 28, 2026.
Christmas on the Mountain
Christmas on the Mountain is listed for Saturday, Nov. 28, in Duck Creek Village. Hours, venue and activities are still to be announced.
Cedar City Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 28 in downtown Cedar City: a noon–9 p.m. holiday celebration, with the lighting and fireworks at 6 p.m.
Festival City Christmas Market
Cedar City's holiday market runs Thursdays through Saturdays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 19, 2026, noon to 8 p.m.
Holiday Tree Jubilee
Holiday Tree Jubilee is open Nov. 28 from 3-8 p.m. and Nov. 30-Dec. 1 from 5-8 p.m. in Cedar City.
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.
Kanab's Polar Express
A holiday bus ride to visit Santa runs Nov. 30–Dec. 5 and Dec. 7–12; 2026 tickets and departure times are still to be announced.
Hurricane City Christmas Tree Lighting
Hurricane's community tree lighting runs Nov. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m., with Santa, a live nativity, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Dickens Christmas Festival
A Victorian-themed holiday market at the Dixie Convention Center, December 2-5, open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
La Verkin Winterfest
La Verkin Winterfest runs Dec. 4–5, with food, crafts, and holiday vendors; the full activity schedule is still to be announced.
La Verkin Winterfest 5K and 10K
Winterfest's 5K and 10K races start Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. at Wanlass Park; advance registration is required.
Christmas in the Country and Santa's Visit
Christmas in the Country and Santa's Visit runs Dec. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Panguitch Social Hall.
Parowan Winter Wonderland Chamber Nights
Free Winter Wonderland chamber nights run Dec. 5, 12, and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parowan Main Street Park.
Holidays at the Homestead
Holiday crafts, entertainment and Santa at Frontier Homestead, Dec. 7–9 from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening.
Tropic Christmas Home Show
Tropic Christmas Home Show is listed for Dec. 8-9; times and venue remain to be announced.
Hurricane Valley Christmas Tree Festival
Decorated trees, holiday entertainment, vendors, and nativity displays fill Hurricane Community Center Dec. 10–12; opening is at 4 p.m. Thursday.
Sawyer Brown Holiday & Hits
Sawyer Brown performs Christmas songs and country hits at SUU's America First Event Center on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Cruisin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show
Cruisin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show is listed for Dec. 11-12, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; confirm the final location with Panguitch.
Panguitch Light Parade
Panguitch's Light Parade is listed for Dec. 12; the start time and route are to be announced.
Panguitch Christmas Home Tour
Panguitch's Christmas Home Tour runs Dec. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m.; route and check-in details are to be announced.
Geminids Meteor Shower Star Party
A free Geminids meteor-shower star party begins Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Jackson Flat Reservoir; no end time is published.
Handel's Messiah with the Orchestra of Southern Utah
Free ticketed performances of Handel's Messiah on Dec. 13 and 14, 7:30–9 p.m., at Cedar City's Heritage Center Theater.
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