Bryce Canyon Christmas Bird Count
The Bryce Canyon Christmas Bird Count is listed for Dec. 19; 2026 meeting and registration details are still to be announced.
Southern Utah Events
Festivals, concerts, theater, and regional events
Southern Utah Events
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Lights at the Homestead
Evening holiday lights at Frontier Homestead, Dec. 20–24 from 6 to 8 p.m.; donations are encouraged.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only Bryce Canyon moonlight hike on Dec. 23, with an approximate 4 p.m. start and mandatory check-in by 3 p.m.
Ruby's Inn Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Buffets
Ruby's Inn lists holiday buffets on Dec. 24 and 25, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.
Bryce New Year's Eve Celebration
Bryce Canyon City's New Year's Eve celebration runs Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Tuacahn's indoor winter comedy runs January 29 through March 12, 2027, in the Hafen Theatre.
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.
Zion Half Marathon
Zion Half Marathon starts Feb. 27 at 7 a.m. on Kolob Terrace Road in Virgin and finishes at Cable Mountain Lodge in Springdale.
Utah Shakespeare Festival 2027
Utah Shakespeare Festival returns June 21-Oct. 2, 2027, with nine productions across Cedar City venues.
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Pair the event with the right stay
Stay in Duck Creek when you want a cooler mountain base between Cedar City, Bryce country, and the parks. Compare our rooms, cabins, and current offers before you book the weekend.
Check the drive that day
Weather, dark drives, and shoulder season can change plans at elevation. Use road conditions and live cams before you head out.
May 2026
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