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.
Southern Utah Events
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Southern Utah Events
One calendar for the whole region: Cedar City is 45 minutes from the inn, Bryce Canyon country about an hour and ten, and the US-89 corridor toward Zion and Kanab runs 40 minutes to an hour and a half. We keep the list to active upcoming events so you can plan around real dates. Check road conditions before late drives — UT-14 climbs past 9,000 feet.
Kanab Downtown Farmers Market
A Saturday market at the Kanab Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing weekly through Oct. 31.
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.
Tooveep (The Land) at SUMA
A free exhibition of contemporary Indigenous art at SUMA, beginning Oct. 17; check holiday closures before visiting.
Odyssey Dance Theatre's Thriller
Thriller performs nightly Oct. 28-31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tuacahn outdoor amphitheatre.
Kanab Spooktacular Weekend
Pirate-themed family activities start at 5 p.m. Oct. 30–31; Saturday trunk-or-treat runs 5–8 p.m. at the Kanab Center.
Trunk or Treat and Harvest Night
Saturday, October 31: Trunk or Treat on Main Street from 4 to 6 p.m., then Harvest Night at Duck Creek Community Church from 5 to 7 p.m., with hayrides running between them.
Panguitch Halloween Carnival
Panguitch Halloween Carnival runs Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn opens November 20 at 7:45 p.m. and runs through December 22 in Tuacahn's indoor Hafen Theatre.
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.
Mistletoe Market
Holiday vendors and food stalls fill the Kanab Center Terrace Nov. 27–28, from 5 to 8 p.m. both evenings.
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.
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These landing pages highlight active upcoming events, but the best trip plans still depend on weather, road access, and seasonal park conditions. Use the official resources below for your final pre-drive check.
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