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 This Month
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Southern Utah Events This Month
The full regional calendar for the month, one-night shows and long-running series alike. Use it to pick which weekend is worth the drive — Cedar City 45 minutes away, Bryce country about an hour and ten, the Zion corridor under two hours.
Kanab Farmers Market
Wednesday evening market dates remain on Oct. 21 and 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Kanab Center lawn.
Kanab Downtown Farmers Market
A Saturday market at the Kanab Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing weekly through Oct. 31.
Disney & Pixar's Finding Nemo: A Family Musical
Tuacahn's family musical runs through Oct. 24, with an approximately 53-minute show plus a 15-minute intermission; recommended for ages 2 and older.
Les Miserables
Les Miserables runs May 15-Oct. 23, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.
Utah Shakespeare Festival
The Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season starts June 18 and runs into October.
Grease
Grease runs Jul. 10-Oct. 22, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.
Trail Hero
A Hurricane off-road week with trail rides, rock crawling, camping, and charity events.
Grand Circle Trailfest
Grand Circle Trailfest is based at Jacob Hamblin Park in Kanab from Sep. 30 through Oct. 4, with trail runs and festival programming.
Shakespeare Competition
The Shakespeare Competition runs Oct. 1-3 at Southern Utah University, with schedules varying by school and division.
Bank of Utah Championship
The PGA TOUR's Bank of Utah Championship returns to Black Desert Resort in Ivins for four days of professional golf in Greater Zion.
Conscientia
Conscientia runs Oct. 2-4 at Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch; individual program times vary.
Grand Circle Trailfest Star Party
A free public star party begins Oct. 2 at 8:15 p.m. in Jacob Hamblin Park in Kanab.
St. George Marathon
The St. George Marathon starts Oct. 3 at 7 a.m.; the official course closes at 2:15 p.m. at Vernon Worthen Park.
Give Light Lantern Festival
Give Light Lantern Festival is scheduled Oct. 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Panguitch City Park, subject to weather and fire conditions.
Huntsman World Senior Games
The Huntsman World Senior Games continue through October 17 at venues across the St. George area.
Red Bull Rampage
Red Bull Rampage returns near Virgin Oct. 8-10, with the women's competition Thursday and the men's competition Saturday.
Browncoat Ball 2026
Browncoat Ball runs Oct. 9-11 at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort; the official schedule varies by session.
Cedar City Pumpkin Festival
Cedar City Pumpkin Festival is set for Oct. 10 at Diamond Z Arena; the organizer has not published final hours.
Escalante Canyons Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Escalante Canyons race day is Oct. 10: marathon at 7:30 a.m., half marathon at 9 a.m., 5K at noon, and course closure at 1:30 p.m.
Parowan Fall Fest
Parowan Fall Fest is a free Fall Fest in the Park and Car Show at Parowan Main Street Park.
Haunted Homestead Cemetery Tours
Cemetery tours on Oct. 16, 28 and 30, 6–7 p.m., with Frontier Homestead State Park in Cedar City.
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.
Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival
October 23–25: agricultural heritage activities at Cross Hollows, the Saturday 10 a.m. Sheep Parade, and a Sunday morning program.
RMPRA Finals Rodeo
RMPRA Finals Rodeo performances begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 24 at Kaneplex Arena in Kanab.
Sheep Parade
Cedar City Sheep Parade begins Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. and travels Main Street from 200 South to 400 North.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only Bryce Canyon moonlight hike on Oct. 25, with an approximate 5:30 p.m. start and mandatory check-in by 3 p.m.
Kanab Halloween Chalk Walk
View Halloween chalk art at the Kanab Center on Oct. 26 from 1 to 6 p.m.; public viewing is free.
Bryce Canyon Fee-Free Day for U.S. Citizens and Residents
Bryce Canyon waives entrance fees for U.S. citizens and residents on Oct. 27; other charges can still apply.
Odyssey Dance Theatre's Thriller
Thriller performs nightly Oct. 28-31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tuacahn outdoor amphitheatre.
Trick or Treat at the Homestead
A Halloween visit to Frontier Homestead on Oct. 29, 4–6 p.m.; admission is $4 per person or $20 per family.
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.
Panguitch Halloween Carnival
Panguitch Halloween Carnival runs Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m.
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.
Turn an event day into a better stay
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Check current regional conditions
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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