Odyssey Dance Theatre's Thriller
Thriller performs nightly Oct. 28-31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tuacahn outdoor amphitheatre.
Southern Utah Events This Weekend
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Southern Utah Events This Weekend
Friday through Sunday, Mountain Time: events that actually start this weekend come first, with season-long series listed separately below. Cedar City is 45 minutes from the inn, Bryce country about an hour and ten, and the Zion corridor 40 minutes to an hour and a half. Mountain weather can flip an evening plan, so check the forecast before you drive.
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.
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.
Kanab Downtown Farmers Market
A Saturday market at the Kanab Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing weekly through Oct. 31.
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.
Turn an event day into a better stay
Use Duck Creek as your reset between festival days, theater nights, park events, and scenic drives. Compare rooms, cabins, and road conditions before you build the weekend.
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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.
Staying near these events?
Duck Creek Village Inn makes a great base for Southern Utah events and getaways.
Duck Creek Village Inn is a mountain base with rooms and cabins, ideal for event weekends and exploring Southern Utah.
Book a room or cabin for the weekend and enjoy complimentary breakfast, free parking, and a cooler mountain stay between event days.