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Food festivals
Agricenter Farmers Market, Memphis · Memphis, TN
Agricenter Farmers Market, Memphis
A summer market celebration centered on fresh-shelled peas and local growers.
Community & civic
Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave · Austin, TX
Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave
You can celebrate the Fourth at the Hill Country Galleria with family activities and an outdoor festival west of Austin.
Food festivals
Daytime
Carrie Blake Park, 202 N Blake Ave., Sequim · Seattle, WA
Carrie Blake Park, 202 N Blake Ave., Sequim
Visit lavender farms and a free street fair with live music, a beer garden and 150 food and craft vendors.
Golf
Real courses, green fees, and where to play, mapped for retirement.
Community & civic
7:30 PM
Cactus Cafe · George, UT
Cactus Cafe
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Classes & arts
8 AM
Online — University of Texas at Austin · George, UT
Online — University of Texas at Austin
The IPSA Work-in-Progress Session on "Courts, Power, and the Rule of Law: Comparative Judicial Studies in Contemporary Context" explores new and emerging challenges for judicial systems. This workshop is convened by the Comparative Judicial Studies Research Committee (RC09) of the International Political Science Association (IPSA). Format The IPSA Work-in-Progress Sessions are online research w...
Community & civic
9 AM
George area calendar (calendar.utexas.edu) · George, UT
George area calendar (calendar.utexas.edu)
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Researchers and Innovators! It is with great honor and anticipation that we welcome you to the 2nd International Conference on Diabetes and Endocrinology, to be held in the historic and inspiring city of Paris, France, on July 20–21, 2026. Theme: “Global Perspectives on Endocrine Health and Diabetes” We are delighted to cordially invite professionals from around the wo...
Senior programs
Varies
St. George Senior Center · George, UT
St. George Senior Center
You can join a new mindfulness meditation class starting in July at the St. George Senior Center.
Dance & fitness
8 PM
McCullough Theatre, Performing Arts Center (PAC) · George, UT
McCullough Theatre, Performing Arts Center (PAC)
A one-night-only evening of performance, community, and celebration! Join Summer Stock Austin alumni and current company members as we kick off our 22nd season with an unforgettable showcase of songs and dance numbers from nearly 20 musicals — celebrating not only the exciting 2026 season ahead, but the many stories still waiting in the wings. With special emphasis on Disney’s Newsies and Rodge...
Community & civic
8:30 AM
Nursing School (NUR) · George, UT
Nursing School (NUR)
The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification Renewal course is designed for healthcare professionals and students who need to maintain their certification and demonstrate continued competency in high-quality CPR and basic cardiovascular life support. Participants must hold a current, valid AHA BLS Provider Certification to enroll; expired certifications a...
Classes & arts
7 p.m.
St. George area · George, UT
St. George area
You can decorate painted rocks in a low-key, beginner-friendly creative session in St. George.
Community & civic
All day
Various locations, Southern Utah · George, UT
Various locations, Southern Utah
You can join parades, rodeos, live music and fireworks for Utah's Pioneer Day, one of the state's biggest holidays.
Theater & film
Evenings
The Electric Theater Center · George, UT
The Electric Theater Center
You can catch the comedy The Cottage staged at the downtown Electric Theater for several weeks this summer.
Theater & film
Matinee and evening
Heritage Center Theatre, Cedar City · George, UT
Heritage Center Theatre, Cedar City
You can enjoy professional productions of Neil Simon comedies and classic American plays all summer in downtown Cedar City.
Food festivals
All day
Hurricane · George, UT
Hurricane
You can celebrate the peach harvest with a parade, carnival and community festivities at Hurricane's long-running Peach Days over Labor Day.
Community & civic
All week
Various venues, St. George · George, UT
Various venues, St. George
You can join a week-long heritage celebration with a parade, farmers market, rodeo, concert in the park and drone show across St. George.
Food festivals
Afternoon and evening
Main Street, downtown St. George · George, UT
Main Street, downtown St. George
You can dine at long communal tables down a closed-off Main Street with food from local restaurants during the Dixie Days celebration.
Theater & film
Evenings
The Electric Theater Center · George, UT
The Electric Theater Center
You can see the Tony and Grammy winning musical Dear Evan Hansen at the downtown Electric Theater this fall.
Music & concerts
Evening
M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center · George, UT
M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center
You can hear the Southwest Symphony open its 2026-27 season at the M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center with tickets starting around $15.
Music & concerts
Evening
The Electric Theater Center · George, UT
The Electric Theater Center
You can see Southern Utah party band The Lawn Darts, who have opened for Styx and The Beach Boys, play classic rock at the Electric Theater for free with donations welcome.
Community & civic
Mornings and evenings
Sand Hollow Resort area · George, UT
Sand Hollow Resort area
You can watch dozens of hot air balloons launch against the red rock backdrop, including an evening balloon glow, at this Southern Utah festival.
Theater & film
Evenings
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can see Pixar's Finding Nemo brought to life with puppetry and song in Tuacahn's spectacular outdoor red rock amphitheatre.
Theater & film
8 p.m.
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can sing along to Summer Nights and the rest of Grease performed live under the red rocks at Tuacahn.
Theater & film
Evenings
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can see the epic musical Les Miserables staged outdoors under the stars at Tuacahn this season.
Theater & film
8 p.m.
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can watch Odyssey Dance Theatre's famous Halloween Thriller show, full of zombies, mummies and humor, at Tuacahn.
Music & concerts
7:30 p.m.
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can hear note-for-note Beatles classics with full era costume changes from tribute band The Fab Four under the red rocks at Tuacahn.
Music & concerts
7:30 p.m.
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can dance to Bee Gees disco hits like Night Fever and How Deep Is Your Love from the Stayin' Alive tribute band at Tuacahn.
Music & concerts
Evening
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can catch the celebrated a cappella group Straight No Chaser live at Tuacahn for one night.
Theater & film
7 p.m.
Hafen Theatre at Tuacahn, Ivins · George, UT
Hafen Theatre at Tuacahn, Ivins
You can kick off the holidays with the tap-dancing musical Holiday Inn in Tuacahn's indoor Hafen Theatre.
Theater & film
Matinee and evening
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can take in Tuacahn's annual Christmas spectacular with real snow falling on the outdoor stage from late November through December.
Community & civic
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Town Square, St. George · George, UT
Town Square, St. George
You can meet Santa, hear school choirs and enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies at the city's holiday kickoff on Town Square.
Community & civic
Daytime and evening
Dixie Convention Center · George, UT
Dixie Convention Center
You can stroll dozens of decorated Christmas trees and gingerbread houses up for auction at this St. George holiday fundraiser for children's charities.
Classes & arts
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
St. George Recreation · George, UT
St. George Recreation
You can learn pinch pots, coil bowls and slab projects in an adult handbuilding clay class for ages 13 and up, for $90 residents.
Pickleball & rec
Varies
St. George city courts · George, UT
St. George city courts
You can learn pickleball fundamentals, rules and scoring in a beginner clinic run by the city for $40 residents.
Lifelong learning
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can test your American history knowledge at a free America 250 trivia night at the St. George library.
Senior programs
Varies
Five County Area Agency on Aging, St. George · George, UT
Five County Area Agency on Aging, St. George
You can learn to prepare healthy meals in recurring classes hosted by the Five County Area Agency on Aging in St. George.
Music & concerts
Sunset
Cedar Breaks National Monument, Point Supreme · George, UT
Cedar Breaks National Monument, Point Supreme
You can hear free live music at 10,000 feet with sunset views at Cedar Breaks on select Sunday evenings, with only a small park entry fee that a parks pass covers.
Markets
Mornings
IFA Country Stores parking lot, Cedar City · George, UT
IFA Country Stores parking lot, Cedar City
You can shop fresh produce, honey, jams and handmade crafts with live music every Saturday morning at the Cedar City Farmers Market.
Classes & arts
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Color Me Mine St. George · George, UT
Color Me Mine St. George
You can drop in any day to hand-paint your own ceramic piece at this paint-your-own pottery studio in St. George.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
George, UT
A free city concert series with a different band most months, from country to reggae to 80s rock. Shows are in the evening at Town Square. The 2026 lineup is posted on the city arts page.
Music & concerts
8 p.m.
Vernon Worthen Park · George, UT
Vernon Worthen Park
You can bring a blanket and chair for free weekly evening concerts of rock, country, jazz and pop at Vernon Worthen Park all summer.
Markets
8 a.m. to noon
Vernon Worthen Park · George, UT
Vernon Worthen Park
You can shop more than 50 local growers and makers for fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and crafts every Saturday morning at Vernon Worthen Park.
Markets
8 a.m. to noon May to October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. otherwise
George, UT
A Saturday farmers market at Vernon Worthen Park, going since 2007. Local produce, baked goods, art, food, and music. May through October it runs 8am to noon, and November through April it shifts to 10am to 2pm.
Markets
2 W Saint George Blvd St. George, UT 84770 · George, UT
2 W Saint George Blvd St. George, UT 84770
Theater & film
1 p.m.
The Electric Theater Center · George, UT
The Electric Theater Center
You can catch free monthly screenings of documentaries, classics and contemporary cinema in the intimate Electric Theater downtown.
Theater & film
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can watch a free afternoon movie in the Forsyth Community Room at the St. George library on select Saturdays.
Tastings
Varies
IG Winery, Cedar City · George, UT
IG Winery, Cedar City
You can taste locally made and blended wines, including barrel tastings and special events, at IG Winery on Center Street in Cedar City.
Lifelong learning
3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can explore great works of classic theater in this free guided library program in St. George.
Markets
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in winter)
Kiln St. George · George, UT
Kiln St. George
You can catch a monthly pop-up farmers market with local vendors on the last Friday of each month at the Kiln in St. George.
Classes & arts
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can bring your knitting or craft project and work alongside others at this free weekly drop-in group at the St. George library.
Outdoors & nature
Varies
Southern Utah trails · George, UT
Southern Utah trails
You can hike with a friendly club that runs led outings for every level plus club meetings and socials across Southern Utah.
Lifelong learning
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can talk over the month's book pick with fellow readers at the library's free Page Turners book club.
Classes & arts
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
St. George Recreation · George, UT
St. George Recreation
You can make a cup and bowl in a one-night pottery class built for couples, friends or grandparents and grandchildren, for $50 a couple residents.
Classes & arts
10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
St. George Recreation · George, UT
St. George Recreation
You can learn the pottery wheel in a multi-week city class where clay, glazes and firings are included and your finished pieces come home with you, for $90 residents.
Outdoors & nature
Varies
Red Hills Desert Garden · George, UT
Red Hills Desert Garden
You can attend any of more than 40 free landscape and gardening workshops across the year at the Red Hills Desert Garden, covering every yard and skill level.
Outdoors & nature
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Red Hills Desert Garden · George, UT
Red Hills Desert Garden
You can wander Utah's premier desert botanical garden with rare fish, dinosaur tracks and water-wise plantings, free and open every day.
Pickleball & rec
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. George Senior Center · George, UT
St. George Senior Center
You can play indoor pickleball on the court at the St. George Senior Center, where the lines are permanent and you just bring your own net.
Lifelong learning
1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can join a free, thoughtful Socrates Cafe philosophy discussion most Monday afternoons at the St. George library.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
Vernon Worthen Park · George, UT
Vernon Worthen Park
You can enjoy a free outdoor community concert on the second Monday of each month at Vernon Worthen Park through October.
Senior programs
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch 11:30 a.m.)
St. George Senior Center · George, UT
St. George Senior Center
You can choose from more than 100 monthly activities including arts and crafts, games and music, plus a daily lunch, at the St. George Senior Center.
Outdoors & nature
Varies
St. George area trails · George, UT
St. George area trails
You can join casual, conversation-friendly easy-to-moderate group hikes around St. George through this active Meetup group.
Music & concerts
Evenings
St. George Tabernacle · George, UT
St. George Tabernacle
You can hear local musicians, choirs and ensembles every Tuesday evening in the historic Tabernacle, one of Southern Utah's finest acoustic rooms, for free.
Lifelong learning
Noon to 1 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can get hands-on help with phones, tablets and computers at this free Technology for Seniors session at the St. George library.
Music & concerts
George, UT
An outdoor amphitheatre set against red cliffs in nearby Ivins, with Broadway-style musicals in season and a steady concert lineup. Big tribute acts and touring shows pass through.
Markets
10 a.m.
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can browse handmade crafts, fresh produce and artisan foods at a weekly outdoor market set in the red rock canyon at Tuacahn in Ivins.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Utah Tech University · George, UT
Utah Tech University
You can enroll in noncredit enrichment classes open to the public through Utah Tech University's Community Education program in St. George.
Lifelong learning
1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can join a free literary critique group with the League of Utah Writers St. George chapter at the library.
Markets
905 S. Main St., Cedar City, UT, 84720 · George, UT
905 S. Main St., Cedar City, UT, 84720
Tastings
Varies
Zion Vineyards at Angell Springs, Leeds · George, UT
Zion Vineyards at Angell Springs, Leeds
You can sip Southern Utah wines at the tasting room at Zion Vineyards near St. George, which also hosts releases and events year-round.
