TGIF Show: Your Memorial Day weekend adventure guide brought to you by Virgin River Casino
SOUTHERN UTAH — The Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure – maybe something fun, inspiring, educational, entertaining and patriotic. Take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends this holiday weekend, and keep the adventure going all weekend long!
Watch TGIF Show co-hosts Sheldon and Amy talk about their weekend picks:
See video top of this listing.
Memorial Day Weekend events | May 24- May 27
Memorial Day
- Monday, 8 a.m. | Hurricane Sunrise Service | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Cemetery, 255 W. 600 North, Hurricane.
- Monday, 8 a.m. | Memorial Day Service – Color Country NSDAR | Admission: Free | Location: SunRiver Veterans Honor Park, 1766 Wide River Drive, St. George.
- Monday, 9 a.m. | Ivins Memorial Day Service | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins Cemetery, 200 W. 400 North, Ivins.
- Monday, 9-10 a.m. | St. George Post 90 Memorial Day Commemoration | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Cemetery, 60 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Monday, 10 a.m. | Washington City Post 912 Memorial Day Observance | Admission: Free | Location: Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph St., Washington.
- Monday, 10 a.m. | Cedar City Memorial Day Recognition | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Cemetery, 685 N. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | Hurricane Valley Choir Armed Forces Day Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 93 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
Art
- Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Creative Age – Arts & Healing! | Admission: $50 | Location: DSU Eccles Fine Arts Building, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
- Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. PDT | Student Art Month | Admission: Free | Location: Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m. PDT | Paint Nite ~Adults Only~ at Scotty’s Bar and Grill | Admission: $35 | Location: Falcon Ridge Golf Course, 1024 Normandy Lane, Mesquite.
Education/enlightenment
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Scent Work Seminar with Holly Goltra & Gina Agrellas | Admission: $125 | Location: St. George.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Indie Birth Workshop | Admission: Free | Location: Stone Path Massage & Energy Center, 150 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 4-5 p.m. PDT | Anime Your Way | Admission: Free | Location: Mesquite Library, 121 W. 1st North, Mesquite.
- Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Sacred Sounds Kirtan & Awakening to Joy | Admission: $25 | Location: Awakened Soul, 50 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Sunday, 10:30 a.m. | Sunday Meditation & Service | Admission: Free | Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George.
Entertainment
- Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight | Sunset on the Square Kick-Off Night featuring the movie “Field of Dreams” | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Town Square, 50 S. Main St., St. George.
- Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Docutah presents “An Ordinary Hero” | Admission: $10 | Location: DSU Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. 700 E., St. George.
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. | The Pajama Game | Admission: $17-21 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. PDT | WORCS Rnd 5 Mesquite MX | Admission: $10 | Location: Mesquite Mx, Mesquite.
- Saturday, 4-6 p.m. | Movie Showing: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part | Admission: Free | Location: Santa Clara Library, 1099 Lava Flow Drive, St. George.
Family
- Friday, 11-11:45 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Library, 36 S. 300 West, Hurricane.
- Friday-Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Kids Innovate Summer STEM Workshop Registration | Admission: Various | Location: Infowest, 435 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. | The Little Homestead Society Summer Camp | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 1-3 p.m. | Dogs & Kitten Adoption Event | Admission: Various | Location: Lovin’ Arms Pet Center, 85 N. 100 East, St. George.
- Monday, 6-7:30 p.m. | Family Support Group | Admission: Free | Location: TurningLeaf Wellness Center, 1240 E. 100 South, Suite 204 Bldg. 23, St. George.
Food/vendors/crafts
- Friday, 10 a.m. to noon | Superior Threads Quilt Gallery & Retail Store Grand Opening | Admission: Free | Location: Superior Threads, 87 E. 2580 South, St. George.
- Friday, 4-9 p.m. | Slow Roasted Prime Rib | Admission: $21.99 plus tax and gratuity | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 8:30-10 a.m. | Hands-on Fermented Condiments Class | Admission: $25 | Location: Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m to noon | DIY Nature/Found Object Mandalas (Youth Drop-in Activity) | Admission: $1 suggested donation | Location: Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m to noon | The Downtown Farmers’ Market | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m. | Beginner Shepherd Stitch Washcloths | Admission: $15 plus supplies | Location: And Yarn, 909 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Sunday Brunch | Admission: Various | Location: The Ledges, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George.
- Monday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. PDT | Veterans & Guest Eat Free | Admission: Free | Location: Eureka Casino Resort, 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite.
Music
- Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Master Singers: Who Are The Brave | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
- Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Music with Layne Benson | Admission: No cover | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Chris Petersen Live | Admission: $5 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 7 p.m. PDT | “Lights” – CasaPoolooza 2019 | Admission: Free | Location: Poolside, CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Southwest Symphony Strings | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Hurricane Valley Armed Forces Day Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Live Music With Charlie Kessner | Admission: No cover | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, 8 p.m. PDT | Voodoo Cowboys | Admission: Free | Location: Virgin River Hotel & Casino, 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.
- Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Music with Patrick McEwen | Admission: No cover | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 8:30-11 p.m. | Live Music by Josh Larsen | Admission: No cover | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Sunday, 7 p.m. PDT | Kid & Nick Show | Admission: Free | Location: Skydome Lounge, CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Sunday 7-10 p.m. | Stereo RV with Lisa Mac | Admission: Free | Location: 879 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 2-4:30 p.m. | T-R-E Chess and Checkers Game Day! | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, 88 W. 100 South, St. George.
- Friday, 7-10 p.m. | Ladies’ Night Surprise Workshop | Admission: $10 | Location: And Yarn, 909 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Friday, 9 p.m to 1 a.m. | Friday Nights with DJ Vexify | Admission: No cover | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 5 p.m. | ASL at the Grind Coffee | Admission: Free | Location: 19 N. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 10 p.m. | 1999-2000 Throwback Dance Party | Admission: $5 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
- Saturday-Sunday, 7-10 p.m. | MAY 2019 at Amusement Co. Studio | Admission: Various | Location: 879 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Saturday, 10 p.m. PDT | The Allied Field Variety Show ft. Kidaf | Admission: No cover | Location: Envy Nightclub and Lounge, 792 W. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.
- Monday, 4-5 p.m. | Science of Mind Discussion Group | Admission: Free | Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George.
Outdoor/active/sporting
- Saturday, 7:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. | Utah Hill Gravel Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Navajo Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Weekly Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Chuckwalla Trail, St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Hiking Group | Admission: Free | Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George.
- Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m. | Red Lotus Life Walking Meditation | Admission: $10 | Location: Confluence Park, La Verkin.
- Sunday, 8-9:30 a.m. | Bear Claw Buffet | Admission: Free | Location: Zen Trail, St. George.
- Monday-Friday, 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. PDT | 17th Annual Mesquite Amateur | Admission: Various | Location: CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
NOTE: Changes in scheduled events may arise without notice to St. George News; links and contact information are provided for your convenience in confirming details.
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