Southern Utah Events | October 2026

October is packed with opportunities to enjoy Southern Utah. You'll find outdoor competitions and fall festivals, local art, live entertainment, and community traditions. Whether you are looking for an active weekend, a family outing, or a memorable night out, plenty is happening throughout the region.

🥾 GET OUTSIDE

Monster Energy Trail Hero and Music Festival – Oct. 1–3 | Washington County Legacy Park, Hurricane | Expo and spectator areas free; concert and trail-registration prices vary
Experience guided rides, competitions, vendors, dancing, and country concerts.

⭐ St. George Marathon Weekend – Oct. 2–3 | Downtown St. George and the marathon course | Spectating free; race registration varies
Cheer on runners during St. George’s signature race weekend.

Huntsman World Senior Games – Oct. 5–17 | Multiple Greater St. George venues | Spectating generally free; athlete registration varies
Watch athletes age 50 and older compete across Washington County.

Hurricane Neon Night Run – Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. | Grandpa’s Pond Park, Hurricane | Price not posted
Run the evening course with neon colors and glowing gear.

Snow Canyon Ranger-Guided Events – Select October dates and times | Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Programs usually included with park entrance; verify individual listing
Explore geology, wildlife, night skies, and desert trails with rangers.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FUN

Staheli Farms Fall Festival – Select dates throughout October | Staheli Family Farm, Washington | Ticket prices vary
Enjoy seasonal farm attractions, family activities, and Halloween fun.

Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo: A Family Musical – Select performances through Oct. 24 | Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins | Ticket prices vary
See the beloved underwater story brought to life onstage.

🎨 CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Expressions of the Soul Art Show – Oct. 1–29 | Red Cliff Gallery, St. George | Free
View a public exhibition of regional artwork.

Utah Shakespeare Festival Final Weekend – Oct. 1–3 | Beverley Center for the Arts, Cedar City | Ticket prices vary
Catch professional repertory theater during the festival’s closing weekend.

Downtown Farmers Market St. George – Saturdays in October from 8 a.m.–noon | Vernon Worthen Park, St. George | Free admission
Shop local foods, handmade goods, and artisan products with music.

Tuacahn Saturday Market – Saturdays in October from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins | Free admission
Browse local art, crafts, specialty foods, and regional products.

⭐ Art in Kayenta – Oct. 9–11 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Kayenta Art Village, Ivins | Free
Meet juried artists and browse original artwork in Kayenta.

Rock Your World Concert in the Park – Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. | Vernon Worthen Park, St. George | Free
Enjoy female-fronted rock hits spanning the 1960s through 1990s.

Kayenta 100 Community Vision – Oct. 25 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta, Ivins | Free
Learn about Kayenta’s future through an informational community conversation.

🎶 DATE NIGHT & LIVE MUSIC

Field of Screams – Select Thursday through Saturday nights, Oct. 2–31 | Staheli Family Farm, Washington | Ticket prices vary
Enter dark pathways filled with characters, suspense, and unexpected scares.

Witches Night Out – Oct. 15 from 7–9 p.m. | Staheli Family Farm, Washington | Ticket price available on the event page
Gather your girlfriends for women-only Halloween food, music, and games.

Les Misérables – Select performances through Oct. 23 | Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins | Ticket prices vary
Experience the celebrated musical performed by a professional cast.