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Concerts and shows, festivals and holiday lights, games, races, public meetings and the economic numbers that land each week. Search it, narrow it to your corner of the state, and add anything to your own calendar. Listings link to organizer information or source coverage, labeled at each link.

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Oct 17–Dec 26Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Downtown Farmers Market St. GeorgeFood & drink · Vernon Worthen Park, St. GeorgeEvent details ↗

October 2026

Wednesday, October 28

8:00 a.m. MT
Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (September 2026 data)Economy · Online releaseRelease schedule ↗

Saturday, October 31

1 p.m.
Utah Tech vs. Idaho State (football)Sports · Greater Zion Stadium, St. George
Utah Tech plays Idaho State in football at Greater Zion Stadium.
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November 2026

Monday, November 2

5–8 p.m.
Day of the Dead at the St. George Art MuseumCommunity · St. George Art Museum, St. GeorgeFree
The museum's annual Day of the Dead celebration and community exhibition. Admission is free.
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Thursday, November 5

Varies (recent meetings 2–4 p.m. day 1; 8:30 a.m.–noon day 2)
Utah Transportation CommissionGovernment · St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗
5 p.m.
St. George City CouncilGovernment · St. George City Hall, 61 S Main St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Friday, November 6

Varies (recent meetings 2–4 p.m. day 1; 8:30 a.m.–noon day 2)
Utah Transportation CommissionGovernment · St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Saturday, November 14

2 p.m.
Utah Tech vs. Eastern Washington (football)Sports · Greater Zion Stadium, St. George
Utah Tech plays Eastern Washington in football at Greater Zion Stadium.
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Tuesday, November 17

4 p.m.
Washington County CommissionGovernment · Commission Chambers, Washington County Administration Building, 111 E Tabernacle St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Thursday, November 19

5 p.m.
St. George City CouncilGovernment · St. George City Hall, 61 S Main St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Wednesday, November 25

Nov 25–Dec 31Nightly 5–10 p.m.
Holiday Lights at Red Hills Desert GardenFestivals · Red Hills Desert Garden, St. GeorgeFree
Thousands of holiday lights and displays in St. George's desert garden. It is free and open to the public.
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Monday, November 30

6–8 p.m.
St. George Kickoff to ChristmasFamily · St. George Children's Museum area, St. GeorgeFree
The city's annual holiday kickoff on the Monday after Thanksgiving, with Santa photos, choir performances, children's museum crafts and free hot chocolate while…
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December 2026

Tuesday, December 1

4 p.m.
Washington County CommissionGovernment · Commission Chambers, Washington County Administration Building, 111 E Tabernacle St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Wednesday, December 2

8:00 a.m. MT
Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (October 2026 data)Economy · Online releaseRelease schedule ↗
Dec 2–Dec 510 a.m.–9 p.m.
Southern Utah's Dickens' Christmas FestivalFestivals · Dixie Convention Center, St. George
A Victorian London–themed holiday craft fair with costumed vendors, strolling characters and Father Christmas.
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Thursday, December 3

5 p.m.
St. George City CouncilGovernment · St. George City Hall, 61 S Main St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗
7 p.m.
Utah Tech vs. Weber State (men's basketball)Sports · Burns Arena, St. GeorgeEvent details ↗

Tuesday, December 15

4 p.m.
Washington County CommissionGovernment · Commission Chambers, Washington County Administration Building, 111 E Tabernacle St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Thursday, December 17

5 p.m.
St. George City CouncilGovernment · St. George City Hall, 61 S Main St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Wednesday, December 30

8:00 a.m. MT
Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (November 2026 data)Economy · Online releaseRelease schedule ↗

January 2027

Tuesday, January 5

4 p.m.
Washington County CommissionGovernment · Commission Chambers, Washington County Administration Building, 111 E Tabernacle St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Thursday, January 7

5 p.m.
St. George City CouncilGovernment · St. George City Hall, 61 S Main St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Saturday, January 16

7 p.m.
Utah Tech vs. Southern Utah (men's basketball)Sports · Burns Arena, St. GeorgeEvent details ↗

Tuesday, January 19

4 p.m.
Washington County CommissionGovernment · Commission Chambers, Washington County Administration Building, 111 E Tabernacle St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Thursday, January 21

5 p.m.
St. George City CouncilGovernment · St. George City Hall, 61 S Main St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

February 2027

Tuesday, February 2

4 p.m.
Washington County CommissionGovernment · Commission Chambers, Washington County Administration Building, 111 E Tabernacle St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Thursday, February 4

5 p.m.
St. George City CouncilGovernment · St. George City Hall, 61 S Main St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Saturday, February 13

9 a.m.
Virgin River Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun RunOutdoors · Dixie Convention Center, St. George
Southern Utah's longest-running half marathon, held on paved city trails along the Virgin River. Shorter distances are also offered.
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Tuesday, February 16

4 p.m.
Washington County CommissionGovernment · Commission Chambers, Washington County Administration Building, 111 E Tabernacle St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

Thursday, February 18

5 p.m.
St. George City CouncilGovernment · St. George City Hall, 61 S Main St, St. GeorgeFreeStanding schedule · confirm the agendaAgendas and minutes ↗

March 2027

Thursday, March 25

Mar 25–Mar 27Time TBA
St. George Art FestivalFestivals · Historic Town Square, St. GeorgeFree
A juried Easter-weekend art festival with nearly 200 artists, three entertainment stages, a children's area, evening concerts and food vendors. Admission is free.
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April 2027

Saturday, April 3

Time TBA
Spring Tour of St. GeorgeOutdoors · St. George
A spring road cycling tour on routes around St. George.
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Calendars we watch

Visit Utah EventsUtah Office of Tourism's statewide calendar of festivals, holiday events and seasonal happenings.
Utah Public Notice WebsiteOfficial state site where every public body in Utah posts meeting notices and agendas.
Utah Legislature Significant Session DatesKey deadlines and dates for the 2027 General Session, from bill-request deadlines to the governor's veto deadline.
Utah Legislature 2026 Interim ScheduleInterim committee meeting days for 2026.
Utah State Capitol EventsCapitol Preservation Board calendar of government and public events at the State Capitol.
Utah Elections (vote.utah.gov)Lieutenant Governor's Office election dates, deadlines and results.
Salt Lake City Events CalendarCity-run calendar of public meetings, park events and community programs.
Salt Lake County Events CalendarCounty calendar including parks and recreation events and ZAP-funded arts events.
Downtown SLC AllianceDowntown Salt Lake City events, markets and weekly 'This Week Downtown' roundups.
Salt Lake Chamber EventsBusiness events, including the annual Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit.
Utah Division of Arts & MuseumsState arts division exhibitions, folk arts and arts events.
Utah Historical Society EventsUtah Historical Society and State History events calendar.
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera ScheduleConcert and opera schedule for Abravanel Hall, the Capitol Theatre and regional venues.
Ballet West EventsBallet West season, including The Nutcracker.
Utah State Parks Monthly EventsRanger programs, star parties, hikes and seasonal events at Utah state parks.
Ski UtahResort updates and opening information for Utah ski areas.
UHSAA CalendarUtah High School Activities Association calendar of state tournaments and championships.
UHSAA FootballHigh school football playoffs and state championship dates and sites.
UHSAA Boys Basketball2026-27 boys basketball state championship dates and sites.
Utah Utes AthleticsUniversity of Utah football, basketball and other schedules.
BYU Cougars AthleticsBYU football, basketball and other schedules.
Utah State Aggies AthleticsUtah State football, basketball and other schedules.
Utah Jazz ScheduleUtah Jazz 2026-27 NBA schedule.
Utah Mammoth ScheduleUtah Mammoth 2026-27 NHL schedule.
Real Salt Lake ScheduleReal Salt Lake MLS schedule; the 2026 regular season ends Nov. 7.
BLS Release Calendar 2026Federal release dates for the jobs report, CPI, and state and metro employment.
BLS Release Calendar 20272027 BLS release dates; state and metro employment dates for early 2027 are not yet posted.
BLS State Employment and UnemploymentMonthly state jobs and unemployment release, including Utah.
Utah DWS Press Releases / Employment SummaryUtah Department of Workforce Services' monthly Utah Employment Summary. It usually comes out around the BLS state release, but the department posts no advance schedule.
BEA Release ScheduleBureau of Economic Analysis release dates for GDP, personal income, and state GDP and personal income.
Kem C. Gardner Policy InstituteUniversity of Utah research on Utah's economy, population and housing; publishes the annual Economic Report to the Governor.
Economic Report to the GovernorAnnual Utah economic outlook, presented in past years at the Salt Lake Chamber's economic summit.
FOMC Meeting CalendarFederal Reserve rate-setting meeting dates for 2026-2027.
Governor's Office of Planning and BudgetState budget process, consensus revenue estimates and the governor's budget recommendation.

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