November In St. George: Races, Holiday Lights And Thanksgiving Plans

November is a good month in St. George. The weather cools off, the trails are comfortable, and the town fills up with races, concerts, Thanksgiving traditions and the first Christmas lights. Here is what is coming up, from now through the Christmas kickoff on November 30.

Planning a morning outside first? Browse hikes near St. George, or start with the short, family-friendly Jenny’s Canyon in Snow Canyon State Park (leashed dogs welcome).

November Events At A Glance

• Sat, Nov. 7 – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young, Tuacahn, 7 pm
• Sat, Nov. 7 – Love Local Holiday Market, Dixie Convention Center parking lot, 10 am–3 pm, free
• Thu, Nov. 12 – Love Art: local artists, live music and a photo booth, 6–8:30 pm, free
• Fri, Nov. 13 – Rodney Atkins, Tuacahn, 7 pm
• Sat, Nov. 14 – Snow Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run (details below)
• Sat, Nov. 14 – Utah Tech vs. Eastern Washington, Homecoming, Greater Zion Stadium, 2 pm
• Sat, Nov. 14 – Brooker’s Founding Flavors grand opening, 11 am (details below)
• Wed–Sat, Nov. 18–21 – Jubilee of Trees, Dixie Convention Center
• Thu, Nov. 26 – The Gobbler Thanksgiving morning run
• Fri, Nov. 27–Wed, Dec. 23 – Christmas in the Canyon at Tuacahn (select nights)
• Mon, Nov. 30 – Kickoff to Christmas, Town Square, 6–8 pm

Snow Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K And Fun Run

This race runs Saturday, Nov. 14. The Half Marathon, 10K and 5K all start at 9:00 am, and the Fun Run starts at 11:00 am. The Half and 10K start inside Snow Canyon State Park and finish at Snow Canyon High School. Runners ride buses to the start, with loading at the Washington County School District Office (121 W. Tabernacle). The course closes at 12:30 pm, and packet pickup is Friday, Nov. 13, noon–8 pm at the Dixie Convention Center. If you are hiking in the park that morning, plan for extra activity around it.

Jubilee Of Trees

The 42nd annual Jubilee of Trees is Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 18–21, at the Dixie Convention Center. Jubilee Village is open 11 am–9 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and 11 am–2 pm Friday. It features designer trees, miniature trees, decorated wreaths, local entertainment and family activities. The Friday night gala dinner and auction is $250 per person. Proceeds benefit Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital.

Thanksgiving

The Gobbler. Thursday, Nov. 26, at 610 S. Tech Ridge Drive. Check-in opens at 7:00 am and the 10K, 5K and Kids 1K start at 8:00 am. Everyone gets a shirt, headband and finisher medal. Register at the TriUtah race page.

Order Ahead. These places are taking Thanksgiving orders now:

• Red Acre Farm – Full dinners, sides, pies and rolls. Order by Nov. 18 at 8 pm, with St. George delivery Nov. 25 at 2 pm.
• Pica Rica BBQ – Turkey, smoked ham, brisket and gravy.
• Kneader’s Bakery – Pies, white rolls and orange rolls.
• Harmon’s – Heat-and-serve turkey dinners with stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, rolls and pie.

Holiday Lights And Christmas Kickoff

• Red Hills Desert Garden. Holiday Lights run nightly from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31, until 10 pm. Free. 375 E. Red Hills Parkway.
• Christmas in the Canyon at Tuacahn. Select evenings Nov. 27–Dec. 23, 6–9 pm (7–9 pm on Nov. 28). There is a live Nativity at 7 and 8 pm, and a train ride through the lit canyon for $3 per person. Check Tuacahn for the nights it is closed.
• Kickoff to Christmas. Monday, Nov. 30, 6–8 pm. Photos with Santa, the St. George Children’s Museum open late, school choirs and free hot chocolate and cookies while supplies last.

Free Concerts At The Tabernacle

The St. George Tabernacle hosts free concerts all month, all at 7 pm: Christian Erickson (Nov. 13), the Bar G Wranglers (Nov. 14), a Christmas pageant program (Nov. 20) and the Color Country Chorus with Tonal Eclipse (Nov. 21).

New In Town: Brooker’s Founding Flavors

Brooker’s Founding Flavors, a Revolutionary War–themed ice cream shop, has its grand opening Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2654 Red Cliffs Drive. Doors open at 11 am, and the first 100 guests get a free tri-corner hat and free ice cream.

Restaurants To Try

• Tifiny’s Creperie – Crepes with good portion sizes. 567 S. Valley View Drive.
• Santo Forno – A good pick for date night. 1255 W. Sunset Blvd., (435) 344-4592.

Hours change, so check with each restaurant before you go.

Small Business Saturday Deals

• Chained and Charmed Permanent Jewelry – Buy one, get one 50% off for the same person and limb. Mention you saw it when booking.
• The Udder Guys – Buy one, get one all day on Black Friday.
• Jesslyn Photography – Holiday mini sessions Saturday, Nov. 21: 15 minutes, 20 edited images, $150.
• Rise & Wander Co – 20% off if you are wearing plaid, with special runs on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

Showing Family Around

For a slow morning, try Bonrue Bakery for coffee and buttery croissants. For an easy afternoon, walk Historic Downtown and grab a treat at Judd’s General Store. To show off the city, watch the sunset from Pioneer Park. For the festive crew, Christmas in the Canyon at Tuacahn has twinkling lights and a holiday train ride in Ivins.

November Bucket List

• Take a crisp morning hike in Snow Canyon
• Catch a sunset at Pioneer Park
• Play a round of golf at Sand Hollow Resort
• Visit Jubilee of Trees, Nov. 18–21
• Donate groceries for a Thanksgiving meal
• Shop the downtown farmer’s market on Saturday
• Take family photos at Snow Canyon
• See the Christmas lights at Red Hills Desert Garden

Thanks to Bailey Barranger of The Perry Group | REAL Broker for her “Ultimate Guide to November in St. George,” which is the source for much of this list, and for letting me share it. Photos are free to use from Unsplash (credited under each image). Race, Jubilee, Gobbler, Tuacahn, Kickoff and lights details were checked against organizer and city pages. Dates, times and prices can change, so confirm with each organizer before you go.