The City of St. George released a newsletter on November 2 outlining a variety of upcoming community events and infrastructure updates. The report details various activities scheduled for November and December 2026, alongside progress reports on local development projects.
Several community celebrations and events are approaching. The North Pole Express tickets will go on sale November 16, 2026, for an evening event featuring Santa Claus, cookie decorating, and holiday crafts. The Kickoff to Christmas is scheduled for November 30 at 6 p.m. at Historic Town Square, featuring a holiday lights unveiling, children’s choirs, and an ugly sweater contest. Additionally, the Light the Night event is scheduled for December 5, 2026, which includes a live music performance and the opening of winter exhibitions.
Local recreation and arts opportunities include the Snow Canyon Half Marathon, scheduled for November 14, 2026, which features distances including a 10K and 5K. The Red Cliff Gallery will host a reception for the "Artist’s Choice" exhibit on November 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This exhibit features 175 works of art from 70 artists and will remain on display through December 17. Music and film series are also returning, with The Bombshell Flowers performing at the Electric Theater Center on November 9 at 7 p.m., and the Movies at the Electric series beginning November 11, 2026, with the film "Megan Leavey" at 7 p.m.
Infrastructure and utility updates were also highlighted. The George Washington Bridge Project, designed to improve connectivity between St. George and Washington, is over halfway complete and is scheduled for completion in Summer 2027. In parks, ground has been broken on Phase Two of Thunder Junction All Abilities Park, known as The Ice Age. Regarding utilities, residents can now report power or water outages and leaks via text by messaging keywords to 435-627-4835.
The city has been planning for growth for decades through the use of two separate water systems, a reuse facility, and master plans that extend out to 2055. This planning is intended to address rumors regarding water availability in St. George.
The annual Veterans Day Parade will take place on November 11 at 11 a.m. The event starts at the Washington branch of the Washington County Library and travels west on Telegraph Street in coordination with Washington City.
