Hogle Zoo’s “World of the Wild” Exhibit will be on display Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm and Friday & Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm in the Cedar City Library (303 N 100 E, Cedar City), admission is FREE. The World of the Wild, an exhibition of artwork curated from Utah’s Hogle Zoo’s annual art show, depicting the wild plants and animals housed at the zoo and that live in nature around us. By highlighting animals and plants in the wild, this exhibition strives to educate viewers on the challenges faced by artists and techniques used when depicting animals. Additionally, this exhibition strives to draw public awareness to and increase appreciation for the animals and fragile ecosystems depicted. For information call 435-586-6661 or visit www.cedarcitylibrary.org.

Eric Brown: Painting and Drawing Exhibit held Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm at the Cedar City Council Chambers – City Office (10 N Main St, Cedar City), admission is FREE. Eric Brown’s art speaks to the soul of southern Utah. As a Professor of Art at Southern Utah University, his work captures the human experience with nuanced dignity. For information visit www.cedarcityarts.org or call Lauren McAfee 435-586-6661.
Exhibit will run from August 9th through October 27th

Frontier Homestead State Park – Art Exhibit held 9 am – 5 pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park (635 N Main St, Cedar City), admission is $4 per person. The exhibit will feature painter Tiffany Isom Marchant and Travis Humphreys. For information call 435-586-9290.

Judd Pumpkin Patch & Petting Zoo held Monday – Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm. Pumpkins are .20 cents per pound (no entrance fee), Petting Zoo is FREE and Wagon Rides are $1.50 4yrs and up (3yrs and under FREE); wagon rides available Monday & Friday (5 – 7 pm) & Saturday (9 am – 7 pm), held at the Judd Family Farm (314 E 270 N, Paragonah). Call for additional activities and information 435-477-9783 or visit juddpumpkins.blogspot.com/.

Traveling Smithsonian Exhibit: “Exploring Human Origins” held in the Cedar City Library (303 N 100 E, Cedar City), Monday – Saturday 9 am – 9 pm, admission is FREE. The exhibit is open from Oct 16 – Nov 12th and is accompanied by free programs and events. For more information visit www.cedarcitylibrary.org.

SUMA- Create Playdate has returned to the Southern Utah Museum of Art (13 S 300 W, Cedar City) from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm. Preschool children (ages 3 yrs to 5 yrs) and their parents are welcome to join us for a 45-minute creative playdate. Each playdate will begin with a story and end with hands-on creative activities in theatre, dance, music, or visual art. Led by SUU students from the Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development. For information call Alisa Petersen 435-865-8529.

Robinson Family Pumpkin Patch open Monday – Friday 5 pm until dark (approx 7:20 pm) and Saturday 10 am until dark (approx 7:20 pm), admission is FREE. Located at 1450 W Industrial Rd, Cedar City. Pumpkins, Squash, and Decorative Gourds are .25 cents per pound, also enjoy hay ride, petting zoo ($1 for a bag of feed), and the corn pit ($1 per person). Closed Sundays. For information visit them on Facebook: /cedarcitypumpkinpatch/ or call Ken 435-691-5014 or Staci 435-590-7309.

Haunted Homestead: Cemetery Tour held 6:30 pm meet at the Frontier Homestead State Park parking lot (635 N Main St, Cedar City) admission for the tour is FREE. Get a truly spooky experience by taking a walk out with museum curator, Ryan Paul, as he tells the stories of those who rest in the Cedar City Cemetery and how they influenced the history of Cedar City. The Cemetery tours are led by flashlight and inclement weather may affect this event.  For information call 435-586-9290 or visit www.frontierhomestead.org.

SUU 2nd Studio: Edges a Song cycle by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul held 7:30 pm in the SUU Auditorium Black Box Theater (300 W University Blvd, Cedar City), general admission $5 cash or card. Second Studio is a student run organization on SUU campus dedicated to providing stage, technical, and directing experience to students. We do our best to provide unique opportunities to further challenge personal and artistic growth.

Ashcroft Observatory Open every Monday night to all those interested in learning about constellations or viewing distant parts of the galaxy; located on the hilltop just south of the SUU Farm on Westview Dr (745 S Hillcrest Dr, Cedar City), admission is FREE. In keeping with a long-standing tradition stemming from its opening in the early 1970s, the Observatory remains focused on community involvement and learning opportunities.  Interested parties should plan on arriving at the observatory just as the sun sets. As weather or other conditions might alter this schedule, before driving out, please call 435-586-1409 to make sure someone is there. For information follow them on Facebook AshcroftObservatory.