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Boston Brass with the Utah Tech Symphonic Band

The brass quintet Boston Brass, touring since 1986, joins the Utah Tech University Symphonic Band for one night at the Cox Performing Arts Center (America First Performing Arts Center) on the Utah Tech campus, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Expect classical arrangements, jazz standards and original brass pieces alongside the student band. Tickets are sold through the Utah Tech box office; check the official listing for prices.

Utah Tech Tricks & Treats Night 2026

Utah Tech University's free community Halloween night returns to Palm Street on campus on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Kids trick-or-treat at candy booths run by campus departments and clubs, walk the pumpkin walk set up in front of Burns Arena, watch a live pumpkin carving, and play games. A costume fashion show runs at 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages; bring a bag or bucket for candy. Questions: [email protected] or (435) 879-4561. More options in our St. George Halloween events guide.

Utah Tech University Homecoming

Utah Tech University Homecoming week runs November 9-14, 2026 in St. George. It opens Monday, November 9, with the Kick-Off Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and the Blazer Dash at 7:30 p.m. on Gardner Plaza. The Scholarship Competition is Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. on the Eccles Mainstage, and the Homecoming Carnival is Friday, November 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the Encampment Mall. Saturday, November 14, brings the Homecoming Parade on University Avenue (700 East) in the morning (time to be announced), the Trailblazer Village tailgate from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Atwood Innovation Plaza, and Trailblazers football against Eastern Washington at 2 p.m. at Greater Zion Stadium. The Snow Canyon Half Marathon is the same Saturday morning, so plan for traffic.

Utah Tech Trailblazer Tree Lighting Celebration

Utah Tech University's free Trailblazer Nation Tree Lighting Celebration is Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in front of the Holland Building, on Trailblazer Boulevard just off University Avenue (700 East). Activities and performances start at 5 p.m., Santa Claus reads the Trailblazer Tree Lighting Proclamation at 5:55 p.m., and the 40-foot tree is lit at 6 p.m. Expect live music, seasonal treats, booths from university groups and local businesses, horse-drawn carriage rides on Palm Street, tractor rides around campus, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, gingerbread decorating and ornament making. The first 500 guests get the annual ornament. Park anywhere on campus; the roundabout is closed for the event. Questions: [email protected] or (435) 879-4561.

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