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What's Happening Today in Southern Utah: Sunday, October 18, 2026

A mild fall Sunday with a high near 76. Utah Tech soccer hosts Northern Arizona at 1 p.m., Cirque Ma'Ceo plays its last two Cedar City shows, the Promise House pumpkin patch and the free Scarecrow Walk are open, and Fiesta Fright runs short Sunday hours, 7 to 9 p.m.

SGWOM Editorial Team
Community Events
October 18, 2026
7 min read

Key takeaway: A mild fall Sunday with a high near 76. Utah Tech soccer hosts Northern Arizona at 1 p.m., Cirque Ma'Ceo plays its last two Cedar City shows, the Promise House pumpkin patch and the free Scarecrow Walk are open, and Fiesta Fright runs short Sunday hours, 7 to 9 p.m.

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Image: Washington County Water Conservancy District. The Scarecrow Walk at Red Hills Desert Garden.

Good morning, Southern Utah, and happy Sunday. The National Weather Service forecast for St. George calls for a partly sunny day with a high near 76 and a light east breeze, dropping to about 56 tonight. Sundays are quiet around here, and a few fall favorites are closed today, but there is still a soccer match, a horseback circus, a pumpkin patch, and two Halloween walks to fill the day.

Today at a Glance

Time Event Where Cost
Noon to 7 p.m.Pumpkin Patch at Promise HouseSt. GeorgeFree entry
1 p.m.Utah Tech women's soccer vs. Northern ArizonaGreater Zion Stadium, St. GeorgeSee Utah Tech Athletics
1 and 4 p.m.Cirque Ma'Ceo (final Cedar City shows)Cross Hollow Arenas, Cedar CityTickets online
5 to 10 p.m.Scarecrow Walk & Haunted CanyonRed Hills Desert Garden, St. GeorgeFree
7 to 9 p.m.Fiesta Fright haunted houseFiesta Fun Center, St. GeorgeFrom $18.95

This Afternoon

Utah Tech Women's Soccer vs. Northern Arizona: 1 p.m.

Utah Tech hosts Northern Arizona at Greater Zion Stadium, 501 S 700 E, at 1 p.m. With a mid-70s afternoon in the forecast, it is a comfortable day to sit in the stands. If you cannot make it, the match streams on ESPN+.

Cirque Ma'Ceo's Last Day in Cedar City: 1 and 4 p.m.

Today is the last chance to see Cirque Ma'Ceo before it leaves Utah. The touring show, presented by Cavallo Equestrian Arts, has been at Cross Hollow Arenas in Cedar City since October 9. It mixes horseback riding with acrobatics and aerial dance under a big top tent, set to Spanish guitar. According to the company, the cast includes horses of more than ten breeds, performing everything from Cossack trick riding to classical dressage. Tickets for the 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. shows are sold on the Cirque Ma'Ceo ticket site. Next stop: Lake Havasu City, Arizona, October 23-25.

Pumpkin Patch at Promise House: Noon to 7 p.m.

The pumpkin patch at Promise House, 272 S Valley View Dr, opened yesterday and is open every day from noon to 7 p.m. through Halloween. It is one of the few pumpkin patches in town open on a Sunday. Walking in and the photo booths are free whether or not you buy a pumpkin. All profits go to Promise Studio, a community outreach ministry of New Promise Lutheran Church, and Manos Amigas Utah, a nonprofit serving families in southwest Utah.

In Cedar City: SUU Soccer and Softball

If you head north for the circus, Southern Utah University women's soccer hosts Northern Colorado at 1 p.m. at Thunderbird Soccer Field, and SUU softball plays Salt Lake Community College at 3:30 p.m.

Tonight

Scarecrow Walk & Haunted Canyon: 5 to 10 p.m.

Scarecrows on display at the Scarecrow Walk at Red Hills Desert Garden in St. George
The Scarecrow Walk at Red Hills Desert Garden. Image: Washington County Water Conservancy District.

The easiest outing of the night is free. Dozens of scarecrows built by local residents and businesses line the paths at Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 E Red Hills Parkway, and the garden's slot canyon is dressed up with skeletons and spiders as the Haunted Canyon. The Washington County Water Conservancy District presents it nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. through October 31. It is spooky enough for small kids to enjoy without being scary.

Fiesta Fright: 7 to 9 p.m.

For a real scare, Fiesta Fright, the two-story haunted house at Fiesta Fun Center, 171 E 1160 S, is open tonight, but only from 7 to 9 p.m., earlier and shorter than its weekend nights. General admission is $18.95, or $24.95 with one Fiesta Fun attraction such as go-karts or laser tag. Fiesta Fun warns of heavy strobe and fog effects, the house is not wheelchair accessible, and all ticket sales are final. After tonight, the remaining nights are October 23-24, the "Lights Out" headlamp nights on October 28-29, and October 30-31.

Closed today

Staheli Family Farm in Washington is closed on Sundays, so its corn maze, pumpkin patch, and Field of Screams are dark today. The Farm Fall Festival at Fisher Family Farm in Hurricane runs Monday through Saturday only. The Saturday farmers markets return next week.

Coming Up This Week

It is the final week of the summer season at Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins, so if a show is on your list, this is the week:

  • Grease: Monday, Oct. 19, and its last performance Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m.
  • Les Misérables: Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 20-21, and its last performance Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m.
  • Finding Nemo: last performance Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m.

Elsewhere this week:

For every haunt, corn maze and trunk-or-treat through Halloween, see our St. George pumpkin patches and Halloween events guide.

Planning further out? The full Southern Utah events calendar and our this weekend page cover St. George, Hurricane, Cedar City, Ivins, Washington, Santa Clara, and the surrounding communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do in St. George today, October 18, 2026?

Utah Tech women's soccer hosts Northern Arizona at 1 p.m. at Greater Zion Stadium, the Promise House pumpkin patch is open noon to 7 p.m., the free Scarecrow Walk & Haunted Canyon runs 5 to 10 p.m. at Red Hills Desert Garden, and Fiesta Fright is open 7 to 9 p.m. In Cedar City, Cirque Ma'Ceo plays its final shows at 1 and 4 p.m.

Is Staheli Family Farm open on Sunday?

No. Staheli Family Farm is closed on Sundays, and Field of Screams runs only on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The Promise House pumpkin patch in St. George is open every day, including Sundays, from noon to 7 p.m.

Is the Scarecrow Walk in St. George free?

Yes. The Scarecrow Walk & Haunted Canyon at Red Hills Desert Garden is free and open to the public nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. through October 31.

When do Grease and Les Misérables close at Tuacahn?

Grease's last performance is Thursday, October 22, and Les Misérables closes Friday, October 23. Finding Nemo's last performance is Saturday, October 24. All start at 7:30 p.m.

Today's Events Are Brought to You by Our Community Sponsors

McMullin Injury Law — our preferred personal injury attorney. If you or someone you know needs legal assistance after an accident, visit stgeorgeutahattorneys.com for local representation.

Cox Climate Control — providing Southern Utah with reliable HVAC and refrigeration services for residential and commercial comfort and efficiency. Visit coxhvacr.com.

Jonny Roxx — a St. George jeweler since 2011, specializing in custom designs. Visit jonnyroxx.com.

Splendor Sargent, Red Rock Real Estate — a lifelong Utahn and longtime St. George resident, Splendor brings deep community roots and an energetic, caring approach to helping buyers and sellers across Southern Utah. Visit her agent page at Red Rock Real Estate.

Brain Health Center — St. George's accelerated TMS therapy clinic, offering an FDA-approved 5-day depression treatment that delivers results in a fraction of the time of the standard 6–8 week approach. Visit brainhc.com.

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McMullin Injury Law

Legal Services • St. George

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(435) 673-9990
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Jewelry • St. George

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(435) 767-1169
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Tuacahn Center for the Arts

Arts & Culture • Ivins

Premier outdoor amphitheater and performing arts center near Snow Canyon featuring Broadway musicals surrounded by 1,500-foot red rock cliffs.

(435) 652-3200
1100 Tuacahn Drive
Staheli Family Farm

Things to Do • Washington

A working family farm since 1892 offering seasonal attractions including corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hot air balloon festivals, and private event venue rentals in Washington, Utah.

(435) 673-4096
3400 S Washington Fields Rd
Cox Climate Control

HVAC • St. George

Family-owned HVAC and refrigeration company in St. George providing air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration installation, maintenance, and repair for residential and commercial customers across Southern Utah.

(435) 862-3642
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Brain Health Center

Healthcare • St. George

Brain Health Center is a TMS therapy clinic at 1333 S Auto Mall Dr, Suite 104, St. George, UT, treating depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD with standard and five-day accelerated TMS. Mon to Fri 8 to 5. (435) 900-0123.

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Tuacahn Amphitheatre

Arts & Entertainment • Ivins

Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins, Utah is an outdoor Broadway-style theater nestled in a red rock canyon, featuring professional musical productions, concerts, and events year-round.

(800) 746-9882
1100 Tuacahn Dr
Southern Utah University

Arts & Entertainment • Cedar City

Southern Utah University (SUU) in Cedar City, Utah is a public university offering 150+ programs, NCAA Division I athletics, performing arts, and the host campus of the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

(435) 586-7700
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Desert Color

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Desert Color: master-planned community in south St. George, Utah with resort lots, homes, condos, a 55+ section and a lagoon. Welcome Center on Akoya Pearl St.

(435) 359-0489
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Fiesta Fun Center

Entertainment • St. George

Fiesta Fun Center at 171 E 1160 S in St. George, Utah: go-karts, bowling, laser tag, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages and arcade. Open daily until late.

(435) 628-1818
171 E 1160 S