Free Natl Parks

Public Lands Day

September 29, 2012

Entrance to all National Parks will be FREE this Saturday to celebrate Public Lands Day. Take the kids on a hike in Zion, camp in Bryce, or visit the Grand Canyon (I still haven't been there). We are so lucky to live near these amazing places!

 www.nps.gov

Swiss Days

Santa Clara Swiss Days

September 28-29, 2012

2-9pm

Friday: Golf Tournament, Children’s Rides, Heritage Displays, Pioneer Storytelling, Children’s Pioneer Activities, Erid Dodge Concert and more.

Saturday: 5K, Pancake Breakfast, Red Rock Car show, Parade at 9:30am on Santa Clara Drive, Children’s Booths, Entertainment, and tons more fun! 

Full schedule here: Schedule of Events

www.sccity.org

Zion Music Festival

Zion Canyon Music Festival

September 28-29, 2012

4-11pm

Free admission! Music, crafts, art, and food. The Kids' Zone includes bounce houses and slide, climbing wall, and games. The Music Festival will be held in the Springdale Town Park, 126 Lion Blvd. www.zioncanyonmusicfestival.com

AntiGravity Free Day

AntiGravity Sports Customer Appreciation Day

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

FREE! 3pm-7pm

This is both an appreciation day and a time to help the Santa Clara flood victims. You can jump for free, so consider donating to a jar for all the flood victims. There will also be a Free Dodgeball Tournament that Night for 10 teams (6 players per team). Yes, this means you play for free, but remember that 100% of donations made will go to support those flood victims in need!

Follow the AnitGravity Arena on FB at AntiGravity-Sports.

www.antigravityarena.com

Confluence Park 9/24/12

Confluence Park Grand Opening

September 24, 2012

Washington County’s Confluence Park Trailhead is having a ribbon-cutting event on Monday, September 24 from 4 - 7pm. There will be trail tours, a tree-planting activity, music, food and a brief ceremony.

For directions and details call 435-256-6313 or visit the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.

BrainQuest Challenge

Learning Express BrainQuest Challenge Friday, September 21 @ 4 pm This is a free activity for your kids! BrainQuest is the ultimate question-and-answer game. Meet new friends, win free prizes, test your smarts, and learn cool stuff! Plus, your child has a chance to win 1 of several scholarships! Also receive 25% off BrainQuest items.

Register Today! When? Friday, September 21, 2012 @ 4pm Where? Learning Express Toys 20 N. Main Street, St George, UT 435-673-8697 Questions or to register by phone call 435-673-8697.

Need a Chiropractor?

Need a Chiropractor?

www.stgeorgechiropractic.com

 

My kids and I felt amazing after visiting Dr. Jeremy Jessop at Pure Health Chiropractic in St. George, Utah this week.

Why I got adjusted:
I have been training for the St. George Marathon this year and Dr. Jessop specializes in ARI - Active Release Techniques for repetitive strain and sports injuries. My husband has also visited him for ARI and acupuncture to help with a sports related injury.

Why my kids are adjusted:
My kids looked at the table and all the fun vibrating gadgets and begged to be adjusted. Pediatric chiropractic care helps with headaches, neck and back pain, scoliosis, posture, bedwetting, sleep disorders, ADHD, constipation, and more. I like it because it is a drug free way to stay healthy and feel good.

Get a discount!
Get $20 off your first visit and 20% off all adjustments and acupuncture with your Dixie Direct Card. There is also FREE Child chiropractic or acupuncture treatment coupon in the front of the Dixie Direct Savings Guide.

Pure Health Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Wellness Institute
491 East Riverside Drive, Suite 4B
St. George, UT 84790
435-862-0125
www.stgeorgechiropractic.com

Dixie Round-up Rodeo

78th Annual St. George Lions
Dixie Round-up Rodeo

September 14-16, 2012

The Dixie Round-up Rodeo starts TONIGHT and it is "Kids Night," children 11 and under are free with a paying adult. Friday night is "Tough Enough to Wear Pink." Saturday is the rodeo breakfast benefiting the Washington County School District Foundation. The parade is also Saturday at 5pm. The theme for the parade this year is "A Tradition Worth Keeping."

The Dixie Round-up Rodeo is held at the Dixie Sunbowl in St. George from 6-10 pm each night. The cost is $8 Adults, $5 Children 11 & under, $12 Reserved Seating. You can buy advance tickets at Lions/VFW Bldg. 301 E 100 S starting September 11th. 

For more info email: rodeo@stgeorgelions.com or visit St. George Lions

Learning Express

Learning Express Toy Store

Story Time

St. George can boast it has an amazing toy store right on Main Street. Every Wednesday the Learning Express holds a FREE story time for young kids at 11am. They read stories and engage in fun activities. Then kids are welcome to play in the store! 

Today for story time they will be reading stories about the apples and Fall. Then they will be making necklaces made from Apple Jacks. Also watch for a post about the Learning Express's BrainQuest Challenge coming up September 21st!

Located at 20 N. Main Street St.George, Utah (435) 673-8697 Follow the Learning Express on Facebook and Twitter at "LEtoysUtah" www.utah.learningexpresstoys.com

Junior Ranger Night

Junior Ranger Family Night
Tonaquint Nature Center 

Here is a fun and FREE activity for the whole family that my family has participated in the last 2 years. Junior Ranger Night will be held Friday, September 28, 2012 from 5-7pm. You will learn more about the great outdoors and the adventures that are available in Southern Utah.

Participants check-in at the park's north pavilion and receive an adventure map. Throughout the park you will visit various stations and participate in special activities in order to check-off your list.


Pre-registered children receive a Smokey the Bear goodie bag. It is not necessary for parents and older children (14+) to register for the event. Visit the website for more information: Junior Ranger Family Night.

Get outdoors as a family and explore!

Big Thanks to the 2012 Sponsors

Virgin River Program, Zion National Park, Utah BLM, Arizona Strip BLM, Snow Canyon State Park, Sand Hollow State Park, Quail State Park, USU Extension Office, US Forest Service, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, Washington County Water Conservancy District, DASIA and the Tonaquint Nature Center.

Young Naturalist Club

Young Naturalist Club 

Tonaquint Nature Center

There is a new club in town and it is for kids ages 7-12 years old! The Tonaquint Nature Center is hosting Young Naturalist Club meetings on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month for 1 -1/2 hour each time. During each club session, kids will participate in learning projects, hands-on activities, games and lots of FUN.

On Friday, September 21 the club will be introduced to the Tropical Rainforest treasures. Participants will learn about the valuable resources that rainforests provide the world.

3:00-4:30 pm

$7/youth/visit (includes all supplies)

Register at the St George Rec Center
or on-line at 

Young Naturalist Club

Youth Fishing

Youth Fishing Class

My son has participated in this fun and educational fishing program through the Washington City Recreation. This class teaches casting, equipment, and maintenance of our streams and lakes. Fishing poles and tackle boxes are provided and available for use by all registered youth. This class is meant for boys and girls ages 6-13.

The class begins September 13, 2012 and will be every Thursday evening from 6-7pm and Saturday mornings 9-10am. The class is held at Razor Ridge Urban Fisher, 1935 North Coral Ridge Drive in Washington. 

Register for $30 by September 8, 2012 to avoid a $5 late fee. Visit the Washington City Community Center or Washington City Sports to register.

Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

September 7, 2012

Washington City Chamber of Commerce is showing “The Lorax” at dusk (approx 8:30pm) at the Community Center Park, 450 E. Community Center Drive in Washington, UT. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks and enjoy a movie under the stars.

Teen Acitivity

Glow Night Games

For Teens at the Washington City Community Center

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Kid's Science Club

Science Club

St. George Library

The first Science Club activity is tonight in the Children's Area of the St. George Library from 6:30pm to about 7:30pm. They will be "constructing" inventions. This is a free activity that I know my kids will love, so we are going. The St. George Library is located at 88 West 100 South in St. George, UT.

Follow the St. George Librarian on Facebook to get regular updates on library activities.

Dixie Round-up Rodeo

78th Annual St. George Lions
Dixie Round-up Rodeo

September 13-15, 2012

The Dixie Round-up Rodeo is held at the Dixie Sunbowl in St. George from 6-10 pm each night. The cost is $8 Adults, $5 Children 11 & under, $12 Reserved Seating. You can buy advance tickets at Lions/VFW Bldg. 301 E 100 S starting September 11th. 

Thursday is "Kids Night" and children 11 and under are free with a paying adult. Friday night is "Tough Enough to Wear Pink." Saturday is the rodeo breakfast benefiting the Washington County School District Foundation. The parade is also Saturday at 5pm. The theme for the parade this year is "A Tradition Worth Keeping."

For more info email: rodeo@stgeorgelions.com or visit St. George Lions

Labor Day

Happy Labor Day!

I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy a day off from work and get outside. Our family has already enjoyed a bike ride and my husband was out with members of the Southern Utah Tri Club swimming in Sand Hollow Reservoir. There is lots to do, but if it gets too hot then check out the AntiGravity Arena.

Today, Labor Day, the AntiGravity Arena will open at 10am. They are holding a holiday special of Buy 1 hour Get 1 hour Free. This month they will also be bringing back Dodgeball. They will start tournaments as soon as they have enough teams to play.

Located at: 415 S. Dixie Dr. in St. George. 435-767-9274
More info at: www.antigravityarena.com
Follow AntiGravity Arena on Facebook.