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Homeschool & family fun in St. George

Homeschool days, free outings and family events in St. George, Washington and Santa Clara, each checked with the organizer.

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Tap a date to see that day's events. Only listings with set dates appear here; places you can visit any open day are listed further down.

Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.

All times are local St. George time. The Good for little kids (2–4) marker means the organizer's page lists something for toddlers or preschoolers, or the event is clearly aimed at young kids. It's our planning note, not theirs.

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Homeschool days & classes

Desert Blossom homeschool parent panel

St. George Branch Library (Forsyth Community Room B) · St. George
Price not listedNext: Wed, Oct 28

Monthly panel for homeschooling parents, hosted by the Desert Blossom Homeschool Resource Center. A community event held at the library.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026

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  • When: Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
  • Time: 5:30–7:45 p.m.
  • Price: See site.
  • Ages: Parents
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Book Club

Santa Clara Branch Library · Santa Clara
Free (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 6

Book club for homeschoolers that meets in the library's community room. Organized by a community group, not the library.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 6, 2026; Fri, Nov 20, 2026; Fri, Dec 4, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026

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  • When: 1st and 3rd Fridays
  • Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: Homeschool kids
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschooling @ the Library

Washington Branch Library · Washington
Free (per source)Next: Wed, Dec 9

Monthly homeschool meetup at the library.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Dec 9, 2026

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  • When: Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026
  • Time: 12:30–3 p.m. (branch page says 1 p.m.)
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: Homeschool families

⚠️ The library calendar also shows Nov 11, but all county libraries are closed that day (Veterans Day), so we left it out.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Group tours at the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site

St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm · St. George (2180 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT)
Ongoing / by arrangement

Guided group tours of the dinosaur track site and museum.

  • When: Weekdays
  • Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Price: Groups: $4 per youth, $8 per adult.
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: 10-person minimum. Book at least 2 weeks ahead.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Bouldering (City of St. George)

Behind the St. George Recreation Center · St. George
Ongoing / by arrangement

Weekly city-run bouldering class for homeschoolers, sold as monthly 4-week sessions.

  • When: Thursdays
  • Time: 8:15–10:45 a.m.
  • Price: $60 resident / $78 non-resident per session.
  • Ages: Ages 6+
  • Booking: Register with St. George Parks & Recreation.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Mountain Biking (City of St. George)

Behind the St. George Recreation Center · St. George
Ongoing / by arrangement

Weekly city-run mountain biking class for homeschoolers, sold as monthly 4-week sessions.

  • When: Wednesdays
  • Time: 8–10:30 a.m.
  • Price: $75 resident / $97.50 non-resident per session.
  • Ages: Ages 10+
  • Booking: Register with St. George Parks & Recreation.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

St. George Children's Museum field trips

St. George Children's Museum · St. George
Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)

Weekday group field trips to the hands-on children's museum.

  • When: Tuesday–Saturday
  • Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Price: Weekdays at regular admission (see site). A $4.50-per-student Monday rate needs 50+ students.
  • Ages: Kids
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Free & low-cost outings

Fee-free entrance days at Zion National Park

Zion National Park · Springdale (about an hour from St. George)
Free (per source)Next: Tue, Oct 27

No entrance fee on national fee-free days.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026; Wed, Nov 11, 2026

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  • When: Tue Oct 27 and Wed Nov 11, 2026
  • Time: All day
  • Price: Free entrance for US citizens and residents. Nonresidents pay regular and nonresident fees.
  • Ages: All ages
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Open Studio: free drop-in art at the St. George Museum of Art

St. George Museum of Art · St. George
Free (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 14Good for little kids (2–4)

Drop-in art making for all ages.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 14, 2026; Sat, Dec 12, 2026

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  • When: Saturdays, Nov 14 and Dec 12
  • Time: Noon–2 p.m.
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: All ages
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Red Hills Desert Garden

Red Hills Desert Garden · St. George (375 E. Red Hills Pkwy, St. George, UT)
Free (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)

Free desert garden with walking paths, fish and dinosaur tracks.

  • When: Daily
  • Time: See site for hours
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: All ages
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Free at the library

Washington County Library programs listed here are free. We didn't find a museum or park pass program on the library's site. From the library events calendar, checked Oct 23, 2026. All county libraries are closed Wed, Nov 11 (Veterans Day).

Art/Science Club

St. George Branch Library (Forsyth Community Room A) · St. George
Free (per source)Next: Tue, Oct 27

After-school club that alternates art and science projects.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026; Tue, Nov 3, 2026; Tue, Nov 10, 2026; Tue, Nov 17, 2026; Tue, Nov 24, 2026; Tue, Dec 1, 2026; Tue, Dec 8, 2026; Tue, Dec 15, 2026; Tue, Dec 22, 2026; Tue, Dec 29, 2026

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Tue, Nov 17Apple / OutlookGoogle
Tue, Nov 24Apple / OutlookGoogle
Tue, Dec 1Apple / OutlookGoogle
Tue, Dec 8Apple / OutlookGoogle
Tue, Dec 15Apple / OutlookGoogle
Tue, Dec 22Apple / OutlookGoogle
Tue, Dec 29Apple / OutlookGoogle
  • When: Tuesdays
  • Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: Kids
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Free Movie Matinee

St. George Branch Library (Forsyth Community Room A) · St. George
Free (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31

Saturday family movie. Oct 31 is Corpse Bride.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026; Sat, Nov 7, 2026; Sat, Nov 14, 2026; Sat, Nov 21, 2026; Sat, Nov 28, 2026; Sat, Dec 5, 2026; Sat, Dec 12, 2026; Sat, Dec 19, 2026; Sat, Dec 26, 2026

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Sat, Nov 28Apple / OutlookGoogle
Sat, Dec 5Apple / OutlookGoogle
Sat, Dec 12Apple / OutlookGoogle
Sat, Dec 19Apple / OutlookGoogle
Sat, Dec 26Apple / OutlookGoogle
  • When: Saturdays
  • Time: 2–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: Families
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Paws for Tales: read to a dog

Washington Branch Library · Washington
Free (per source)Next: Thu, Nov 5

Kids read aloud to therapy dogs.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 5, 2026; Thu, Dec 3, 2026

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Thu, Dec 3Apple / OutlookGoogle
  • When: Thursdays, Nov 5 and Dec 3
  • Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: Young readers
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

LEGO Club

Santa Clara Branch Library · Santa Clara
Free (per source)Next: Mon, Nov 9

Free-build LEGO time.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 9, 2026; Mon, Dec 14, 2026

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Mon, Dec 14Apple / OutlookGoogle
  • When: Mondays, Nov 9 and Dec 14
  • Time: 4–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: Kids
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Create with Me

Santa Clara Branch Library · Santa Clara
Free (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 13Good for little kids (2–4)

Craft time for kids and grown-ups together.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 13, 2026; Fri, Dec 11, 2026

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  • When: Fridays, Nov 13 and Dec 11
  • Time: 3–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: Kids with a grown-up
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Root Beer Float Book Club for Kids

Santa Clara Branch Library · Santa Clara
Free (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 20

Kids' book club with root beer floats.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 20, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026

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Fri, Dec 18Apple / OutlookGoogle
  • When: Fridays, Nov 20 and Dec 18
  • Time: 3–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: Kids
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween & fall events, Oct 23–31 (5 listings)

Each one checked on the organizer's own page on Oct 23, 2026. Events we couldn't confirm are left out.

Scarecrow Walk & Haunted Canyon

Red Hills Desert Garden · St. George (375 E. Red Hills Pkwy, St. George, UT)
Free (per source)Open now · through Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)

Scarecrows on display through the garden. Scarecrows come down Nov 1.

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  • When: Through Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: Garden hours
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: All ages
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Children's Halloween Carnival

St. George Branch Library (Forsyth Community Room B) · St. George
Free (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)

Halloween carnival for kids at the library.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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  • When: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
  • Time: Listed 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Price: Free library program.
  • Ages: Kids
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Enchanted Night at the Museum

St. George Children's Museum · St. George
Next: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)

Evening Halloween-season event at the children's museum. The museum closes noon–5 p.m. that day to set up.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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  • When: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
  • Time: 5–7 p.m.
  • Price: $10 ($5 members).
  • Ages: Kids
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Spook-track-ular at Thunder Junction

Thunder Junction All-Abilities Park · St. George
Next: Tue, Oct 27Good for little kids (2–4)

Halloween train nights at the all-abilities park.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026; Wed, Oct 28, 2026; Thu, Oct 29, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026

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Fri, Oct 30Apple / OutlookGoogle
  • When: Tue–Fri, Oct 27–30, 2026
  • Time: 6–8 p.m.
  • Price: $8 per person. Ages 2 and under free.
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Buy tickets in advance. No refunds.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Utah Tech Tricks & Treats Night

Palm Street, Utah Tech University · St. George
No fee listedNext: Wed, Oct 28Good for little kids (2–4)

Trick-or-treating at candy booths, a costume fashion show (5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m.), live pumpkin carving and games. Open to the community, all ages.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026

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  • When: Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
  • Time: 5–7 p.m.
  • Price: No fee listed.
  • Ages: All ages
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Where to trick-or-treat in St. George

Halloween is Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. Free and low-cost trick-or-treat events from Saturday, Oct 24 through Halloween night. Each event links to its official page.

Family events

Day of the Dead at the St. George Museum of Art

St. George Museum of Art · St. George
Free (per source)Next: Mon, Nov 2Good for little kids (2–4)

Pop-up art, dance, horchata, kids' crafts and face painting.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 2, 2026

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  • When: Monday, Nov 2, 2026
  • Time: 5–8 p.m.
  • Price: Free.
  • Ages: All ages
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

St. George Children's Museum

St. George Children's Museum · St. George
Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)

Hands-on children's museum.

  • When: Tuesday–Saturday. Closed Nov 25–26; open Nov 27, 28 and 30 for the school break.
  • Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Price: See site.
  • Ages: Kids
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site

St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm · St. George (2180 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT)
Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)

Museum built over real dinosaur tracks.

  • When: Daily (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
  • Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Price: Adults $10, seniors $9, youth (5–17) $5, ages 0–4 free.
  • Ages: All ages
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Holiday events, Nov–Dec

North Pole Express at Thunder Junction

Thunder Junction All-Abilities Park · St. George
Next: Fri, Dec 4Good for little kids (2–4)

Holiday train rides, Santa and cookie decorating.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Dec 4, 2026; Sat, Dec 5, 2026; Mon, Dec 7, 2026; Fri, Dec 11, 2026; Sat, Dec 12, 2026; Mon, Dec 14, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026; Sat, Dec 19, 2026; Mon, Dec 21, 2026

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  • When: Select nights Dec 4–21
  • Time: 6–8 p.m.
  • Price: $12 per person. Ages 2 and under free.
  • Ages: All ages
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Christmas in the Canyon at Tuacahn

Tuacahn Amphitheatre · Ivins (1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins, UT)
Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)

Holiday lights, a live nativity (7 p.m.), visits with Santa (Mon–Sat, 6–9 p.m.) and a $3 train ride.

  • When: Select nights; 2026 dates on the Tuacahn site
  • Time: Evenings
  • Price: See site. Train $3.
  • Ages: All ages
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool groups & resources