Hello St. George! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Adoptable pets, a movie in the park, and Come From Away's inspiring story + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Find a new family member: PAWS Adoption Center in St. George is open today, with adoptable pets including Cooper the playful shepherd mix, gentle Maddie, and sweet cats like Marsha and Zee waiting for homes -- see all the pets available.
Another milestone for preservation: A Pine Valley Meadows landowner chose a permanent conservation easement, preserving 45 acres of pasture and Santa Clara River frontage to protect agriculture, the Virgin River Land Trust announced -- explore the preservation win.
New neighborhood access: Southwest Oral Surgical Arts opened a South St. George location earlier this month, bringing oral surgery, dental implants, and periodontal care closer to residents in the city’s southern neighborhoods -- see the new location.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local pints, zero fuss: When you just need a laid-back spot built for St. George folks, Hive 435 Taphouse keeps the pours interesting, the vibes friendly, and the seats perfect for catching up. Put it on your midweek “I earned this” list, then thank future-you.
Claw your weeknight win: Skip the screens and let the kids (and, be honest, you) hunt plush glory at Papois Plushies & Toys, a family-owned claw machine arcade stacked with blind boxes, viral snacks, and trade-up wins that feel weirdly satisfying. Swing by this week for a quick local reset.
Dino fun for everyone: Need a low-stress outing this week? Thunder Junction All Abilities Park brings a dinosaur-themed playground built for all abilities, a splash pad, and a quarter-scale train on a 2,700-foot track inside Tonaquint Park. Inclusive, imaginative, and a guaranteed energy burner.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎭 Best of Broadway - Stars, Stripes, and Showtunes @ St. George Musical Theater | Thursday (6/25) at 7:30 PM – Swap Netflix for a flag-waving Broadway fix, a family-friendly revue packed with patriotic medleys, tight harmonies, and lively dance numbers. Think showtunes you know, choreography you wish your knees remembered, and enough good cheer to make even your grouchy neighbor hum along.
🎬 St. George Movie in the Park Series 2026 @ Christensen Park | Thursday (6/25) – St. George does outdoor movies in the park, classics for all ages, no sticky floors, just grass and stars. Twice a month, it is an easygoing neighborhood hang where you spot familiar faces, trade chuckles, and enjoy the kind of nostalgia streaming never quite nails.
🎉 Camp Highlights Party @ Barnes & Noble | Friday (6/26) – Camp Highlights Party is leaning into our collective dentist-office nostalgia with activities and games straight from those beloved Highlights books and magazines. Expect hidden pictures, goofy puzzles, and kid energy, plus a chance to prove you were always more Gallant than Goofus.
🧺 Picnic in the Pasture and Drive in Movie @ Staheli Family Farm (Washington) | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Pasture picnic meets old-school drive-in, the most local way to toast America’s 250th without a single lawn chair debate. Expect a burger truck, cold drinks, and ice cream, plus big-screen nostalgia, good company, and the kind of quiet only pastures can manage.
📚 Children's Storytime! @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/27) – Hand off the heavy lifting to the storybook pros, and let your kiddo soak up new tales each week at Barnes & Noble’s children’s department. Saturdays at 3 pm, predictable as your coffee order. You get a breather, they get adventures, and everyone wins.
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07 — The St. George report Weather forecastToday — High: 102°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 11%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 102. South southwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South southeast wind 2 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 105°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 2%
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