Events
Now featured in our special exhibit gallery…
HARRIET PRISKA, INSPIRED BY PLACE
Through the months of October and November enjoy works by Escalante, Utah artist, Harriet Priska. Inspired By Place is a collection of Priska’s works that highlight the pioneer charm of the desert southwest.
The exhibit is included in your regular day use fee during our open hours. All works featured in this exhibit are available for purchase through the museum gift shop.
Annual Schedule of Events
This is a basic guideline of events held at the park throughout the year, dates are subject to change. Please check with the park before planning event attendance.
Weekly – Tuesdays Story Time every Tuesday 10:00-10:30 a.m. FREE
Monthly September-May – 2nd Wednesdays Iron County Historical Society program, 7:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month; FREE
Monthly September-April – 4th Wednesdays Wonder Wednesday, 4:00 to 6:00 on the 4th Wednesday of most months. Since this event coincides with the Iron County School District calendar, please contact us to verify actual dates. We provide an activity for elementary-aged children; FREE
March Sheep to Shawl – learn about the process of taking wool from the sheep’s back to yours; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, on a Saturday in March; $4/person, $20/family. March 16, 2024
July Frontier Homestead’s Anniversary Celebration – Come Celebrate our anniversary with us by completing a self-guided scavenger hunt highlighting exhibits throughout the park. Regular entrance fees apply. July 1, 2024
July and August Enjoy the Southern Utah Watercolor Society exhibit in our special exhibit gallery all month long during July and August, regular entrance fees apply.
August Military Appreciation Day – free entrance for current and past members of the armed forces; 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on the 2nd Saturday in August. August 10, 2024
October Haunted Homestead – Cemetery tours, a haunted house, games & activities for the whole family, evenings about 2 weeks before Halloween; $4/person, $20/family. October 17, 2024. Check with us for each day’s offerings. A free self-guided cemetery tour is available all month.
November Iron Mission Days – special community days of living history/pioneer craft demonstrations & hands-on activities, Friday and Saturday usually the 2nd or 3rd weekend in November $4/person, $20.00/family. November 8 & 9, 2024
December Holidays at the Homestead – activities and entertainment for the entire family Wednesday through Saturday 5:30-8 each evening, approximately 2 weeks before Christmas $4/person, $20/family. December 4-6 & 9, 2024.
December Lights at the Homestead – Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park among the holiday lights and decorations, 5:30 to 8:00 each evening December 18 through 21, 2024. FREE, Donations appreciated.
Christmas in the Hunter House
The Sagebrush Fiber Artisans provide demonstrations during Sheep to Shawl
