Community Happenings

CCJ’s Totally Rad 25th Birthday Block Party takes place Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Fairweather Social Club, 224 N. Cortez St. in Prescott. The family-friendly, pet-friendly afternoon will feature music, food trucks, games, a cornhole tournament, a photo booth and a dunk tank.

For the Bullington family, the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is about much more than crossing a finish line.

It is a family reunion. A tradition. A chance to remember their mother. And, after nearly 25 years of walking together, it has become part of the family’s legacy.

Their team, Sylvia’s Kids, will once again participate in the Quad Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s, carrying forward a tradition that began decades ago in honor of Gary Bullington’s mother, Sylvia.

For families with young children, essentials such as diapers and wipes are everyday necessities. But for many households, keeping those items stocked can create a significant financial burden.

This fall, Wrapped in Love Diaper Bank is bringing the community together to help meet that need through its Healthy Babies = Happy Families Donation & Book Drive, taking place September 8 through October 14, 2026. The drive will collect essential hygiene products and children’s books for families throughout Yavapai County.

Thrift shopping, live music, local food and a meaningful mission will come together in Camp Verde this October as Verde Valley Sanctuary brings its popular “Thrifty” celebration to a new community.

The inaugural Fall Thrifty will take place Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Twice Nice Thriftique in Camp Verde, 527 S. Main St.

One of the best things about Prescott’s art community is getting the chance to see not only the finished work, but also the people, spaces and creative processes behind it.

The Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour returns October 2, 3 and 4, 2026, offering three days to explore the creative side of the Prescott Quad-City area. Now in its 19th year, the free event invites the public into studios and art centers to meet artists, watch demonstrations, learn about different techniques and, of course, discover some incredible locally created art.

This year’s tour features 74 juried artists in 53 private studios, along with additional artists exhibiting at three local art centers. Visitors can build their own route and spend the weekend exploring everything from painting and photography to jewelry, mixed media and more. Many participating artists will demonstrate their techniques throughout the weekend, giving visitors a chance to see how a piece evolves from an idea into a finished work.

The 2026 Fashion Show brings bold style, nostalgic fun, and community together for an afternoon at The Prescott Resort.

Big hair, bold colors, neon fashion, and plenty of ’80s nostalgia are headed to Prescott this September.

The Women’s Council of REALTORS® – Prescott Area will host its 2026 ’80s Fashion Show on Friday, September 25, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at The Prescott Resort, inviting the community to throw it back—way back—for an afternoon of fashion, music, food, and fun.

Grab your walking shoes—and your four-legged hiking buddy, if you have one—for a day on the Peavine Trail supporting animals and the people who love them.

There may be no better combination than a beautiful fall day in Prescott, a walk along the Peavine Trail, and a few wagging tails.

United Animal Friends (UAF) is bringing its Hike for Hounds Fall Festival back on Saturday, November 7, 2026, inviting animal lovers to enjoy a morning outdoors followed by an afternoon of food, activities, shopping, and fun at the UAF Rescue Ranch.

A one-of-a-kind art fundraiser combines original artwork, community, and a little friendly anticipation—all in support of free art education for local children.

Art lovers, mark your calendars and get ready to SWOOP!

The Great Fall SWOOP, ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery’s annual fundraiser benefiting its free children’s art education programs, returns Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the ‘Tis Gallery Third Floor Banquet Hall in downtown Prescott.

Part art exhibition, part fundraiser, and part white elephant-style exchange, the SWOOP gives guests the opportunity to go home with an original piece of art while helping ensure local children continue to have access to creative experiences—regardless of their families’ ability to pay.

And there’s a little bit of luck involved, too.

For many participants, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s begins long before the first step is taken.

It begins with a diagnosis. A parent who starts forgetting familiar names. A spouse who becomes a caregiver. A family remembering someone they have lost. For others, it begins with a desire to support friends, neighbors and the millions of families whose lives have been changed by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, those stories will come together at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Quad Cities at the Prescott Valley Civic Center.

The beauty of Prescott’s pine-covered landscapes will come to life on canvas this summer as Yavapai College’s Prescott Art Gallery presents Art in the Pines: The 7th Annual Prescott Plein Air Festival, Aug. 26–30 at the Prescott Campus Gallery, the Richard Marcusen Sculpture Garden and selected scenic locations around Prescott and Yavapai County.

Running a business means wearing a lot of hats. One day you’re focused on marketing, the next you’re navigating customer service, hiring, finances, or simply trying to keep up with the latest technology. That’s why opportunities to learn from experts—and each other—are so valuable.

On Friday, August 14, the Better Business Bureau will bring BBB University Live (BBBU) to its Northern Arizona campus in Prescott for an afternoon dedicated to helping local businesses thrive.