Community Happenings

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.

If you’ve ever left a conference feeling energized, inspired, and full of new ideas, you know the value of spending a day learning alongside people who simply “get it.”

That’s exactly what the BBB Industrious Women’s Summit aims to create.

On Friday, August 21, women from across Arizona will gather at the Better Business Bureau’s Phoenix campus for a day focused on leadership, professional growth, and meaningful connections. This year’s theme, “Powering the Next Era,” is a fitting reminder that women continue to shape businesses, nonprofits, and communities in powerful ways.

he Quad-Cities most dazzling fundraising event is back—and this year it’s celebrating a milestone. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona brings Dancing for the Stars: All Stars, marking the 10th anniversary of the beloved community tradition that blends showstopping entertainment with lifechanging impact.

The Prescott Gem and Mineral Show returns for its 22nd year this summer at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley. Dates are July 31 through August 2. It is the largest indoor rock and mineral show in Northern Arizona and one of the few events in the region that genuinely works for all ages.

The Prescott Chamber of Commerce is bringing inspiration, connection, and powerful leadership lessons to Northern Arizona as it welcomes internationally acclaimed speaker Nicole Brandon as the keynote presenter for its upcoming Quarterly Women in Business event.

Every summer, the heart of downtown Prescott comes alive with the unmistakable sound of banjos, fiddles, mandolins, and harmonies drifting beneath the historic courthouse elms. The Prescott Bluegrass Festival, one of Arizona’s most beloved music traditions, returns June 20–21, 2026, bringing together musicians, families, visitors, and bluegrass enthusiasts for a weekend of free entertainment and community celebration.