Community Happenings

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.

Every summer, the spirit of the American West comes alive in Prescott as thousands gather for the legendary World's Oldest Rodeo. In 2026, the tradition takes on even greater meaning as the rodeo celebrates alongside America’s 250th anniversary with the theme,...

These talented performers are a part of every rodeo performance and you are sure to be entertained!

Through programs led by Yavapai Exploration and Science (YES), students are being introduced to innovation, exploration, and creative problem-solving in ways that are both engaging and transformational. One of the most exciting expressions of that mission is the YES! Explorers Challenge 2026.

From May 13 through June 23, 2026, ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery invites the community to experience Journeys in Spirit 2026: Traditional and Contemporary Native Art—an annual exhibition that continues to deepen its impact through storytelling, cultural connection, and artistic excellence.

This spring, Prescott families are invited to step into a world of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning at the YES! Explorers Challenge, an interactive STEAM event hosted by Yavapai Exploration & Science (YES!). Designed especially for children ages 5–12, the event blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into a playful outdoor experience that sparks imagination and builds confidence.

The YES! Explorers Challenge will take place on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Granite Creek Park. Young explorers will rotate through a series of engaging activity stations that encourage experimentation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving — all in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.

The Bradshaw Mountain High School Dance Team closed out a landmark inaugural season with an outstanding performance at the Arizona State Cheerleading and Pom Tournament — a fitting finale to a year defined by growth, grit, and achievement.

When Celtic Spells arrives at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 7, audiences will experience far more than a concert. At its heart is Máiréad Nesbitt – a Grammy® and Emmy®-nominated violinist, composer, and founding member of the internationally celebrated phenomenon Celtic Woman – whose artistry, passion, and storytelling have captivated millions around the world.