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Weekend Events for Prescott Valley and Beyond for Oct 7, 8, and 9


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Here are the top weekend events happening in Northern Arizona and beyond! Be sure to check out the SignalsAZ events calendar, brought to you by Desert Financial Credit Union for great things in your community.

Prescott Valley Events

Friday

Spooky City

October 7-9; 9:00 am-5:00 pm – PVPL is making a spooky city! Bring in your scariest, silliest, cutest, or weirdest homemade haunted house. MORE

Happy Hour Special at Rafter Eleven

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5:00 pm-7:00 pm – Come on out to Rafter Eleven for happy hour with an exclusive menu offered during this event. MORE

Pirates Past Noon Kids

October 7-9; times vary by date – Prescott Valley Performing Arts presents Pirates Past Noon Kids, a Magic Tree House Collection. MORE

Cole Swindell: Back Down To The Bar Tour

October 7; 7:00 pm-12:00 am – Cole Swindell is bringing his Back Down To The Bar Tour to the Findlay Toyota Center on October 7th, 2022. MORE

Saturday

Man Against Horse Race

6:00 am-12:00 am – Come participate in the 38th annual Man Against Horse Race! This is a race where horses and their rides get to compete alongside runners on the same course at the same time! MORE

Prescott Valley Community Market, LLC

October 8 & 9; times vary by date – Join us Sundays for a day at the Prescott Valley Community Market, LLC. Shop our community of vendors, Support Local Small Businesses in your community. MORE

Fire Safety and Prevention

11:00 am-2:00 pm – Bring your family to this FREE event and join us at our 2nd annual Fire Safety and Prevention event! MORE

Sangria Saturday and Live Music at Rafter Eleven

5:00 pm-7:00 pm – Swing by Rafter Eleven located at 2985 Centre Ct B in Prescott Valley every Saturday night from 5 pm to 7 pm for Sangria and live music! Appetizers and wine also served! MORE

Sunday

Puente de la Comunidad

1:00 pm-4:00 pm – The Prescott Valley community is invited to join the Prescott Valley Police Department and the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority for the annual Puente de la Comunidad(Bridge of the Community). MORE


Prescott Events

Friday

R&D Project Live at The Hassayampa Inn

5:00 pm-8:00 pm – Great food and drink and some fun music with Robbie & Dave Cox of R&D Project at the Hassayampa Inn! MORE

So You Think You Can Sing

5:00 pm-12:00 am – Are you ready for something new and fun in the Karaoke community? MORE

Karaoke with Matt & Allie at Coopers Pub

6:00 pm-9:00 pm – Matt and Allie are back on Friday nights with Karaoke at the best-hidden gem located right between Prescott and Prescott Valley! MORE

Moonlight Kayaking

October 7-9; 6:30 pm-9:30 pm – Kayak, canoe or paddle board under the moonlight on Watson lake! MORE

Dirty Halos at Whiskey River Tavern

8:00 pm-11:00 pm – On Friday Night, head out to Whiskey River Tavern in Prescott for live music by the Dirty Halos. Their music is sure to get your toes tapping! MORE

Saturday

44th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon

5:00 am-12:00 am – Get ready to run! On October 8, 2022, the James Family Prescott YMCA presents the 44th annual Whiskey Row Marathon. MORE

Prescott Farmers’ Market

7:30 am-12:00 pm – Join us at Dignity Health-YRMC’s Miller Valley lot for our 23rd season of serving the Prescott community! Each week at the market, customers can find a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, eggs, poultry, nuts, and grass-fed beef. MORE

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary – Breakfast with the Wolves

9:00 am-10:30 am – Join us for Breakfast with the Wolves! Enjoy a light breakfast while the featured animal is being fed. Zookeepers will give a talk about the animals, share interesting facts, show artifacts, and include a fun activity. MORE

Autumn Colors Best Enjoyed at Home

9:30 am-10:30 am – Landscapes in autumn can be stunning, but only with proper planning. MORE

Wood Bowl Candle Workshop

11:00 am-1:00 pm – Create a stunning rustic wood bowl candle in this workshop. All supplies are included. MORE

Prescott Chorale’s “Wind • Fire • Rain – The Soul of American Music!” Concert

2:30 pm-4:30 pm – The Prescott Chorale will explore the music that evolved from the experiences of two groups in America: Our Indigenous (Native American) People and our Black people. MORE

Sunday

2nd Annual Bunco Bash for Breast Care

1:00 pm-5:00 pm – Prescott Free Clinic is hosting its annual fundraiser, the Bunco Bash for Breast Care, on Sunday, October 9th at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. MORE

The Gurley Girls at The Bird Cage

3:00 pm-7:00 pm – Come join The Gurley Girls for their debut at The Cage down on Whiskey Row! They’ll be playing lots of classic rock, blues, and some pretty stuff thrown in for good measure! MORE

Reflect and Reset – Yoga in the Park

5:30 pm-6:30 pm – This will be a weekly and ongoing outdoor yoga class intended to reflect on the week prior and set an intention toward the week ahead. We will gather as long as we’re able in the grassy area near the playground (right now it’s scheduled through Oct.) MORE

Karaoke at Matt’s Saloon

7:00 pm-12:00 am – Come on down for our karaoke night every Sunday and Wednesday starting at 7 pm! Located right on Whiskey Row. You don’t want to miss it. MORE

Zoo by Moonlight

7:30 pm-9:30 pm – Zoo By Moonlight is an evening event held at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary from May through October. It provides a great opportunity to see the Sanctuary’s nocturnal residents. MORE


Chino Valley Events

Friday

Chino Valley, AZ Cruise Night

4:00 pm-7:00 pm – Starting our 22nd year of cruise nights at McDonalds Restaurant on the first Friday nights April through October. MORE

Saturday

Chino Valley Cowboy Challenge & Workshop

October 8 & 9; 7:00 am-12:00 pm – Join Mary Rose Anderson for a Cowboy Challenge competition jackpot & buckle series at Chino Valley Equestrian Park. MORE

High Desert Horse Show

9:00 am-12:00 pm – High Desert Horse Show is a schooling/fun show. Although they loosely follow AQHA rules, decisions regarding acceptable tack will be at the judge’s discretion. MORE

Draw from the Holster Certificate Class

9:00 am-12:00 pm – Sign up online or drop on in. We only have 12 spots available each class. MORE


Dewey-Humboldt Events

Friday

Trivia at Mogollon Vineyards

5:30 pm-7:30 pm – Come on out for Trivia at Mogollon Vineyards. Cost is $3 per person. Cash prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams. A gift card to Mogollon Vineyards goes to 3rd place. MORE

Friday Night Barn Dance and Dinner

6:00 pm-10:00 pm – Are you looking for a fun date night or a night out with friends and family? Look no further. Mortimer Farms Friday Night Barn Dance has something for everyone and all ages! The lineup of live bands is fantastic! MORE

Saturday

Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Festival

7:00 am-7:00 pm – Join Mortimer Farms this fall for the Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze. The biggest, most exciting, and the most fun of the entire year! MORE

Honoring Our Armed Forces Golf Tournament

8:30 am-12:00 am – Come out and enjoy a fun day of golf at Prescott Golf Club & Support our Veterans! MORE

 


Beyond Events

Friday

2022 Arizona State Fair – Phoenix

Oct 7, 8 & 9; 12:00 pm-10:00 pm – Turn on the Fair Fun at the 2022 Arizona State Fair! Arts and Crafts, rides, games, unique fair treats, shows, and so much more. MORE

Goldrush: Neon Dreams 2022 – Avondale

October 7-9 – Step into a world of bright lights and wild west spectacle as Goldrush: Neon Dreams takes over Phoenix Raceway October 7-9. MORE

First Fridays in the Garden – Phoenix

5:00 pm-7:30 pm – Just beside Roosevelt Row, in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, this natural oasis welcomes you to enjoy a tranquil stroll through our living art. MORE

Free First Friday Nights – Phoenix

5:00 pm-9:00 pm – Join Children’s Museum of Phoenix on the first Friday of each month when they open to the public free of charge. MORE

Drunk Shakespeare – Phoenix

October 7 & 8; 7:30 pm-9:00 pm – One actor has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform in a Shakespeare play. It’s the best think to ever happen to the theatre. $59. MORE

Jail Trail Interpretive Hike – Cottonwood

10:00 am-10:30 am – You’re invited to attend the Cottonwood Parks and Rec Department’s new monthly Jail Trail Interpretive Hikes! MORE

Kendal Mountain Tour – Sedona

October 7-9; 6:30 pm-8:30 pm – Kendal Mountain Tour – Britain’s biggest adventure festival – is coming to theater screens around the world and across the United States. MORE

October ArtWalk at The Ice House – Flagstaff

6:00 pm-9:00 pm – Meet local artists of Flagstaff, AZ with music and circus performances from Peppercorn. MORE

Sci-Fi Country, Peach Blud, and Adam Bruce at MOCAF – Flagstaff

7:00 pm-9:00 pm – Sci-Fi Country, Peach Blud, and Adam Bruce (full band) perform live at MOCAF (Museum of Contemporary Art Flagstaff). MORE

Micky And The Motorcars – Flagstaff

8:00 pm-11:00 pm – Behind the wheel are two brothers, Micky and Gary Braun, who haven’t been this fired up about playing together since they first rode south. MORE

Saturday

Liberty Station Terravita Announces Live Music Lineup – Scottsdale

2:00 pm-5:00 pm – Liberty Station American Tavern and Smokehouse’s Terravita location is turning up the dial on its live performances with a complete line-up from Saturday, Sept. 17 through Saturday, Dec. 17. MORE

PHX Vegan Saturday Night Market – Phoenix

5:00 pm-9:00 pm – This open-air night market will feature eats, produce, drinks, pantry, essentials and music from some of your favorite local businesses. MORE

Hay… Boo-Fest! – Morristown

4:00 pm-10:00 pm – Join us on October 8th for an evening at Western Trails Ranch! Filled with a Haunted Hay Ride, delicious KC Style BBQ, live music, and dancing. MORE

Fort Verde Days 2022 – Camp Verde

October 8 & 9; times vary by date – There will be a parade (on Saturday), food & craft vendors, entertainment, and a host of events at Fort Verde State Historic Park to highlight this event. MORE

Verde River Rockhounds Present “Rocks in the Park VI” – Cottonwood

9:00 am-5:00 pm – “Rocks in the Park VI” is a rock and mineral sale with over 30 vendors. There will be mineral specimens, crystals, decorative yard rock, loose gems, and more. MORE

31st Annual Sedona Arts Festival – Sedona

October 8 & 9; times vary by date – Over the weekend of October 8-9, 2022, the 31st Annual Sedona Arts Festival will showcase a diverse lineup of 100 juried artists from across the country. MORE

Pumpkin Festival at Sedona UMC – Sedona

10:00 am-12:00 pm – Come and get your pick of the pumpkins on the first weekend of the pumpkin patch sale. MORE

Sunday

IMPROV CLASS In-Person (Adults 18+) – Scottsdale

1:00 pm-3:00 pm – This monthly Improv Intensive is your chance to spend 2 hours in-person getting into the nitty-gritty of improvising. MORE

Shine On Floyd plays Arizona State Fair – Phoenix

2:00 pm-4:00 pm – Grab a corn dog and some cotton candy and enjoy your favorite Pink Floyd songs played note-for-note. MORE

Acting Class SCENE STUDY (Adults 18+) – Scottsdale

3:00 pm-5:00 pm – From this performance the instructor gives notes and suggestions to improve the student’s acting. MORE

Sedona Flamenco Festival – Sedona

5:30 pm-8:00 pm – Tlaquepaque is hosting a spectacular evening known as the Sedona Flamenco Festival. MORE

Full Moon Ceremony at Visit Sedona – Sedona

6:00 pm-8:30 pm – A group meets once a month on the full moon to create a space to be heard, understood, and inspired to move forward to live life to the fullest. MORE

Football Sunday at the Lodge Lounge – Flagstaff

9:45 am-5:30 pm – Flagstaff Elks Lodge lounge is open Sundays for members, guests and the general public. Enjoy football games on big screen TVs as well as food and drink specials. MORE

The Comedy of Errors – Flagstaff

2:00 pm-5:00 pm – Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. MORE

Tribal Seeds at The Orpheum Theater – Flagstaff

7:00 pm-9:00 pm – Based in San Diego, rock-reggae band Tribal Seeds come at their music from a different angle. MORE

Find out what else is happening in the state with more stories from the Recreation Section on Signals A Z.com!


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