Things to Do in the Prescott Area This Weekend

Community

Casual Chess

Teen and adult players of all levels can drop in for friendly chess; boards are provided.

Music & nightlife

Live Music at Winey Cats: Alie and the Cats

Saturday afternoon live music with Alie and the Cats at Winey Cats at Granite Creek Vineyards, part of the venue's weekend concert series that runs through October 31.

Kids & family

A Corny Fall Fun Festival

All-ages fall celebration at the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (lower level), 1–2:45 p.m., with cornhole, a fall photo spot, pumpkin decorating, crafts, cider and treats. Admission is not listed.

Music & nightlife

Sasquatch Fur Company at Whiskey River Tavern

Sasquatch Fur Company play live music at Whiskey River Tavern on Saturday afternoon, per the venue's own Live Music list. Cover is not listed. The venue is 21+ after 10 PM.

Kids & family

Trick or Treating at Memory Park

Chino Valley’s free family Halloween tradition includes community candy booths and trick-or-treating, followed by an outdoor movie under the stars.

Arts & culture

Author Event: Mary Tolan, Mountain Campus Murder

Registration required.

Mystery author Mary Tolan presents Mountain Campus Murder, a mystery series set in Northern Arizona, at Peregrine Book Company.

Kids & family

Trunk or Treat at Findlay Subaru Prescott

A free family Halloween event with decorated trunks, candy, a tented haunted house, balloon art and other attractions.

Community

Pine Ridge Prowl

Community trick-or-treating at Pine Ridge Marketplace, 3–5 p.m. Starting Point Church offers hot dogs, candy, popcorn, cotton candy, face painting, games and a bounce house, plus a 4:30 p.m. costume contest for ages 4–12. Cost is not listed.

Community

Elevated Dinners

Registration required.

Park Plaza serves a reservation-friendly elevated dinner menu during its Friday and Saturday evening service.

Community

Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner

Spaghetti dinner hosted by the St. Germaine Knights of Columbus in Reiser Hall. Priced at one dinner for $18 or two for $35.

Community

Tasting for Tuition Chili Cook-Off

Taste chili from six local chefs at a Rotary fundraiser supporting youth scholarships.

Music & nightlife

Soft Winds at the Hassayampa Inn

Soft Winds (Jazz) plays the Hassayampa Inn's nightly 5–8 p.m. live music, per the hotel's monthly entertainment calendar. Cover is not listed.

Community

PAYP Halloween Music Bingo

An open Halloween gathering featuring music bingo, costumes, prizes, food and networking. Music bingo begins at 6 p.m.

Classes & learning

Social Security Presentation

Informational talk by a parishioner and tax professional for anyone approaching retirement or deciding when to claim Social Security. Refreshments served.

Music & nightlife

Kenny James

Kenny James brings rock, blues, funk and reggae with a jam-band feel to Back Alley Wine Bar, 6–9 p.m. The act has played Jerome, Sedona, Clarkdale, Flagstaff and Prescott. Cover charge and age policy are not listed.

Music & nightlife

2026 Evening of Destiny

Registration required.

Lisa Mitts, Brandon Bee, an all-star band and guest speakers support services for Arizona survivors of human trafficking.

Arts & culture

Prescott's Got Talent Jr.

Registration required.

Young performers ages 11–18 compete before a celebrity judging panel in a benefit for the Prescott Conservatory of Performing Arts.

Music & nightlife

Northland Cares' Concert for Compassion

Registration required.

A community benefit concert features local performers, theatrical previews and a raffle supporting Northland Cares.

Music & nightlife

Pearl Ridge

Pearl Ridge plays live on the #SecretStage at Kimmyz Secret Saloon in the basement of Bashford Courts. Cover is not listed.

Arts & culture

The Rocky Horror Show

Registration required.

Prescott Valley Performing Arts stages the cult musical comedy. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

Music & nightlife

Dueling Pianos at Whiskey & Ivory

Two pianists take crowd requests in an interactive dueling-piano show on Whiskey Row. The show starts at 8 p.m.; table reservations arrive by 7 or 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+.

Music & nightlife

Triple Threat at Whiskey River Tavern

Triple Threat play live music at Whiskey River Tavern on Saturday night, per the venue's own Live Music list. Cover is not listed. The venue is 21+ after 10 PM.

Music & nightlife

Live Music: Swamp Poets at The Windsock

The Windsock lists Swamp Poets for its weekend live-music night, 7 to 11 p.m., at the Iron Springs Road cocktail lounge.

Music & nightlife

Well Dressed Wolves at the Birdcage Saloon

Well Dressed Wolves play the Birdcage Saloon on Whiskey Row, 8 p.m. to midnight.

Music & nightlife

Bobby Joe Bell

Bobby Joe Bell plays country music for dancing at Matt's Saloon on Whiskey Row, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Cover is not listed.

Classes & learning

Embry-Riddle Arizona Open House

Registration required.

Explore the Prescott campus, meet faculty and learn about academic programs at Embry-Riddle’s Arizona open house.

Community

Coffee & Canines

Dog owners can stop by for a free Sunday morning social with coffee and canine company.

Music & nightlife

Bloody Marys & Mimosas

Weekend brunch hours feature Bloody Marys and mimosas, with live music added on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kids & family

Fall ZooFest

Celebrate fall with a bounce house, maze, photo spots, animal feedings and concessions at the sanctuary.

Music & nightlife

Sunday Brunch with Michael Jaramillo

Jazz guitarist Michael Jaramillo performs during Sunday brunch at Raven Café.

Community

Reformation Sunday Luncheon

Registration required.

Luncheon marking Reformation Sunday at American Lutheran Church. Registration closes Oct. 22 at 4 p.m.

Arts & culture

Meet the Author: Haunted Arizona Book Signing at The Palace

Registration required.

Meet the author of Haunted Arizona at a book signing in the historic Palace Saloon on Whiskey Row, organized by Lone Gunslinger Pictures.

Classes & learning

Rumba & Cha Cha Progressive Series

Learn rumba and cha cha in a Sunday progressive dance class for all levels. No partner is needed, and participants may take one or both sessions.

Music & nightlife

Live Music at Winey Cats: Greystone

Sunday afternoon live music with Greystone at Winey Cats at Granite Creek Vineyards, part of the venue's weekend concert series that runs through October 31.

Music & nightlife

Tone Kings at Whiskey River Tavern

Tone Kings play live music at Whiskey River Tavern on Sunday afternoon, per the venue's own Live Music list. Cover is not listed. The venue is 21+ after 10 PM.

Music & nightlife

Aristo Sham in Concert

Pianist Aristo Sham performs in the Yavapai Symphony Association season.