Prescott events

This week in Prescott →

• Haunted House for Kids

  Thursday, October 29, 4 p.m.–7 p.m. · Prescott Public Library, 215 E Goodwin St

  A mildly spooky walk through the library’s “Haunted Wonderland” haunted house, for kids, teens and families; recommended for ages 6+, costumes encouraged. Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Group.

  Source: Prescott Public Library ↗ (checked 2026-10-28)

• Casual Chess

  Saturday, October 31, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. · Prescott Public Library, 215 E Goodwin St

  Weekly drop-in chess for adult and teen players of all levels; boards and clocks provided. Held with the Prescott Chess Club; club membership not required.

  Source: Prescott Public Library ↗ (checked 2026-10-28)

• Boo at the Zoo

  Saturday, October 31, 5 p.m.–8:30 p.m. · Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, 1403 Heritage Park Rd

  Costumed trick-or-treating around the sanctuary. Gates open at 5 p.m. for families with children 6 and under and at 6 p.m. for all ages; last admission 8:30 p.m.

  Cost: $10 members, $12 non-members

  Source: Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary ↗ (checked 2026-10-28)

• Viewerie: Quilts from the Heart

  Sunday, November 1, All day · Prescott Public Library, 215 E Goodwin St

  Quilt display in the library’s Viewerie by the Thumb Butte Quilt Guild, whose members also make quilts, receiving blankets and burp cloths for local and national institutions.

  Source: Prescott Public Library ↗ (checked 2026-10-28)

• Prescott Veterans Day Parade

  Wednesday, November 11, 11 a.m. · Downtown Prescott, Courthouse Plaza area

  Annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Prescott. Pre-parade activities start at 10:30 a.m.; the parade starts at 11 a.m.

  Source: City of Prescott Recreation Services ↗ (checked 2026-10-17)

• Gingerbread Village

  Saturday, November 28, Daily through Friday, January 1 · Prescott Resort & Conference Center, 1500 AZ-69

  Display of decorated gingerbread houses, open every day through Jan. 1, 2027.

  Source: Prescott Resort & Conference Center ↗ (checked 2026-10-14)

• 29th Annual Holiday Light Parade & Bonfire

  Saturday, November 28, 6 p.m. · Downtown Prescott (bonfire at Mile High Middle School), Downtown Prescott

  Downtown parade at 6 p.m.; bonfire at 7 p.m. at Mile High Middle School. Free.

  Cost: Free

  Source: Prescott Chamber of Commerce ↗ (checked 2026-10-14)

• 44th Annual Prescott Christmas Parade

  Saturday, December 5, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. · Downtown Prescott, Courthouse Plaza area

  Downtown parade with floats and Santa, who visits the Courthouse Plaza afterward. Free.

  Cost: Free

  Source: Prescott Chamber of Commerce ↗ (checked 2026-10-14)

• 72nd Annual Courthouse Lighting & Fireworks

  Saturday, December 5, 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m. · Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, 120 S Cortez St

  Live Christmas music from 5 p.m.; the Courthouse and 80+ surrounding trees are lit at 6 p.m., followed by fireworks. Free shuttle with parking from Yavapai College.

  Cost: Free

  Source: Prescott Chamber of Commerce ↗ (checked 2026-10-14)

• 38th Annual Acker Night Musical Showcase

  Friday, December 11, 5 p.m.–8:30 p.m. · Downtown Prescott, Courthouse Plaza area

  Opening ceremony at 5 p.m.; music in downtown businesses 5:30–8:30 p.m. Free.

  Cost: Free

  Source: J.S. Acker Music Park Association ↗ (checked 2026-10-14)

• Frost Fest

  Saturday, December 19, 3 p.m.–9 p.m. · Ken Lindley Field, 702 E Gurley St

  Free City of Prescott community event with ice skating, photos with Santa, food trucks, a beer garden, live music, carnival rides, games and crafts.

  Cost: Free

  Source: City of Prescott Recreation Services ↗ (checked 2026-10-17)

• 16th Annual Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop

  Thursday, December 31, 7 p.m. · Downtown Prescott, Courthouse Plaza area

  New Year’s Eve on Whiskey Row with the boot drop and fireworks. Free.

  Cost: Free

  Source: Prescott Chamber of Commerce ↗ (checked 2026-10-14)