This weekend in Yavapai County, AZ

Savor a guided tasting at the Prescott Farmers Market that highlights local flavors and the vendors who make this market special. October brings a blend of summer and fall harvests, with watermelons and pumpkins sharing space. This Halloween-themed tour welcomes costumes, and the best one receives a small extra. The experience begins with a short introduction to the market and its organization, then continues with roughly an hour visiting 5 to 6 vendors. Expect ample bites, a sweet finish, and an insulated tote to carry the rest of your market haul. Participation is limited to 12 people. Tickets are $99 and include a $35 donation to PFM.

This free 5k at the Jan Alfano parkrun welcomes both runners and walkers. Dogs are allowed, limited to one per participant. Registration provides a personal barcode used to record finishing times and track participation.

Total 360 Karate in Prescott Valley centers its training on the discipline, traditions, and values of Chito Ryu Karate. Led by Sensei Rodgers, with Sensei Whiting as lead instructor, the program offers intermediate classes at the Prescott Valley Boys and Girls Club, a dedicated Saturday session for black belts that is free to black belt holders, and a Saturday class that welcomes both beginners and advanced students at the Civic Center Field in Prescott Valley. Instruction follows a structured, tradition focused approach that serves beginners, advanced students, and black belts.

If your plants always seem to end up as compost, take heart. Brown Thumb Bootcamp is a friendly, straightforward guide meant to help turn past mishaps into real success in Prescott gardens. It speaks to anyone who has struggled to keep plants alive and provides clear direction so you can finally feel confident in the garden.

Get into the spooky spirit at the Howl-O-Ween Hoedown, a dog-friendly celebration featuring festive activities, a pup costume contest, and pet adoptions. Whether a costume is cute, creepy, or silly, four-legged friends can show off their style. The day also invites the community to support Yavapai Humane Trappers.

Travel through Verde Canyon aboard a four-hour evening train excursion that begins in daylight and continues through sunset and into the starlight or moonlight. Watch the setting sun color the canyon cliffs and skies, and look for wildlife at twilight. As night falls, the dark desert sky reveals distant constellations, while the light brings the canyon’s rock formations into striking shapes.

A safe Halloween trick or treating experience takes place at Findlay Toyota Center with the Prescott Valley Early Bird Lions Club. Attendees wear costumes, collect candy, and enjoy a spooky evening with the community. Admission is free, with a focus on safety and fun for families. Vendor participation is available for local businesses and organizations.

The debut of this Halloween celebration brings families together at the HQ shop in Prescott for spooky activities and a friendly community atmosphere. Costumes are encouraged, and trick or treating is part of the plan. It welcomes the whole crew, kids included.

The Preskitt Mystery Company returns to the Elks Performing Arts Center with a murder mystery dinner set during the semi-finals of the reality cooking competition On The Chopping Block. The final six chefs face the judges while a hidden crime adds suspense, and audience participation helps determine who advances to the finals in Los Angeles. This is an immersive, interactive experience rather than a traditional stage show. Expect close-up character encounters, chances to gather clues, and the opportunity to piece together the whodunit as part of a special celebration.

Summer hours are now in effect for this event.

Enjoy a monthly gathering of cars, with all vehicles welcome, from vintage rides to modern machines. Visitors can stop by the Café for coffee and a pastry, then stroll through the lineup.

Discover whole food, plant based cooking at Prescott Seventh Day Adventist Church in Prescott, AZ. The class features interactive demonstrations that encourage participation. Sampling portions are generous and often feel like a full meal, so plan to arrive with an appetite. Volunteers who would like to lend a hand are appreciated.