Things to Do in Prescott - Activity in Prescott - Prescott AZ Things to Do

The best of both worlds: a traditional indoor mall with a beautiful outdoor shopping village

In its 40th season in the original Sacred Heart Church, PFAA presents plays, concerts and an art gallery

Wildlife sanctuary dedicated to conservation and protection of native and exotic animals

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Horseback riding just 25 minutes east of Prescott in the scenic Prescott National Forest

Carved in the boulder outcroppings of Prescott Valley, offering scenic views and dramatic elevation changes

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Chuckwagon supper and live Western stage production, just 60 minutes from Prescott

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Community Calendar of Events

No matter what time of the year you plan to visit, you'll find that Prescott is always busy with events every month of the year. There's a huge variety of events, from fine art and cultural festivals to city-wide special events. You'll find car shows and air shows, sports tournaments and races, concerts and special performances. There's always something going on. Our Prescott calendar of events invites Prescott community members to contribute their events, so it's broad-reaching and comprehensive and offers activities for children, adults, seniors - even pets! And if you'd like to post your event on our Prescott Calendar of Events at no charge, please let us know.

Prescott Restaurants

Looking for a place to dine in Prescott, Arizona? Our Restaurant Directory is a growing guide of some of the best local flavors Prescott has to offer. You're sure to find a Prescott restaurant to fit any taste. Whether you're in the mood to eat spicy Southwestern cuisine, upscale steaks and seafood, authentic international fare, Prescott.com’s got it. You’ll also find neighborhood coffee houses, wine bars, a favorite local brewery, and family-friendly favorites. We will help you find a local restaurant and guide your taste buds in the right direction. Plus, a relaxed and casual atmosphere is almost always on the menu at these Prescott restaurants.

Special Events in Prescott

Nearly every weekend year-round, visitors and locals delight in the incredible special events in Prescott. Prescott is becoming known as a special events city, from the massive "World's Oldest Rodeo and Frontier Days" each summer over Fourth of July weekend, to a month's worth of events around Arizona's Christmas City, including lighting the tree on Courthouse Plaza, the Acker Musical Showcase, and "Dickens of a Christmas," to an extended summer (May through September) full weekends packed with music, art, food, cultural, and car and aeronautical festivals on Courthouse Square, there's always a special event and "something going on" in Prescott, Arizona.

The Gateway to Northern Arizona

Prescott is the gateway to northern Arizona. Within just a couple hours driving time, Prescott visitors can find themselves in neighboring Cottonwood, the former ghost town of Jerome, Arizona wine country, surrounding by monolithic red rocks of Sedona, or peering downward into the vast and unbelievable Grand Canyon. Prescott is the perfect central Arizona location from which to venture out, and we're sure you'll always want to return. Plan a multi-day visit, because you’ll want to spend several days checking out all the best that northern Arizona has to offer. The best Prescott day-trip itineraries include Jerome, wine country, Sedona, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.