Quad Cities Edition — July 22–28, 2026
A light on what's happening nearby — your guide to the week ahead in Chino Valley, Prescott, Prescott Valley & Dewey-Humboldt, with a few happenings just down the road in Cottonwood, Sedona and Flagstaff.
Chino Valley
AYSO Soccer Event
Fri, July 24 · 10:00–11:15 AM · Library Community Room, 1020 Palomino Rd.
Story and craft in the library, then soccer demos and activities in the park. Hosted by Chino Valley's nonprofit AYSO group; ideal for elementary–middle school ages, all welcome.
Chess Group
Mon, July 27 · 3:00–6:00 PM · Library Community Room.
Weekly drop-in chess for all ages and experience levels; sets provided or bring your own. Annual youth Chess Tournament coming in late July.
Read to a Dog
Tue, July 28 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM & 3:15–4:15 PM · Library Children's Area.
Kids read to a certified therapy dog; earn stickers toward a free book.
Source: Town of Chino Valley calendar
Prescott
Workshop: Victorian Purse Making
Wed, July 22 · Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St.
Choose a purse frame, learn to make a pattern, and attach embellishments and fringe. Registration required — see museum listing for details.
TouchMarket at the Ranch: Local Vendor Market
Thu, July 23 · Touchmark at the Ranch, 3180 Touchmark Blvd.
Monthly curated market of local vendors selling handmade goods, specialty products and unique finds. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Prescott Summer Concert Series
Tue & Thu evenings through Aug. 27 · 6:30–8:30 PM · Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza.
Free live music spanning country, jazz, blues and rock — bring a lawn chair and watch the sunset downtown. Check the concert series website for this week's performer.
Live Music Around Town
Fairweather Social Club, 224 N. Cortez St. — Wed 7/22 Todd Jones (5–7 PM), trivia (7–9 PM); Thu 7/23 Titanic Orchestra (7–9 PM); Fri 7/24 Reed Turchi Band (7–10 PM).
Back Alley Wine Bar, 156 S. Montezuma St. — Wed 7/22 Trivia with Katie (6–8 PM); Thu 7/23 Uncorked with Billy Bond (6–9 PM); Fri 7/24 Kathleen's Clear Channel Music (3–5 PM) & Double Up Duo (6:30–9:30 PM).
Augie's Restaurant, 3460 Gateway Blvd. — Wed 7/22 Lenny & Robin (5–7 PM); Fri 7/24 Steve Annibale (4:30–7:30 PM).
Source: Prescott NOW events calendar
Prescott Valley
Summer Zoo Camp – Week 7
Through Fri, July 24 · Heritage Park Zoo. (Week 8 begins July 27.)
Magical Michael Steele
Wed, July 22 · Family magic show — check the Chamber calendar listing for venue, time and registration.
Bronzesmith Fine Art Gallery & Foundry Tour
Thu, July 23 · Behind-the-scenes look at bronze casting.
Reading Leaves, Interpreting the Clues
Thu, July 23 · Prescott Valley Public Library, presented with Yavapai County Master Gardeners. No registration required.
Friday Night at the Movies: The Prince of Egypt
Fri, July 24 · Family movie night — check the Chamber calendar listing for location and showtime.
All Levels Yoga
Sat, July 25 · Free community yoga class — check listing for location and time.
Free Garden Class: Designing a Poolside Paradise with Patio Tropical Plants
Sat, July 25 · Free gardening workshop.
2026 Prescott Area Iris Society Iris Annual Rhizome Sale
Sat, July 25.
Henna Body Art Workshop
Sat, July 25 · Prescott Valley Public Library. Pre-registration required.
Source: Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce calendar
Dewey-Humboldt
Town Council and other municipal meetings are held regularly — check the Town of Dewey-Humboldt calendar for this week's exact schedule, as it didn't load fully on our end. Mortimer Farms' next big festival, the Watermelon & Sweet Corn Festival, lands Aug. 22–23 — mark your calendars.
Also Happening Nearby
Cottonwood
Old Town Music and the Market — Fridays, 4–8 PM, Old Town Square, through September.
Sedona
Sedona International Film Festival — "Lucky Strike" screening through Thu, July 23, Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona Hummingbird Festival — July 24–26, Sedona Performing Arts Center & Red Rock High School.
Flagstaff
Flagstaff Archery League Doubles — Thu, July 23, Fort Tuthill County Park.
Flagstaff Kennel Club Dog Show — Sat–Sun, July 25–26, Fort Tuthill County Park.
Fun at the Fort Summer Camp – Week 8 — July 27–31, Fort Tuthill County Park.
Looking Ahead
2026 Prescott Gem & Mineral Show — July 31–Aug 2, Findlay Toyota Center, Prescott Valley.
Zoo by Moonlight — July 29, Heritage Park Zoo, Prescott Valley.
Movie in the Park: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark — Fri, July 31, Memory Park, Chino Valley.
Educational Book Giveaway — Fri, July 31, Chino Valley Public Library.
National Night Out — Aug 14, 4–7 PM, Prescott Rodeo Grounds.
Mortimer Farms Watermelon & Sweet Corn Festival — Aug 22–23, Dewey.
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