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  • Community

    Arizona Market Place Swap Meet

    to · Hours not confirmed.

    Yuma · Arizona Market Place, 3351 S. Avenue 4 E., Yuma, AZ 85365

    Seasonal Arizona Market Place swap meet. The organizer describes operation November through April and a reopening October 30, 2026. Specific operating days and hours are not confirmed.

    Not confirmedHours and admission: not confirmed.

    Official event information

Friday, November 13

  • Arts & Culture

    36th Annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival

    to · 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. per KCFY. Caballeros lists Fri. 6 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 9 p.m.; Sat. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun. 6 to 11 a.m.

    Yuma · Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex, 1700 E. 8th St., Yuma, AZ

    The festival includes balloon launches, vendors, tethered rides, live entertainment, and a Saturday evening balloon glow. Drone show: not confirmed. Fireworks finale: not confirmed.

    PaidFriday morning launch admission is canned food item(s). Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday: $5 per day at the gate. Weekend pass: $10 presale or $12 at the gate. Free for ages 5 and under.

    Official event information

  • Arts & Culture

    Banda Machos at Cocopah Event Center

    · Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM (MST)

    Somerton · Cocopah Event Center, 15318 South Avenue B, Somerton, AZ 85350

    Banda Machos performs at Cocopah Event Center on Friday, November 13. Doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 8 PM. The official event listing is from Cocopah Casino & Resort.

    PaidTickets are linked from Cocopah Casino & Resort’s official event listing. Ticket price was not verified.

    Official event information

  • Arts & Culture

    Journey USA: The Hits of Journey

    · 8 p.m.

    Yuma · Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St., Yuma

    A Journey tribute show presented by the Yuma Art Center and Historic Yuma Theatre, with live vocals and video production.

    PaidPaid. Price not confirmed. Box office: 928-373-5202.

    Official event information

Saturday, November 14

  • Community

    Fort Yuma Rotary Pint Fest

    · 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Yuma · Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, 220 Prison Hill Road, Yuma

    Fort Yuma Rotary's annual craft beer festival inside the old prison walls, with live music. It's the club's big fundraiser for local service projects. Bring ID.

    PaidPaid. Pre-Sale tickets are $75. Ages 21 and over only.

    Official event information

Friday, November 20

  • Arts & Culture

    Tribute of the Muses

    · Doors 6:30 p.m. Ceremony 7 p.m.

    Yuma · Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St., Yuma

    Yuma's 26th annual arts awards honor local artists, performers and arts groups. See our story: /articles/tribute-of-the-muses-2026-nominees-historic-yuma-theatre

    FreeFree. The 8:15 p.m. Black-Tie Soirée and Silent Auction at the Yuma Art Center is a separate event. Tickets are $25.

    Official event information

Saturday, November 21

  • Community

    The Warden's Speakeasy

    · Gates 6:30 p.m. Event 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

    Yuma · Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, 220 Prison Hill Road, Yuma

    A 1920s speakeasy night at the prison with live music, a full bar and a cigar lounge. Period dress encouraged. Proceeds support the historic park. Food and drinks may cost extra; the listing doesn't say what the ticket includes.

    PaidPaid. $20 per person. Limited tickets.

    Official event information

Friday, December 4

  • Arts & Culture

    Laughter Works Like Medicine

    · 6 p.m.

    Yuma · Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St., Yuma

    A family-friendly comedy show with Greg "Mr. Standing O" Morton, presented by Merry Heart Inc. Proceeds benefit KCFY 88.1.

    Not confirmedNot confirmed.

    Official event information

Saturday, December 5

  • Family Activities

    Downtown Christmas

    · 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    Yuma · Main Street, Historic Downtown Yuma (City Hall area, 111 S. Main St.)

    The City of Yuma's annual holiday afternoon and evening on Main Street: the Christmas tree lighting, Santa, holiday performances, food vendors and family activities.

    FreeFree admission. Free ice skating is listed. Food vendors sell separately.

    Official event information

Saturday, December 12

  • Community

    Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade

    · Not yet posted.

    Yuma · Historic Downtown Yuma

    Visit Yuma's lighted night parade. The 2026 theme is "America 250: Celebrating 250 Years of History." Groups that want to enter must register by Nov. 30. Check the route map on Visit Yuma the week before.

    FreeFree to watch.

    Official event information

Saturday, December 19

  • Community

    Somerton Tamale Festival

    · Starts at 11 a.m.

    Somerton · Main Street, Somerton

    The big one. Main Street in Somerton fills with tamale vendors, music and dancing. Organized by ASU's El Diablito Alumni Chapter, which uses proceeds for scholarships. The festival also has its own app with a vendor list, map and entertainment schedule.

    Not confirmedNot confirmed. The festival site doesn't list admission. Tamales and food are sold by vendors.

    Official event information