About Prescott Arizona

Prescott old timers know that if it’s May, weeds seem to grow a foot a day, and the wind will blow. Expect to eat some dust at little league and softball games, while you’re prepping your garden, or hiking or cycling open trails; plan on stiff winds and breakers if you’re out on the lakes, and all bets are off if you’re golfing.

What to do in the coming weeks  if you can’t stand the wind? Get out early before the winds kick up and then get out again in the evening. Or, try some of these activities:

• Hike or cycle on trails protected by woods

• Hit the annual “Grow Native” Plant sale and Educational Festival at the Highlands Center for Natural History, Saturday May 5, 8:00 a.m. t0 2:00 p.m. The center is more protected than some other areas, so it should be nice whether it’s windy or not. (Admission $5.00)

• Enjoy evening activities like astronomy or “Zoo by Moonlight,” at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary Sunday May 6, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Admission $3.00 for members, $5.00 for non members and free for kids under 3)

• Go first thing in the morning to the Prescott Farmers Market to beat crowds AND wind. The market is opening its 2012 season Saturday, May 12, 7:30 a.m. to noon, at Yavapai College, always located in the parking lot near the Performing Arts Center.

And those are only a FEW of the many community activities around town in the coming days and weeks. For a good listing, visit the city’s event’s listing page here.

Whether you’re getting married this year, know someone else who is, WISH you were, or are planning some other important event, you’ll want to check out A Bridal Affaire here in Prescott on Sunday March 4, 2012.

Exhibitors are spread through three separate rooms at the Hassayampa Inn, and the event runs from 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.

The exhibitor tables are nearly sold out: head over to PrescottWeddings.com (the event’s host) to see who will be there and start planning your day for maximum efficiency! Check out all the local talent, including: cakes, florists, formal wear boutiques, hair & make up artists, spas, jewelers, and visit with representatives from many local venues.

One of the best things about it, is it’s entirely FREE, including parking.

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(originally written Aug 12, 2006; updated periodically since then).

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