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Yavapai County District 2 has published a monthly newsletter with upcoming events and important information for the month of October.

October District 2 event highlights

Fall Family Festival – Beaver Creek

• Date/Time: October 15; 1:00pm – 2:30pm
• what: Enjoy fall fun at Beaver Creek Library. There will be a candy jar guessing game, fall story time, scavenger hunt, arts and crafts and more.
• where: Beaver Creek Public Library, 4810 E. Beaver Creek Rd, Rimrock

Live Poets Society – Beaver Creek

• Date/Time: Second Saturday of every month. 11am
• what: Each month, join your group as they choose a poetry topic or poet to read and exchange ideas.
• where: Beaver Creek Public Library, 4810 E. Beaver Creek Rd, Rimrock

Halloween Spooktacular – Beaver Creek

• Date/time: October 31st; 5pm to 7pm
• what: Trunk and treats, music, goats, hot dogs, popcorn, apples, and witch’s punch! All free! For more information or to register to hand out candy, call 928-301-2749.
• where: Rollins Park at the Village Square, 4235 E. Zuni Way, Rimrock

Sons of American Legion Breakfast – Black Canyon City

• Date/time: October 6; 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• what: Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & sausage gravy, pancakes, and coffee/juice are all provided for a $10 donation.
• where: VFW Post 1796/American Legion Post 90, 34801 Velda Rose Road, Black Canyon City.

VFW Post 1796 Dinner and Dance – Black Canyon City

• Date/time: October 25th; Dinner: 4pm, show starts at 4:30pm
• what: Live music with Johnny Young. Reservations recommended 623-374-9246
• where: VFW Post 1796, Black Canyon City

Card Game – Black Canyon City

• Date/time: Wednesday; 1pm
• what: Play a card game at VFW Post 1796/American Legion Post 90 in Black Canyon City.
• where: VFW Post 1796/American Legion Post 90, 34801 S. Velda Rose Rd, Black Canyon City.

Trick or Treat Street – Black Canyon City

• Date/Time: October 31st; 4pm to 7pm
• what: Come trick-or-treating along Old Black Canyon Highway. For any questions, please call Squaw Peak Realty at 623-374-9363.
• where: Old Black Canyon Highway

Las Damas Fun Fall Ride – Bumble Bee

• Date/Time: October 22nd to 24th
• what: Las Damas Fun Fall Ride (horse event). Only the member and one accompanying person will be allowed. Registration is available on the ranch’s website.
• where: Bumble Bee Adventures, LLC, 23925 S. Bumble Bee Rd, Mayer

Fort Verde Day Pancake Breakfast – Camp Verde

• Date/Time: October 12; 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• what: Enjoy breakfast for a $5 per person donation. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages and drinks.
• where: Community Kitchen, 395 S. Main St., Camp Verde.

Trunk or Treat Street – Camp Verde

• Date/Time: October 31st; 5pm to 7pm
• what: After trick-or-treating at Camp Verde, enjoy a show at Hotel Transylvania starting at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will also be on hand from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information or to distribute candy, call Parks and Recreation at 928-554-0820 x 3.
• where: Camp Verde Main Street

Spooky Movie Night in the Park – Chino Valley

• Date/Time: October 18th
• what: Join your favorite ghouls and goblins for a screening of Transformia at Hotel Transylvania: Memory Park. The movie begins in darkness.
• where: Memory Park, 1020 Palomino Rd, Chino Valley

Trick or Treat at Memory Park – Chino Valley

• Date/Time: October 26th; 2pm to 6pm
• what: It’s a free family event with lots of treats and an afternoon of fun.
• where: Memory Park, 1020 Palomino Rd, Chino Valley

Wine and Dine on the Vineyard – Clarkdale

• Date/Time: October 19th; 5pm to 8pm
• what: The Arizona Wine and Fine Food Night Showcase will feature more than 30 winemakers, restaurateurs and chefs offering tastings of their favorite foods and drinks. Tickets are $150. visit yc.edu/wine-and-din For more information.
• where: Southwest Wine Center, 601 Black Hills Dr, Clarkdale

Walkin on Main – Cottonwood

• Date/time: November 9; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• what: There will be wine tasting, live music, car shows, and more! Detailed information https://www.azwom.com
• where: Cottonwood Main Street

Doubles Pickleball Tournament – ​​Cottonwood

Harry Potter Day – Clown King

• Date/Time: October 8th to 10th. all day
• what: Join us for Harry Potter-themed fun at the Crown King Library from October 8th to 10th. Let’s make cute pygmy puffs!
• where: Crown King Library, 23550 S. Tower Mountain Road, Crown King.

Trunk or Treat – Dewey Humboldt

• Date/time: October 26th; 4pm to 6pm
• what: Trunk-or-treat community fun.
• where: Dewey Humboldt City Hall, 2735 S. Hwy 69, Suite 12, Humboldt

Hack that picture – Dewey Humboldt

• Date/time: Oct. 29; 4 p.m.
• what: Turn thrift store art into a spooky masterpiece.
• where: Dewey Humboldt Town Library, 2735 S Corral Street, Humboldt.

Halloween Dance – Jerome

• Date/Time: October 26; 8pm-12pm. Doors open at 7pm
• what: Come out in your best costume and dance the night away to live music from The Naughty Bits. There will also be a costume contest and prizes!
• where: Heated tent next to the sliding prison

Big Sting Country Music Festival – Prescott

• Date/Time: October 11th-12th
• what: This exciting event combines the best of country music with the thrill of camping in the great outdoors. Set on beautiful Watson Lake, the festival features top-notch country music, delicious food and drink, and plenty of activities for all ages.
• where: Watson Lake, 3101 Watson Lake Park Rd, Prescott

Phippen Museum Trunk or Treat – Prescott

• Date/Time: October 26; 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• what: Enjoy your Halloween afternoon with a trip to the Phippen Museum.
• where: Phippen Museum, 4701 AZ-89, Prescott

Parker McCallum Burn It Down Tour – Prescott Valley

• Date/Time: October 17; 7:30 p.m.
• what: Enjoy live music by Parker McCallum on the Burn It Down Tour.
• where: Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main Street, Prescott Valley.

Dia de los Muertos House – Prescott Valley

• Date/Time: October 24th to 26th
• what: Welcome to the most immersive experience ever. A twist on the classic haunted house experience, this immersive Day of the Dead house features a series of photo ops, intricate exhibits, and lifelike animation.
• where: Prescott Valley Town Center Turf Park, 2980 N Park Ave, Prescott Valley

Fest of Fall and Great Pumpkin Splash – Sedona

• Date/Time: October 19; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• what: Enjoy a fun-filled day with your family as you enjoy music, food, drinks, and more.
• where: Sedona Community Pool and Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Rd, Sedona

Uptown Trick or Treat – Sedona

• Date/Time: October 31st; 5pm to 8pm
• what: Enjoy safe trick-or-treating in Sedona’s wonderful Uptown neighborhood.
• where: uptown sedona

Movies and Pizza – Spring Valley

• Date/time: Oct. 17; 3 p.m.
• what: Watch Night at the Museum and enjoy pizza and snacks.
• where: Spring Valley Public Library, 177320 E. Mule Deer Dr, Spring Valley.

More events are coming this month. To see the full list, be sure to read the full October District 2 Newsletter.

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