Events in Yuma, AZ

Dance & fitness

JUN27

7 p.m.

Tarros Chicali · Yuma, AZ

Dance & fitness

Dance Through the Decades

Tarros Chicali

You can dance the night away to hits across the decades at this themed social dance event.

Dance and fitness

Dance & fitness

DECDATES

Whiskey Road Saloon · Yuma, AZ

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Boots and Brews Wednesdays

Whiskey Road Saloon

You can two-step and socialize at this weekly country dance night at the Whiskey Road Saloon.

Dance and fitness

Dance & fitness

THURSDAYS

Whiskey Road Saloon · Yuma, AZ

Dance & fitnessFreeHappens regularly

Line Dancing and Swing Dancing Lessons

Whiskey Road Saloon

You can learn line dancing and swing for free every Thursday at the Whiskey Road Saloon.

Dance and fitness

Dance & fitness

JUNDATES

Eddie's Food and Drink · Yuma, AZ

Dance & fitnessFreeHappens regularly

Free Salsa

Eddie's Food and Drink

You can take a free salsa dance lesson on Thursday evenings at Eddie's Food and Drink.

Dance and fitness

Theater & film

SEP5

8 p.m.

Historic Yuma Theatre · Yuma, AZ

Theater & film

DoKnow and DaHawmies Comedy Tour

Historic Yuma Theatre

You can catch a touring stand-up comedy show at the restored historic theatre in downtown Yuma.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Details at Brush It Art Studio

Classes & arts

JUN-JULDATES

Evenings, around 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Brush It Art Studio, 245 S Main St Unit B · Yuma, AZ

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Brush It Paint and Sip Nights

Brush It Art Studio, 245 S Main St Unit B

You can paint a guided canvas with a drink in hand at these frequent evening paint-and-sip classes in downtown Yuma.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

JUN4

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Brush It Art Studio, 245 S Main St Unit B · Yuma, AZ

Classes & arts

Lavender Dreams Paint Class

Brush It Art Studio, 245 S Main St Unit B

You can paint a lavender-themed canvas at this guided paint-and-sip evening downtown.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Details at Brush It Art Studio

Theater & film

NOV7

8 p.m.

Historic Yuma Theatre · Yuma, AZ

Theater & film

That's Not Me Comedy Tour

Historic Yuma Theatre

You can enjoy an evening of touring comedy at the Historic Yuma Theatre this fall.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

JUN5

7 p.m.

Yuma Dispensary · Yuma, AZ

Classes & arts

Puff, Pass, Paint

Yuma Dispensary

You can join a guided painting session paired with cannabis education at this relaxed adults-only evening.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

JUN26

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Yuma Art Center · Yuma, AZ

Classes & artsFree

Gallery Exhibition Reception

Yuma Art Center

You can meet artists and view a new photography exhibition at this free opening reception at the Yuma Art Center.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Details at City of Yuma ActiveNet

Classes & arts

MAY-JUNDATES

Yuma Art Center, United Building Studios 2 & 3 · Yuma, AZ

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Open Pottery Studio

Yuma Art Center, United Building Studios 2 & 3

You can throw, build and glaze your own ceramics in the Yuma Art Center's recurring open pottery studio sessions for ages 14 and up.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

JUNDATES

Eddie's Food and Drink · Yuma, AZ

Music & concertsHappens regularly

Wednesday Night Karaoke at Eddie's

Eddie's Food and Drink

You can grab the mic or cheer on neighbors at this weekly karaoke night at Eddie's.

Music

Music & concerts

SEPDATES

3780 S. 4th Ave, Suite E · Yuma, AZ

Music & concertsHappens regularly

Karaoke Night

3780 S. 4th Ave, Suite E

You can sing along or just enjoy the show at this weekly Sunday-night karaoke.

Music

Music & concerts

OCTDATES

The Coffee Bean · Yuma, AZ

Music & concertsHappens regularly

Open Mic at The Coffee Bean

The Coffee Bean

You can listen to local performers or take the stage yourself at this monthly open mic in a relaxed coffeehouse setting.

Music

Music & concerts

JUL22

8 p.m.

Yuma · Yuma, AZ

Music & concerts

Lefty Gunplay Live in Yuma

Yuma

You can see rapper Lefty Gunplay perform live in Yuma this summer.

Music

Music & concerts

JUN5

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Lutes Casino · Yuma, AZ

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Lutes Summer Jazz

Lutes Casino

You can hear live summer jazz at Yuma's oldest pool hall and restaurant with no cover, just menu prices.

Music

Music & concerts

JUL5

5:30 p.m.

Yuma · Yuma, AZ

Music & concerts

The Delfonics in Yuma

Yuma

You can see the classic soul group The Delfonics perform live in Yuma on a Sunday evening.

Music

Music & concerts

JUN23

Westwind Bar & Grill · Yuma, AZ

Music & concerts

Live Music by Brandon Catron

Westwind Bar & Grill

You can hear singer Brandon Catron perform live at the Westwind Bar and Grill on a summer evening.

Music

Lifelong learning

JUN3

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Yuma Main Library (streamed) · Yuma, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

Virtual Author Talk: Mary Savig

Yuma Main Library (streamed)

You can hear Smithsonian curator Mary Savig discuss the history of craft at state fairs, from blue-ribbon quilts to butter cows, streamed live at the library.

Arts and craftsClasses and talksIndoors

Music & concerts

JUN7

6:30 p.m.

Yuma · Yuma, AZ

Music & concerts

Market Place Mosh

Yuma

You can catch a live local rock and metal show at this evening concert.

MusicOutdoors

Details at Yuma Community Farmers Market

Markets

OCT-APRDATES

7 to 11 a.m.

Yuma, AZ

MarketsHappens regularly

Yuma Community Farmers Market

In season the market brings out fresh citrus, produce, baked goods, and local crafts. It runs on the cooler months and is an easy weekend errand and stroll.

Food and wineOutdoors

Markets

SEP5

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Yuma Civic Center · Yuma, AZ

Markets

Murphys Gun Show

Yuma Civic Center

You can browse vendors and collectibles at this two-day gun and collectors show at the Civic Center.

Food and wineOutdoors

Details at The Yuma Farmers Market (Instagram)

Markets

DATETBD

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Yuma · Yuma, AZ

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Magnolia Market Days

Yuma

You can shop artisans, crafters, plants, produce and ready-to-eat food at this twice-monthly handmade-goods market.

Food and wineOutdoors

Community & civic

JUL18

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Yuma Civic Center · Yuma, AZ

Community & civic

Yuma Beauty Expo

Yuma Civic Center

You can browse beauty vendors, demos and products at this daytime expo at the Civic Center.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

JUL11

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Yuma Civic Center · Yuma, AZ

Community & civic

Back to School Rodeo

Yuma Civic Center

You can take in a community rodeo that helps Yuma families gear up for the new school year.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

DATETBD

6 p.m.

Yuma · Yuma, AZ

Community & civicHappens regularly

Summer Nights

Yuma

You can spend a Friday evening at this recurring summer social gathering in Yuma.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

DATETBD

5:30 p.m.

Yuma · Yuma, AZ

Community & civic

Fort Yuma Rotary 2026 Trip to Nowhere

Yuma

You can join the Fort Yuma Rotary's mystery-destination fundraiser evening out.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

WEDNESDAYS

Double D's Sports Bar · Yuma, AZ

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Trivia Night Wednesdays

Double D's Sports Bar

You can test your knowledge and meet locals at this weekly pub trivia night.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

JUN6

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Valley Aquatic Center · Yuma, AZ

Community & civicFree

Water Safety Day

Valley Aquatic Center

You can learn water-safety basics at this all-day community event at the Valley Aquatic Center.

Bring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

JUN13

1 p.m.

Yuma · Yuma, AZ

Lifelong learning

Solar Light DIY

Yuma

You can learn to build your own solar light in this hands-on DIY workshop.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUN1

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Yuma County Library · Yuma, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

Adult STEAM: Molecular Gastronomy Popping Boba

Yuma County Library

You can discover the science behind gastronomy and make your own popping boba in this hands-on adult program.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUN3

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Yuma County Library · Yuma, AZ

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Club de lectura (Spanish Book Club)

Yuma County Library

You can join a Spanish-language book club to discuss a monthly pick and trade ideas with fellow readers.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUN17

10:30 a.m.

Yuma · Yuma, AZ

Lifelong learning

Keys to Effective Communication

Yuma

You can pick up practical communication skills in this morning workshop.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUN3

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Yuma County Library · Yuma, AZ

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Clase de ciudadanía (Citizenship Class)

Yuma County Library

You can practice citizenship-test questions with other students preparing for the exam in this free library class.

Classes and talksIndoors

Music & concerts

JUN19

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Z Fun Factory · Yuma, AZ

Music & concerts

Legends Under the Lights: Music Icons Night

Z Fun Factory

You can enjoy an evening tribute to music icons for a five dollar admission, with kids under ten free.

MusicBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

JUN18

Westwind Bar & Grill · Yuma, AZ

Music & concerts

Live Music by David Chaves

Westwind Bar & Grill

You can catch a relaxed evening of live music from David Chaves at the Westwind RV and Golf Resort grill.

GolfMusic

Details at City of Yuma ActiveNet

Senior programs

OCTDATES

8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

North End Community Center, 160 E 1st St · Yuma, AZ

Senior programsHappens regularly

Senior Pool Shooting

North End Community Center, 160 E 1st St

You can shoot pool with other adults 50 and up at this twice-weekly drop-in program at the North End Community Center.

Food festivals

SEP15

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Yuma Civic Center · Yuma, AZ

Food festivals

Fiestas Patrias: Mexico's Independence Day

Yuma Civic Center

You can celebrate Mexican Independence Day with food, music and culture at this Civic Center event hosted by the Mexican Consulate.

Food and wineHolidayBring the grandkids

Markets

NOV21

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Yuma Civic Center · Yuma, AZ

MarketsFree

SWFCE Annual Community Bazaar

Yuma Civic Center

You can shop crafts, gifts and goods at this annual community bazaar heading into the holiday season.

Food and wineOutdoorsHoliday

Community & civic

JUN14

7 p.m.

Yuma · Yuma, AZ

Community & civic

Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Yuma Girls Night Out

Yuma

You can network and share a meal with local women entrepreneurs at this evening dinner gathering.

Food and wineBring the grandkids

Markets

JUN6

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Desert Dream Haus, 1216 S. 3rd Ave · Yuma, AZ

MarketsFree

Desert Dreamers Market

Desert Dream Haus, 1216 S. 3rd Ave

You can support local makers at this indoor vendor market in downtown Yuma on the first Saturday of June.

Food and wineOutdoorsIndoors

Details at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

Outdoors & nature

JUL11

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park · Yuma, AZ

Outdoors & nature

Family Day in Prison: 150th Anniversary Celebration

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

You can spend a full day of family fun marking 150 years of history at the Yuma Territorial Prison, with park admission applying.

Hiking and natureOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

FEB-MARDATES

Yuma, AZ

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Yuma Lettuce Days

Yuma grows much of the country's winter lettuce, and this late-February festival leans into it with vendors, food, live entertainment, and farm exhibits at the University of Arizona Yuma Ag Center.

Classes and talksOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Details at Yuma Lettuce Days

Community & civic

JUL4

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Yuma Civic Center · Yuma, AZ

Community & civicFree

4th of July Spectacular

Yuma Civic Center

You can enjoy a free family Independence Day celebration with fireworks at the Yuma Civic Center.

HolidayBring the grandkids