Events in Yuma and El Centro
It’s a festive family affair at Chompie’s in celebration of the holidays! On Tuesday, Dec. 16, Chompie’s restaurants around the valley present a “Merry and Bright Holiday Night.” This whimsical winter holiday event includes a free kids’ meal (with the purchase of a regular entrée), a cookie decorating station, a coloring and “Letters to …
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is hosting their annual Christmas at the Crossing next month. The two-day event is taking place at the Colorado River State Historic Park, located at 201 N. Fourth Avenue, from Friday, December 19 to Saturday, December 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. During the event, there will be …
The Somerton Tamale Festival returns Saturday, December 20 at 11 a.m. Arizona State University (ASU) El Diablito Alumni Chapter will sponsor the 18th Annual Somerton Tamale Festival on December 20, 2025. The memory of preparing and enjoying our families’ tamales during the holiday season is a cultural tradition. Using that same tradition and unique family …
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is hosting their annual Christmas at the Crossing next month. The two-day event is taking place at the Colorado River State Historic Park, located at 201 N. Fourth Avenue, from Friday, December 19 to Saturday, December 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. During the event, there will be …
The Freedom Library and Yuma Landing Bar & Grill are hosting an all day fundraiser next week. The fundraiser is taking place at the restaurant, located at 195 S. Fourth Avenue, Tuesday, January 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The fundraiser is to support their Education and Scholarship Program, and the restaurant will contribute …
The City of Yuma is hosting the annual Art in the Park next month. The two-day event will take place at Gateway Park, located a 250 N. Prison Road, on the following dates: During the event, there will be a variety of artwork, live performances, lawn games and food vendors. Admission is $1 per person …
The City of Yuma is hosting the annual Art in the Park next month. The two-day event will take place at Gateway Park, located a 250 N. Prison Road, on the following dates: Saturday, January 10: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During the event, there will be …
Wheezy's Restaurant & Sports Bar is hosting an event next month to benefit the K9 OPS Foundation. The event is taking place at Wheezy's in the Fortuna Foothills Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Law enforcement agencies and K9 OPS Foundation board members will be present during the event. There will …
Wednesdays are for wine dinners! Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse’s popular wine dinner series returns in 2026, with the first one of the year to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. This multi-course wine dinner features wines from the Hall estate vineyards and expertly curated courses that complement each pour. The menu is as follows: …
The City of Yuma invites the community to celebrate local agriculture at the second annual AGFest on Saturday, January 24, from 1 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Yuma. This free, family-friendly event brings together food, music, and hands-on activities while recognizing the growers who help make Yuma the “Winter Vegetable Capital of the World.” GFest …
The Color Run will be at Kofa High School on January 24, 2026. Sign-ups start at $35 per adult and $20 for students. The event includes an afterparty and local vendors, with proceeds going to Special Olympics Arizona. Check-in begins at 3 p.m. with the run starting at 4:30 p.m. You can sign-up online here.
The Yuma Police Department and Texas Roadhouse are hosting the Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser. The fundraiser begins on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 5 p.m. 8 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse (594 East 16th Street). Proceeds will go to local Special Olympics athletes. All donations are tax-deductible.
Saturday, February 7th 1-6 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Pivot Point Conference Center 310 Madison Avenue, Yuma A great way to celebrate Valentine's Day! Live music, dinner, dancing, raffles & auctions! Tickets $40 Also buy at crossroadsmission.org and 2nd Chance Thrift Store, 550 W. 8th St.
81st Annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo Come celebrate 81 years of professional rodeo in Yuma County!!! We will have all the exciting events, bull-riding, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, just to name a few. And, of course, everyone’s favorite Mutton Busting for the kiddos. We have an amazing specialty act coming for this celebration. This is …
Friday, February 13 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Historic Downtown Yuma Wear your Mardi Gras best! Main show includes Eric Sage's Ultimate Rock Show with songs from the 70's and 80's