Join Ranger Kevin as we casually walk the grounds of the Preserve at the tail-end of another desert day, stopping to observe plants and animals while conversing about the importance of riparian areas generally (and Hassayampa specifically) in conserving and protecting a wide range of wildlife. Length of hike is roughly two miles. Trails are … Continued

Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to spot and identify the many resident and migratory birds of the Preserve. Some binoculars are available to borrow. MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center. Limit 10 … Continued

The Humane Society of Wickenburg presents: Sunset Symphony! A repertoire of light-hearted music with a western flair performed LIVE by the West Valley Symphony orchestra.  The event will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Wickenburg Ranch Lake Park. Tickets can be purchased online at sunset-symphony.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available! … Continued

The smooth sounds of Motown. Free concert presented by Wickenburg Friends of Music at the Wickenburg Community Center (160 N. Valentine Street).

Come see the toughest kids on dirt! $5 donation to enter show. Incredible BBQ by Dillon's; amazing vendors, live animals, entertainment for the family; raffles; bounce houses; activities for the kids, music and more.   HOURS: 2 p.m. daily: Vendor Market (80+ vendors) 4 p.m.: Slack rodeo 6 p.m.: Main event begins   Presented by … Continued

CELERATE FRIDAY THE 13TH at Vulture city Ghost Town. Join us for a spooky evening flashlight ghost tour. Step back in time as darkness descends and the spirits awaken in this eerie and haunted desert landscape. Equipped with your trusty flashlight, you'll explore the abandoned remnants of Vulture City, a once-thriving gold mining town that … Continued

Join Adam Stein (Arizona State University) and Chrissy Kondrat (Arizona Game & Fish Department) to observe and learn about the Hassayampa MAPS bird banding station, a scientific study involving the marking of individual birds in order to learn about their health, migration, and species distribution across the continent! You’ll get to see birds up close as the … Continued

Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Today is the fall version of eBird Global Big Day, a 24-hour citizen science event dedicated to getting birders into the field across the world to count … Continued

Would you like to learn more about birdwatching and community science? Join Ranger Eric for a "Big Sit" style bird count at the picnic area in the palm grove behind the Visitor Center as we learn about birds and learn about community science, using eBird. We will discuss basic bird identification tips and counting methods. … Continued

Join us for the 3rd Annual Wickenburg Oktoberfest featuring 15+ breweries, the Honeygirl Band performing live, food trucks, and a classic car show. Purchase tickets at wickenburgoktoberfest.com.