November brings opportunities to connect with City staff, attend community meetings, enjoy local events, and take part in holiday celebrations. Here are some upcoming City events, meetings, and important dates to add to your calendar.
November 7: Meet Your City Council & City Staff
9:30 a.m. | Prescott Farmers Market
Stop by the Prescott Farmers Market to meet Councilmember Jay Ruby and members of the City’s Tourism Team. Take a moment to say hello and connect with your local representatives and City staff.
November 8: Coffee House Concert Featuring John Coinman
2–3:30 p.m. | Prescott Public Library, Founders Suite A & B
Enjoy an afternoon of Southwestern music with singer-songwriter and actor John Coinman, whose work has been featured in Horizon. Coinman also performs with Kevin Costner’s Modern West Band.
November 9: City Council Town Hall
3 p.m. | Centennial Center
Councilmembers Jay Ruby and Patrick Grady will host a town hall focused on “Closing the Housing Affordability Gap: The Role of Non-Profits in Public/Private Partnerships.”
November 11: Veterans Day Holiday Closures
City offices, Prescott Public Library, and the Transfer Station will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Residential solid waste collection will also follow a modified schedule: Wednesday collection will move to Thursday, and Thursday collection will move to Friday.
November 11: Veterans Day Parade
10:30 a.m. ceremony | 11 a.m. parade
The Veterans Day ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the main stage at the intersection of Union and Cortez streets. The parade begins promptly at 11 a.m. at Cortez and Willis streets, traveling south on Cortez to Goodwin Street, west to Montezuma Street, and south to Sheldon Street.
At 11:11 a.m., the parade will pause to recognize the signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
November 16: Fire Chief Open Forum
5–6 p.m. | Yavapai College, Building 19, Room 201
Yavapai College’s Fire Science program is partnering with area fire chiefs for an opportunity to learn about careers in the fire service. Attendees can ask questions about the profession, hiring practices, department culture, and what it takes to succeed.
November 17: City Council Meeting
1 p.m. | City Hall
Residents are encouraged to attend the City Council meeting in person or online.
View City Council meeting information
November 18: Fire and Police Facilities Projects Community Meeting
5–6:30 p.m. | The Center, 1280 E. Rosser St.
Community members are invited to review current designs for three new fire stations and the Police Substation/Property Evidence Facility. The project team will provide a presentation loop and be available throughout the open house to answer questions and receive feedback.
November 19: Fraud Prevention Presentation
10 a.m. | Prescott Police Department, 222 S. Marina St.
Learn about common scams, warning signs to watch for, and steps you can take to protect yourself and loved ones. The presentation is part of the Police Department’s “Stop • Check • Protect” fraud prevention program. Admission is free.
November 19: Circle Trail Ribbon Cutting
11 a.m. ceremony | 11:30 a.m. hike | Longview Trailhead
Celebrate the completion of the Circle Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the work of the City’s Recreation Services Trails Team and Over the Hill Gang volunteers. Following the ceremony, participants are invited to join a group hike.
November 24: Holiday Tree Lighting
5:30–7 p.m. | Pine Ridge Marketplace
Celebrate the holiday season at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Pine Ridge Marketplace.
November 26–27: Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
City offices will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. Prescott Public Library and the Transfer Station will also be closed. Solid waste collection schedules will be modified for the holiday.