Yarnell Daze Mountaintop Festival

When can beds be considered a piece of exercise equipment? When you slap wheels on the bottom and push it as fast as you can. Yes, we’re talking about a bed race, what did you think we meant? The mattress dash is just one of the events at Douglas Days. Enjoy a parade, talent show, hay rides, music and much more.

5 p.m.-midnight Friday, May 12. 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, May 13. Raul Castro Park, 10th Street and D Avenue, Douglas. Free. www.douglasaz.org/ douglasdays.

Details: Tucson Botanical Garden Weird Plant Sale

Experience the cultural richness of the Apaches at this celebration of the Ndee heritage. The “Gathering of the People” includes song and dance celebrations, arts and crafts, and tours of the Fort Apache/Theodore Roosevelt School National Register Historic District.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 13. Fort Apache Historical Park, 127 Scout St., Fort Apache. Free. 928-3384625, www.fortapachearizona.org.

Details:

Anyone who’s taken the backroads to Prescott has passed through this charming hamlet along State Route 89. Known for its boutiques and antique stores, Yarnell’s annual festival features live music, an art show and a car display. Relax in the food court and beer garden. The library will be hosting special program for the kids, a great way to take a break from the heat.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 13. Central Yarnell. Free. 928-2776674, www.y-pvchamber.com/Yarnell Daze.htm.

Details: