THINGS TO DO AROUND ARIZONA
Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour
Come explore the back streets of this historic mining town during the annual home tour. This year’s tour includes the first look at the home of environmentalist Katie Lee, who also wrote books and songs. She died in November 2017 at the age of 98. Wear comfortable shoes; the tour includes plenty of steps.
Details: 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20. Last tickets are sold at 3 p.m. Park at the 300 level and take the bus to Spook Hall; the tour begins at the original JC Penney on Hull Avenue, Jerome. $25, $10 for kids, free for age 3 and younger. jeromechamber.com.
Willcox Wine Country Spring Festival
This nationally acclaimed event will feature more than 15 Arizona wineries, live music, a pop-up bistro with Dante’s Fire from Tucson and more than 45 local farmers, artists and other purveyors. The event was rated one of the best wine festivals in North America by Fodor’s Travel.
Details: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20. Railroad Park, 157 N. Railroad Ave., Willcox. $15-$20. www.willcoxwinecountry.org.
Yuma Territory Live Steamers
This weekend is your last chance to ride Yuma's mini railway before the season ends. The 7½-inch gauge railroad at Riverside Park, run by a nonprofit group, offers rides to children and adults to teach them about railroading history and safety. Rides resume in October.
Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 26-27. 50 Prison Hill Road, just below the Yuma Territorial Prison. A $2 donation per rider is suggested. 928-782-1988, yumalivesteamers.org.
Sure, you can join the “Skies” part of this event that involves some strenuous hiking in the nearby Huachuca Mountains. Or lead into Sips, the wine-festival portion offering samples of wine, beer and distilled spirits. Enjoy live music as you imbibe, and on Saturday be sure to hoist one in honor of those returning from the Summit Challenge, hikers who conquered one, two or three Huachuca peaks.
Details: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, May 25-27. Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. $15-$20. Summit Challenge is $50-$100. 800288-3861, visit.sierravistaaz.gov/ events/sierra-vista-sips-skies-home/.
Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture
More than 50 Zuni artists will be on hand to share their culture and answer any questions during this popular annual event. Watch demonstrations from weavers, carvers and painters, and enjoy traditional music and dancing. Pottery makers will share the secrets of the shapes and painted designs of their creations.
Details: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. $12-$18. 928-774-5213, www.musnaz.org.
Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival
Local artisans gather in one place to show off (and sell) their wares. It’s like many other arts and crafts festivals, but comes with the bonus of cool, clean pine-scented air. You’ll find pottery, artwork, jewelry, items crafted from copper and wood, and much more.
Details: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 26-27. Community Center, 3886 N. Highway 87, Pine. Free. 928-476-6537, www.rimcountrychamber.com, www.pinestrawhs.org.
Off Street Festival
Even as the very popular Phippen Museum Western Art Show and Sale takes over Courthouse Plaza, those not into Western Art may want to take a peek behind the Chamber of Commerce to enjoy this lesser-known arts and crafts show. Browse among more than 100 vendor booths set up in the parking lot. You’ll find jewelry, pottery, perhaps even some non-western art, if not candles and soaps.
Details: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 2628. Behind the Chamber of Commerce, 117 W. Goodwin St., Prescott. Free. 928445-2000, www.prescott.org.
Wyatt Earp Days
Fake bullets and authentic chili will be flying during one of Tombstone’s most popular events. Travel back to the 1880s with staged gunfights, fake hangings, a period fashion show and more.
Details: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday through Monday, May 26-28. Allen Street, Tombstone. Free. 520-266-5266, wyattearpdays.com, www.tombstonechamber.com.
Moonlight hike in Sedona
The moonlight hike is among the most popular guided hikes at Red Rock State Park. Led by a naturalist, it gives hikers the chance to enjoy the sunset and moon rise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. You'll also learn about Sedona and the surrounding area.
Details: 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 29. Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona. $7, $4 for ages 7-13. www.azstateparks.com/red-rock.
Music in the Mountains Concert
Enjoy an evening filled with familiar oldies and jukebox favorites from the '60s and '70s. Desert Melodies will perform in their distinctive harmonious style in Catalina State Park.
Details: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2. Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road, Tucson. $7 per vehicle. www.az stateparks.com/catalina.