Lake Havasu City hosts exciting, year-round events that embrace the region's sunny skies, scenic landscape and endless fun.
Local Happenings
Not only does Lake Havasu City host exciting special events year-round, but visitors can also enjoy a variety of fun ongoing events held throughout the year.
Repeating Monthly Happenings
Event | Category | Contact | Description | Frequency |
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Afternoon Tea | Arts & Culture | London Bridge Resort 928.855.0888 |
Enjoy English teatime with a variety of hot teas, finger sandwiches, assorted desserts and scones with clotted cream, while learning the history of tea and the London Bridge. Advance Reservations Required. $20 per person | Every Wed 3pm, Sep-May |
Bike Night | Motorcycles | Flying X Saloon 928.854.3599 |
Motorcycle enthusiasts converge along McCulloch Bl. (downtown) to show off their rides. | Every Wed |
Bingo & Bunco | Entertainment | Bingo & Bunco Events | Various local Bingo & Bunco events | Varies |
Boater Education Course | Sports/Exercise | Arizona GFD Boating & OHV Education | Classroom-based course covering all aspects of safe boating including terminology, operation, safety and legal requirements, and what to do in emergency situations. | 3rd Sat, Monthly See schedule |
Boater Education Course | Sports/Exercise | U.S. Coast Guard & Auxiliary dphuscga@gmail.com | Classroom-based course covering all aspects of safe boating including terminology, operation, safety and legal requirements, and what to do in emergency situations. | 1st Sat, Monthly |
Cars & Coffee | Cars | The Shops at Lake Havasu | Car clubs converge in front of Bealls Outlet Store. Social Bean coffee house will open early to accommodate this event. | 1st Sun, Monthly |
Canvas and Cocktails | Arts & Culture | London Bridge Resort 928.855.0888 |
Unleash your creativity as you sip on a cocktail during this fun painting experience. Reservations are a must.. | Every Tue 6-8pm |
Cruisin' Lake Havasu | Cars | Cruisin' Lake Havasu | A casual gathering of car gals and guys at Rotary Park, Ramada #3 off the Smoketree entrance. | 3rd Sun, Monthly Sep-May |
Cruisin' on Main | Cars | 928.230.8076 | Classic car enthusiasts converge downtown on McCulloch Blvd N to show off their rides. | Every Thu |
Distinctive & Fun Events | Arts & Culture Entertainment |
SummeRay Wine Bar 928.889.9463 |
Live music, wine classes book club, painting projects, workshops to make chocolate / scrubs / lip balm, cooking classes, special dining menus. | Varies See schedule |
Education Programs | Arts & Culture | Lake Havasu Museum of History 928.854.4938 |
Free educational programs for all ages at the Museum. Experience something new each week! | Varies |
Family Storytime | Family | Mohave County Library 928.453.0718 |
Stories and crafts featuring a new theme every week. Target ages: 3-8 | Every Wed 3:30pm except Jun/Jul |
Food Truck Thursday | Food | The KAWS | Enjoy the local flavor of Lake Havasu City's food truck scene while enjoying the classic cars of Cruisin' on Main. There is a nice patio to eat and mingle. | Every Thu Oct-Apr |
Havasu Skates | Sports / Exercise | Havasu Skates HavasuSkates@gmail.com |
A bring your own skates meetup to bring back skating in Lake Havasu City. Meets at the SARA Park Rotary Rink. | 2nd Sat |
Hiking Group | Sports / Exercise | lhchikers@yahoo.com | Enjoy the hiking trails with an experienced group, email contact for meeting point. | Wed & Sat, Oct-Apr |
Karaoke | Entertainment | BJ's Karaoke Bar 928.854.2122 |
All singers welcome, come join in tonight | Nightly |
Ladies Lunch | Sports/Exercise | Lake Havasu City Disc Golf Club | Join ladies for lunch at the Lighthouse Lounge for a bite to eat and then to play disc golf! No RSVP needed. | Last Sat, 5pm |
Lake Havasu City Disc Golf Club | Sports/Exercise | Lake Havasu City Disc Golf Club | All are invited to play and join weekly leagues at SARA Park Disc Golf Course or Grand Island Park. Both are free to play; just bring yourself, a disc and have a good time. | Every Sat am, Tue pm |
Magic Monday | Entertainment | London Bridge Resort 928.855.0888 |
Experience the extraordinary intimate magic of Jim Bodine. Exclusive seating for 32 only; reservations needed. Ticket price: $20. | Every Mon 7pm, Sep-May |
North Dike | Tours | Havasu National Wildlife Refuge | Learn about the plants and animals of the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. | 2nd Tue, Oct-Apr 8-10am |
Paddlesports Education Course | Sports/Exercise | Arizona GFD Boating & OHV Education | Classroom- and water-based training combined for basic skills, legal responsibilities and what to do in emergency situations. | 2nd Sat, Monthly See schedule |
Pancake Breakfast | Food | Desert Hills Fire District Auxiliary | Enjoy pancakes and biscuits and gravy as a fundraiser to help support the fire district. $8 cash | 1st Sat, Monthly 8-10:30am, Oct-Apr |
Pickleball | Sports/Exercise | Lake Havasu Pickleball 509.787.5650 |
A racquet sport combining the elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two to four players. Easy to learn, all experiences welcome. | Daily |
Poker | Gambling | Gallagher's Dining & Pub 928.855.8686 |
Texas Hold 'Em Poker | Every Sat-Thu |
Pottery & Art Classes | Arts & Culture | Christine's Fine Art and Pottery Studio 928.505.4199 |
Pottery & art classes available for beginners, intermediate, and advanced and for individuals or groups, call for a schedule or to make an appointment. | See Facebook page for class info |
Swap Meet | Miscellaneous | London Bridge Plaza Association 928.680.5685 |
Good old-fashioned local swap meet with everything from jewelry, plants, car parts, kitchenware, picture frames, yard art, pet supplies, spas, albums, tools. | Every Sun Labor Day-Memorial Day Wknd |
Toddler Sunshine Hour | Family | Mohave County Library 928.453.0718 |
Practice early childhood literacy, music and movement. Target ages: 2-5 | Every Tue 9:30-10:30am except Jun/Jul |
Local Happenings Submission Criteria
Local Happenings features small-scale events that occur on a regular basis for longer than three months. The small-scale events must have an appeal to tourists to qualify for the Local Happenings listing.
- The local happening must be an ongoing event (weekly or monthly) with a consistent longevity of to 12 months.
- The local happening must be open to the public.
- The local happening must have at least one contact for more information: phone number, e-mail, website or social media page.
- Local happenings cannot be political or religious in nature.
- Examples of local happenings that do not meet our criteria are:
- Regular meetings that require membership to attend
- Live music
- A series of classes or seminars
- Go Lake Havasu reserves the right to determine if an event meets the criteria for a Local Happenings listing.
Please email the name of the local event, the event website URL, contact phone number, and a brief description of the local event to events@golakehavasu.com for addition to this page.
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