Last updated: November 11, 2024
Your ultimate holiday season resource for Yuma is here! Explore our guide for all the best events and activities. Whether you're here every year or just this once, our guide shows you the holiday wonders of Yuma.
This festive season, the Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival invites visitors to marvel at the colorful display of hot air balloons lighting up the sky. The Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade showcases a vibrant array of floats adorned with holiday lights, creating a magical scene for all ages. And the Yuma Artisans & Crafters Winter Festival Series is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring local artisans showcasing unique handmade crafts. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Themed floats and light displays celebrating fantasy and fairy tales.
The Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade is an annual event in Yuma, Arizona, where participants and spectators alike celebrate with a festive display of lights and themed floats, honoring the memory of Lady Dorothy Young.
Where: Yuma | More Info: Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade
Diverse local and visiting artisans showcasing unique handmade items.
The Yuma Artisans & Crafters Winter Festival Series features a diverse group of local and visiting artists showcasing unique handmade items, including art, jewelry, paintings, and winter decorations.
Where: Yuma | More Info: Yuma Artisans & Crafters Winter Festival Series
Unique handmade items and fall/winter decorations.
The Yuma Artisans & Crafters "A Fall Extravaganza Event" features a wide array of handmade items including fall decor, winter home decorations, jewelry, art, paintings, floral arrangements, and more. This event is free to the public and offers an opportunity to see and purchase unique, artistic pieces.
Where: Yuma | More Info: Yuma Artisans & Crafters "A Fall Extravaganza Event"
Live shadow cast with audience participation and prop kits.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Shadow Cast is a cult classic screening featuring a musical comedy horror film with a live shadow cast. Audience members are invited to fully participate, encouraged to wear costumes, and provided with prop kits for an immersive experience.
Where: Yuma | More Info: The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Shadow Cast
Cross-river hot air balloon launch.
The Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival in Yuma, Arizona, features colorful and unique hot air balloons launching from both sides of the Colorado River, creating a stunning visual display. The event includes mass ascensions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, with the desert balloon glow on Saturday night at Yuma's Desert Sun Baseball Stadium.
Where: Yuma | More Info: Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival
Demolition derby and fall-themed activities.
The Yuma County Fall Fest is a family-friendly event featuring a variety of activities, including a demolition derby, live music, food vendors, carnival rides, and a seasonal maze. The event offers a range of fun and creative activities for all ages, all included in the entrance ticket fee.
Where: Yuma | More Info: Yuma County Fall Fest
Neon-colored, glow-in-the-dark 5K run.
The Glow Up October 5K is a fun run/walk event held at Desert Sun Stadium, featuring neon colors and a glow-in-the-dark 5K run on mostly paved and groomed trails with some rugged gravel sections. All ages are welcome, and participants must pre-register.
Where: Yuma | More Info: Glow Up October 5K
Free T-shirts for the first 400 registrants and a pre-registration event with a photo booth and raffle tickets.
The 8th Mayors' International Bike Ride is a family-friendly event that moves at a leisurely pace, guided by area public safety agencies, with stops every four to five miles. The ride begins at the Yuma Civic Center and concludes with a celebration at Benito Juarez Park near San Luis Rio Colorado's City Hall.
Where: Yuma | More Info: 8th Mayors' International Bike Ride
Auction of surplus city property including vehicles and equipment.
The City of Yuma Surplus Property Auction features the disposal of surplus materials, including vehicles, with all funds generated returned to the city's accounting funds for equipment replacement and the general fund.
Where: Yuma | More Info: City of Yuma Surplus Property Auction
