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Sasquatch Hunt in on

KINGMAN – The bigfoot hunt (max. 5 miles/5 hours) is on in the Hualapai Mountains on Saturday, Oct. 5. Participants will be given a Sasquatch Field Guide and an event swag bag. The event will begin with an educational briefing from a local Sasquatch and outdoor survival specialist. The hunt will take place in the lower elevations of Hualapai Mountain Park from Rec Area #1 up to the Main Trailhead and everywhere in between. There have been multiple sightings in two different locations and there may be two creatures inching ever closer to civilization. The first three participants to find each Sasquatch will receive a special award.

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Brews & Brats Oktoberfest

KINGMAN – The 16th Annual Brews and Brats Oktoberfest, presented by the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club, will take place at Metcalfe Park on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5. Kingman’s original and longest running Oktoberfest, the Brews and Brats Oktoberfest will feature craft beer from Black Bridge Brewery, grilled bratwurst and sauerkraut, German pretzels, and other offerings. There will be live entertainment throughout the weekend, dancing, vendors, and fun! Admission is always free, and proceeds from this event go to the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s Foundation.

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Coffee, Conversation, and Community Spirit with the Mayor and City Manager

LAKE HAVASU CITY – We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ’bout you? Join Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson for coffee and conversation this Friday, October 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. At this month’s meeting, we encourage attendees to wear purple to the meeting with us to support our Lake Havasu High School Fighting Knights football team as they prepare for their first home conference game that evening! 

Whether you are a long-time resident or new to Lake Havasu City,

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2nd Annual Kingman Comic Con

KINGMAN – King-Con: Kingman Comic Con is back October 4 through 6 in downtown Kingman. Only this time they’re kicking off the Halloween season with three nights at King-Con, that sure to add a little geeky family friendly fun to your October calendar! In addition to the superheroes, anime, and video game staples of a comic con, they’re adding a fun, seasonal vibe that includes “Five Night at Freddy’s” themed homage as well as elements from classic big screen scares and more!

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Kingman’s I Love Route 66 Fest returns October 11, 12 

KINGMAN – The Kingman Route 66 Fest returns October 11 and 12, beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 11, and 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 12. It closes each day at 9 p.m. Route 66 (Andy Devine Avenue) will have a hard closure between Fairgrounds Boulevard and Harrison Street starting on Friday, October 11 at 8 a.m. and will reopen on Sunday, October 13 at 12 a.m. A detour route will be in place to guide motorists around the closure.

The festival celebrates all things Route 66 from classic cars to road trip music and street art to food truck fare.

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First Friday

KINGMAN – October’s First Friday is sure to be a special one, and will be held on Friday, Oct. 4. With two major events happening concurrently in downtown Kingman, you will have plenty of fun to choose from! Oktoberfest, Kingman Comic Con, live music, specials, roller skating, games, food trucks, vendors, and so much fun for the whole family! October’s First Friday theme is Fall Fest. Several shops will be open late. Located on Beale St and Andy Devine in historic Downtown Kingman.

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