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Thanksgiving in Arizona’s Christmas City

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  Prescott, Arizona? Flannel season actually exists here. Prescott sits at around 5,400 feet, so autumn shows up for real, with cold mornings and the smell of pine. Phoenix feels a long way off, and so does the mall food court. The Main Event: Light Up the Season Prescott goes all in on its nickname, Arizona’s Christmas City. On Saturday, November 28, from 6 to 8 PM, the Holiday Light Parade rolls through Courthouse Square, according to the county’s plaza calendar. It’s free. In 2022 it ran about 35 to 40 floats, all lit up. Bundle up, grab something hot to drink, and cheer for the giant snowman. It’s a fine way to work off the pie. One catch: the big Courthouse Lighting happens later. The county calendar has the 45th Annual Christmas Parade and 72nd Courthouse Lighting on December 5. Consider it a reason to come back. Past years have put more than 100,000 lights around the square. The Rest of the Weekend Thursday: Eat. Plenty of restaurants if you’d rather not cook, and a lo...
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West USA Realty of Prescott Brings Holiday Smiles to Local Children Through the Gift of Reading

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  West USA Realty of Prescott Spreads Holiday Joy by Giving the Gift of Reading to Children Throughout Yavapai County PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, November 2026 – Christmas is a time for giving, sharing kindness, and making a difference in the lives of others. This holiday season, West USA Realty of Prescott is opening its heart to local children by purchasing books from Pony 4 Precious, a Prescott-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to donate to children throughout the community. For some children, receiving a new book is a special moment. It's an opportunity to enjoy a story, learn something new, and experience the happiness of knowing someone in their community cares. West USA Realty of Prescott wants to help create more of those moments this Christmas, bringing smiles, encouragement, and the joy of reading to young readers across Yavapai County. The donated books are from the beloved Cowboy Mike and Winston children's book series, written by Prescott author Michael "Cowboy M...
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Flags, Folks, and Thank-You: Veterans Day in Prescott

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 Every November 11, Prescott comes together to honor the men and women who served our country. Flags are out. People are grateful. Veterans Day feels different here. Maybe it’s the flags lining the historic downtown streets. Maybe it’s the music drifting around the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, or the veterans standing next to neighbors who appreciate them. Whatever it is, Prescott knows how to honor its veterans. At West USA Realty of Prescott, this is one of the most meaningful days of the year for us. We’re proud to live and work in a city where patriotism and respect are still part of daily life. We’d like to invite our neighbors in Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and the rest of Yavapai County to join us in recognizing the people who defended this country, and the families who stood behind them. Why Veterans Day in Prescott Is So Special Prescott has deep ties to American military history, and people here haven’t forgotten it. You can trace it from the old grounds of For...
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Fall in Yavapai County, Arizona: Discover Breathtaking Fall Colors, Scenic Mountain Drives, Historic Towns, and Why Visitors Keep Coming Back

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  Your guide to fall foliage, scenic drives, historic towns, and autumn getaways in Northern Arizona There’s something special about autumn in Yavapai County. As summer heat fades, our mountain communities settle into crisp mornings, comfortable afternoons, and some of the best scenery in the Southwest. Visitors come from across Arizona and beyond to experience fall in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Sedona, Jerome, Cottonwood, and the Verde Valley. They come for the changing leaves, the mountain drives, the historic downtowns, and the easygoing small-town feel. Once they arrive, many start asking the same question: What would it be like to live here? At West USA Realty of Prescott, we understand the pull. We’ve spent more than 25 years helping people get to know the communities, neighborhoods, and lifestyles of the Prescott region. Fall is a wonderful time to see what makes Yavapai County so appealing: ponderosa pine forests around Prescott, the red rocks of Sedona, the historic street...
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November in Prescott: Your Guide to Fall Colors, Festive Events, and Small-Town Fun

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  Fall Colors, Holiday Events, Outdoor Adventures, and Family Fun By November, Prescott belongs to the people who live here. The summer visitors have headed home, the mornings turn crisp, and the first strings of Christmas lights start coming out of storage. Gold and yellow leaves drift down around the Courthouse Plaza, the Granite Dells glow in the soft autumn light, and by month’s end, Arizona’s “Christmas City” is ready to earn its nickname. Whether you’ve lived here for decades, you’re in town for Thanksgiving, you’re planning a weekend escape, or you’re quietly scrolling through local real estate listings, here’s your guide to November in Prescott. 1. Stroll the Courthouse Plaza (and Soak Up the Gold) The easiest, cheapest, most Prescott thing you can do this month is grab a coffee and wander downtown. The Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza sits at the center of it all, ringed by indie shops, galleries, and restaurants. In early November, the plaza’s trees often still hold thei...
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Halloween Is Tomorrow in Prescott, Arizona! Get Ready for Costumes, Candy, and a Whole Lot of Fun!

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 Get ready for costumes, candy, and a whole lot of fun. Tomorrow, Saturday, October 31, Halloween takes over Prescott, and our mountain town is ready for one of the sweetest, silliest nights of the year. Fill the candy bowls, grab your costumes, and let’s make it a good one. Mount Vernon Avenue: Where Halloween Comes Alive Ask anyone who has spent Halloween on Mount Vernon Avenue, and they’ll tell you it’s no ordinary trick-or-treating route. This historic street turns into a Halloween wonderland, with elaborate decorations, glowing pumpkins, spooky skeletons, and families out enjoying the evening. The grand old homes make a perfect backdrop: some look like haunted mansions, while others have graveyards, ghosts, and just enough scare to be fun. The crowds are part of the show. Families and trick-or-treaters come from all over the Prescott area, and you’ll see little dinosaurs walking beside princesses and superheroes sprinting toward the next porch light. Somewhere in the mix, ...
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Where Ghosts, Goblins, and Good Old-Fashioned Fun Come Together!

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    Halloween in Prescott, Arizona, is a frightfully fun time when pumpkins glow, ghosts roam, candy disappears, and the whole town gets into the spooky spirit! When October rolls around, Prescott trades its everyday charm for a little Halloween mischief. Historic homes dress up with skeletons, giant spiders, glowing pumpkins, and decorations spooky enough to make even the bravest cowboy think twice! The crisp mountain air brings the perfect Halloween weather, while the colorful fall leaves create a picture-perfect setting for a night filled with laughter, costumes, and plenty of sweet treats. And here come the trick-or-treaters! Tiny superheroes, giggling witches, friendly ghosts, princesses, pirates, and pint-sized cowboys hit the streets on a mission to fill their candy bags before bedtime. Of course, a few parents might sneak a chocolate bar or two along the way! But Halloween in Prescott is about more than costumes and candy. It's about neighbors opening their doors, fami...
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Retire in Yavapai County, Arizona: More Sunshine, More Adventures, and a Whole Lot More Fun!

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  Beautiful mountains, friendly communities, outdoor adventures, and endless opportunities to enjoy life. Welcome to retirement in Yavapai County, Arizona! Whoever said retirement was about slowing down clearly never visited Yavapai County, Arizona! Picture your morning starting with a cup of coffee overlooking the mountains. Perhaps you'll meet friends for breakfast, enjoy a leisurely round of golf, take your dog for a walk through the pine trees, or head downtown to see what's happening around the Courthouse Square. And you don’t have to be retired to enjoy any of it. Four Seasons and a Reason to Get Outside One of Yavapai County’s biggest draws is its range of climates and elevations. Prescott sits at roughly 5,200 feet, which means four distinct seasons. Spring brings wildflowers and comfortable afternoons. Summer offers cooler mountain weather than you’ll find in Phoenix. Fall delivers changing leaves and crisp mornings, and winter occasionally leaves a light dusting of sn...
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Prescott, AZ Real Estate in 2027: Home Prices, Cost of Living, and What Buyers Should Know.

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  By West USA Realty of Prescott | October 2026 Prescott, Arizona, continues to attract homebuyers seeking beautiful mountain views, a historic downtown, four distinct seasons, and a strong sense of community. With its outdoor recreation, established neighborhoods, Western heritage, and welcoming atmosphere, Prescott offers a lifestyle that appeals to families, retirees, and individuals relocating from across Arizona and throughout the country. As 2027 approaches, an important question is gaining attention: Is Prescott, Arizona, still an affordable place to purchase a home, enjoy retirement, and build a future? The answer depends on several factors, including home prices, household income, mortgage rates, housing inventory, and individual lifestyle preferences. While Prescott continues to offer an exceptional quality of life, the community also faces challenges associated with population growth, housing affordability, water resources, and future development. For those considering m...
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