It might be to late for making a reservation at Tin Can Alley on 66, one of the hottest new lodging options on legendary Route 66, for the Route 66 Fun Run weekend. But it is not to late to make plans to attend this extraordinary event that transforms more than 150 miles of the storied highway into weekend long blok party. And if you start making plans now, you can make reservations for a restful nights sleep at this magical place where the line between past and present is blurred and be at the center of all the excitement. Just look at what is taking place In Kingman, Arizona this next few weeks.

April 24 – Ethan J. Perry at The Cellar Door Wine Bar (two blocks from Tin Can Alley on 66) – Come and enjoy live music by Ethan J. Perry, a Boulder-based Americana indie artist. Friday 7pm – 10pm. Location: The Cellar Door Wine Bar, 414 E Beale St, Kingman. For more information call 928-753-3885 or visit https://cellardooraz.com/.

April 24 & 25 – The Road to Mayhem at Mother Road Harley-Davidson – Get your engines revving for the event that brings the heart of the motorcycle community to life! Beer Garden, vendors, food trucks, raffles, and give-a-ways & more! Friday and Saturday starts at 11am. Location: Mother Road Harley-Davidson, 2501 Beverly Ave, Kingman. For more information call 928.757.1166. 

April 25 – Kingman’s Market in the Park – Join us for Kingman’s Market in the Park! You will find an array of products including baked goods, local produce, clothing, hand-made arts & crafts, and so much more! Saturday 8am –12pm. Located at Lewis Kingman Park, 2201 E Andy Devine Ave.

April 25 & 26 – Arizona Collectibles & Firearms at Mohave County Fairgrounds – Arizona Collectibles & Firearms Gun Show is the single largest Gun, Knife, Coin and Antique Show in Mohave County! Public Show hours are Saturday 9am – 5pm & Sunday 9am – 3pm. Admission is $8 Children 16 & under are free with adult paid admission. Free Parking! Location: Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2215 Hualapai Mountain Road Suite A, Kingman. For more information contact Dennis Champagne at 928-310-8544.

April 25 – Hualapai Mountain Park 3rd Annual Replenish & Restore 5K & 10 K Walk/Run – The Hualapai Mountain Park 3rd Annual Replenish and Restore 5k & 10k walk/run is a multi-surface race You’ll see beautiful views of Hualapai Mountain Park on this race with elevation gains of 530+ feet. The walk/run will encompass the whole developed park with the race running through Pine Basin, Recreation Area #1, Recreation Area #2, Summer Camp Loop and Cabin Loop. All proceeds from the walk/run go to the purchase of trees and native brush to replenish the park after the devastating Flag Mine fire that occurred in 2021, burning more than 1,400 acres. All ages welcome (minors under age 18 are permitted to participate as long as a parent/guardian is present throughout the entire duration of the event) Fees: 5K $35.00 10k $35.00. Saturday at 9am. Location: Hualapai Mountain Park, 6250 Hualapai Mountain Road, Kingman. For more information visit https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Kingman/HMPReplenishRace.

April 25 – Kingman Railroad Museum Annual Model Train Show – Curious about owning your own model train set? Whether you are just starting out in the hobby, or are a seasoned pro looking to upgrade your gear, the Kingman Railroad Museum’s Annual Model Train Show is the perfect event for the whole family! There will be a multitude of vendors selling both new and used model trains as well as other items related to the model train hobby. This is the only local model train show in town, so don’t miss your chance at finding a great deal on unique items. Cost is $3 admission with free raffle ticket for people aged 12+ and free parking. Come out Saturday 9am – 2pm. Location: College Park Church Community Center, 1990 Jagerson Ave, Kingman. For more information visit https://www.kingmanrailroadmuseum.com/.

April 25 – Inaugural Car Show & Chili Cook-off at Kingman Craft House – Enjoy one day of chrome, classic and spice with the Pharoahs Car Club! Registration $20. Sign up for the Chili cook off. Saturday event starts at 10am. Location: Kingman Craft House, 2215 Hualapai Mountain Rd #A, Kingman. Contact Mike for more information 928-294-2488.

 April 25 – Kingman Youth Theater Festival at Beale Street Theater – Join us for our 2026 Kingman Youth Theater Festival! Manzanita Elementary School, Cedar Hills School, KAOL Intermediate School, and Black Mountain Elementary School will be presenting their school’s Disney musical. FREE! No charge to attend, however we do encourage donations to help support these elementary theater programs. Saturday starts at 9am. Youth Concert Band at 7pm. Location: Beale Street Theater, 302 Beale St, Kingman. For more information visit kingmanarts.org.

April 25 – Spencer Vandevier at Hive Five Meadery – Immerse yourself in live music by singer songwriter multi-instrumentalist from Arizona, Spencer Vandevier. All ages welcome – free admission. Saturday 6pm – 9pm. Location: Hive Five Meadery, 731 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman. For more information call 928-450-8999. 

April 26 – Adopt-A-Party at Black Bridge Brewery – Adopt A’ Party is more than an event… it’s a tradition of heart, generosity, and community. This year, we are honored to support the Norbert family, helping raise funds for essential medical equipment. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with live music, food & drinks, raffles + 50/50 for a chance to give and win. Sunday starts at 12pm. Location: Black Bridge Brewery, 421 E Beale St, Kingman. For more information call 928-377-3618.

 April 30 – Community BBQ at Best Western Plus King’s Inn & Suites –Join us for an evening of delicious food, good company, and fun for all ages! Grilled favorites, refreshments, Games & activities, music and more! This is a fundraiser event for Arizona Youth Partnership. Thursday 5pm –7pm. Location: Best Western Plus King’s Inn & Suites, 2930 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman. For more information call 928-753-6101.

 April 30 – Gnoss at Beale Street Theater (one block from Tin Can Alley on 66) – As Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees, Gross has built an invested following through their new take on traditional music and the warmth of their love shows. As they move forward, they have begun to explore acoustic roots while incorporating new, electronic elements. You don’t want to miss this wonderful experience full of traditional music with modern flair. Tickets are $15 – $35. Students are $15. Thursday 7pm – 9pm. Location: Beale Street Theater, 302 Beale St, Kingman. For more information or tickets visit https://bst.ludus.com/select.php.

May 1 – 3 – 37^th Annual Route 66 Fun Run – Mark your calendars! This year’s event is slated to be bigger and better than ever as we celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Historic Route 66 Fun Run participants from across the globe will meet in Seligman to travel a 140-mile stretch of Route 66 with events planned in nearly every community along the way. The procession will conclude in Topock/Golden Shores with an awesome award ceremony to cap off the weekend. Saturday is the big event in downtown Kingman, with over 800 classic cars on display on Route 66 & Beale St from 9am to 4pm. Please visit www.66funrun.com for full event schedule. The Bee will be providing coverage of this historic Route 66 event.

During the Route 66 Fun Run acclaimed photographer Efren Lopez will be in attendance of a photo exhibition at the Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner Gift Shop in the historic Dunton Motors Dream Machines dealership. Author, historian, and humorist Jim Hinckley will also be on hand at noon to sign books, including copies of Route 66: 100Years, and answer Route 66 questions.

May 1 – First Friday – First Friday on Beale Street is Off to the Races in May! Whether you’re looking to cut a rug, grab a beverage, or just enjoy the downtown scene, First Friday is the place to be. Several shops will be open late. Festivities are 5:30pm – 9pm. Located on Beale St & Andy Devine Ave in Historic Downtown Kingman. Beale Street Theater will have Improv Group: TBD. Tickets are $10, kids $5 at 8pm. Location: Beale Street Theater, 302 Beale St, Kingman. For more information visit https://kingmanchamber.com/first-fridays/.

May 1 – I am Hologram Live at The Cellar Door Wine Bar – I Am Hologram performs a solo acoustic set. Expect a mix of originals and covers shaped by folk, country, indie, and psychedelic textures. Friday 7pm – 10pm. Location: The Cellar Door Wine Bar, 414 E Beale St, Kingman. For more information call 928-753-3885 or visit https://cellardooraz.com/. 

May 1 – Mohave College Student Art Show & Sale – Mohave College Art Club is having an art show with works of art celebrating the 100^th birthday of Route 66. Friday 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Location: Mohave College, 309 E Beale St, Kingman. For more information visit mohave.edu/clubs.

 May 2 – Cars & Coffee Event – Peach Springs a Cars & Coffee event! Participants receive free coffee and prizes with categories, food and beverage specials. Enjoy Hualapai vendors, Hualapai DJ, Singers, and Dancers. Walapai 100.9 – live event MC. Children’s Expo at Cultural Center 9am – 1pm. Saturday Registration begins at 7:30am, 8am – 10am. Location: Route 66 Park / Hualapai Lodge, 900 AZ-66, Peach Springs.

 May 2 – Chloride All Town Yard Sale – Come to Chloride in time for the bake sale at 9am in front of the Old Fire Station. There you can pick up a map with yard sale locations or at The Mineshaft Market, Town Hall… or just drive around town! Saturday 8am – 3pm. Location: Chloride, AZ. For more information call 626-483-4571 or visit www.visitchlorideaz.com.

 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Kingman’s Market in the Park – Join us for Kingman’s Market in the Park! You will find an array of products including baked goods, local produce, clothing, hand-made arts & crafts, and so much more! Saturday 8am – 12pm. Location: Lewis Kingman Park, 2201 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman.

 May 2 – Adventure is Just a Step Away! – Continue your journey into the great outdoors with Part 2 of our popular hiking series! Perfect for all levels, each hike offers a guided experience through Kingman’s unique desert and mountain landscapes. We will be utilizing several trails within the White Cliffs Trail System with connecting trails. Hike route and details are available at the Parks & Recreation Office and will be included on your receipt at time of registration. All you need is a good pair of shoes, and adventure is just a step away! Fee includes hike, water, snack, lunch and shuttle back to starting point. Pre-register before Saturday, April 24. $10 per person, $35 family of 4. Fee includes guided hike, goodie bag, water, snacks, lunch and shuttle service back to the starting point! Registration online at rec1.cityofkingman.gov or Parks & Recreation on 3333 Harrison St. For more information call Parks & Recreation 928-757-7919.

 May 2 – Fun Run Watch Party at Hive Five Meadery – Join us for live music all day! Headed South 12pm – 4pm and Dusty Dames & The Park Rangers 6pm – 9pm. Food and drink specials. All ages welcome – free admission. Location: Hive Five Meadery, 731 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman. For more information call 928-450-8999.

May 2 – Rockabilly Rave-up at The Sportsman’s Club – Join us for a Rockabilly Rave-up at the 2026 Fun Run with Bo Peep and The Backbeat and DJ Tank! Music starts at high noon (aka: 12pm). Location: The Sportsman’s Club, 317 E Andy Devine Ave (Route 66), Kingman. For more information call 928-753-1667.

 May 2 – Stick Pony Derby – The Stick Pony Derby transforms Beale Celebrations into a race-day experience inspired by classic derby tradition where bold hats, tailored sport coats, and lively wagering set the tone for an unforgettable night. Proceeds from Stick Pony Derby, support Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce initiatives to strengthen the Kingman business community. Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers, and get you tokens and dinner! Spirits available for purchase. The Gates open at 6pm in Historic Downtown Kingman located inside the Beale Celebrations Event Center. 201 N. 4^th St, Kingman. For more information call 928-753-6253 or for tickets visit https://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=KING&eventid=557936.

 May 2 – Yasuhiko Shigemura at Beale Street Theater – Experience a soulful, story driven performance full of folk rock, acoustic rock, and West Coast Sound. Yasuhiko Shigemura is a legendary musician, songwriter, and producer. Tickets are $10 – $20. Saturday starts at 6pm. Location: Beale Street Theater, 302 Beale St, Kingman. For more information or tickets visit https://bst.ludus.com/select.php.

 May 2 – The Hotel Beale Experience: A Historic Photo Stroll & Neon Sign Relighting – The historic Hotel Beale neon sign is going to be relit for the first time in 40+ years! Enjoy the sign relighting ceremony, live music by the Rivals, a beer garden, and lots of dancing and fun into the night! Saturday at 7:30pm. Location: Hotel Beale, 331 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman.

May 2 & 3 – Gem & Mineral Show – Join us for a weekend of fun, family, and shopping! Educational displays & exhibits! Gemstones, minerals, fossils, rocks, jewelry, woodwork, clothing, and more! Also featuring kids’ activities, raffles, hourly door prize drawings, food vendors! Saturday, 9am – 5pm, Sunday, 9am – 4pm. Located at Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd. Free admission! Donations are appreciated. For more information about the show visit www.gemstoners.org/.

May 7 – 9 & 14 – 16 –  The Importance of Being Earnest at Beale Street Theater – Oscar Wilde’s classic is a delight from the first cucumber sandwich on as Jack’s double life catches up with him. The problems are resolved in an extremely charming and quite unexpected way as Jack and Algernon discover the importance of being earnest while answering to the name of Ernest. Saturday starts at 6pm. Location: Beale Street Theater, 302 Beale St, Kingman. For more information or tickets visit https://www.bealestreettheater.com/.

 May 9 – Mega Flea Market Extravaganza – Hunt for treasures & score amazing deals! Browse booths packed with: unique & vintage finds, trendy clothing & accessories, home decor & collectibles, handmade & one-of-a-kind items, and hidden gems at unbeatable prices Cash is recommended for easy shopping. Saturday 9am – 2pm. Location: The Salvation Army, 543A E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman. For more information call 928-718-2600 or visit https://kingman.salvationarmy.org/kingman_service_center/.

 May 9 – Spring Art Show & Sale at Mohave College –Shop unique artwork crafted by Mohave College Art Club. Saturday 10am – 3pm. Location: Mohave College, 309 E Beale St, Kingman. For more information visit mohave.edu/clubs.

May 9 – VFW Post 10386 Open House & Chili Cook Off – Come cook your favorite chili for a prize and enter to win a raffle prize! Bike show and car show. Saturday starts at 10am. Booths set up at 9am. Pre-registration deadline May 2, $20. On-site $25. Location: VFW Post 10386, 3036 John L Ave, Kingman. For more information contact Debbie Wasik at 903-787-6762.

 May 9 – Mother’s Day Weekend Car Show – Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with us at a fun and family friendly car show hosted by KARS at KNAZ. Come enjoy a great lineup of custom and classic cars, oldies music, raffles, 50/50 drawings, and participant’s choice trophies. Saturday 11am – 2pm. Location: Kingman Nazarene Church, 4715 Stockton Hill Rd, Kingman. For more information call Greg at 724-992-4302.

 May 9 – Deuo Shot at Hive Five Meadery – Join us for a night of Las Vegas Blues featuring Deuo Shot! Four sets of the Blues. Saturday 6pm – 10pm. All ages welcome – free admission. Location: Hive Five Meadery, 731 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman. For more information call 928-450-8999.

 May 9 & 10 – Kingman Festival of the Arts – The 2026 Kingman Festival of the Arts, Honoring Mother’s Day in Metcalfe Park in Downtown Kingman Arizona. Artists, Craft persons, Food, Drink, and Entertainment will fill the park both days. This is a well-loved annual event in Kingman as families enjoy wandering among the various booths and celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend. Admission is always free! Proceeds from vendor booths go to the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club Foundation, to fund our many worthwhile community and international service projects. Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 9am – 4pm. Location: Metcalfe Park, 315 W Beale St, Kingman. For further information contact Tina Greenwood at 801.979.7123 or email her at rt66rotaryforms@gmail.com.

This calendar of events was provided by Joyce Wiley of the Kingman Office of Tourism and from the Yodel AI powered event calendar on the Kingman Tours website that includes the areas largest Route 66 centennial gift shop.