Look what’s happening in Kingman, Arizona! From First Friday events that include gallery showings and an open house to highlight ongoing restoration work on the historic Beale Street Theatre to car shows and farmers market, there are lots of things happening in this town made famous in a song about geting your kicks on Route 66.

April 5, 6:00 to 8:00 at Kingman Center for The Arts, 402 E. Beale Street – A reception for acclaimed Missouri based mural artist Ray Harvey of Ray Harvey Art. Harvey is creating his first Arizona murals at Mudd on 66, 217 E. Andy Devine.

April 5, 6:00 to 8:00, Beale Street Theatre, 302 E. Beale Street – an open house and tour highlighting progress on the restorationof this historic theatre.

April 5, First Friday – Music, specials, food trucks, and vendors! Several shops will be open late. Festivities start as early as 4pm. Located on Beale St & Andy Devine in historic Downtown Kingman.

April 5, First Friday Art Walk – There will be FIVE art shows this First Friday in Downtown Kingman between 4pm and 8:30pm. SolRa Studios, 220 N 1^st St. 4pm – 7pm Sara Peterson Gallery, 208 E Beale St. 10am – 8pm Silver & Stone, 315 E Andy Devine Ave. 11am – 7pm KCA Gallery, 402 E Beale St. 11am – 8pm MCC Spring Art Show, 309 E Beale St. 5:30pm – 8:30pm

April 5, Downtown Belly Dance Grand Opening – Come and join us for the Grand Opening of Downtown Belly Dance!! There will be treats plus a meet and greet with the teachers, Rachel and Marsela! Stop by on your evening on April’s First Friday! Located at 212 N 4^th St Suite #11. 5pm – 8pm. 

April 5, First Friday Casino Night, Come join the fun! Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce has a multitude of vendors to visit. Check out all the artwork on display from the Mohave Community College students. Play Money Tree Bingo – must be 18 years old or older to play. Minimum $1 purchase. Doors open at 5:30 pm ~ games start at 6 pm. 309 E Beale St. 

April 6, Kingman’s Market in the Park Easter Event – Come on down for our opening to our 2024 Market Season as our Easter Event kicks it off! Several vendors offering a variety of products from baked goods to handmade items. Face painters! Food and drink vendors! Of course, our annual Easter Egg Fun Run. Don’t forget the Raffle Table! 8am to 3pm. Located at Lewis Kingman Park, 2201 E Andy Devine Ave 

April 6, 1^st Responders Luncheon – Starting at 12pm, free lunch will be provided to all first responders at the Kingman Moose Lodge. Tommy Moose Dolls will also be presented at the luncheon to support children in distress during a response. Located at 302 Monroe St.

April 6, 2^nd Annual Salute Our Troops Car Show – Come join MCC’s Bighorn Veterans Service Organization (BVSO) for their 2nd Annual Salute Our Troops Car Show! Open to all makes and models of all year ranges. Bring your car, truck, or motorcycle out for a day of fun. Registration is $20 for cars and trucks, $10 for motorcycles. The first 100 vehicles will receive a commemorative coin. Check out the vendors, food trucks, student clubs, and animal adoptions from Mohave County Animal Shelter. BVSO is sponsoring a limited number of adoptions for veterans with ID, so come meet your new best friend furever! Do you love the smell of burnt rubber? If so, there is a burnout competition just for you! The best burnout takes home a custom trophy. Over 20 trophies available for lucky participants! Judging will be at 1pm, awards will be presented at 3pm. Located at 1971 Jagerson Ave.

April 6 & 7, Family Outdoor Campout – Join us for the tenth annual Centennial Park Outdoor Family Campout. Spend the evening relaxing and let us take care of the activities for you and your family. Join in on some glow-in-the-dark fun, listen to a story by the campfire, enjoy an outdoor movie, roast marshmallows, do a craft, play a game, or just relax in the grass and gaze at the stars. Wake up to a warm breakfast and leave with memories that you can talk about with your family and friends for a long time! Fees will include activities, dinner & dessert Saturday evening, and breakfast Sunday morning. You will need to provide your own camping gear, any extra drinks (no alcohol allowed) and snacks for the event. You will receive an itinerary and list of things to bring and not bring at time of registration. Deadline to register is March 27 at Noon. For further information please contact Sandy at 928.692.3109. Date: Saturday-Sunday, April 6-7 Start Time: 2:00 p.m. Saturday (check-in begins) End Time: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Age: All (Adult supervision for 17 & under) Cost: $15 per adult / $12 per child Location: Centennial Park Fields 6 & 7

April 6, 13, 20, Kingman Farmers Market at Thunder-Rode – We have been providing our community with fresh, local seasonal produce and supporting Kingman’s local artists and craftspeople through every season for several years. We also support our local bands who are known to entertain the market crowds. The Kingman Farmers Market, located in the Thunder-Rode Event Center, 102 E Beale St. The Kingman Farmers Market will take place every Saturday in the Thunder-Rode Event Center as long as weather is permitting. Spring, Fall, and Winter hours are 9am-1pm. Summer hours are 8am-Noon. 

April 12, Drive-In Movie Night – Drive-In Movie Nights have become popular and those in attendance have raved about them. If you haven’t been to one that the Parks & Recreation Department has hosted, now is your chance. You can sit in the comfort of your vehicle and enjoy time spent with family or friends. Movies will take place downtown at Southside Park in the lower parking lot near field #2. Concessions will be available. Featured movie will be determined in the month prior to each showing via Facebook vote. Date: Friday, April 12 (TBD) Time: Arrivals may begin at 5:45 p.m.Featured Movie will begin at dark. Age: All Ages Cost: By cash donation Location: Southside Park 

April 13, Collector Show – Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade Presented by Invest-iblez. A large collection of sports and other trading cards, memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, Pokemon, as well as on-sight appraisals for your own collectibles. 10am to 8pm. Located at 301 N 1^st St. For more info, contact Shane Petersen at 928.323.4609. 

April 13, Day of Caring Cleanup Event – Come join the 300+ individuals and groups in picking up litter in our community! Gloves, safety vests, trash grabbers, bags, and maps will be provided at registration location. To pre-register, call 928.855.6333 or visit www.rcuw.org/dayofcaring. Registration 8am. Cleanup 8am – 11am. River Cities United Way Office, 2202 Hualapai Mountain Road.

April 13, Street Eats on 66 – Join us for our 3rd annual Street Eats on 66 food truck event. On Saturday, April 13th, we will do our part to drive hunger out of Kingman! Stop by Lewis Kingman Park on Historic Route 66 and enjoy a variety of Food, Live Music, Face Painting, Beer Garden and much more! Admission is $5. Kids under 10 are FREE! 100% of the admission goes to local charities Located at 2201 E Andy Devine Ave.

 April 13, Sundowner & Kingman Street Drags Burnout Contest – The Sundowner Saloon has teamed up with Kingman Street Drags for a night of fun. Do you think your car has what it takes to win? Sign up today at the Sundowner Saloon! There’s a $20 Entrance Fee and a chance to win trophies (1st, 2nd, & 3rd). Top prize winner will win new tires from our sponsor Tire Works of Kingman, and runner up prizes will be announced that night. Located At 4400 Stockton Hill Rd. Kingman Arizona 86409. 928.529.5499 Visit Us Online https://sundownersaloon.com/

 April 13 & 14, PRCA Rodeo – Two days of Pro-Rodeo action for the whole family to enjoy! Come and enjoy the upcoming PRCA Rodeo located at the Mohave County Fairgrounds. The Kingsmen again will keep the ticket prices low – Adults (17yrs – 64yrs) $15.00 Child (7yrs – 16yrs) $10.00 Children (6yrs and younger) free I.D. may be required. The “Kingsmen” are a group of local businessmen dedicated to the preservation of our area’s ranching and rodeo western heritage. For more information contact: kingsmenrodeo@yahoo.com Or visit the Andy Devine Days Rodeo website at: https://kingsmenrodeo.org/

April 14, Think Spring Market – Pitchfork Market now at Metcalfe Park! Free entry. Fresh produce by DD Farms. Over 80 merchants! Grand opening – Buddy’s Breakfast and Burgers food truck! Ice cream treats! Gorgeous Designs art classes. Live music! Baked goods, coffee, tea, cheese curds, honey, candy, dry rubs, eggs, sauces, soups, nuts, pet treats, arts, crafts, jewelry, bath/body, health/wellness, collectables, books, and more! 9am – 3pm. 315 W Beale St. www.pitchforkmarketevents.com

April 18 – 21, Spring Carnival – Free parking & admission! Beer garden, live bands, and more! Family friendly! Carnival rides! Located at Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd. www.desertcanyonevents.com Thursday, April 18: 4pm – 10pm Friday, April 19: 12pm – 10pm Saturday, April 20: 10am – 10pm Sunday, April 21: 10am – 4pm

April 20, Kingman’s Market in the Park – Join us for Kingman’s Market in the Park! Located at Lewis Kingman Park, 2201 E Andy Devine Ave. Here you’ll find an array of products including baked goods, local produce, clothing, hand-made arts & crafts, and so much more! 8am to 12pm.

April 20, Chillin’ on Beale – Bring your car down for a fun time. Classics, customs, creatives, motorcycles, EVs, you name it! Cruise on down to Beale Street for music, good food, and down-home Kingman atmosphere! Events begin at 3pm and ends at 6pm. April’s theme is Classic Car Kick-Off. Free and open to the public – vehicle spots open. Contact Gene Kirkham at 714.488.1843 for more information.

April 20 & 21, Spring Home & Garden Expo – Kingman Community & surrounding areas – come out and join the fun, along with over 70 vendors from near and far. Bring the family and friends for some shopping at the Mohave County Spring Home & Garden Expo at the Mohave County Fairgrounds. 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd. 702.373.7694. www.desertcanyonevents.com Saturday, 10am – 6pm Sunday, 10am – 4pm

Event information provided by Mudd on 66, Kingman Office of Tourism, Beale Street Theatre, Kingman Center for the Arts, Jim Hinckley’s America