09 Nov Want to Make New Friends in Prescott? Why Not Join a Club?
Prescott is a wonderful place to live, and in our opinion, it’s the best place to live in Arizona. And it seems like the secret is out, because a lot of new people are moving here. If you’re new to Prescott and you want to make friends, it’s not very hard! There are all kinds of local clubs and groups where you can meet people with similar interests and find that sense of community.
Clubs to Join in Prescott
Prescott Astronomy Club
This Prescott club welcomes stargazers of all ages. They meet the first Wednesday of every month from 6 to 8 PM at the Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin Street, in the Founders Suites. Meetings are open to the public, with guest speakers on space and science. The Prescott Astronomy Club also hosts star parties in the spring and fall and even loans out club telescopes to members.
Prescott Public Library Book Clubs
There are three reading clubs at the Prescott Public Library, and you don’t need to register for any of them.
- The Mystery Book Club meets the first Friday of the month at 2 PM.
- The Tuesday Morning Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 10 AM, reading novels that are contemporary, eclectic, and interesting.
- The WORDS Book Club meets the second Thursday at 6:30 PM. It stands for We Often Read Delightful Stories, and they enjoy everything from classics to new releases.
The library also offers Book Club Kits, so you can host your own reading club. Call 928-777-1526 or stop by the Ask a Librarian desk on the second floor with questions.
Trekabout Hiking Club
Prescott is an outdoorsy town, and there are numerous scenic hiking trails that are safe for all skill levels. The Trekabout Club is run by the City of Prescott, with membership at an affordable $20 a year.
You’ll join the club for two guided hikes a week, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Trails are rated from 1 to 4, so you can pick an easy lakeside stroll or something with a real climb. A city staff member or volunteer leads every hike, so you don’t need to know the trails or worry about getting lost. Make sure to bring water, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate gear.
Other Fun Activities Around Prescott
Meetup Groups
Meetup’s Prescott page lists local groups for everyone from Jeep drivers to tech workers. Categories like meeting new friends, networking, sports, outdoors, and weekend events in Prescott help you find your people. Browse between yoga and happy hour until you see something you like. If you want to make friends, go at least three times. Even if you’re shy at first, by the third time, people will know your name.
Mountain Artists Guild Classes
The guild has been around since 1949 and offers classes and workshops for painters, crafters, and dabblers of all skill levels.
They offer free art classes for veterans on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 10 AM to 2 PM. Youth art programs are available for grades 1 through 12, including summer camps and weekly after-school classes. And adult classes feature casual paint-and-sip activities as well as more formal courses like Fundamentals of Oil Painting.
Prescott Farmers Market
Our local farmers market runs every Saturday morning year round. From April through October, it opens at 7:30 AM and wraps up around noon. The start time shifts to 9:30 AM from November to March. It’s a producer-only market, so everything is grown or made locally. Grab breakfast, say hi to a vendor, and soon you’ll start seeing the same friendly faces every week.
Highlands Center for Natural History
This nonprofit nature center sits on an 80-acre campus near Lynx Lake. It has wheelchair-accessible botanical gardens and hiking trails, as well as programs for all ages.
There are nature programs for kids, featuring activities like Family Forest Play, Discovery Saturdays, Schoolyard Habitat, and more. The community and adult education has presentations such as Peace in the Pines, Wednesday Wanders, and Hiking Sprees. They also take volunteers twice a year, in spring and fall.
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