Sunday, January 11, 2026 / by Steve Ticknor
We hope everyone enjoyed ushering in the new year. Now that 2026 has officially convened, it's time to celebrate the biggest event of the new year: Havasu Balloon Festival. And what a celebration this promises to be! What: Havasu Balloon Festival
Where: Lake Havasu State Park
When: January 22-25, 2026
Admission: $20 to $65
Contact: Havasu Balloon Festival Store (928) 505-2440
Havasu Balloon Festival 2026
Other areas of the country battle snow, ice, and bone-chilling winds at this time of year. Lake Havasu, on the other hand, frequently experiences temperatures in the upper 60s/low 70s. That makes it great weather for events like hot air balloon flights. The skies above Lake Havasu City fill up with colorful characters and more.
Gates open at noon on Thursday and 7 am every other day. Every morning from Friday through Sunday starts off with a mass ascension. Each evening, at 6:30 pm, watch the balloons take off after dark with "Glowin' on the River". Other activities goiZ ...
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Sunday, December 21, 2025 / by Steve Ticknor
Merry Christmas, everyone. We only have a week left of 2025. Are you entertaining guests from out of town this holiday season? Then you need to take them to the Lake Havasu Festival of Lights 2025.
What: Lake Havasu Festival of Lights 2025
Where: English Village
When: 5 pm to 11 pm nightly through the end of December
Admission: FREE
Lake Havasu Festival of Lights 2025
The Festival of Lights is comprised of hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights all over the English Village and under the London Bridge. This event is provided for free to the public every single night through the end of December. The lights start as the sun goes down (around 5 pm) and stay on until 11 pm. Parking is also free of charge throughout the entire festival. Another great way to see the lights is from the water. Just be careful and pay attention to other watercraft in the water at the time.
London Bridge Swap Meet
Every Sunday from now through May, the London Bridge Swap Meet takes place from 8 am toZ ...
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Sunday, December 7, 2025 / by Steve Ticknor
When you were a kid, did you ever make gingerbread houses at Christmastime? Scoops brings this beloved holiday tradition into its shop for the third year with its Havasu Gingerbread House Contest. And they invite the public to join in on the fun.
What: Havasu Gingerbread House Contest 2025
Where: Scoops Ice Cream (2014 McCulloch Blvd)
When: Now thru Dec 19th
Contact: Carole at Scoops Ice Cream (928-486-6860) or via email
Havasu Gingerbread House Contest 2025
Whether you are an individual, part of an organization, or have a business, you can participate in this contest. All you need to do is sign up by the end of business today. (Contact Carole at Scoops at the number or email listed above for more info.) Your assembled entry must then be brought in to Scoops by December 12th. Judging takes place on December 19th. The grand prize winner receives $1000. All entries remain on display the entire time. So stop by. Pick up a scoop of ice cream. And see what our talented community putZ ...
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Sunday, November 16, 2025 / by Steve Ticknor
Thanksgiving is just one week away. Then, Christmas Day takes place just four weeks later. Kokomo kicks the season off with its Havasu 12 Days of Christmas 2025.
What: Havasu 12 Days of Christmas 2025
Where: Kokomo Beach Club (1477 Queens Bay)
When: November 28th to December 19th from 5 pm to 8 pm
Admission: FREE
Havasu 12 Days of Christmas 2025
The first day of Kokomo's 12 Days of Christmas takes place the day after Thanksgiving, November 28th at the London Bridge Resort from 5 pm to 8 pm. After that, Kokomo plays host to Santa Claus from 5 pm to 8 pm every Wednesday to Friday night between December 3rd and 19th. Each night, Santa promises to sit with kids and listen to their Christmas wishes. He also poses for pics with the kids. Mrs. Claus is also there. Don't be surprised if you see Grinch shows up. If you like chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmellows, you'll want to cozy up to the firepit and make yourself some s'mores. Make sure your kids bring their letters for SantaZ ...
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Sunday, November 9, 2025 / by Steve Ticknor
Thanksgiving is still a couple of weeks away. This is definitely one of our favorite holidays of the year. With food as the centerpiece, what is there not to love about it? But Christmas season will be here before you know it. One of the favorite events of the season is Lake Havasu Winter Wonderland 2025.
What: Lake Havasu Winter Wonderland 2025
Where: London Bridge Resort (1477 Queens Bay)
When: Sunday, November 30th, from 1 pm to 5 pm
Admission: $75 to $95 per person
Contact: Women With Willpower (928-854-8665 or via email)
Lake Havasu Winter Wonderland 2025
Women With Willpower hosts their 16th annual O'Christmas Tree Winter Wonderland event on Sunday, November 30th. This event acts as a fundraiser to help the organization further its assistance for local women in need. For $75 a person, guests receive a delicious buffet lunch. Additionally, there will be wreaths and trees up for auction as well as 50/50 raffles for some fantastic prizes. If you feel extra fancy, spendZ ...
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