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Mesquite Bread Making Workshop
2026-10-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
The museum is hosting workshop making mesquite bread as it was done during historic times. Learn how to grind the mesquite beans into a flour, then help make your own flat bread to eat.
This will be a fun family event.

First Annual Art Exhibition and Sale
2026-10-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
Join us Saturday night for a light refreshment and again on Sunday for a Plein Air painting session in the garden.
Come enjoy are from our local community and perhaps purchase a one of a kind piece of for your home or as a gift.

Historic Bus Tour of Bullhead and Laughlin are with Historical Guide Mary Ragusa
2026-10-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
Historic Bus Tour of Bullhead City and Laughlin are with Historic Guide Mary Ragusa.
Seats fill up fast. Please call the museum to check availability and reserve your seat. 928-754-3399
Tour starts at 1:00pm from the museum and lasts 2-3 hours.
Pre– registration required – class limited to 18 people

Desert Wasteland by Jennifer Kain
2026-09-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
Fiction Writer and Filmmaker Jennifer Kain

Afternoon Bingo Fundraiser at Laughlin Ranch
2026-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Laughlin Ranch Bar& Grill, 1360 William Hardy Dr, Bullhead City, AZ, 86429, United States
Major fundraising event for the museum. Come on out and have some fun!
Bingo sheets are $2 or 3 for $5.
Black Out Round $5 per card or $15 for a sheet.
CASH ONLY

Mesquite Bread Making Workshop
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
The museum is holding additional workshops to make mesquite bread as it was done during historic times. Learn how to grind the mesquite beans into a flour, then help make your own flat bread to eat.
This will be a fun family event.

Mesquite Bread Making Workshop
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
The museum is starting a new workshop making mesquite bread as it was done during historic times. Learn how to grind the mesquite beans into a flour, then help make your own flat bread to eat.
This will be a fun family event.

A Night At The Library: Celebrating America 250
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Mohave Co Library – Bullhead City, 1170 Hancock Rd, Bullhead City, AZ, 86442, United States
Come join us for A Night at the Library: Celebrating America 250, an elegant evening of jazz, history, and community at the Bullhead City Mohave County Library. On Thursday, April 30th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, experience live music in a beautifully curated setting as we honor America’s 250th anniversary. Enjoy light refreshments, inspiring ambiance, and a memorable celebration of culture and heritage. Admission is $20.
Tickets available at the Colorado River Museum

Guest Speakers at The Museum
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
An evening with several “Old Timers” of the Mohave River Valley. They will share their tails of the past days that shaped our towns as we know them today. Mark your calendar for this exceptional event!

Laughlin Bullhead City Bus Tour
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
Historic Bus Tour of Bullhead City and Laughlin are with Historic Guide Mary Ragusa.
Seats fill up fast. Please call the museum to check availability and reserve your seat. 928-754-3399
Tour starts at 1:00pm leaving from the museum and lasts 2-3 hours.

Walking Box Ranch Guided Tour
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Walking Box Ranch, Walking Box Ranch Rd, Searchlight, NV, 89046, United States
The Walking Box Ranch was purchased by Rex Bell in May 1931. Bell and his wife Clara Bow, both Hollywood Film Stars, lived at the ranch with their family until the Mid 1940’s.
The Ranch is Private Property and Only Accessible for Special Tours
We Will Meet At The Ranch At 10:00am (NV time)
Space is limited. Must Sign Up In Advance.
Walking Box Ranch is located 7 miles West of Searchlight, Nevada. From Searchlight, head west of Route 164 for 7 miles, turn left onto Walking Box Ranch Road and travel South for 0.8 miles.

Historical Walk Through the History of Bullhead City
2026-03-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Gary Keith Civic Center Park, 2295 Hoppas Dr, Bullhead City, AZ, 86442, United States
This event, put on by the Colorado River Historical Society Museum with help from DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), is part of a city wide celebration of the 250th birthday of this great country – America!
This historic walk will include at least 10 exhibits showcasing significant events around the TriState area where Arizona, Nevada and California come together, that shaped what is now Bullhead City. There will be lots of information, games, displays and fun to be had by all.
In addition, there will also be 2 performances of the “Signing of the Declaration of Independence” put on be DAR in the McCormick Performing Arts Pavilion.

Private Museum Tour of Chloride Arizona
2026-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Chloride AZ, 4950 Elkhart Ave, Chloride, AZ, 86431, United States
Private Museum Tour of Chloride including a gunfight by the Vigilantes.

Private Museum Tour of Searchlight Museum and Nelson Nevada
2026-01-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Searchlight Nevada Museum, 200 Micheal Wendell Way, Searchlight, Nevada, 89046
Private tour of the Searchlight Museum and the ghost town of Nelson Nevada. We will meet at the Searchlight Museum and enjoy a private tour then move on down the road to Nelson Nevada and see the town and the old El Dorado mine.

Beth's Burro Barn - Christmas Photo Opportunities
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
Beth Wexler will be here with her miniature ponies for Christmas pictures. Rumor is that Santa and his elf will also be on hand.

"Soup"er Bowl Festival
2025-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
Mark your for the Colorado River Historical Society Museum’s first Soup”erbowl festival.
The first 50 guests will have the opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic soup bowl, then fill that bowl with an assortment of hand-crafted soups. The purchase price for these special soup bowls is $25.00 which includes all the soup you can eat. Kids (only) paper bowls are just $5.00.
There will be an assortment of things to do at our festival, including music by DJ Loki, cake walk, rock painting, gold mining, bracelet making, hair braiding and face painting all at no additional charge. As a special treat, Culver’s will be donating ice cream to the first 75 kids!!
The Museum and the Lil’ Red Schoolhouse will also be open this day for your enjoyment. All the events at our “Soup”erbowl festival are free of charge (except the purchase of your bowl).
We will be selling tickets for wonderful raffle items along with a 50/50 drawing to complete this fun-filled day.
Please bring cash if possible, to eliminate long lines at our front counter for credit card sales.
Hope to see you all there!!!!!

Guest Speaker Lorrie Duggins
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Colorado River Museum, 1239 Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona, 86429, United States
Guest Speaker Lorrie Duggins Bullhead City Police Dept. Community Service Officer
Join us to learn tips to guard yourself, your home and your money
