Programs & Events
Jerome State Historic Park
Flash Fright Night Tours - Open Call!
August 3 - October 12, 2026
Flash Fright Night Tour Open Call for Ghosts, Guides and Otherworldly Historic Roles
The Inside History of Jerome
Tuesdays and Fridays 11 a.m.
An engaging and exclusive presentation of the town of Jerome, as told by long-time local, Henry Vincent, in an outdoor setting.
Historical Walking Tours
Saturdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Join volunteer Hal Hatfield on a historical walking tour of Jerome State Historic Park Saturday mornings!
Geology Tour and Presentation
Sundays 10:15, 11:15, 12:15 p.m.
Learn how powerful geological forces shaped the Verde Valley and laid the foundation for Jerome's rugged landscape and rich mining history. Perfect for history lovers, rock hounds and curious minds of all ages!
Celebrate Grandparents Day at Jerome
September 12-13, 2026 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Celebrate Grandparents day with a weekend of activities through our Outdoor Discovery Program
Bat Walk at Jerome State Historic Park
Saturdays, Sept. 26 | Oct. 17 7:30-9 p.m.
Learn about the bats that fly about Jerome, emerging from the caves and old mine shafts of the Black Hills. Registration is required.
There goes the Neighborhood: The Jerome mines and their impact on the Verde River
Friday, October 2, 2026
1 p.m.
The presentation will include a brief history of the Verde River, the establishment of the mines at Jerome, the geology of the ores, and the social and environmental impacts of the smelters once they were located on the valley floor.
Arizona Animals Discovery Table at Jerome
Saturday, October 10, 2026 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Get hands-on with native wildlife pelts and skulls at the Arizona Game & Fish Discovery Table at Jerome State Historic Park!
Flashfright Tours
Saturday, October 24, 2026
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Discover the Douglas Mansion in the dark!