Visit Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

01/22/2025

We are pleased to announce our entertainment lineup for June's Pinetop-Lakeside Summer Nights!
The Heber Ridge Band
Stone Country
The Jazz Monkeys
James T Gang
10th & Main

For vendor information, contact [email protected].

01/22/2025

Have you ever seen the Three Forks Area with a blanket of snow before? Chances are you probably haven't due to road closures during the winter months. If the timing aligns and allows, the area can be seen with snow in late autumn or early spring. The Three Forks Area is home to rare species, and hiking in the area is not permitted. However, the scenic drives are absolutely breathtaking no matter the season. It often times feels like you're on a safari with how much wildlife you can really see out here. Just daydreaming of snow, so don't mind us, haha

Photos taken November 2019

01/21/2025

The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside is excited to announce a change in focus for its signature summer event, the White Mountains Balloon Festival. Beginning this year, the event now will be known as “Pinetop-Lakeside Summer Nights” and will place a larger emphasis on live music, food and retail vendors, and family fun. Pinetop-Lakeside Summer Nights will be June 20 and 21, 2025, at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex.

“We are excited to pivot from the balloon festival to a music- and food-focused event for the entire family,” said Pinetop-Lakeside Mayor Stephanie Irwin. “The event will now be two days and will feature more bands, more food and retail vendors, a beer garden, and we plan to still include evening balloon activities.

“The biggest change with the event is the elimination of morning balloon flights. With the extremely dry conditions and the strong possibility of a forest closure that would prevent balloons from flying anyway, we think this is the right time to pivot to a new focus.”

Mayor Irwin emphasized that the evening portion of the event will be very much as it has been in previous years, but with even more bands and vendors. For more information on Summer Nights,
contact Community Services Director Tony Alba at 928-368-8696, ext. 240.

01/15/2025

This elk gave me the side eye, but I think it was just camera shy. 🤔

01/14/2025

The wolf moonrise tonight was absoulty beautiful, im sure you all saw it. How could you miss it 😍

01/10/2025

If you haven't heard, recently received 4-6 inches of fluffy snow! 😍 It's time to grab your boards and head up the mountain for the weekend 🏂❄️

12/24/2024

Listen as Susie Anderson of the Pinetop-Lakeside Visitor's Center gives you the lineup of weekend events and more.

December PTLS 2nd Annual Santa’s Shop Local Passport program! Shop Local and have a chance to win a $50 gift card (10) Get your Passports at Town. Shop 10 PTLS retail stores and get your passport stamped. Bring back to the Town by 12/27 to enter. Pinetoplakesideaz.gov Mon. Dec. 30th White Mountain Chanukah Celebration at Jack Barker Park at 4:30 pm. Light the Menorah and have festive music and refreshments. Jewishruralaz.org/chanukah5785 Dec. 26th – Jan. 5th Town of Pinetop/Lakeside Collection Center (Woodland Road). FREE TREE DROP OFF! Take off all hooks, lights, tinsel etc. Accept cardboard gift boxes (no wrapping paper) for $2 in a 50 gallon bag! SHOP LOCAL! – BE KIND – PAY IT FORWARD! To find out more about Pinetop-Lakeside, visit our website at www.visitpinetoplakeside.com

12/14/2024

Winter 2022, can you guess which lake this is? 👀

12/10/2024

Listen as Susie Anderson of the Pinetop-Lakeside Visitor's Center gives you the lineup of weekend events and more.

December PTLS 2nd Annual Santa’s Shop Local Passport program! Shop Local and have a chance to win a $50 gift card (10) Get your Passports at Town. Shop 10 PTLS retail stores and get your passport stamped. Bring back to the Town by 12/27 to enter. Pinetoplakesideaz.gov Saturday, Dec. 14th Wreaths Across America VFW 2364. Town at 11 am followed by the wreath placements. Saturday, Dec. 14th White Mountain Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert. Snowflake High School – 3 pm Tickets are $10 at the Town. $5 Bowl of Chili & Cornbread 928-476-8656 SHOP LOCAL! – BE KIND – PAY IT FORWARD! To find out more about Pinetop-Lakeside, visit our website at www.visitpinetoplakeside.com

12/08/2024

Longing for scenes of winter ❄️

📸 11/7/24

12/07/2024

There's just something special about that small town Christmas magic. When the community gets together to celebrate the seasons & the unique shopping experience being able to support small businesses, giving the gift of joy to everyone who lives here and to those who visit. There's something for everyone to enjoy here in The White Mountains of Arizona. ✨️ all we need is just a little snow .....🤞for a white Christmas, everyone 🎄

12/05/2024

12/04/2024

If you are thinking about a winter getaway, Pinetop-Lakeside sits just 40 mins from this "Switzerland of Arizona" Ski Resort. Sunrise Park Resort AZ boasts three mountains offering terrain for every level of snow-sports enthusiasts.
Check out this great article to learn more about Sunrise Park Resort.
https://www.thetravel.com/switzerland-of-arizona-most-underrated-ski-resort-town-in-america/

11/28/2024

For this year's Thanksgiving Day Weekend Kari talks about a fantastic trail to burn off some calories.

Check out the Land of the Pioneers Trail.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/land-of-the-pioneers

https://trackswhitemountains.org/maps/land-of-the-pioneers.pdf

If you want more details about where the cabin remains can be found or other trail details, message Kari on INstagram.

Find out about more local trails at - https://trackswhitemountains.org/

And listen to find out all the details and follow Kari on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/azhikingmom/

And remember to "Leave No Trace." - https://lnt.orghttps://lnt.org/why/7-principles/

To find out more about Pinetop-Lakeside, visit our website at www.visitpinetoplakeside.com

11/26/2024

Listen as Susie Anderson of the Pinetop-Lakeside Visitor's Center gives you the lineup of weekend events and more.

Tuesday, Dec. 3rd 2nd Annual Santa’s Workshop by Friends of the Library for children under 10 years old. Located at the WMNC. The fun begins at 2 pm and includes their Free Raptor Show! (get tickets online). Get a book from Santa, Christmas Treat Bag. Play games and more. wmnature,org 928-368-6688 Friday, Dec. 6th Mayor’s Tree Lighting & Christmas Fair Jack Barker Park 5:30 PM Music, Food and Fun … Come see Santa Saturday, Dec. 7th White Mountain Women’s Club Annual Cup of Cheer. 9 to 2 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Penrod in Pinetop. Annual Cookie Walk, Baked items, Warm Soup & Roll Lunch available. Raffle Baskets, Local Vendors with beautiful Christmas gifts. Proceeds benefit local Charities and Students. 928-999-3090 Saturday, Dec. 7th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – Veteran’s Memorial VFW 2364 – 11 am Saturday, Dec. 7th Show Low Electric Lights Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 14th White Mountain Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert. Snowflake High School – 3 pm $5 Bowl of Chili & Cornbread 928-476-8656 SHOP LOCAL! – BE KIND! To find out more about Pinetop-Lakeside, visit our website at www.visitpinetoplakeside.com

11/19/2024

Listen as Susie Anderson of the Pinetop-Lakeside Visitor's Center gives you the lineup of weekend events and more.

Saturday, Nov. 23rd Cricket Wireless Grand Opening Turkey Giveaway! Safeway Shopping Center. Raffle Prizes, Food & Drink 10 – 2pm 928-358-5342 Tuesday, Dec. 3rd 2nd Annual Santa’s Workshop by Friends of the Library for children under 10 years old. Located at the WMNC. The fun begins at 2 pm and includes their Free Raptor Show! (get tickets online). Get a book from Santa, Christmas Treat Bag. Play games and more. wmnature,org 928-368-6688 Friday, Dec. 6th Mayor’s Tree Lighting & Christmas Fair Jack Barker Park 5:30 PM Music, Food and Fun … Come see Santa Saturday, Dec. 7th White Mountain Women’s Club Annual Cup of Cheer. 9 to 2 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Penrod in Pinetop. Annual Cookie Walk, Baked items, Warm Soup & Roll Lunch available. Raffle Baskets, Local Vendors with beautiful Christmas gifts. Proceeds benefit local Charities and Students. 928-999-3090 Saturday, Dec. 7th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – Veteran’s Memorial VFW 2364 – 11 am Saturday, Dec. 7th Show Low Electric Lights Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 14th White Mountain Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert. Snowflake High School – 3 pm $5 Bowl of Chili & Cornbread 928-476-8656 SHOP LOCAL! – BE KIND! To find out more about Pinetop-Lakeside, visit our website at www.visitpinetoplakeside.com

11/18/2024

It's always a treat to see these beauties on a scenic road trip through the White Mountains. These big horn sheep roam wild and tend to make appearances up towards the Greer and Springerville areas the most.

Here they are, roadside grazing like the herbavors they are 🌾🌿

Note that it's always important to respect wildlife and not approach them.

11/14/2024

One of the downfalls during this time of year is how early the sun goes down. This can make it feel like your day is over too soon and can affect your mood. It's important to get up and get out. Vitamin D is essential for mental and physical health, the same as exercise and breathing fresh air. It doesn't matter where you go or what trail you do. You'll definitely reap the benefits after! ☺️

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