Downtown Flagstaff — Find Your New Year’s Eve Plans Here. Flagstaff Happenings

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December 26-31

This Week’s Highlights

Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. “Flag Happs” is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below are some highlights of the week.

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Monday, December 29

NAU Men’s Basketball vs. Benedictine Mesa

NAU Walkup Skydome

Come cheer on your NAU Lumberjacks as they take on Benedictine Mesa! Tip-off is at 6 pm! 6 p.m.

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Wednesday, December 31

Noon Year’s Eve

Downtown Flagstaff

Heritage Square will be buzzing from 10:00am–1:00pm with crafts, games, face painting, axe throwing, pinecone decorating, a live DJ, a photobooth, and more family-friendly fun, all leading up to a magical Noon Pinecone Drop with a sparkling apple cider toast to welcome 2026. 10 a.m. Free.

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Wednesday, December 31

The Great Pinecone Drop

The Weatherford Hotel

The Great Pinecone Drop became Flagstaff’s New Year’s Eve tradition in 1999, when the Weatherford Hotel rang in the new millennium and honored the Hotel’s 100-year anniversary. Since then, thousands have gathered in the streets for the countdown into the New Year and the lowering of the Pinecone followed by a brief fireworks display. 10 p.m & 12 p.m. Free.

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