Category: Events

Discover Flagstaff — Route 66 Centennial Walking Tour, more events

by Community Contributor • October 16, 2026 • Comments Off

Route 66 Centennial Walking Tour
Historic Downtown Flagstaff
Route 66 turns 100 this year, and in Flagstaff it’s still the road people take to work, school, and the grocery store. On Freaky Foot Tours’ Route 66 Centennial Walking Tour, a local guide takes you along both the original 1926 route and the 1934 reroute, past neon signs from the motel wars, a Green Book landmark, and a mural that packs a century of the Mother Road onto one wall. Along the way you’ll hear about a French priest, a Boston astronomer chasing Martians, and an unsolved double murder from 1916. It’s a 90-minute, 1.3-mile stroll from Heritage Square that is open to all ages.
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‘No Kings: Vote Early – Flagstaff’ rally to be held at Flagstaff City Hall on Oct. 17

by Community Contributor • October 16, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — A ‘No Kings: Vote Early – Flagstaff’ rally will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. MST, Saturday, Oct. 17 at 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff.

Join us to rally in celebration of exercising our superpower – voting!

We will provide non-partisan education for those who haven’t yet voted, including finding the closest ballot box or how to vote early in-person. We will also provide volunteer opportunities for our Election Protection program.

Bring signs with the theme of early voting en mass as the best way to thwart attempts to disrupt elections. Have fun with it! Superhero costume + voting is our superpower. Voting is as American as Apple Pie. Express yourself! The People Decide Our Elections,

The NAU Review — Cleaning up post-fire at the Grand Canyon + a transfer student’s story

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2026 • Comments Off

Grand Canyon Semester students lend a helping hand on the North Rim

As the 2026-27 year kicked off, students in the unique Honors College program Grand Canyon Semester spent two full days at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon clearing barbed wire that had been burned by the Dragon Bravo Fire. Their work didn’t just benefit public lands and wildlife—it also gave them crucial hands-on experience that could serve them well in their outdoor-focused careers.

Coconino Center for the Arts — Calling All Artists — ARTx, Exhibitions & Professional Development Opportunities

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2026 • Comments Off

Rolling Call for 2026/2027
ARTx applications OPEN now!

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — The Work is Personal: Ten Years with the Coalition

by Community Contributor • October 14, 2026 • Comments Off

By Virginia Watahomigie • Executive Director,

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — I have been trying to find a way to explain and honor this work since I celebrated my 10-year anniversary with CCC&Y in September. But I write, erase, re-write and let it sit….let me explain how all of this amazing work is also tied to my own lived experience. This is a story of both celebration and sorrow. It is a story about my why.

First, I want to celebrate all the amazing successes and work we have done together, from conferences, symposiums, early childhood fairs, workshops, prevention strategies, lot’s of writing and reports and so much more. I am honored to have been invited to speak and listen in so many amazing spaces

Sedona Arts Center — The Artists Are Arriving! Your Guide to Sedona Plein Air Festival 2026

by Community Contributor • October 14, 2026 • Comments Off

The 22nd Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival is almost underway, and artists from across the country are arriving in Red Rock Country for nine extraordinary days of painting, creativity, and community.

Throughout the festival, artists will set up their easels across Sedona and the Verde Valley, capturing the changing light, brilliant colors, and breathtaking landscapes that make this place so inspiring.

And you’re invited to experience it all!

The NAU Review — A blue and gold Homecoming

by Community Contributor • October 13, 2026 • Comments Off

Homecoming festivities start in two days, Jacks! Don your school colors and get ready for a weekend packed with pride, tradition and celebration, both on campus and throughout Flagstaff. There’s something for everyone, and new this year—campus open houses to learn more about campus spaces.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Newsletter 10/12/2026: Check It Out!

by Community Contributor • October 12, 2026 • Comments Off

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ ‘Celebraciones de la Gente,’ Flagstaff’s premier Día de los Muertos celebration, returns to the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 24-25, 2026

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Mariachi music, folklorico dances and a central courtyard illuminated by hundreds of candles placed on nearly two dozen ofrendas/altars — visitors to the Museum of Northern Arizona will once again experience it all when Celebraciones de la Gente returns on Oct. 24-25, 2026 courtesy of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and its partnership with the Museum.

The 23rd annual Celebraciones de la Gente will feature headline performances by Mariachi Agave from Tucson and Flagstaff’s own Ballet Folklorico de Colores, which has performed at the annual event since Celebraciones was founded in 2003. It was at that time that Nuestras member and longtime historian Delia Munoz came up with the name which means Celebration of the People.

Reservations now open for Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC)’s inaugural Nuestra Comunidad Community Recognition Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 13

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF— The public is invited to attend the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council’s (CHAC) inaugural Nuestra Comunidad Community Recognition Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. Doors open at 6:45 a.m.

The celebration includes guest speakers, community and veterans award presentations and entertainment.

Bring your handouts for our Community Information Table!

Celebrate NAU Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Tailgate & Game on Oct. 10

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Alumni Day with a special football game and tailgate event against Montana at the Skydome. Tailgate for 150 people!

Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and other local community leaders and residents will be honored during the game.

Discover Flagstaff — Star Party at High Country Motor Lodge on Oct. 8; Route 66: The Main Street of America at the Orpheum Theater on Oct. 10-11, more events

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2026 • Comments Off

Star Party

High Country Motor Lodge

Journey through the stars with cultural astronomer Dr. Danielle Adams for an evening of celestial storytelling and telescope viewing under the night sky.

As twilight deepens, you’ll experience the night sky through the lens of cultural astronomy as Dr. Adams reveals the rich histories behind well-known star names and showcases Arabian star names. You can also enjoy close-up telescopic views of Saturn and other celestial objects as the Milky Way rises.

Grand Canyon Community Update – Oct. 9, 2026

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2026 • Comments Off

A Message to Our Grand Canyon Community: Every Drop Counts

This community has met every challenge the canyon has thrown at it with grit and generosity. These past weeks have tested us, and you have answered with patience, cooperation, and care for one another. Thank you.

As the park scales back the temporary resident water services starting Friday, Oct. 9, we want to acknowledge what you’ve already accomplished. You have adapted your routines, supported your neighbors and worked together to conserve water during Stage 4 restrictions.

Pile burns planned next week on Flagstaff, Mogollon Rim ranger districts

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2026 • Comments Off

The Coconino National Forest is planning to conduct pile burns next week as conditions allow. Pile burns are a type of prescribed fire. Certified prescribed fire specialists will use these upcoming pile burns to help reduce unwanted fuels – notably by cleaning up debris left over from area timber sales. More information about the importance of prescribed fire is available on the Coconino National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/fire/management

Get the latest news updates from U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) including — ‘Gallego, Kelly Sound Alarm on Proposed Rule Change to Head Start Program’

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2026 • Comments Off

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Office of U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego

Get the latest news updates from U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) including ‘Support Rolls in from Policymakers and National Organizations for Kelly’s Make AI Work for Americans Act’

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2026 • Comments Off

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Office of U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly

Get the latest news updates from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes including ‘Attorney General Mayes Urges Arizona Corporation Commission to Investigate Whether APS Customers Subsidized Data Centers and Other Large Energy Users’

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2026 • Comments Off

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Office Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes

Sedona Arts Center — Sedona Plein Air Festival Begins October 16 — Reserve Your Place!, more events

by Community Contributor • October 8, 2026 • Comments Off

For nine days this October, 26 artists from across the country will spread out across Sedona and the Verde Valley, painting the landscape as it changes around them—capturing the light, color and extraordinary beauty of Red Rock Country in real time.

And you don’t have to experience the festival from a distance.

This year, there are several special opportunities to join us where the painting is happening—from an evening among the vineyards at D.A. Ranch to an intimate private Sedona residence, or by picking up your own brushes and participating in the Community Paint Out.

Reserve your place now and be part of the 22nd Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival!

City of Flagstaff offices closed on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 12

by Community Contributor • October 8, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. City Hall offices will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on Indigenous Peoples Day include:

Coconino Center for the Arts — Life Update & Recent Highlights!

by Community Contributor • October 8, 2026 • Comments Off

These last couple of months have been busy, filled with community, events, art, and Flagstaff fun. Thank you for your involvement in everything we do and for your continued engagement in art, science, and culture! Here is what has been happening at Creative Flagstaff and Coconino Center for the Arts:

Find your creative inspiration This Fall at Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • October 8, 2026 • Comments Off

Explore Something New. Create Something Wonderful

There’s always something new to discover at Sedona Arts Center! Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time, developing your skills at the pottery wheel, or exploring a completely new medium, our upcoming classes and workshops offer opportunities to learn, experiment, and grow.

From painting and ceramics to stained glass, photography, mixed media, and more, you’ll find welcoming instruction, hands-on experiences, and a creative community ready to inspire you.

Find your next creative experience and join us in the heart of Sedona!

Coconino County Parks and Recreation Newsletter-October 2026

by Community Contributor • October 8, 2026 • Comments Off

Our newsletter has a new design, but it still brings you the same great news from Parks & Recreation.
The air is getting cooler, and Fort Tuthill County Park is the place to be this fall! From hands-on culinary classes and archery clinics to live music at the Pepsi Amphitheater, there is something for everyone this October. See what’s coming up in programs, events, and everything happening at Coconino County Parks & Recreation.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y seeks to connect community with help through variety of resource guides

by Community Contributor • October 7, 2026 • Comments Off

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — Whether it’s connecting families to food and shelter resources, to helping foster care families learn about potential scholarship programs for their youth, resource guides provide a valuable assistance to residents throughout Coconino County and Northern Arizona.

To spread the word about these valuable information resources, CCC&Y has compiled a listing and links to a variety of additional resource guides throughout the region including CCC&Y’s own recently updated Fall/Winter 2026 Page/Fredonia and Tuba City/Navajo Nation resource guides.

The NAU Review — Mapping an ancient pueblo + celebrate Disability Pride Heritage Month!

by Community Contributor • October 6, 2026 • Comments Off

Preserving the past for the future

From site to screen, a team from the Department of Anthropology is working to preserve history at Wukoki Pueblo, an ancient Indigenous dwelling 30 miles north of Flagstaff. Their work will not only create a detailed digital record of the site but will also create a three-dimensional model that’s accessible to people anywhere in the world

‘ICE OUT RALLY’ to be held at Flagstaff City Hall on Oct. 10

by Community Contributor • October 5, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — An ‘ICE OUT RALLY’ will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. MST, Saturday, Oct. 10 at 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff.

##Join Flagstaff DSA to protest ICE’s detention and deportation of our neighbors.

Immigrants are being removed quietly – so it’s up to us to show up and speak up for them!

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Newsletter 10/5/2026: Check It Out!

by Community Contributor • October 5, 2026 • Comments Off

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Discover Flagstaff — Beer, Stars, and Rock n Roll

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2026 • Comments Off

Flagstaff Oktoberfest

Wheeler Park

Raise your steins, Flagstaff — the 17th Annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest returns to Wheeler Park on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 AM–9 PM! Celebrate fall in the mountains with a full day of craft beer, brats, live music, contests, kids activities, vendors, and our famous Puppy Races with High Country Humane.

Come dressed in your best Bavarian gear and enjoy everything from the Root Beer Garden to lawn games to local food favorites. Every ticket supports the Debbi Grogan Memorial Fund, helping fund music education for local students through the Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation.

Coconino Center for the Arts — First Friday is Here! October ArtWalk Highlights

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2026 • Comments Off

Flagstaff’s First Friday ArtWalk is a monthly celebration of creativity that brings downtown to life. Local galleries stay open late with special artist receptions and entertainment, so check out the gallery map to visit them all!

Join us for First Friday today, October 2, starting at 5pm! The 2026 ArtWalk season is generously underwritten by Dapper Dre, supporting Car-Free First Fridays with traffic closures on Aspen St. for art and performance activations.

Autumn at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2026 • Comments Off

I know it’s been a little while since you’ve heard from me. It’s been a busy year here at MNA and we are preparing some very special experiences for you this autumn and winter. In addition to our new exhibitions and lively programming, we are introducing a new holiday experience in November that’s sure to become a favorite tradition in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona. There’s lots of information in this newsletter, so I invite you to take a moment and have a look at all that is happening here. Autumn is such a beautiful time in Northern Arizona. I look forward to seeing you at the museum.

Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona

Coconino County Flood Control District creates hands-on experiences at 2026 Science in the Park

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2026 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Flood Control District participated in Science in the Park last weekend as part of the annual Flagstaff Festival of Science. The District educated attendees about the post-wildfire flood mitigation and forest restoration processes, as well as provided an interactive display for children to get a hands-on experience of on-forest flood mitigation.

The NAU Review — A discovery that might makes us rethink history

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2026 • Comments Off

Rethinking history

An anthropology professor at NAU is helping rewrite history. Corina Kellner’s research into ancient sites and mummies in Peru could challenge what historians thought they knew about the Nasca civilization, the Wari Empire and how they interacted with each other.

Christmas tree permits available online through Recreation.gov for the upcoming holiday season

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2026 • Comments Off

To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit Recreation.gov and search for Kaibab National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will also need to set up or log in to a Recreation.gov account to complete the transaction. Up to 5 trees may be purchased on a single permit at $15 per tree. A small processing fee will be applied to the transaction.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Coalition joins partners at 2026 Science in the Park

by Community Contributor • September 30, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — From astronomy to rocket science and everything in between, young people had a wide variety of hand-on activities to enjoy and learn from at the 2026 Snook Science in the Park presented on Sept. 26, 2026 by the Flagstaff Festival of Science.

More than 60 exhibitor booths crowded Wheeler Park in downtown Flagstaff as children had a wide variety of activities to choose from. Unofficially, more than 3,500 people attended the event, according to event organizers.

Some of the exhibitors ranged from The Arboretum, CCC&Y, Coconino Community College, the Coconino Astronomical Society, Coconino High School’s CocoNuts Robotics, Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, Flagstaff Fire Dept., Lowell Observatory, Meteor Crater Education Alliance, Momentum Aerial, the Museum of Northern Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Riordan Mansion, Slide Rock State Park, Tynkertopia, to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Newsletter 9/28/2026: Check It Out!

by Community Contributor • September 28, 2026 • Comments Off

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Upcoming community meeting for the Butler-Fourth Improvements Project

by Community Contributor • September 28, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — Join City staff and the project team on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Flagstaff Aquaplex (1702 N Fourth Street) to learn more about the Butler-Fourth Improvements Project! This community meeting will give you the opportunity to view the current design plans, ask questions and share your feedback. This is an open house with no formal presentation, join us anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Can’t make the meeting? Displays will be available on the project website, www.butlerfourthimprovements.com, after the event.

Grand Canyon Community Update – Sept. 28, 2026

by Community Contributor • September 28, 2026 • Comments Off

Community Potable Water Tank Update

The Bright Angel Flash Flood Incident Management Team has updated the size and, in some cases, location, of potable water storage tanks throughout Grand Canyon Village in order to serve residents who have relied on the tanks during the current water emergency.

The potable water tank placement plan was developed with input from park leadership and based off usage reports. There are a total of 16 tanks at various locations, for a total of approximately 15,000 gallons. Although the total amount of water has been reduced, it still exceeds the average daily use of approximately 6,000 gallons per day.

Flagstaff Festival of Science — Let’s connect a century of innovation, together!

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2026 • Comments Off

Not To Be Missed: Snook’s Science in the Park

Driven by Curiosity comes to life at Snook’s Science in the Park! Explore more than 50 interactive exhibits for all ages featuring hands-on science activities, solar telescope viewing, aerial demonstrations, cool car photo ops, and much more. Fun for the whole family!

Join us at Wheeler Park on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10am – 2pm. FREE

Snook’s Science in the Park is generously sponsored by Northern Arizona Healthcare and Peak Engineering.

Discover Flagstaff — Science, Y2K, and Film in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2026 • Comments Off

Snook’s Science in the Park

Wheeler Park

The headlining event for the Flagstaff Festival of Science, Snook’s Science in the Park offers hands on science events, activities, and workshops for all ages! If you are interested in a career or knowledge in a STEM field, this is the event for you.

Discover something new and interact with over 50 vendors from a variety of Flagstaff scientific institutions! 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FREE!

Grand Canyon Community Update – Sept. 25, 2026

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2026 • Comments Off

Update on Potable Water Storage Tanks

The Bright Angel Flash Flood Incident Management Team (IMT) recognizes that the recent removal of potable water storage tanks throughout Grand Canyon Village raised questions among residents, particularly those who have relied on the tanks during the current water emergency.

Immediately after the flash flood, the tanks were installed as an additional source of potable water and provided approximately 46,000 gallons of total storage capacity. Actual use was significantly lower, with approximately 6,000 gallons used daily. Because the water was not being used as quickly as anticipated, it was remaining in the tanks for longer periods of time. Water that remains in storage can lose its chlorine residual over time, which can eventually affect water quality. Testing of the water found no identified health risk, but the IMT took the underused tanks out of service as a precaution to ensure the water did not remain stored long enough to become a water-quality concern

Coconino Center for the Arts announces upcoming events

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2026 • Comments Off

Saturday, October 3, 6:30 pm

Flagstaff Takes the Stage is BACK!

The Northern Arizona Theatre Alliance (NATA) is thrilled to announce the return of Flagstaff Takes the Stage on Saturday, October 3rd at the Coconino Center for the Arts!

Join us for a celebration of Northern Arizona theatre as we come together to announce our participating organizations’ 2027 seasons and give you an exciting sneak peek at what’s coming to local stages next year. Expect show announcements, snippets from upcoming productions, and plenty of reasons to get excited about another year of theatre in Flagstaff!

This is a FREE event, with opportunities to make a donation at the event. All donations directly support NATA and our efforts to strengthen Northern Arizona’s theatre community through resource sharing and collaboration.

While admission is free, seating is limited and tickets will be required.

The NAU Review — Repair it so you can re-wear it at NAU’s RepairLab

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2026 • Comments Off

Create, repair and upcycle at the MakerLab

Need a quick fix? The MakerLab at Cline Library and the Office of Sustainability are partnering to offer RepairLabs, where people can get clothing and jewelry (and more!) repaired, keeping items out of the landfill for longer. Got repair skills? Sign up to volunteer for an upcoming RepairLab.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Your membership, donations support the work of CCC&Y

by Community Contributor • September 23, 2026 • Comments Off

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — We imagine a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community.

The purpose of CCC&Y is bold and your help is needed.

When you become a member of CCC&Y, your financial contribution helps cultivate and strengthen well-informed communities by providing education and resources, bringing stakeholders together, building new systems of communication and more.

Fall Festivities with Culture Connection AZ!

by Community Contributor • September 23, 2026 • Comments Off

Join us Friday, October 2nd for our Disability Culture Revealed; Art, History, and Community Voices exhibition opening! In partnership with NAU’s Disability resources, and the Hozhoni Foundation’s Residential Art Program the CCAZ team has created this exhibition to help viewers explore disability culture through art, history, and community voices. Stop by the Historic Ice House during First Friday ArtWalk to see it yourself!

The NAU Review — Is sci fi right about alien life? + meet the 2026 Homecoming dedicatee

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2026 • Comments Off

Is a nearby advanced alien civilization out there waiting to pounce on Earth?

Unlikely, according to a new study led by Chris Doughty. (But … maybe?) The study proposes that potential evolution on exoplanets isn’t based only on time, but also on how much cumulative photosynthesis happens, so even if planets outside our solar system had life billions of years before Earth, life likely evolved so slowly that it’s still in the microbial stage.

Grand Canyon Community Update – Sept. 19, 2026

by Community Contributor • September 21, 2026 • Comments Off

Free community showers

Free shower facilities are available to Grand Canyon residents until further notice. Residents are strongly encouraged to use these facilities whenever possible to reduce household water use and help conserve the park’s limited water supply. This week ADA showers were also placed at four locations throughout the park.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Newsletter 9/21/2026: Check It Out!

by Community Contributor • September 21, 2026 • Comments Off

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Choose Your Next Creative Adventure at Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • September 21, 2026 • Comments Off

Whether you’re exploring a new passion or building on years of experience, Sedona Arts Center offers inspiring classes and workshops for every skill level. Learn from working artists in a welcoming, hands-on environment while exploring painting, ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, photography, mixed media, and more.

Join us in the heart of Sedona and discover where creativity can take you.

Coconino County, Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) honor longtime community supporter Ruth Eaton

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — On the same evening the Coconino County Board of Supervisors was recognizing Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month, it seemed only fitting that the county also recognized and honored a local community leader who has worked hard to ensure that the contributions of the local Hispanic community are also remembered.

The Board of Supervisors honored Ruth Eaton, former chair and member of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) during a ceremony held at the board’s meeting room on Sept. 15.

Discover Flagstaff — Pickin in the Pines, Southwest Flow Festival, and more!

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2026 • Comments Off

Pickin in the Pines Bluegrass Festival is three days of live music, jamming, camping, educational workshops, a band contest, community dance, kid’s activities and more!

Come down and have fun in the cool pines of Flagstaff at Ft. Tuthill County Park and Pepsi Amphitheater.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Back to School Success

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2026 • Comments Off

Every fall, parents ask themselves the same question: what can I really do to help my child succeed in school this year? The good news is that research points to a handful of everyday habits that make a real difference.

As a nonprofit with a focus on youth opportunity, here’s what we know works and where you can turn if your family needs extra support.

Get them to school – every day. It sounds obvious, but it matters more than people realize.

Choose your next creative adventure at Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • September 16, 2026 • Comments Off

Join us in the heart of Sedona and discover where creativity can take you.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Sept. 7-11, 2026

by Community Contributor • September 14, 2026 • Comments Off

South Rim Water Update — September 11, 2026

The August 29 flash flood caused extensive damage to water infrastructure in Bright Angel Canyon, including portions of the Transcanyon Waterline and the Bright Angel Creek intake. The South Rim remains under Stage 4 water restrictions and is relying on stored water while crews conduct repairs and advance temporary water-supply solutions. We know this has required significant adjustments in homes, workplaces and park operations, and we are deeply grateful to every resident, employee, business, partner and visitor who has helped conserve water during this difficult time.

Tynkertopia holding 8th Birthday Bash on Sept. 19

by Community Contributor • September 14, 2026 • Comments Off

Tynkertopia Logo

You’re invited to Tynkertopia’s
8th Birthday Bash!
We’re so excited to celebrate 8 years of Tynkertopia! Come join us for hands-on STEAM activities, outdoor games, cake, snacks, and drinks!
We’ll be partying from 2 to 4PM on Saturday, September 19th at Tynkertopia!
3330 Elder Dr, Flagstaff AZ 86004

See you there!

Coconino Center for the Arts — Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Savor the Night Sky (Sept. 27): Reservations Close (Sept. 15)

by Community Contributor • September 14, 2026 • Comments Off

Set within the galleries and theater at Coconino Center for the Arts, NightVisions: Savor the Night Sky is a constellation of a chef-curated dinner, live music & dancing, musical theater, and stargazing.

Featuring:
Amber Hour social with cash bar celestial cocktails & mocktails
Harvest Moon Dinner served within the NightVisions: AMBER gallery exhibition. Catered by SOSTA, inspired by the texture and flavors of an autumn evening around the open fire.
Moonlit Melodies by Stargazer Collaborative Theater
Stargazing guided telescope experience by Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition
…and more!

Community celebrates with dance and musical performances during the unofficial Latino Entertainment Day at 2026 Coconino County Fair

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County officials celebrated another successful County Fair with the local Hispanic community turning out for a variety of Latino-themed performances on Sept. 6 at the 77th annual Coconino County Fair.

“Thousands turned out to Get Your Kicks and Fair Fix at Fort Tuthill County Park this Labor Day weekend!” County officials stated. “Thank you to our incredible community, local businesses, and everyone who came together to make the 77th Annual Coconino County Fair one to remember. We hope to see you again next year!”

Entertainment on Sunday at the Main Stage included the morning dance performances by Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff, the afternoon performance by Banda La Excepcional and the evening concert by Grupo La Kana.

Flagstaff joins other cities in commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a ceremony during the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.

“Today, we remember and honor the heroes of September 11, 2001, who showed incredible bravery and sacrifice. Flagstaff stands united in reflection, paying tribute to the lives lost and the resilience of our nation,” the city stated on its Facebook page.

The event included the presentation of the Colors and the display of hundreds of flags. The 9/11 Flag Memorial Field honors the 2,977 people who lost their lives on 9/11/2001.

Discover Flagstaff — FALL-PAW-LOOZA Flagstaff Mall on Sept. 12, more events

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2026 • Comments Off

FALL-PAW-LOOZA
Flagstaff Mall
Join us for an exciting time at the FALL-PAW-LOOZA to support Shadows Foundation and their new adoption network, R-FAN!

Food, Bar, Games, Giveaways, Vendors, Cornhole Tournament, K9 Demonstration, Pet Adoptions, Live Music, Kids Crafts Hosted by Flagstaff Walmart Locations, and More!

Shadows Foundation R-FAN will have puppies available for adoption from 2-5pm!

Museum of Northern Arizona — Don’t Miss This Special Artist Conversation at MNA on Sept. 13

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2026 • Comments Off

Join us Sunday, September 13 at 1pm, to hear from two renowned artists sharing stories and reflections on Artist Hopid. Neil David Sr. and Ed Kabotie’s father, Michael Kabotie, were two of the founding members of Artist Hopid, a groundbreaking collective founded in 1973 by five visionary Hopi artists: Michael Kabotie, Delbridge Honanie, Terrance Talaswaima, Neil David Sr., and Milland Lomakema.

Coconino County Parks & Recreation — Discover Summer Adventures with Our September 2026 Newsletter

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2026 • Comments Off

The 77th Annual Coconino County Fair was a great success!

Thousands turned out to Get Your Kicks and Fair Fix at Fort Tuthill County Park this Labor Day weekend! Thank you to our incredible community, local businesses, and everyone who came together to make the 77th Annual Coconino County Fair one to remember. We hope to see you again next year!

Coconino Center for the Arts — Savor the Night Sky: Featured performances, dinner menu, and more!

by Community Contributor • September 10, 2026 • Comments Off

Stargazer Collaborative Theater will be performing musical selections inspired by the night sky, featuring performers Doug Riddle, Sarah Casey, DeLano Hays, Amelia Swann, AJ Maniglia, Taylor Salazar.

This fundraiser benefits Exhibitions & Programs at Coconino Center for the Arts, with opportunities to support Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition.

Limited capacity. Reservations close September 15.⁠

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