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.
I Heart Pluto Festival
Various Locations
As part of the centennial celebration of Route 66, this year’s event centers around the connection between Pluto and Route 66, as well as the 20th anniversary of Pluto’s reclassification. Various Times.
Saturday, February 7
10th Annual Flagstaff Chocolate Walk
Flagstaff Vistor Center
Join us in Downtown Flagstaff for a delicious afternoon of chocolate, shopping, and community fun! 11 a.m.
Saturday, January 31
SNOWHAUS: Winter DJ Showcase
Arizona Snowbowl
A full day of high-elevation house music at Arizona Snowbowl featuring Polar Bears, Carrie Keller, Ekonovah, and Rich Dietz! 11 a.m.
She Kills Monsters — Theatrikos Theatre
In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Fr.-Sat. 7 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday,
January 10-11
USASA Grand Canyon State Series Rail Jam Weekend
Arizona Snowbowl
Two days of USASA rail jam competitions for skiers and snowboarders. 8 a.m.
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Saturday, January 3
Science Saturday: Winter Wonderland
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
Through games, crafts, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, curious minds of all ages can learn about the science of the season. We’ll study how animals adapt to the cold, how water changes to snow and ice, and so much more! 9:30 a.m
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Through Tuesday, December 23 — Luminaria Walk
Riordan Mansion Historic State Park
Weather permitting, come enjoy the view of the Riordan Mansion by the light of luminarias lining the path. 6 p.m.
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The Showgirl Era: A Swiftie Takeover (Nov. 14)
The Orpheum Theater
SWIFTIES UNITE! It’s time to Shake it off and celebrate Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ with a night of dancing through the eras, one drag queen at a time. 8:30 p.m.
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Join us in Downtown Flagstaff for a FREE, fun, and safe way to spend Halloween for the entire family! 4 p.m. Free.
Autumn Elevated Eats & Music Series
Arizona Snowbowl
Autumn Elevated Eats & Music Series brings golden aspens, mountain dining, and live country music to Arizona Snowbowl this fall. 3:30 p.m.
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Pickin’ in the Pines
Pepsi Amphitheater
Join us for 3 days of music, jamming, camping, workshops, band contest, community dance, kids activities and more in the cool pines of Flagstaff, AZ. 9 a.m.
14th Annual Hopi Arts and Cultural Festival
Flagstaff Mall
Experience the incredible talent of Hopi artists through diverse artwork and captivating social dance performances. Sat. 10 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m. Free.
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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Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival
Lowell Observatory
Come celebrate our 11th season with us this year under the festival tent at Lowell Observatory! Various Times.
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Tesoro with Gaetano
The Orpheum Theater
A mix of flamenco and rock; incorporating signature powerful rhythms into infectiously heartfelt, unforgettably passionate, romantically catchy tunes. 7 p.m.
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Friday, July 4
Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade
Downtown Flagstaff
Join us for one of the largest and most recognized 4th of July parade in the Nation.
9 a.m. Free.
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Saturday-Sunday, June 28-29
Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture
Museum of Northern Arizona
Connect with Indigenous artists, dancers, musicians, and cultural experts, and shop stunning artwork. 10 a.m.
Saturday, June 21
Pride in the Pines 2025
Thorpe Park
Join us as we come together in joy, resilience, and unwavering solidarity! 3rd Annual Flagstaff Pride Parade starts at 10 a.m. downtown before the festival.11 a.m.
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Sunday, June 14-15
Flagstaff Folk Festival
Coconino Center for the Arts
The Flagstaff Folk Festival is an exciting mix of all types of folk and acoustic music, featuring both small and large groups on 5 stages. 9:30 a.m
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Stroll throughout Downtown Flagstaff to see and purchase paintings, jewelry, woodwork, ceramics, and more! 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 6.
Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival
The Pioneer Museum
Kick off your summer and come enjoy a sunshine filled weekend of live animal demonstrations, dozens of textile vendors, food, and more. 9 a.m.
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Flagstaff Doggie Dash and Ultra Bash
Buffalo Park
Dogs are welcomed as your run or walk in support of High Country Humane! 7 a.m. Sunday, May 25
Overland Expo West
Fort Tuthill County Park
Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going. 8 a.m.
Join us at MOCAF for Daago, a springtime exhibition of contemporary work by Diné painters and weavers, curated by artist Corey Begay. 6 p.m.
Downtown Flagstaff
Enjoy a vibrant, pedestrian-focused ArtWalk filled with creativity, community, and all things bikes. 5 p.m
The Arboretum opens to the public again for the 2025 season! 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 30
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Earth Jam is an Earth Day celebration hosted by multiple NAU organizations!! Enjoy live music and performances!! 3 p.m.
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Join Open Space in celebrating Arizona Archaeology & Heritage Awareness Month with a free guided hike at Picture Canyon! 10 a.m.
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An epic evening of musical adventure that brings the thrilling clash of iconic heroes and villains to the symphonic stage. 7:30 p.m.
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Get ready for a weekend packed with live music, high-energy DJs, and non-stop fun across multiple lodges, each offering a unique sound and experience. 9 a.m.
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All of the proceeds raised at the Wing Ding fund the programs and services offered by the Whale Foundation to support the wellbeing of the Grand Canyon river guiding community. 4 p.m.
Join FlagShakes at our new Beaver Street Theatre in downtown Flagstaff this February for Shakespeare on Pluto, an uproarious sequel that will knock your socks off! Fri. 7p.m., Sat. 26p.m., Sun 2 p.m.
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Come cheer on your NAU Lumberjacks for Women in Sports night as they take on the Weber State Wildcats. 6 p.m
Friday-Saturday, Wednesday, January 24-25, 29
SUNGYUN KIM: THE EVOLVING MACHINE, Coconino Center for the Arts.
In The Evolving Machine, Sungyun Kim brings together an array of video works and kinetic sculptures that highlight this evolving relationship between machines, media environments, and human intervention. 11 a.m.
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.
Friday-Saturday Tuesday-Wednesday, January 3-4, 7-8
A Sense of Place, Northern Arizona University Art Museum.
Identity, Community, and Geography on the Colorado Plateau. 12 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 31
Noon Year’s Eve, Heritage Square.
Ring in the New Year with a FREE, family-friendly daytime celebration! 10 a.m.
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Saturday, December 14
2024 Holiday Parade of Lights, Downtown Flagstaff.
With parade floats lighting up Historic Downtown Flagstaff, you won’t want to miss out on the fun and festivities that have become a holiday tradition in Flagstaff. Free. 6 p.m.
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Friday-Sunday, November 29- December 1
Elf: The Musical, Theatrikos Playhouse.
This candy cane twirling modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m, Sun 2 p.m.
Saturday, November 23
The Brothers Reed, Coconino Center for the Arts
With their comedic brotherly banter, impeccable harmonic expression, and widely varying influences, a Brothers Reed performance will have you reflecting on lost lives and lovers, laughing hysterically and leaving completely entertained. 7:30 p.m.
With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Fri.-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
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Join the National Park Service as it highlights the significance of the people, cultures, plants, animals, rocks, fossils, and historic buildings within the monument reflecting on the past 100 years as a national monument. 12 p.m.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Orpheum Theater.
The Orpheum Presents the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show complete with a live shadow cast, pre-show activities, and drink specials. 7:30 & 11:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15
Sendero Gráfico: Southwest Route with Daniel González and Pável Acevedo, The HeArt Box.
Sendero Gráfico is a one day only event with Southern California printmakers, Daniel González and Pável Acevedo. Come shop artwork from 4-7pm, followed by a special presentation on Day of the Dead and the Mexican graphic art tradition.
Flagstaff Oktoberfest, Wheeler Park
Kick off the autumn season with bratwurst, pretzels, live music, and plenty of beer! 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5.
Join us for Pickin’ in the Pines, voted “Flagstaff’s Best Festival” for the last 6 years! Live music, camping, jamming, music workshops, band contest, community dance, kids activities and amazing memories made in the pines! Fri-Sat 10 a.m., Sun 9 a.m
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The only all Hopi Arts Festival in Northern Arizona, you don’t want to miss this one day event! 10 a.m.
The Mother Road Classic is a show for cars, trucks and (new this year) motorcycles. Located in downtown Flagstaff, it celebrates Route 66, and classic, vintage, and performance vehicles. It is a charity event, raising money for Flagstaff charities. 8 a.m.
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Thirsty Thursday with Black Lemon, Museum of Northern Arizona
Live music by Black Lemon, food, beer, and wine from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in MNA’s beautiful, historic courtyard. 5 p.m.
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Flagstaff International Film Festival, The Orpheum Theater
Flagstaff International Film Festival (FIFF) is an annual event that celebrates the power of cinema to inspire and entertain. 9:30 a.m
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It’s a hard knock life—but this beloved family classic will fill your heart with love and joy. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m
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Join us for a celebration of Celtic culture at the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival. 9 a.m.
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Join MNA in celebrating the arts and culture of the Indigenous Nations of the Colorado Plateau – a tradition of MNA since the 1930s. 10 a.m.
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Flagstaff Pro Rodeo, Fort Tuthill County Park
Get ready for thrilling rodeo action, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family in the cool pines of Flagstaff! 5 p.m.
Learn, feel, and take home the magic of wool and fiber at Arizona’s largest fiber arts festival, only in Flagstaff. 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1, 2
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ARTx: Art + Ideas Experience Arizona is a 10-day event, with art-centric activations across the city. May 23-26
