Spring Events

Kite Day

With close proximity to two national parks, six national monuments, and eight state parks that claim their own distinct flora, and where multi-use trail systems are plentiful, Flagstaff offers plenty of spring things-to-do, many of which are outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and wildlife watching – yes – wildlife watching, offering views of wintering bald eagles, elk, waterfowl and more. Perhaps there’s a preference for walking tours or sipping hand-crafted cocktails or stargazing. We’ve got all that, too, plus zip lining in the world’s largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest and many more by-appointment experiences.

Recently recognized as a trendy US Spring Break destination, Flagstaff’s snowfall provides for great spring skiing.

Live Music at the Museum Club

The Museum Club is a popular roadhouse and dance club, offering the best in live country-western and after-hours entertainment. 

Location: The Museum Club – 3404 E Route 66

First Friday ArtWalks

If you plan to attend this monthly street party, your walking shoes are a necessity. First Friday ArtWalk is one of Northern Arizona’s premier arts events. Held the first Friday of the month, art galleries and businesses in historic Downtown Flagstaff open their doors from 6-9pm with special art exhibitions, performances, live music, treats, and more. Many downtown hot spots remain open after 9 pm as the ArtWalk celebrations continue.

Location: Downtown Flagstaff
Time: 6-9pm

Youth Arts 2025

The annual Youth Arts exhibition showcases local youth artists in Coconino County and the regional community, exhibiting their recent artwork at Coconino Center for the Arts. The exhibition is open to and inclusive of all artwork submissions by youth artists (pre-K to 12th grade, living in Coconino or Navajo counties) that reflect the theme Primary Expressions. This theme is open to interpretation and all submissions are welcome. All art media are eligible: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital video, new genres, etc.

Exploring the vibrancy of primary colors and the foundational experiences that shape us…

The objective is to engage youth audiences throughout Northern Arizona and support a wide range of art disciplines. This exhibition is non-juried and all submissions are accepted.

All Youth Arts workshops and programming are FREE and open to the public.

Date: March 1-22, 2025
Time: 4-8 pm
Location: Coconino Center for the Arts – 2300 N Fort Valley Rd – 928-779-2300

Shamrock Shuffle Bar Crawl

We are celebrating St. Paddy's Day with some of our favorite bars and restaurants! Join us in Downtown Flagstaff for specials on green beer and St. Paddy's themed drinks! Your ticket includes shamrock sunglasses, a shot glass necklace, a chocolate coin, green glow stick accessories, your first Shamrock shot at Collins Irish Pub, and a lanyard that leads you to all the participating businesses and exclusive discounted drinks just for bar crawlers! Afterwards, find Pot o’ Gold Pong at Southside Tavern at 5pm or check out the after party at The Corner Tavern at 7pm. 

You must be 21+ to attend this event and receive any bar crawl specials.

Date & Time: Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 2:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Downtown Flagstaff
Check in: 1:30pm-2:30pm at Collins Irish Pub & Grill. 
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Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival

Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival celebrates 23 years of the best in outdoor adventure, cultural, social and environmental films from around the world. 

The festival is one of about 50 mountain & adventure films across the world, and aims to provide an alternative cinematic experience that inspires, educates, fosters creative connections, and enriches the quality of life for Flagstaff citizens and visitors to Northern Arizona through the art of filmmaking and the stories of documentary films.

Date: April 3-6, 2025
Location: Orpheum Theater – 15 W Aspen Ave – 928-556-1580

Kite Day

April showers bring May flowers and a LOT of wind! We want our community and visitors to enjoy our bountiful gusts of wind and take full advantage of the active weather by purchasing kites from our Visitor Center, as well as other local retailers listed below, and flying in nearby rural areas. After flying your kites, head downtown for some yummy treats to refuel for the rest of your day!

Fly your kite at: 
Arroyo Park, Bow and Arrow Park, Cheshire Park, Jim Cullen Memorial Park, Mobile Haven Park, Old Town Springs Park, Ponderosa Trails Park, Wheeler Park, Bushmaster Park, and/or Thorpe Park.

Additional kite pick-up locations:
Babies to Kids and Book Nest Toy Store, Walmart, Target, and Big 5 Sporting Goods. 

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Details: Visitor Center – 1 E Route 66 – 928-213-2951
Questions: Contact Sabrina.Beard@flagstaffaz.gov or 928.606.6348

We want to see photos of your fabulous kite day in Flagstaff - upload here for a chance-to-win prizes!

Bushmaster Family Faire!

It's never too early to start planning for family activities for summer! Have your kids bounce on all of the bounce houses while you browse the many upcoming activities that summer in Flagstaff has for your children... sign up for summer camps, register for summer classes, have fun connecting with your neighbors!

Come celebrate our community with us! Browse the wares from the vendors. Try your hand at the various activities and arts & crafts. Buy something tasty from the food truck!

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 10 am - 6pm
Location: Bushmaster Park (West side of the park)
What: Activities, Entertainment, Bounce Houses, Fun!
Cost: Many free activities! (Fee for some activities)
For more information visit: ruggednatureproductions.com

Viola's Flower Garden Pansy Party 

No better way to kick off the spring season than with a unique and fun event to get us into the spring and planting season. There will be tea, lemonade, finger foods, and music. The selection of pansies during this party are going to be great so come check it out! Follow Viola's on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date information. Come dressed in your springs finest party clothes, the floppier more colorful hats the better!

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 12-3pm
Location: Viola's Flower Garden
For more info: violasflowergarden.com
Cost: Free

Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, family and friends– it’s time to Square Up For Movies on the Square! Starting this weekend, May 24th, this beloved tradition is coming back to celebrate over 10 years running! Every Saturday from May 24th to July 26th, Heritage Square will be transformed into a lively outdoor movie theater. Festivities begin at 5:00pm with music and family activities, followed by a movie screening at dusk. Yogaert will be attending every movie with delicious concessions for sale and on select evenings, Downtown businesses will pop-up with tasty treats and goodies! Executive Director of the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance, Hunter Hebert says, “There’s nothing quite like this event and we’re excited to bring it back for a summer full of fun, family, and community in Downtown Flagstaff.” Arrive early to findTHE FUTURE IS INDIGENOUS

Contemporary Indigenous Perspectives is a dedicated biennial exhibition for artist voices in the Indigenous community. Curated by Jihan Gearon, THE FUTURE IS INDIGENOUS: Messages to the Seventh Generation includes work by Zefren Anderson, Corey Begay, Averian Chee, Jihan Gearon, Jay Redhouse, Monica Wapapa, and Janet Yazzie. Gearon expands on the theme: “The contemporary Indigenous artists participating in this exhibition not only showcase Indigenous excellence in the arts, but also offer their grounded, unique, and courageous messages to us and the next seven generations.”

Opening Reception Date: April 12, 2025, 6 - 8 pm 
Main Gallery Dates: April 12 – June 7, 2025
Location: Coconino Center for the Arts
For more information visit: coconinoarts.org

Form and Fiber: Handmade Textile Art

In partnership with Threaded Together, Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival, and the Fiber Artists of Northern Arizona guild, Form and Fiber: Handmade Textile Art features hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind items made from natural fibers such as wool and cotton. Each item is a testament to the skill and creativity of artisans who carefully spin, weave, felt and stitch these fibers into unique textiles, sculptures, and functional pieces. The exhibit showcases a range of works, from intricately woven and quilted pieces to beautifully crafted garments and accessories, all highlighting the organic qualities of the fibers. The exhibit invites reflection on the cultural and ecological significance of natural fibers, while celebrating their enduring beauty in the hands of skilled makers.

Project Gallery Dates: April 12 – June 7, 2025
Location: Coconino Center for the Arts
For more information visit: coconinoarts.org

Celebrate Earth Day 

The City of Flagstaff hosts an annual Earth Day Celebration to bring together all members of our community. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for local organizations to show community members ways they can get involved with protecting, conserving, and learning about our shared home. Hosted on the Saturday closest to April 22nd, this event is held in a public space where dozens of community organizations, bands, local food vendors, and local presenters come together to have fun in the sun!

Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Location: Bushmaster Park
For more information visit: Earth Day Celebration | City of Flagstaff Official Website (az.gov)

Starlight in the Square

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week with a unique, curated tasting and stargazing experience in Flagstaff's historic Heritage Square. The event begins at sunset with selected heavy hors d'oeuvres and specialty drinks themed to dark skies. As the twilight skies darken, Heritage Square will take on the warm, intimate glow of amber lighting as the Square's lamps are doused and atmospheric music fills the air. Enjoy laser-guided tours of the night sky throughout the evening and close-up views of Mars, Jupiter and other celestial objects through several telescopes scattered throughout the Square. Proceeds from this event support the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition and the Downtown Flagstaff Foundation.

When: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Where: Heritage Square, Downtown Flagstaff
For more information visit: downtownflagstaff.org

Stargazing is free, but please RSVP here. Pre-sale ends April 17th. Tickets will be available at the event. 

State 48 Hour Film Project

Crew up for the ultimate filmmaking project and come make a movie in a weekend! That’s right... only 48 Hours! Challenge your creativity, collaborate with friends on a film project, and screen your film at a film festival—all in one weekend!

48 Hour Film Projects are a worldwide filmmaking competition where teams embark on the entire filmmaking journey—scripting, filming, and editing a short film within a 48 hour timeframe. At the start, teams are given a genre, character, line of dialogue, and a prop, all of which must be included in their film. At the end of the competition all films are screened.

This event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be offered at the film festival. See you at the movies!

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 4:15pm
Location: Coconino High School, Small Auditorium - 2801 N Izabel St, Flagstaff, AZ
For more information visit: flagstaffinternationalfilmfestival.com/48hfp

Arboretum Opening

Surrounded by ponderosa forest at 7,150 feet in elevation with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks, The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a unique destination, specializing in increasing the understanding, appreciation and conservation of plants native to the Colorado Plateau. Home to 750 species of plants, the beautiful 200-acre property consists of gardens, greenhouses, and woodland trails that are family and pet friendly. The Arboretum also hosts a number of special events, plant sales, wedding and facility rentals, youth and adult classes as well as features local artist works in their gift shop.

Date: April 30, 2025
Location: The Arboretum – 4001 S Woody Mountain Rd – 928-774-1442

Ninth Planet Mountain Bike Race

Register for the Ninth Planet Mountain Race, named to pay homage to Flagstaffs rich history with space exploration, observation, and Pluto’s discovery!

There are two distances. The Mars Mission is a 40-ish mile course that is both challenging and engaging, set with the old school big loop format. This course is mostly made up of single track, and sections of technical descents with fast flowy AZT mixed in. Attendees will find this to be a very balanced course. Not unlike a mission to the red planet, very exciting for the potential, but know it's not going to be an easy journey! The Moon Mission course is nearly 20 miles made up of some of Flagstaffs newest trails that have been added to the local network. Making this ideal for those with a little less experience. Not to worry, while the course is shorter, there hasn't been any eliminated fun, weaving through the lower parts of the Shultz area!

Date: May 17, 2025
Details: Ninth Planet Mountain Bike Race — Sable Events

Music on the Square

Downtown Flagstaff is set to come alive this spring and summer with the return of Music on the Square for its fourth year, a FREE concert series running from May 24 through September 28, 2025. Presented with support from Old Town Shops, this beloved seasonal tradition invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy live performances by talented local musicians in the heart of Flagstaff!

Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket, grab coffee, lunch, or dinner from nearby downtown eateries, and relax in Heritage Square while soaking in local sounds of Flagstaff's music scene. It's the perfect way to unwind and celebrate community spirit all summer long.

Date: May 24 - September 28, 2025
Location: Heritage Square
Details: Music on the Square

Movies on the Square

Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, family and friends– it’s time for Movies on the Square! Starting May 24th, this beloved tradition is coming back to celebrate over 10 years running!

Every Saturday from May 24th to July 26th, Heritage Square will be transformed into a lively outdoor movie theater. Festivities begin at 5:00pm with music and family activities, followed by a movie screening at dusk. Yogaert will be attending every movie with delicious concessions for sale and on select evenings, Downtown businesses will pop-up with tasty treats and goodies. Arrive early to find a good spot, enjoy the tunes, and explore Downtown Flagstaff before the movie begins!

This summer’s schedule includes special themed nights such as an appearance by Elphaba for wickedly awesome pictures on June 7, before the screening of “Wicked.” Astrojacks Night on July 12, featuring Space Jam: A New Legacy and appearances by the NAU Athletics Astrojacks Basketball Team. Lastly, don’t miss “The Sorcerer’s Search,” on July 26 alongside Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

Date: May 24 - July 26, 2025
Location: Heritage Square
Details: Movies on the Square | Events | Downtown Flagstaff

Sprin on the Square

Kickstart your Sundays with Spin on the Square, an energizing event that brings the community together! Hosted by The Box Studio, this high-energy outdoor spin class starts on Sunday, May 25th and runs until August 31st.

Head to Heritage Square at 9:00am and meet other fitness lovers for a heart-pumping workout under the open sky with great music and an energizing community. Led by experts from The Box Studio, this 45-minute spin class is sure to make your day. Be sure to book your spot to ensure you don’t miss out. Afterwards, explore Downtown Flagstaff and treat yourself to a delicious brunch at a local eatery!

Whether you're a seasoned spinner or hopping on the bike for the first time, Spin on the Square is your Sunday morning wake-up call.

Date: May 25 - August 31, 2025
Location: Heritage Square
Details: Spin on the Square | Events | Downtown Flagstaff