Starlight in the Square

Celebrating 25 Years as the World's First International Dark Sky City! Join us for an evening under Flagstaff's Dark Skies, featuring Stargazing and Local Flavor!

After last year’s incredible debut, we’re excited to bring Starlight in the Square back to Downtown Flagstaff for an even more meaningful evening under the stars! This year marks the City of Flagstaff’s 25th anniversary, our Silver Jubilee, of becoming the world’s first-ever International Dark Sky City. For 25 years, our community has led the way in protecting urban night skies, and this event is a beautiful way to experience exactly why that matters.

Join us in historic Heritage Square as downtown lights dim and this year Aspen Avenue will be closed to create a peaceful, walkable stargazing space. Explore a warm, amber-lit gathering area featuring curated heavy hors d’oeuvres, specialty dark-sky-themed drinks, and local flavors from downtown businesses and community partners.

New this year, sip under the stars at our beer garden on Aspen Avenue, serving exclusive brews from Dark Sky Brewing Company and Mother Road Beer. As the sky deepens into twilight, take part in laser-guided stargazing tours and view celestial objects through telescopes placed throughout the space!