Summer Events

SUMMER IN FLAGSTAFF

At 7,000 feet, summer means mild sunny days where the sweet scent of Ponderosa pine beckons, and visitors find endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and countless special events and festivals. From live music to comedy shows and more, be sure to check out the Orpheum's line-up all summer long. Enviable by many, summer temps average 80 degrees as a high. The Travel Channel recognized the city as among the best for the 4th of July holiday, while other media have said Flagstaff is the best foodie town, the most bike-friendly, the best pet-friendly and there's plenty more.  

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 South Woody Mountain Road
Contact: 928-774-1442

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

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

Dates: Thursdays-Sundays, May 25 – September 28
Location: Heritage Square

Spin 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 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

Flagstaff Rodeo... Yee Haw!

Slide on your cow- boy or girl boots and giddy on up to the Flagstaff rodeo this June for a hoot and holler of a time. While this is an animal-friendly event, it is not pet-friendly, so please leave your furry friends at home. 

Date: June 5-7, 2025
Time: Gates open @ 5pm, Performance from 7-9pm
Location: Fort Tuthill County Park 
Details: Flagstaff Rodeo

Yoga on the Lawn & in the Square

Start your Saturday with a deep breath and a good stretch in the heart of Downtown Flagstaff! Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just getting started, these outdoor classes are the perfect way to soak up the summer sunshine and mountain air. Please bring your own yoga mat and don't forget water. All levels are welcome - beginners encouraged! Keep in mind, these are weather-permitting events. Make a morning of it! Grab coffee before class, or stick around afterward and treat yourself to brunch, fresh juice, or tea at one of Downtown Flagstaff's cozy cafes and restaurants.

Date: Saturdays May 31 - August 30, 2025
Location: Downtown Flagstaff
Details: Yoga on the Lawn + Square | Events | Downtown Flagstaff

Flagstaff Community Farmers Market

Every week there are different local items available, however the local favorites continue to come back. There are options for everyone to enjoy such as, fresh veggies, gluten free options, local art, and even canned foods for sale. Sorry, No Dogs Allowed.

Date: Sundays, May-October, 2025
Time: 8:00am - Noon
Location: City Hall, 211 W Aspen Ave.

Kids Squared

Little ones, big fun! Each Tuesday morning, Heritage Square transforms into a hands-on activity zone with crafts, games, and learning adventures from awesome local partners.

Date: Tuesdays in June & July
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Heritage Square

Flagstaff Urban Flea Market

This is an awesome, eclectic mix of artisans and peddlers who make and sell a unique variety of goods.  Vendors sell items such as records, antiques, books, bicycles, food, gems and minerals, handmade woodwork and leatherwork, ceramics, soaps, vintage clothing, used tools, comics, toys, household goods, jewelry, up-cycled goods, flowers, and any other sort of funky/flea market type treasures. Flagstaff Urban Flea is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the months June, July, August, September and October on Historic Route 66 in the heart of downtown Flagstaff!

Date: Sundays June 14 - October 25, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: City Hall parking lot, Downtown Flagstaff

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Live Music at the Orpheum

The Orpheum is never lacking events to keep you entertained all summer long. In addition to all the live music, savor deep belly laughs at their comedy shows too!

Location: The Orpheum
Details: Orpheum Event Lineup

Art in the Park

Flagstaff Art in the Park is a locally owned arts and crafts festival that features tightly juried one-of-a-kind fine art and fine crafts designed and shown by the artists. These shows take place over the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends in Wheeler Park in Downtown Flagstaff; a beautiful tree-shaded, grassy venue across the street from City Hall and on the main thoroughfare to the Grand Canyon.  

In addition to nearly over 70 artists from across the Southwest, these shows feature nonstop live music throughout the three days of each event, various types of decadent fresh food, and a Shady Beer Garden featuring local and regional breweries. So come and join us once again for another amazing season of art and music in the heart of Northern Arizona's cool pines! 

Date: July 4-6, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm on Friday and Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday
Location: Wheeler Park

Painting Sessions with Creative Spirits

Creative Spirits is a local wine and paint studio that helps bring out everyone's inner Bob Ross. Visit their calendar of events to pick your favorite painting to recreate and hang some new decor on your walls or gift to a friend or loved one. Participants 21+, get your alcohol, get ready, PAINT! Did we mention there are creative kids summer camps too?

Location: 13 N San Francisco St
Contact: 928-600-9291
Details: Events Page

First Friday ArtWalk

It’s Flagstaff’s monthly street party and your walking shoes are a necessity. First Friday ArtWalk is one of Northern Arizona’s premier arts events. Held on 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.

Date: Every first Friday of the month
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Downtown Flagstaff

Discover Flagstaff through Hikes, Bikes, and Trails

Lace-up your boots and pick a trail, adventure awaits. Fodor’s Travel is wheelchair and stroller accessible, Lenox Crater trail, and A’a trail are scenic beauties waiting to be rediscovered. In addition to these unique and awe-inspiring trails, the Walnut Canyon Rim Trail is waiting for you. This is another wheelchair and stroller-accessible trail to ensure fun can be had by the entire family!

928-526-3367
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Discover Flagstaff Recommended Trails

4th of July

Recognized by Fodor’s Travel, Flagstaff is a must-do for many things and 4th of July is among the laundry list. Watermelon and hot dog eating contests follow a charming parade riddled with red, white and blue flag-waving lined sidewalks, free symphony concert and a special Lights on the Lawn.

The Sky is the Limit

Flagstaff is the world’s first Dark Sky City and Lowell Observatory’s campus and telescopes serve as a perfect location to see millions and millions of stars as well as find your favorite constellation. After all, this is where Pluto was discovered, too.

By day, a scenic sky ride at Arizona Snowbowl provides breathtaking views from an elevation of 11,500’ and even offers a distant glimpse of the Grand Canyon.

Bear Howard Gravel Race

Sable events is offering three distances for the Bear Howard Gravel Race again, now in its 5th year. 

The 100 is the crown jewel. Sure, some courses have more climbing, some courses are even a bit or a lot longer, but this gravel century is no joke. Sprinkled with a little asphalt but mostly gravel and a cool section of single track with just over 6k of total elevation gain, this course is a test of meddle for sure! The 60 is the perfect blend of racing and fun and captures some of the best parts of the 100 course. The just over 30, is fast fun and an easy course to follow for someone who is new to the sport. All still part of the 60 and 100 so giving the new rider a sense of what to expect.

Lowell Observatory is the finish line! With that, Lowell has just completed a state-of-the-art observatory and visitors center that invite to you bring your family and visit while waiting for you to finish or post-race, mixing wild west history with the future of space!

Date: August 2, 2025 
Details: Bear Howard Gravel Race — Sable Events

Climb to Conquer Cancer

The Climb to Conquer Cancer of Flagstaff, is the American Cancer Society’s largest single day Climb event in the world. Everyone is invited to participate in this non-competitive fundraising event. People of all ages hike, run, walk, wheelchair and even push their babies in strollers up Snowbowl. Whether it’s a cardio workout to the top of the mountain, a brisk walk or a leisurely stroll, ascending this Arizona peak generates fun, entertainment and most importantly, funds the fight to end cancer.

Together with great sponsors and support from the community, American Cancer Society tackles this mountain, rally's every community, and relentlessly continues in the fight against cancer.

Date: September 6, 2025
Time: 7 am - Noon
Location: AZ Snowbowl, 9300 N Snowbowl Rd
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