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.  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.  

JUNE-AUGUST

Arboretum Opening

Walk through The Arboretum gardens, wetlands, meadow, and forest and enjoy Flagstaff's natural and native beauty on self-guided tours, available through October. Yoga classes will also be available May-September bringing attendees peace and serenity, as well as painting classes available June-July to channel your inner-Bob Ross. The fun doesn't stop there, click below to see their calendar of events for 2021.

May 1, 2021
928-774-1442
thearb.org

Yoga on the Lawn

Yoga on the Lawn with Holly White will take place every Saturday starting May 1, 2021, through Labor Day weekend 9am-10am at the County Courthouse Lawn. There will be a $5 dollar drop-in, and make sure to bring a yoga mat and towel too!

May 1, 2021
https://www.facebook.com/event...

Blues Concert at The Orpheum 

Brought to you by Peak Events Blues and Brews, enjoy an evening of Blues music at The Orpheum. 

June 12, 2021
Th Orpheum
https://wl.seetickets.us/event...

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. Gates open at 5pm and performances begin at 7pm. While this is an animal-friendly event, it is not pet-friendly, so please leave your furry friends at home. 

June 24-26, 2021
Fort Tuthill
http://www.flagstaffrodeo.com/

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! 

https://creativespiritsaz.com/events/

First Friday ArtWalk

Every first Friday of the month
6pm-9pm
Downtown

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.

https://downtownflagstaff.org/...

Movies on the Square

Returns July 3rd, 2021!

This season, Movies on the Square will resume every Saturday starting July 3rd, and will continue through the month of August. There will be live music and activities starting at 4 pm, followed by the movie at dusk.

https://downtownflagstaff.org/

Discover Flagstaff through Hikes, Bikes, and Trails

Lace-up your boots and pick a trail, adventure awaits. Lava Flow Trail 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
nps.gov/waca
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.

Free Family Film Series 

Enjoy a family-friendly movie series put on by The Orpheum in historic downtown Flagstaff. The Free Family Movie Series is back at the Orpheum Theater and made FREE by Nackard Pepsi! Grab friends and family, enjoy some NiMarco's pizza made fresh at the theater, and see the best children’s films of 2020 that you missed seeing on the big screen! 

Monday nights July 26 - August 23
(928) 556-1580
http://www.orpheumflagstaff.com/

American Cancer Society's Climb to Conquer Cancer

Join hundreds of climbers on an exhilarating seven-mile walk up the paved road to Arizona Snowbowl in August.

August 21, 2021, Saturday at 7 a.m.
928-526-2896 
flagstaffclimb.com

Bare Aspen Wine & Beer Tasting

Giving back to the Special Olympics Arizona Mountain Area never tasted so good! Enjoy a wide selection of WINE and BEER from local and regional favorites, music from 93.9 The Mountain DJ Eddie Miller, and lawn games. But, the fun doesn't stop there! Get ready for your chance to walk away with some awesome prizes from a fabulous SILENT AUCTION.

August 28, 2021
1pm - 5pm
Nordic Village
Buy Tickets OR Donate Here

First Friday

Every first Friday of the month
September 3, 2021
6pm-9pm
Downtown

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.

https://downtownflagstaff.org/...

Art in the Park

September 4-5
Wheeler Park

Flagstaff Art in the Park is an arts and crafts festival that features tightly juried one-of-a-kind fine art and fine crafts designed and shown by the artists. This year's show will take place Labor Day weekend 2021 in the heart of downtown Flagstaff!

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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.

Thunder Summer Weekly Racing Series

SORRY! This event has been postponed to 2022.

This series has a laid-back atmosphere intended for the family. There will be small prizes and give-aways to add to the fun! The cost of entry will remain relatively low because after all, it’s just some friends out having fun together on bikes. 

Nordic Village
Dates TBD
Register Here

Bubble Palooza

SORRY! This event has been postponed to 2022.

There will be bubble pits, a bubble dance party, a bubble blowing contest, and arts and crafts. Bubble Palooza is a celebration of all things bubble and is FREE for everyone!

August 22, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Bushmaster Park
928-213 2300