Summer Trips to Lowell Observatory

Bearizona

Bearizona Wildlife Park is located on approximately 160 acres in beautiful Williams, AZ.

As a member of the Zoological Association of America as well as the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Bearizona is dedicated to responsible wildlife management, conservation, and education.

Everyday, visitors can drive through over three miles of Ponderosa Pine Forest viewing North American animals in their natural habitats.

More animals are housed in Fort Bearizona, a beautiful 20-acre walk-thru area, which is more of a “zoo” style setting.

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park, located just a 1.5 hours away from Flagstaff by car, encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands.

Located on ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world — unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from the rim.

The park offers accessible experiences for all visitors, from paved scenic walking trails to challenging hikes, mule rides, and camping excursions.

Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum

Over 50,000 years ago space and earth came together when a huge iron-nickel meteorite, approximately 150 feet wide and weighing several hundred thousand tons, impacted an area outside of Flagstaff, Arizona, with a force 150 times greater than an atomic bomb. The result of this impact was devastation for miles and the creation of the giant bowl-shaped cavity we call Meteor Crater, which measures 550 feet deep and almost a mile wide.

Nestled on its north rim, Meteor Crater Visitor Center is one of the most popular attractions in Northern Arizona. See the crater for yourself and explore interactive exhibits in the Barringer Space Museum!

Museum of Northern Arizona

The Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) is a private, non-profit, educational institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona at the base of the beautiful San Francisco Peaks. The Museum was founded in 1928 by a group of Flagstaff citizens to protect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of northern Arizona through research, collections, conservation, and education.

MNA’s 200 acre museum campus includes the Museum exhibit building, office space, research lab space, and collection storage for more than five million Native American artifacts, natural science specimens, and fine art pieces.

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 2023.

Date: May 10, 2023
Time: 9am – 4pm (last admission 3:30 pm)
Location: The Arboretum – 4001 South Woody Mountain Road
Contact: 928-774-1442

Flagstaff Community Farmers Market

A weekly outdoor Farmers Market featuring regional food and fun! Flagstaff Community Farmers Market celebrates its 22nd season supporting community and the hard work of its regional small growers and small businesses. Enjoy breakfast in a beautiful outdoor setting… taste the flavor of Flagstaff!

Date: Sundays May 7 – October 29, 2023
Time: 8am-12pm
Location: City Hall parking lot, Downtown Flagstaff

Yoga on the Lawn

Heritage Square with Holly White takes place every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There will be a $5 dollar drop-in, and make sure to bring a yoga mat and towel too!

Date: Saturdays May 21 – September 4, 2023
Time: 9am-10am
Location: County Courthouse Lawn – 200 N San Francisco St.

First Friday Art Walks

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: 6-9pm
Location: Downtown Flagstaff

Spin on the Square

Athletic or not, all are welcome to come to Spinning on the Square. Do not forget to put on some sun block and come out and enjoy the sun and fresh air while getting your legs moving a little. Then afterwards enjoy a brunch at a local coffee shop near by.

Date: Sundays May 21 – September 4, 2023
Time: 9am-9:45am
Location: Heritage Square – 22 E. Aspen Ave

Downtown Community Market

Come walk straight down the center of Aspen St. and see what the local vendors have brought in. 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.

Date: Wednesdays June 1 – July 30, 2023
Time: 4pm-8pm
Location: Aspen Street, Downtown Flagstaff

Flagstaff Rodeo

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.

Date: June 8-10, 2023
Time: Gates open @ 5pm, Performance from 7-9pm
Location: Fort Tuthill County Park
Details: http://www.flagstaffrodeo.com/

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 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 1-3, 2023
Time: 9am-6pm
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!

Location: 605 W Riordan Rd
Contact: 928-600-9291
Details: https://creativespiritsaz.com/events/

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: 6-9pm
Location: Downtown Flagstaff

Movies on the Square

Each summer, the FDBA presents Movies on the Square, a FREE family-friendly evening on Heritage Square – Flagstaff’s downtown living room. This season, Movies on the Square will resume every Saturday starting May 27th and will continue through September 2nd. There will be live music and activities starting at 4pm, followed by the movie at dusk.

Date: Every Saturday starting May 27 – September 2, 2023
Time: Dusk
Location: Heritage Square, 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!

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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.

Climb to Conquer Cancer

Climb to Conquer Cancer is a one day event, where teams of any size participate in a hike through beautiful mountain scenery, and take part in the festival area. Each team of 12 or more participants has the opportunity to submit their own artwork for the back of their t-shirts, and to participate in fundraising for the event. Our festival features entertainment, food, and a special celebration of cancer survivors.

Because Climb to Conquer Cancer is a non-competitive event, anyone and everyone can participate. Teams form from businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, churches, schools and service organizations. These individuals all share a common purpose – their support of the American Cancer Society’s Mission.

Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort – 9300 N Snow Bowl Rd

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.