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

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: May 1, 2024
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 – October 2024
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Location: City Hall parking lot, Downtown Flagstaff

Yoga on the Lawn

Yoga on the Lawn with Holly Zamora is back!  There will be a $5 dollar drop-in, and make sure to bring a yoga mat and towel too!

Date: Saturdays May 25 – August 31, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
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: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
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 nearby. Join The Box Studio on Sunday mornings, for a spin class on Heritage Square!

Date: Sundays (Starting May 5)
Time: 9:00am – 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 5 – July 31, 2024
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Flagstaff City Hall parking lot on Aspen Street, Downtown Flagstaff

Flagstaff Rodeo

Slide on your cowboy or cowgirl 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 6-8, 2024
Time: Gates open @ 5pm, Performance from 7-9pm
Location: Fort Tuthill County 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 décor 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

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. There will be live music and activities starting at 4:00pm, followed by the movie at dusk.

Date: Saturdays May 25 – August 31, 2024
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!

928-526-3367
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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.

Live Music at the Orpheum Theater

Starting with a tribute to Michael Jackson on June 21, then followed by a Prince tribute the next night, 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

Kids Squared

The Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance brings Kids Squared to Heritage Square two days a week throughout June and July to provide fun, engaging activities from community partners including Lowell Observatory, Game & Fish, Flagstaff Little Music Makers, Wee Scotty Sews and MORE!

Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays June 4 – July 30, 2024 (excluding July 4)
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Heritage Square, Downtown Flagstaff

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 5-7, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm on Friday and Saturday, 9:00am – 4:00pm on Sunday
Location: Wheeler Park