Flagstaff Art, Theater, & Culture
Flagstaff's art and music scene are what one would expect from a thriving, hip, mountain town. Many artists take on the feat of capturing the incredible surrounding landscapes of Flagstaff and the great Southwest, while others keep the traditional past of Native American culture alive. Environmentalism is also a cornerstone of Flagstaff's culture, so there is also an ongoing culture of using mixed media and upcycling to repurpose materials into art, jewelry, furniture and more. In fact, an NAU student started manufacturing indoor climbing holds out of the broken sleds left behind in the forest by winter weekend visitors (but please, don't leave any broken sleds in the forest)! So First Friday of every month is a fantastic opportunity to get the most exposure to local art in one shot. Many of the downtown restaurants, coffee shops and local stores turn into art galleries. You will typically be able to view the art fort the rest of the month, but First Friday is when the whole city gets together to admire local art. It's a lively night to be out and about in downtown, especially during the warmer months!
Because of Flagstaff's incredible spring, summer and fall weather, many music festivals have also found a home here at 7,000 ft. You'll find everything from Flagstaff's favorite bluegrass bands playing in the downtown park to Modest Mouse playing in the middle of the forest at the Pepsi Amphitheater. And of course, these venues will be serving up local craft beers because the effort to support local businesses and artisans is at the heart of this community.
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS IN FLAGSTAFF
Downtown Flagstaff Haunted History Tour
Once a part of the Wild Wild West, Flagstaff has a rich history of railroad expansion which brought about a number of colorful characters to the region. Discover the history of this desert city on a guided tour of downtown and learn about the city’s rapid growth during the 1800s. Listen … More
Once a part of the Wild Wild West, Flagstaff has a rich history of railroad expansion which brought about a number of colorful characters to the region. Discover the history of this desert city on a guided tour of downtown and learn about the city’s rapid growth during the 1800s. Listen to ghostly tales of past residents as you follow your guide to several haunted locations.
Family-Friendly | Downtown
Hopi Cultural and Archaeological Day Trip from Flagstaff
Family-Friendly | Lunch
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival
Family-Friendly | Educational
The Arboretum
Low-Risk Covid-19 Activity | Pet-Friendly | Family-Friendly | Educational
Riordan Mansion State Park
Family-Friendly | Educational
Flagstaff Area National Monuments
Pet-Friendly
Lowell Observatory
Family-Friendly | Educational
Fun Flagstaff History Segway Tour
Flagstaff is best known as the gateway to the San Francisco Peaks mountain range and the Grand Canyon, but it’s worth spending some time exploring the historic town too. On this tour, discover Flagstaff’s small-town charms on a guided tour and choose from a variety of options. Join a wa … More
Flagstaff is best known as the gateway to the San Francisco Peaks mountain range and the Grand Canyon, but it’s worth spending some time exploring the historic town too. On this tour, discover Flagstaff’s small-town charms on a guided tour and choose from a variety of options. Join a walking tour and enjoy extra time to browse the shops and take photos; explore further on a leisurely bike tour; or zip between the sights on a Segway.
Downtown | Family-Friendly
Museum of Northern Arizona
Family-Friendly | Educational
Pioneer Museum
Family-Friendly | Educational
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