Good morning, Flagstaff! This week in 1912, suffragist Dr. Shaw spoke on the steps of the Coconino County Courthouse, kicking off legislation that would make Arizona the 10th state to allow women voters.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

Howl-O-Ween, Freaky Foot Tours' pet parade and costume contest, takes over Heritage Square and Aspen Ave on Saturday, October 24!

🐶🎵Adoptable pups from High Country Humane, music from El Coyote and Bluebird Mountain, local vendors and a pet ofrenda, starting at 3pm
🥳🐕 Pet parade & costume contest at 5:30pm

Then layer up the crew and the dog, because every outdoors Freaky Foot Tours experience is pet-friendly. The Downtown Haunted History tour leaves Wheeler Park at 7 and 8 PM, three blocks away. It has true stories, no actors, no jump scares. Mountain Town of Madness, 18+, is the late one at 9.

👉 Register your pet, then pick your tour

🪓🍺 It’s Homecoming Weekend at NAU. That means Tequila Sunrise, parties and lots of drinking in town. On Oct 17th, there is also an alumni brunch and Putt in the Pines event for families with light-up mini golf, yard games, a DJ and more.

👩‍⚕️ The county’s Health & Human Services dept. is assessing community needs to help shape future programs. Help out by taking the survey by the end of the month.

☕🛝 Gather Flagstaff is a brand-new cafe and community space that Christ's Church of Flagstaff is building on Soliere Avenue. They’ll have coffees and a kids’ play area.

🎃 American Legacy Academy / Flagstaff Gymnastics is having a Grand Opening Oct 17th with a Trunk or Treat. Families are welcome to come in costume and enjoy treats, try out the new batting cages and cheer+gymnastics facilities!

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🎭🛣️ The Mother Road play will be performed at NAU Oct 16-24th, in honor of the 100 year anniversary of Route 66. Octavio Solis’s modern companion to The Grapes of Wrath.

🎭🦖 FlagShakes presents Much Ado About Dinosaurs Oct 16-25th, with free activities before each show provided by Museum of Northern Arizona and Tynkertopia. Tickets are pay-as-you-wish!

🍥 Sign-up to make Fresh Spring Rolls with the Culture Kitchen Nov 7th. This month, they are exploring the French Influence on Vietnamese Cuisine.

🤠Get Tickets for Zoo Crew Fall Dance Fest: Learn Country Swing, Line Dance, Progressive Two Step and More! Includes classes Nov7th & 8th.

🤠Country Swing Dance Lessons at Basecamp!: Learn the basics of country swing in this fun, beginner-friendly lesson—open to all ages and completely free. 5-6pm, Basecamp at Snowbowl

🌄Mountain Town Market: The market is still going through October! Swing by for produce, bread, flowers, treats and more. 9am-1pm, Pine Forest School Parking Lot

🥾Meet at the trailhead - Walker Lake: Join library staff on a short but steep 2 mile out-and-back hike - with interesting history and incredible views of the San Francisco Peaks! 9-11am, See link for location details

🎃Community Mini Pumpkin Painting: Pumpkin Painting for all ages. $12 for Kids, $24 for adults (free drink included) RSVP, 9am-1pm, Cedar House Coffee Shop

🪡Playful Freeform Embroidery: Learn all the basic stitches you need and discover freeform embroidery with threads and wool yarns. 9am-4pm, Bee Balm Studio

🧵Fall Festival & Quilt Show: Tammy Kelly will show her contemporary art and traditional quilts. Fiber art items for sale. Free Kids' Craft Table. $5 Fall Cardmaking Station. 9am-4pm, The Outpost

💗3rd Annual Memorial Lindsey Watson Celebration of Wellness: Mix and mingle with local wellness experts, enjoy food and a Qigong demonstration. Proceeds go to a Holistic Care Scholarship. 10am-2pm, Harmonizing Healthcare

🎹Northern Arizona Piano Summit: In person or virtual attendance to interactive workshops, and panel sessions focused on the creative process in piano. 10am, Kitt Recital Hall

🤸YMCA - Parent's Day Out: Take a break while your kids have a fun-filled day playing games, crafts and activities, and a pizza lunch. For ages 3-12. 10:30am-1:30pm, Flagstaff YMCA

🎃 Warner’s Fall Fest: A free festival with costume contest, face painters, a petting zoo, crafts for kids and games. 11am-2pm, Warner’s Nursery

🧙Create whimsical witch hats: Create your own witches hat, with all supplies included in ticket and enjoy all day access to games! Pre-register, 2-4pm, Good Game Cafe

🏈NAU Football vs. Portland State Vikings: Show your blue and gold pride and cheer on the Jacks at NAU’s homecoming game! 4pm, Walkup Skydome

🎤Flagstaff Foundry's October Show: See the ultimate adult variety show, packed with laughs, surprises, and non-stop entertainment! 7pm, Momentum Aerial

🍅Community Farmer’s Market: Thriving local market with food vendors, art, fresh produce and more. 8am-1pm, City Hall Parking Lot

💫Ecstatic Dance: A fun, freeing way to move your body and shake off stress - beginner-friendly, substance-free, no judgment dance experience. 12-1:30pm, Northern Arizona Yoga Center

🍲🥧 Crocktoberfest: Join NAVMC for an afternoon of chili, pie, prizes, community, and powerful stories from the people who carry their mission of compassion forward. 1-5pm, Flagstaff Elks Lodge

🍦📗Sunday Literary Market: A book-centric market with Flagstaff authors, booksellers, artists, and $1 gelato - proceeds from ice cream matched by Sosta and donated to Northern Arizona Book Festival! 2-5pm, Sosta

📚 Routes to Our Roots: Come to this Literacy Center celebration and fundraiser for stories of place, people and belonging. RSVP. 2pm, Serendipity

Join us at Chocolita Cafe Downtown for flights of our delicious Sipping Cacao varieties on Friday, Oct 23rd from 4-8pm!

☕ Experience our traditional flavors - Pure Ceremonial Cacao,  Ancho & Cayenne or Classic Mint, or our unique herbal infused flavors like Chaga Chai or Heartswell (rose & cardamom.)

Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Glycemic, and Fabulously Flavorful! 

📍Located at 123 S. San Francisco St, Ste 5 (off Benton Ave)

Historic Barrel House | Matty Z | 6-8pm
Charly's | Andy See & His Swinging Jamboree | 7pm
Hops on Birch | High Standards | 7pm
AWA Kava | Open Mic | 7:30-10pm
Flag Brew | The Sundowners | 8pm
Orpheum | The Green | 8pm

Agassiz Lodge Snowbowl | Dead Air | 12-4pm
Charly's | Paul Garns | 7-9:30pm
Beaver St Theatre | Bassist Carlos Santistevan | 7pm
Signagua Middle School | Master Chorale - Let’s Dance | 7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Oddly Eroded | 8pm
Flag Brew | Brad & Deb | 9pm

Agassiz Lodge Snowbowl | Ruby and The SOUL SYSTEM | 12-4pm
Flag Brew | Andy See & His Swinging Jamboree | 2-5pm
Wanderlust | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:45pm
Ardrey Auditorium | Fall Festival of Choirs | 3pm
Harrington's Tap House | Irish Session | 4:30-6:30pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Jeremiah Sammertano | 5-7pm

Dark Sky Brewing | Echo Rose Rising | 6-8pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm
Beaver St Theatre | Master Percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani | 7pm

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