✨ Car Free First Friday - Aspen Street Becomes a Stage!⁠

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! If you couldn’t make it to the last car-free First Friday, now’s your chance! It gives such a fun, relaxed vibe to be able to wander the strip of Aspen Street by Heritage Square on foot or bike.

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🧁 Shift Bake Sale this Saturday

• 🍻 Oktoberfest at Wheeler Park

• 👻 Ghost Stories by Firelight

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

SPONSORED BY FLAGSTAFF HEAT TAPE

My Experience with Flagstaff Heat Tape

⭐ A note from Alissa: Flagstaff Heat Tape is a sponsor of Flagstaff Inspires, but I’ve also used their services at my own home, and I’m very happy with the results.

My house faces north and that’s always been challenging in winter. For years I’ve dealt with roof raking and concerns about ice dams. Flagstaff Heat Tape came out, assessed my roof, and put together a package to cover the areas that need protection.

The installation was fast (done in less than a day), tidy, and it’s tucked away nicely - no cords dangling down. I especially appreciate that the system includes a sensor so it will only turn on when the conditions are right.

Now, instead of worrying, I feel peace of mind every time I see it on my roof. This winter, I’m ready.

Flagstaff Heat Tape is locally owned, licensed, bonded, and insured with an A-rating from the BBB.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🎭 Dog Sees God: This play is an irreverent and heartfelt cult favorite that asks: what happens when innocence ends and growing up gets complicated? Running October 3rd-12th at Coconino Center for the Arts

✨ Car Free First Friday Artwalk - Aspen Street Becomes a Stage!⁠: All four of Flagstaff’s major theater companies will have showcase performances throughout the evening. Wander Aspen Street without traffic, soak up live theater, music, visual art and celebrate community! Beginning at 5:30pm

More Artwalk Highlights:

• FALA’s Empty Bowls Fundraiser in Heritage Square - buy a handmade ceramic bowl with soup or ice cream while benefiting hunger organizations. 4-7pm

• The Clay Center is holding an open house with demonstrations, refreshments and live music. 5-8pm

• Grand Canyon Chocolate is hosting Chocolate & Poetry - Local poet Linda Alvarado will create custom poems on the spot, typed on a vintage typewriter for a keepsake.

• Ari’s Art Exchange will host a free mini-collage workshop. 5-8pm

Friday 10.3

🌫 Groove Gallery: Painters, crafters and jewelry makers, VJs, DJs and live music, all showcased at this party on First Friday. 3pm-2am, Yucca North

🎒 Used Gear (and Beer) Fundraiser: Got some outdoor gear you no longer need? Donate it, sell it, or come shop at this Used Gear Fundraiser, supporting Northern Arizona Climbers Coalition. 6-9pm, Mother Road Brewing

🎶 SongHearth: A welcoming, all-ages, drop-in song circle. Gather in harmony through easy-to-learn songs. $5-$10, proceeds benefit Greg Hill Fund for Music in Dementia Care. 6:15-7:15pm, Birch District Wellness

👾✨ Open Table Game Night: Whether you're flying solo or just want to meet new players, Open Table Night is the perfect spot to find your game squad! 6:30pm Good Game Cafe

Saturday 10.4

🐾 Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic at High Country Humane: Stop by to have your cat or dog vaccinated, microchipped, licensed, and more. The first 40 animals are guaranteed a spot! 8-10am, High Country Humane

🧁 Shift Bake Sale: Start your day with delicious croissants, a danish, or other hand-made pastries from this monthly bake sale. 9-11am, Shift FLG

👜Urban Flea Market: An eclectic market featuring a mix of vintage, upcycled, artisan, antiques, previously loved treasures! 9am-2pm, City Hall Parking Lot

🍁 Science Saturday - Fall Celebration: Welcome fall with fun hands-on activities and science exploration for all ages. 9:30-11:30am, Willow Bend

📷 Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time Walking Tour: Join ecologist, author, and photographer John L. Vankat for a guided walk in downtown exploring changes in our area over the past 150 years. 10-11:30am, Bright Side Bookshop, Free but registration required

🍻 Flagstaff Oktoberfest: Raise your steins and celebrate fall in the pines! Local beers, music, brats, wiener dog races, family-friendly activities and more! 10am-9pm, Wheeler Park

☀ Health & Wellness Fair: Learn about all kinds of healing and wellness resources in Flagstaff! Local practitioners and vendors, raffles, giveaways, delicious food from AZ Sunshine Kitchen. 11am-2pm, Harmonizing Healthcare 2405 N Rose St

🎴Free 15 min. Tarot Readings at Bookmans: Join Pandora as she takes you on a spiritual journey of discovery. 11:30am-2:30pm, Call Bookmans to RSVP: 928-774-0005

🙌 Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair: Learn about, and connect with, Northern Arizona’s diverse disability community and get to know local service providers and disability organizations! Free parking & admission. 1-5pm, High Country Conference Center

🤣 Comedian Paula Poundstone: Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit. Get in a good laugh this weekend! 7:30pm, The Orpheum

👻 Ghost Stories by Firelight: Freaky Foot Tours are bringing their best stories—the kind they share on their walking tours, but this time you get to stay put with a drink in hand! Free, 7:30-8:30pm, by the fire pit at Americana Motor Hotel

Sunday 10.5

🥕 Flagstaff Community Market: A lively outdoor farmers market featuring fresh regional produce, prepared food, flowers, breads, local honey, art, and more! 8am-1pm City Hall

🧘‍♀️🍺 Pints and Poses Yoga: Start off your Sunday with this drop-in Yoga class, outdoors so long as weather cooperates. Then enjoy a recovery beer for just $2, 10:30-11:30am at Dark Sky Taproom

☀ Teach Me Tarot Class: This beginner tarot reading class includes major, minor, and court card interpretations, historical context and lots more! 12-3pm, Heart and Soul Sanctuary, 320 N Leroux St Ste C

🌶🥧 Crocktober Fest: The 2nd Annual Crocktoberfest Chili and Pie Cook Off features tasty food, live music and supports Northern Arizona Volunteer Medical Corp. 12-4pm, Mother Road Brewing

✂ Clothing Clinic - Buttons & Patches: Upcycle and ReFab-ulize your own clothes at a fraction of the cost of going to a tailor! Learn valuable skills at this hands on workshop - part of a 4 session series! 2-5pm, Up & Coming Boutique

Monday 10.6

👶 Bouncing Babies Story Time: Come play together with interactive songs, fingerplays, knee bounces, stories, and rhymes! 9:15-9:45am, Downtown Library

🌝 Full Moon Hike: Come meet new friends and explore. Flagstaff Open Space hosts a full moon hike each month in different locations. 5:30pm, Picture Canyon - Meet at the Picture Canyon Trail Head

🔵Bingo Night at Dark Sky: $5 and 100% of entry fees go directly to the chosen non-profit of the month. Regular Bingo 5:45-8pm Bonus Bingo 8-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

Flagstaff Inspires is made possible by our awesome business sponsors and donations from community supporters. Thank you to for keeping Flagstaff Inspires sustainable and accessible for all!

MUSIC

Friday 10.3

The Station Cafe & Lounge | Karaoke Happy Hour | 6pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Live Music | 6-9pm
Hops on Birch | El Coyote | 7pm
Flag Brew | TinyBird Retirement Celebration w/Meyer Pax + DJ Emmett | 7:30pm
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
The Orpheum | PhaseOne | 8pm
Monte Vista | DJ 001 Dance Party | 9pm

Saturday 10.4

Museum Club | The Zookeepers | 8:30pm | $5
Flag Brew | Scrunge, Alien Arcade | 9pm
Monte Vista | DJ Emmett White | 9:30pm

Sunday 10.5

Flag Brew | River Spell | 2-5pm
Museum Club | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:45pm
Mother Road | Jeremy Brougher | 4-6pm
Yucca North | Sunday Jazz Society - house band + open jam | 7-10pm
Museum Club | Tino Y Su Marka Nortenas De Corazon | 9pm | $10-50

Monday 10.6

Dark Sky Brewing | Live Music | 6-8pm
Museum Club | Open Mic | 6-9pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm
Yucca North | Karaoke | 9pm

CONNECTIONS

Jobs & Opportunities

• East Flagstaff Community Market is accepting vendor applications for their holiday market.

• Kaibab Behavioral Services is hiring a Registered Behavior Technician.

Support shelter pets while creating your own masterpiece! Creative Spirits will guide you step-by-step in this fun, BYOB painting class. A portion of proceeds goes to High Country Humane. 👩‍🎨 October 11th, 6:30-9pm, Creative Spirits

Stay Inspired!

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