Good morning, Flagstaff! The ash flying through the sky might feel less than festive, but we hope you’re able to celebrate America’s birthday in a way that feels right for you and your family! Be sure to check outdoor event’s social media channels in case of last minute changes due to smoke.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

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— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

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🏤The Pioneer Museum was closed for over a year but received state funding in January and will reopen soon with a remodel. Visit it free on July 4th for a special sneak preview of the museum before it reopens with new exhibits.

❌ Flagstaff libraries will be closed Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th. City and Coconino County offices are also closed July 3rd, as is the MVD. Trash and recycling will not be picked up.

🌮Tres Amigos Mexican restaurant is opening a new location at 1800 Milton Road near NiMarcos’ West. They will be having a grand opening July 11th with live mariachi music. They are also looking for more staff members. Walk in at one of their other locations with a resume or call 928-440-3423.

📚🚚 Page of Cups is an adorable Kei Truck turned pop-up bookmobile. Sarah and Hayla are debuting this “romance, fantasy and weird girl books on wheels” on Sunday July 5th at Matador Coffee on Milton, 7:30am-1pm. Stop by to grab a coffee and a new book, or a sticker for your e-reader!

🌲 The Arboretum is OPEN and you can use Woody Mountain Road to get there. They were having trouble with Google Maps rerouting visitors onto rough dirt roads not suitable for passenger vehicles. Don't follow those! Woody Mountain is only closed after the Arb.

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🖼️🌲Flagstaff Art in the Park: A locally-owned arts and crafts festival with 80 artists from across the Southwest, nonstop live music, fresh food, and a Shady Beer Garden featuring local and regional breweries. Check it out July 3rd-5th starting at 9am each day.

📌Reserve parking for tomorrow’s Drone Show - Day of sales are not available.

🌈Chalk Fest: A sidewalk art festival featuring up to 80 artists. This inclusive, family-friendly event invites the public to experience art in real time while fundraising for accessible outdoor programs. 9am-4pm, Wheeler Park'

🚲Community Bike Ride: Celebrate car free First Fridays! Meet for free ice cream at Coconino Center for the Arts, then ride together to downtown. 4pm, meet at CCA, ride at 5

🖼️ Car-Free First Friday ArtWalk: July’s theme is Art & the West. Aspen St. will be closed to cars to make space for art, performances and leisurely strolling. Come out to enjoy the vibrant energy of Flagstaff’s art community. 5-9pm, Downtown

🎪 Summer Bazaar: Support community cheer and celebrate the 100th anniversary of RT66 and America’s 250th with a group of diverse artisans and local creations! Beer garden, concessions and lots of unique vendors. Free entry! 5-9pm, The Orpheum

🎶 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, Beacon UU

🤣 Flaglaffs Comedy Showcase - Flagstaff/Phoenix Mash up: Laugh through First Friday with the comedians of Flaglaffs! 9:30pm, Flagstaff Brewing Co

🏃‍♂️Downtown Mile: This annual race will have six competition groups covering an iconic Mile on the parade route before the parade starts. Awards will be presented for finishers in each category. Pre-register. 6:30am-7:45am, Downtown

🥐Bake Sale + 4th Special: The Shift will be collaborating with Oeno for a 4th of July Parade watch party with limited covered seating. Breakfast burritos, Pastries, Mimosas, Cold Brew and more. 7-11am, Oeno Parking Lot

🍻Fourth of July Celebration: Join DSB Beer Garden’s Fourth of July Celebration.
Grab a breakfast burrito, taco and a drink before the parade starts at 9 a.m., then starting at 10 am, they’ll be deejays the whole day. 21+. 8am-9pm Dark Sky Beer Garden

🛻Fourth of July Parade: Downtown Flagstaff is transformed into a patriotic backdrop, where floats travel around and spread Independence Day cheer. Grab lawn chairs and see local businesses’ rock their float and throw goodies. 9-11am, Begins at Elm & Beaver

🌄 Mountain Town Market + Gardeners Market: Every Saturday May - October swing by for plants, produce, bread, flowers, treats and more! 9am-1pm, Pine Forest School Parking Lot

🎶A Flag Fourth Symphony: The orchestra will perform its annual family-friendly, free patriotic concert for Fourth of July. Beforehand, there will be an instrument petting zoo for kids and local food trucks. Free parking. Doors at 2pm, concert begins at 3pm, Ft. Tuthill

🎇 Drone Show: Enjoy live music, food trucks and free family activities like a bounce house, balloon artist, face painting, and yard games before the drone show. Reserve parking the day before. Activities start at 4 pm, Drone show at 9 pm, Foxglenn Park

🍿Movies on the Square - Zootopia 2: Free family-friendly movies under the stars every Saturday in summer + music & activities. Bring a cozy blanket and chair! 5pm kickoff, movie at dusk. Heritage Square

🎻Fiddles of the Southwest: Celebrate July 4th with a musical journey of 250 years with a historical concert exploring Celtic, Native, Hispanic, Jazz, and more since 1776. Family-friendly. Wear a costume and come to dance. 7-9:30pm, Charly’s

🌽🕳️Cornhole Tournament: The 10th Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament promises bags and beer to benefit B3. Tix include drink and food. Register at scoreholio.com. Limited spots. Oakmont Country Club, 9am registration, 10 am start

🎮Game Day: Video games and table top games for ages 8-17. 12-1:30pm, East Library

🧘🏼‍♀️Yoga for Recovery: Short reading, optional group sharing and a mindful yoga practice designed to support nervous system regulation, release tension, and reconnect you with breath and body. No experience needed. Free. 1-2:15pm, Happening Here

🎲 Game Night: Good Games Cafe will be showcasing games at the mead hall. Come by and try out some new-to-you board games. 21+ unless with legal guardian. 5:30-8pm, Drinking Horn Meadery

🐾Lasting Impressions Print Making: Carve, cut, stick, stamp, and print your own unique creations! Practice printmaking techniques new and old to create cool art & communicate your visual ideas. Ages 5-18. 1:30pm, Downtown Library

✏ Sketch & Chill: Bring a sketchbook or drawing tablet and meet with other art makers for beginner friendly drawing prompts and sketching. 6-7pm, East Flagstaff Public Library

🎬 Free Family Film Series - Coco: Free movies on the big screen every Monday in June & July. The theme this year is 'Feel the Beat!' 6pm, Orpheum

Flagstaff Inspires is always free thanks to the support of business sponsors and the kind donations of our community.

Woody Mountain Campground | Chad Woodruff | 6-8pm
Brown Bag Burger | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Hops on Birch | El Coyote Vinyl Set | 7pm
Charly’s | Merican Jim | 7-9:30pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Karaoke | 8pm

Woody Mountain Campground | Bobby Brooks | 4-7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | DJ Toonz | 8-11pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke | 9:30pm

Harrington’s Tap House | Irish Session | 4:30-6:30
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Singer Songwriter Sunday | 5-7pm
Wanderlust Brewing | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-5:30pm

Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm

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