Good morning, Flagstaff! Make sure to catch the last few official days of summer with Pickin’ in the Pines, Southwest Flow Festival and more outdoor fun before fall sets in next week.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

⛱🚲 September 18th is Park(ing) Day! This global event exists to spark imagination about possibilities for our public spaces. Here in Flagstaff, our Strong Towns group is transforming Aspen Ave in downtown - setting up parklets, exhibits, kids' crafts, and toddler play areas. Have fun with the whole family! 12-7pm

💸 Flagstaff’s minimum wage will increase to $18.95 per hour in 2027, in accordance with the 2023 cost of living vote. That is 60 cents up from $18.35 in 2026.

🌮 Iconic Flagstaff Mexican restaurant Salsa Brava closed its doors September 12th after 40 years. John Conley, who also runs Fat Olives and Fat Bagels, teased that they’re currently constructing a new business in the space!

⚙️🎂 Tynkertopia is celebrating its 8th birthday with hands-on STEAM activities, outdoor games, snack and drinks September 19th from 2-4pm at 3330 Elder Drive.

🥾 Kahtoola is hosting an Outdoor Gear Garage Sale September 19th, 10am-2pm. Stop by 431 S River Run Rd for discounted samples, demos and chances to win gear.

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👑🎭 FlagShakes is performing A Room in the Castle select dates Sept 18th through Oct 3rd. The play reframes the women in Shakespeare’s Hamlet into a bold, heartbreaking, and unexpectedly funny drama filled with resilience and hope.

🎇 Southwest Flow Festival is celebrating its 5th year in Flagstaff Sept 18-20th. Enjoy 48 hours of poi, dragon staff, rope dart, juggling, hoop, fans and more.

🪕 Pickin in the Pines Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Sept 18th-20th at Fort Tuthill. Enjoy a weekend of music, workshops and dance.

🎭✍🏻 Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase’s Play Contest is open through Oct 1st. Submit a script for a 10-minute play. Seven winners will have their play dramatically read in November.

⛵ Scallywag School: Oceanic Arrrrr-chitecture: Kids ages 8-18 can learn about how sailing ships were made & then design their own! 4pm, Downtown Library

✏ Sketch & Chill: Bring a sketchbook or drawing tablet and meet with other art makers for beginner friendly drawing prompts and sketching. 4-5:30pm, East Flagstaff Library

👾✨ 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

🤼 Lucha Xtreme: Mexican lucha libre combined with the hard-hitting action of modern professional wrestling. 7pm, Orpheum

🐦Bird Walk at the Arboretum: Over 130 bird species at the Arb! Join this walk to see which ones you discover. Space limited. 7:30-9:30am, The Arboretum

🌲 Meet us at the trailhead - Old Caves Crater: Join library staff on a ~3.5-mile hike to the top of this nearby cinder cone. 8am, Meet at Trailhead (direction at the link)

🥕 East Flagstaff Community Market: Featuring handcrafted goods and original artwork from local Flagstaff vendors, along with food trucks offering delicious eats and treats. 8am-1pm, Mall Parking Lot

🔨 Young Builders - Wooden Keyholder: Bring your Young Builder and make it a morning of fun, learning, and creativity. Free. 9am, Homco Lumber & Hardware

🌰 Seeds, Fruits, and Roots Workshop: Learn to identify, harvest, and use wild plants and weeds like elderberry, lambsquarters, common mallow, and more. Pre-register, 9am, Willow Bend

🌄 Mountain Town Market: Swing by for produce, bread, flowers, treats and more! 9am-1pm, Pine Forest School Parking Lot

🧭 Flagstaff Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive: Test drive or ride in a variety of electric vehicles and chat with local owners at this free, family-friendly event! 10am, City Parking Lot, 15 N. Beaver

💫 Lowell Observatory Free Day: Lowell is free today for Coconino County residents and AZ Native Nations members! Bring photo ID for all-day access to Orbits Curiosity Zone, Astronomy Gallery, exhibits & more. 12-10pm, Lowell Observatory

🧭 100-year Anniversary of San Gennaro Festival: Celebrate Italian heritage and tradition with authentic Italian food, make-your-own gnocchi, tiramisu, carnival games, bocce, Briscola, Scopa, and more! 12pm, American Legion Post 3

🍺 Lumberyard’s Okto’Beer’Fest: Come for the beer along with contests, corn hole, giant jenga, giant foosball, and life size beer pong. Benefits High Country Humane! $7 Entry ($5 with a can of dog food) 12:30pm, Lumberyard Brewing

🎬 Adventure Documentary Films Night: Watch the premier of Finding Home, a 5,200 Mile journey along the AT & CDT. Plus a showing of The Khumbu, a Q&A with film makers and a raffle. 6-9pm, Firecreek Coffee

🎤 Flagstaff Foundry's September Show: Come celebrate Flagstaff’s creativity! Every show is something new. Comics, dancing, theatre, storytelling, and so many more possibilities. 7pm, Momentum Aerial

🌱 Community Celebration of the Life of Wendel Berry: Bring a favorite poem, passage or memory to share and celebrate the beloved poet, farmer, and activist.7-8:30pm, 604 N. Beaver St (Next to Beyond the Pines)

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

🧸 Sunday Storytime - The Skeleton and the Cat: A free children's book reading plus a craft for little ones. 9:30am, Bright Side Bookshop

🍦👛Sosta Sunday Market: Enjoy $1 scoops of gelato with proceeds going to charity, plus a market from with crafts, arts, ceramics, jewelry and more. 2-5pm, Sosta

On the September 26th, the Full Harvest Moon…

🌝🍫🖌 Join artist and chocolatier Nori Maetas at Chocolita Downtown for a heart-opening, playful and inspiring cacao ceremony and intuitive watercolor playshop to celebrate your unique expression!

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Basecamp Snowbowl | Kelly Curtis Hawthorn | 5:30pm
Woody Mountain Campground | The Outros | 5:45-7:45
Historic Barrel House | Hana Kan & Thomas Gunn | 6-8pm
Charly's | Andy See & His Swinging Jamboree | 7pm
AWA Kava | Open Mic | 7:30pm
Flag Brew | Not Dead Yet | 8pm
Mountain Top Taproom | MusicMamaa | 8-10pm
Monte V. | CHKLZ | 9pm

Agassiz Lodge Snowbowl | Jimmie and the Entertainers | 1pm
Woody Mountain Campground | Holly Kirsten | 5:45-7:45
Historic Barrel House | Lover’s Bard | 6-8pm
Charly's | Paul Garns | 7pm
Orpheum | Moontour | 7pm
Ardrey Auditorium | Of Fate and Fire | 7:30pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Cat Mountain | 8-11pm
Flag Brew | Brad & Deb Trio | 9pm
Monte V. | DuB & Down with the Blues | 9pm
Gopher Hole | The Originals | 9:30pm

Heritage Square | Summit Dub Squad | 12pm
Agassiz Lodge Snowbowl | Bitter Hippies | 12pm
Flag Brew | Psi | 2pm
Harrington's Tap House | Irish Session | 4:30pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Acoustic Emo Night | 6pm
Coconino Center for the Arts | CCA Storytellers: Tsoh Tso | 7pm
Gopher Hole | The Originals | 9:30pm
Wanderlust | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30pm

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