🌻 First Friday and Last Weekend Before the School Year Begins!

Free haircuts for K-12 students, Saturday afternoon Mountain Town Market returns, and school start times to know about

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Alissa Zorn
August 01, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! Happy First Friday!

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

  • ✂ Free haircuts for K-12 students

  • 🍅 Saturday afternoon Mountain Town Market is back

  • 📝 School starts Monday - new times to know about for traffic

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

Large group of kids who received benefits from a nonprofit through Health First sit under a sign that says Thank You Health First Foundation.

Since inception, Health First Foundation has operated with one purpose in mind: to advance community health and well-being throughout northern Arizona and seek optimal health outcomes for all. 

Through the generosity of loyal donors, Health First distributes grants and sponsorships to nonprofit organizations in northern Arizona. These awards target top community health initiatives.

“We’re excited to see the positive and life-changing outcomes the programs we support have on the people of northern Arizona,” said Health First Foundation Executive Director Mark Urick. “These awards emphasize innovation and health promotion while addressing the social determinants that affect health and well-being—quite simply, we want everyone in our region to lead the best lives possible.”

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AROUND TOWN

🚍 FUSD starts school on Monday (😮). Whether or not you have kids in school, you may want to know about the new starting/ending times for schools across Flagstaff in case they impact your daily commute.

You can find all Arrival and Dismissal times here. The main change this year is a swap in times between high school and elementary.

  • most of the elementary schools are 7:50am to 2:20pm,

  • middle schools and Puente de Hozho Elementary are 9am-3:30pm 

  • the high schools are 8:50am to 3:20pm (or 9-3:30 for Summit)

  • Fridays are early release

@FLAGSTAFFINSPIRES

  • Kids age 5-7, Friday 8/1, 11am-Noon $30

  • Kids age 8-12, Friday 8/1, 1-2pm $30

  • Adults 18+, Friday 8/1, 5-7pm $30

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*Nothing in this section is sponsored. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

🌟 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: With musical styles from pop/rock to country, this sparkling musical comedy follows young Joseph as he faces adversity and triumphs. 7:30-9:30pm, Theatrikos - show runs July 17-August 10

🎭 Flag Shakes Brings The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] and King Lear to Lowell Observatory: Watch these wonderful plays under the stars with the dramatic beauty the observatory as a backdrop. Tickets available through August 3rd.

Friday 8.1

👨‍👧‍👦 Storytime with Miss Annie: Bring toddlers and pre-schoolers for stories, songs, and play. Free, 10:30-11am, Bookmans

🌄 Mountain Town Market at The Hive: A fun evening market with produce, breads, eggs and more. 4-8pm, The Hive

🖼 First Friday ArtWalk: After checking out the market at the Hive, wander through Downtown for August’s Artwalk. Lots of new art on display, music and poetry! 5-9pm, Downtown

✨ Art in Action Poetry Slam: Part of the Art of Pride series - several local poets will read their work; in addition, there will be music, refreshments and visual artwork. 6-8pm, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

🎶 SongHearth: A welcoming, all-ages song circle during Artwalk. Gather in harmony through easy-to-learn songs. $5-$10, proceeds benefit the Greg Hill Fund for Music in Dementia Care. 6:15-7:15pm, Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation

👾✨ 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

🎤 True Faces Open Mic: Every First Friday poets, prose writers, storytellers, and musicians are welcome at this open mic! 7:15-9pm, Unity of Flagstaff

Saturday 8.2

🐾 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

🧘‍♀️ Yoga on the Lawn: Start your Saturday with a deep breath and a good stretch in the heart of Downtown! 9-10am, County Courthouse Lawn

🥗 Edible Weeds Class: Did you know some of the weeds in your garden are edible? Find out what volunteer salad you have growing in this class! 9-11am, The Arboretum 

💫 Aerial Sampler Day: Thinking of running away to the circus? Try Aerial Arts instead! During Sampler Day you can get a short taste of a wide variety of classes. 9:30-1pm, Momentum Aerial

🗿 Science Saturday - Rocks Rock!: Unearth the secrets of how rocks shape the world around us with live demonstrations and fun hands-on activities for all ages. 9:30-11:30am, Willow Bend

🏡 Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Guild Home Tour: Step inside Flagstaff’s most remarkable homes during this self-guided experience benefiting Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra’s community outreach programs. 10am-4pm, same day tickets available until noon

📷 Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time Walking Tour: Take an easy, guided walk in Downtown with ecologist, author, and photographer John L. Vankat to explore changes in our area over the past 150 years. 10-11:30am, Bright Side Bookshop, registration required

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

🖌 Paint & Sip: Make a beautiful piece of art and learn the basics of composition and vibrant underpainting. This class is great for beginning or intermediate painters. Ticket includes all supplies needed! 12:30-2:30pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🧩 Speed Puzzling Competition & Puzzle Swap: Compete in teams of two to see which team is the fastest! Bring puzzles to swap!12:30-3:45pm, Downtown Library, registration required

🌄Mountain Town Market at City Hall: Get your favorite produce and other products at this dog friendly, afternoon market. 3-7pm, City Hall Parking Lot

😂 Stand-Up Comedy - Claude Stuart: Claude's rapid-fire, madman stage style has evoked comparisons to golden era physical comedians such as Steve Martin, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. 8pm, The Orpheum

Sunday 8.3

🥕 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

💇‍♂️ Kuttz Back to School Event: One of One Barber Lounge and Kuttz Barbershop are partnering up to help kids start the school year off right! Any student K-12, boys & girls, can get a FREE haircut and backpack while supplies last. 9am-3pm, 2219 E. 7th Ave.

🚲 Spin on the Square: Kickstart your Sunday with sunshine, sweat, and tunes in the heart of Downtown! 9-9:45am, Heritage Square, Register ahead

🧘‍♀️🍺 Pints and Poses Outdoor 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

📝 Poetry on the Lawn with Ms. AyeVee: Join local writers for poetry workshops on the lawn of the Downtown Library! This week participants will revisit childhood memories to create their own Pantoum Poem. 11am-1pm, Downtown Library

Monday 8.4

🔵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 possible because of our awesome business sponsors and donations from community supporters. Thank you for keeping Flagstaff Inspires sustainable and accessible for all!

MUSIC

Friday 8.1

The Station Cafe & Lounge | Karaoke Happy Hour | 6pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Local Honey (reggae) & Art Market | 6-9pm
Flag Brew | NAU Jazz Faculty | 6-9pm
Hops on Birch | El Coyote Vinyl Set | 7pm
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Seenan, Liminal Fish, The Great Blue Heron | 8-11pm
Flag Brew | Feline Rescue, Merganzr, Dead Bugh | 10pm

Saturday 8.2

Wanderlust | Mill’s End | 5-7pm
Museum Club | The Zookeepers | 8:30-11:30pm | $5
Flag Brew | The Morsels | 9pm

Sunday 8.3

Heritage Square | Cattywampus | 12-2pm
Flag Brew | Dave Logan Band | 2-5pm
Wanderlust | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:30pm
Mother Road | The Josh Glenn Experiment | 4-6pm
The Arboretum | Mountain Melodies Concert with The Flag 5 | 5-7pm
The Orpheum | Wonderlick: An Intimate Acoustic Performance | 7pm
Yucca North | Sunday Jazz Society - house band + open jam | 7-10pm

Monday 8.4

Dark Sky Brewing | Peter Posie | 6-8pm
Museum Club | Open Mic | 6-9pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm

CONNECTIONS

Jobs and Opportunities

Keep Our Community Fed!

As we transition into the new school year, Flagstaff Family Food Center needs your help! They provide daily lunches for organizations and schools around the community and need helping hands with the following shifts:

  • 🥪 Sandwich Makers: 10am-12pm & 12-2pm (everyday)
    Help make sandwiches for our neighbors!

  • 🚗 Sandwich Delivery: Mon - Fri, 9-11am
    Deliver sandwiches across Flagstaff!

  • 🪟 Window Service: 10am-12pm & 12-pm (all weekend)
    Serve sandwiches, snacks, and smiles at the to-go window!

Bring a friend and be part of something meaningful. Sign up at https://hotfood.org/volunteer. Questions? Call or Email: (928) 890-8396/ [email protected]

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Alissa smile in front of Aspen trees on the peaks.