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🎉 First Friday and NAU Homecoming
Cedar Avenue closure, new mural to be revealed, and a Speed Puzzling Competition & Puzzle Swap
Alissa Zorn
November 07, 2025
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Flagstaff! It’s NAU Homecoming weekend. Which, in case you’re unfamiliar with it, means the unofficial homecoming event of Tequila Sunrise - basically a pubcrawl on Saturday morning. Whether you’re participating or not, pay attention and be safe!
In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:
🚧 Cedar Avenue Closure
🥳 Mural Reveal at Bright Side Bookshop
🧩 Speed Puzzling Competition & Puzzle Swap
Let’s go!
— Alissa Zorn
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AROUND TOWN
🚧 Cedar Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11th, for roadway striping. Cedar Avenue will close to all traffic between West Street and Fourth Street between 7am-5pm on the 11th.
❄️💧 Protect your outdoor faucets this winter! The City of Flagstaff is giving away free insulators to protect your hose bibb and pipes. Stop by 2323 N Walgreens during business hours (M-F, 8am-4:30pm) to pick yours up!
*Limit 2 insulators per household. Available until Dec. 12, 2025.
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TOGETHER WITH FLAUNT
WHAT’S HAPPENING
🍞 Stuff the Bus Food Drive: Volunteers are collecting food and financial donations for Flagstaff Family Food Center. Make a difference for neighbors in need! Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm, Safeway on Plaza or on Cedar
🥧 Soroptimist’s Holiday Pie Sale: Choose from a variety of delicious pies from Flagstaff’s Pie Guy! Proceeds support programs empowering local women and girls. Order by Monday, Nov. 10th, ordering info at the link.
Friday 11.7
🥳 Mural Reveal and Ribbon Cutting Celebration: A mural has been coming to life behind Bright Side Bookshop. Celebrate with refreshments and the reveal of this long time dream! 3pm, In the alley behind Bright Side
🎙️ 15 Minutes // One Take: Grab a group of friends or strangers, new or familiar instruments, & lay it down, raw and unrehearsed in 15 minutes. The end goal is to make a compilation CD. All gear provided. 4-8pm, The Hive
🎄Whistlestop Tour: The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making a special stop in Flagstaff on its journey from the humboldt‑Toiyabe National Forest to Washington, DC! Family-friendly, fun-filled, festive activities! 5-7pm, Flagstaff Mall
✨ Coco-op Makerspace Artist’s Market: Grab a pint, meet the makers, and support local creativity with pottery, jewelry, 3D prints, and paintings, all crafted right here in Flagstaff. 5-8pm, Mother Road Brewing
🖼️ First Friday ArtWalk: Come out to enjoy galleries, snacks, music, and friends. 5-9pm, Downtown
👕 Upcycled T-shirt Bags Workshop: A great use for those old t-shirts that you just can't part with! 6-8pm, Trash Panda Thrift & Reusables
👾✨ 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 11.8
🧶 Fiber Artists of Northern AZ Monthly Meeting: Join this diverse group brought together by a love of textiles, fiber arts & handwork. New topic each month - beginners and experts welcome! 9:30am, Shepherd of the Hills Church, 1601 N San Francisco St
👨👧 Saturday Story Stop: A fun-filled storytime for all ages. 10:30-11am, Downtown Library
🧒Character Kindness Club: Bring kids to dress up as a favorite character, enjoy a FREE Green Screen Photo Experience, and take home the craft! 11am-12pm, Flagstaff Mall
😌 Low Sensory Board Games Afternoon: Come play games in a relaxed, and sensory-friendly environment every 2nd Saturday. 12-3pm at Good Game Cafe
🧩 Speed Puzzling Competition & Puzzle Swap: Compete in teams of two to see which team is the fastest! 12:30-4pm, East Flag Library, Free but registration required
🏈 NAU Football vs. Northern Colorado - Homecoming: Cheer on the Lumberjacks for Homecoming Weekend and Military Appreciation Day! 4pm, Walkup Skydome, Family friendly tailgate party southwest side of the Skydome 2.5 hours prior.
🦉Sip N’ Hoot: Fun-filled event featuring a variety of delicious drinks for you to enjoy while you paint owls, mingle with friends, and meet new people. 5pm, Toasted Owl Cafe
😂 Anger Management Comedy Featuring Carlos Rodriguez: A fast talking entertainer with all the passion, excitement and energy of a new performer and the grace and comfort of a seasoned pro. 7:30pm, The Orpheum
Sunday 11.9
🧘♀️🍺 Pints and Poses Yoga: Start off your Sunday with this drop-in Yoga class, then enjoy a recovery beer for just $2, 10:30-11:30am, Dark Sky Taproom
👗Gals, Gays & They’s Clothing Swap: Refresh your closet and enjoy snacks, clothes, and community! $10 with things to swap, or $25 just show up. 2-5pm Up & Coming (upstairs in Aspen Artist Lofts)
😈 Blood on the Clocktower Game Night: Join for a thrilling night of mystery, deception, and strategy. 6pm, Good Game Cafe
📽️ Movie Trivia Night: Grab your team for movie night themed trivia! 6-8:30pm, The Annex
Monday 11.10
👶 Bouncing Babies Story Time: Play together with songs, fingerplays, knee bounces, stories, and rhymes! 9:15-9:45am, Downtown Library
🔵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
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MUSIC
Friday 11.7
Dark Sky Beer Garden | DJ Quick Kay - Winter Kick-Off Party | 1-5pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Sleep Stampede | 5-8pm
The Hive | Stars Don't Mean Anything | 7pm
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
Charly’s | Ace Slim | 7-9:30pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Mother Road Trio | 7-11pm
Coconino Center for the Arts | Della Mae | 7:30pm
Firecreek Coffee | Tremuloid - Farewell For Now | 8pm
Gopher Hole | Warsaw Poland Brothers | 9:30pm
Saturday 11.8
Charly’s | Kelli Baker and Noe Socha | 7-9:30pm
Coconino Center for the Arts | The Brothers Reed | 7:30pm
The Orpheum | Spafford | 8pm
Yucca North | Yonder Mountain String Band | 8pm
Sunday 11.9
Wanderlust Brewing Company | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:45pm
Kitt Recital Hall | Album Release Recital - Aimee Fincher, piano and Kevin Tague, trumpet | 3:30pm
Dark Sky Taproom | Jazz Funk Trio | 5-7pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Acoustic Emo Night | 6-9pm
Yucca North | Sunday Jazz Society - house band + open jam | 7-10pm
Coconino Center for the Arts | Mason Jennings | 7:30pm
Monday 11.10
Dark Sky Brewing | Live Music | 6-8pm
Yucca North | Karaoke | 9pm
CONNECTIONS
Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival is looking for Vendors and Instructors for their 2026 festival.
City of Flagstaff Economic Development Office is accepting applications for their Business Retention Expansion Incentive Grants to support existing local businesses looking to grow and thrive in Flagstaff.
Local Help During the Government Shut Down
Coconino County has multiple social services for qualifying households including menstrual products, diapers, and mortgage/rental assistance.
Findhelp.org lets you search for free or reduced cost medical care, housing, food and more.
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