🌼 Flagstaff weekend filled with garden ideas

FUTS trail repairs underway, Flagstaff Artful Gardens Tour, and a Community Market returns to East Flagstaff

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Alissa Zorn
July 18, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! Hooray for rain, let’s hope for more!

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

  • 🚧 FUTS trail repairs underway

  • 🌼 Flagstaff Tour of Artful Gardens

  • 🍅 A community market returns to East Flagstaff

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

Thank you card to Health First reads: Ms. Berry, I wanted to thank you and all of the volunteers for your unbeleivable tenacity ensuring the success of this year's dental days. I'm so graetful for the exceptional support you and your voluteers have provided this community. So few people realize how important dental health is to overall health, but your dedication and genuine concern for those of us who are struggling was a true light. Your compassion and empathy have made a world of difference. Yours with heartfelt gratitude, A.S. PS - thank you for putting a smile on my face.

Health First Foundation Helps People Smile

Health First Foundation, along with several other organizations, helped the good people at A New Dawn purchase dental equipment and a trailer for their Dental Days events. The event provides much-needed free dental care to adults. This thank-you note from a Dental Days patient made our hearts sing!

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AROUND TOWN

FUTS Trail Repairs Underway

🚧 The City of Flagstaff has been conducting minor trail repairs this week to sections of the Karen Cooper Trail, Ponderosa Trails South, and connectors in Boulder Pointe and Ponderosa Trails neighborhoods. Next week (7/21-7/25) full trail closures in certain locations will be in effect for resurfacing.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🎭 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]: Three actors. Thirty-seven plays. Ninety minutes. This fast, funny, and wildly entertaining crash course in the entire Shakespeare canon is a blast. Flag Shakes brings this play to Lowell Observatory under the stars. Tickets available July 18th - August 2nd.

✍️ Register for Calling Down the Rain Writing Workshop: Prayers and blessings; poems and memoir; essays and fiction. The workshop is open to all writers, from curious to established, to express in any form.  July 25th, 1-2:30pm, The HeArt Box

🍀 Arizona Highland Celtic Festival: Music, Highland Dance Demonstrations, Athletic Competition Workshops, Piping Competitions and Demonstrations, Kid’s activities and more. July 19, 9am-7pm & July 20, 9am-4pm, Ft. Tuthill

Friday 7.18

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

🥦 Expert Composter Course: Join this free workshop and learn how to compost like a pro! 4-5pm, Bonito Street Community Garden

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

👾✨ 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 7.19

🍅 East Flagstaff Community Market: You’ll find 40+ local vendors and food trucks, 8am-1pm at the Flagstaff Mall Parking Lot.

🧘‍♀️ 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

🌼 Flagstaff Tour of Artful Gardens: Get ideas for your own garden! This annual event is an opportunity to experience six creative local gardens at your own pace. 9am-2pm, Map given upon ticket purchase, Viola’s Flower Garden

👨‍👧📖 Saturday Story Stop: A fun-filled storytime for all ages. 10:30-11am Downtown Library

🎴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

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

🥳 Hozhoni Bingo Bash: An evening of fun, friends, and fundraising for The Hozhoni Foundation at a pet friendly venue - classic bingo, exciting prizes, and laughter! 5-7pm, The Toasted Owl

🎈 'Up’ at Movies on the Square: Live music & activities kick off at 5pm 🎬 Bring chairs and blankets! Movies begin at dusk, Heritage Square

Sunday 7.20

🥕 Flagstaff Community Market: A lively outdoor farmers market featuring fresh regional produce, prepared food, flowers, breads, local honey, art, and more! 8am-12pm City Hall

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

🌿 Guided Nature Walks at Hart Prairie: Join the Nature Conservancy for a guided walk. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and learn about the geology and nature in the area. 10am-12pm, Hart Prairie, Free - registration required

🌊 Aquaplex Pool Party: Celebrate Parks & Rec month with a splash - mini golf, crafts, pool games, and inclusive obstacle courses will all be part of this event. 10am-2pm, Aquaplex

🧘‍♀️🍺 Pints and Poses Outdoor Yoga: Start off your Sunday with this drop-in Yoga class, on the patio if weather permits. Then enjoy a recovery beer for just $2, 10:30-11:30am at Dark Sky Brewing Co

📝 Poetry on the Lawn: Join Youth Poet Laureate of Flagstaff, Carson Redmon, for a fun poetry workshop on the lawn of the Downtown Library! 11am-1pm, Downtown Library

🏊 Sunday Funday DJ Pool Time: Grab $15 tickets in the lobby and enjoy the pool with tacos and beer for sale, and DJ Andrew Tyler poolside. 12-3pm, Sundays, Americana Motor Hotel

🎨 Sunday Crafternoon: Bookmans provides supplies, you provide creativity! Come create in a no pressure environment - origami, collage, painting, etc. 3-5pm, Bookmans Cafe

Monday 7.21

🐧 Free Family Film Series - Happy Feet: Mondays during the Summer families can enjoy free movies. RSVP for a spot! 6:30pm, The Orpheum

🔵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 7.18

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Two Hand Union | 6-8pm
The Station Cafe & Lounge | Karaoke Happy Hour | 6pm
Heritage Square | Dub & Down with the Blues | 6-8pm
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
Charly’s | Andy See & His Swinging Jamboree | 7-9:30pm
Flag Brew | Toxic Positivity | 8pm
Yucca North | HAUS Night | 8pm-2am
Monte V | Lo Cash Ninjas - school supply drive | 9:30pm

Saturday 7.19

Wanderlust | Seenan | 5-7pm
Charly’s | Plough Boys | 7-9:30pm
The Orpheum | Dexter and The Moonrocks | 8pm
Yucca North | Free Local Band Show! Scrunge, Side Project, West Thumb, Baby Moth | 8pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Miss Leo | 8pm
Flag Brew | Brad & Deb Quartet | 9pm
Gopher Hole | Cadillac Angels | 9:30pm

Sunday 7.20

Heritage Square | Flagstaff Community Band | 12-2pm
Agassiz Lodge Snowbowl | Live From 9500’ | 12-4pm
Flag Brew | Thunder & Lighning | 2-5pm
Wanderlust | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-5:30pm
Mother Road | Miss Leo | 4-6pm
The Hive | Sea Moss, Spring Breeding, Washed, Vladislava | 7pm | $10, all ages

Monday 7.21

Museum Club | Open Mic | 6-9pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm

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Alissa smile in front of Aspen trees on the peaks.