Good morning, Flagstaff! It’s prime leaf-peeping week! Don’t forget to plan your day trip to Aspen Corner, Lockett Meadow or McMillain Mesa if you haven’t done so yet.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

Freaky Foot Tours is the only locally run ghost tour in town and we can’t wait to give you an unforgettable October thrill!

Find your perfect tour and book today:

We also offer private experiences for all tours.
👉 Halloween falls on a Saturday. Book early!

❌ City offices along with post offices and both libraries will be closed Monday, Oct 12th for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

🎨🖼️ Congratulations to Flagstaff mural artist Chip Thomas, who has been awarded an $800,000 “Genius Grant” from the MacArthur Foundation. The former Navajo Nation physician is known for his wheat paste murals often depicting Diné People. Thomas’s work addresses legacies of colonial violence and environmental degradation. He works with communities and small institutions across the country creating similar murals and exhibits.

👛 Hodge Podge Thrift Store on Switzer will be back with ‘vintage treasures’ for all, hosting a Grand-Reopening Oct 13th. It is currently closed for upgrades.

🌳 Lily of the Field Nursery is a hosting a Fall Tree Sale this Saturday from noon - 4pm. Find peach, apple, pear trees and more with free delivery. 10160 E Wapiti Tr. They also sell by appointment, contact 928-310-8742 or [email protected]

DOWNTOWN FLAG WELLNESS CRAWL
October 24, 11am - 3pm

💖 Like a bar crawl but better for you! Experiences, Treats and Surprises around every corner. Journaling and Crystals, Yoga and Strength Training, Breathwork and Bodywork, Tea and Healthy Treats!

Grab your passport and a pal and enjoy exclusive wellness experiences and perks in downtown Flagstaff.

🌟Find Out More and Get Tickets here!

🎃 Many readers mentioned Cedar House Coffee as a Flagstaff “hidden gem” in our recent survey. RSVP for Pumpkin Carving there on the 17th and check it out!

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🛻🎥 Route 66: The Main Streets of America is screening at The Orpheum Oct 10-11th. The filmmaker and featured participants from the film will answer questions following the feature-length documentary. Watch the film trailer here, and get tickets here. (Tickets are running low for Saturday!)

🎵 Flagstaff African Dance is hosting two special guest teachers Oct 13-15th. Register early to reserve a spot in these Master Classes in dance and drumming.

🍲 Register for Crocktoberfest Chili and Cook-Off: Show off your amazing chili or pie (or just taste the entries!) plus be part of a celebration that helps NAVMC continue life-changing work in communities in need. 💛Enter the golden ticket raffle, and bid on memorable 🏖️vacations and more donated to the silent auction, and golden paddle auction. Sunday, Oct 18th, 1-5pm Flagstaff Elks Lodge

🧶The Knitting Hour: All skill levels welcome! Experienced knitters available to teach beginners and help knitters out. 1-3pm, Downtown Library

🚪 Behind-the-Scenes Easton Collection Center Tour: Take a rare behind-the-scenes tour of MNA’s Easton Collection Center. 2:30-3:30pm, Museum of Northern Arizona

✏ 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 Public Library

🍿 Practical Magic Movie Night & Crafts: Join for a film screening of Practical Magic while you make Book Witch Kits this autumnal season! Light refreshments, good company, and fun. Ages 13 to Adult 4-6pm, Downtown Library

👣 Reflexology Massage Mini Sessions: Barefoot Sage is hosting $5 mini sessions at treatment stations in Heritage Square. They’ll focus on high tension zones to help you relax after a busy week. 5-6:30pm, Heritage Square

🌄 Mountain Town Market: The market is still going through October! Swing by for produce, bread, flowers, treats and more. 9am-1pm, Pine Forest School Parking Lot

🧶 Fiber Arts Talk - The Art of Sprang: Join the Fiber Artists of Northern Arizona’s October meeting to find out more about this beautiful finger weaving art. 10am-12pm, Shepherd of the Hills Church

🧚Momentum Aerial Costume Sale: Want to look fab for Halloween? Find everything from scary to circus looks, plus sustainability and good deals at Momentum Aerial’s sale. 10am-2pm, 108 W. Kaibab Ln, STE 180

🦇🦴 Spooky Science + Freaky Finds: Explore a haunted laboratory and learn about insects and minerals that glow in the dark, see fossilized poo, meet bugs, do a spooky craft and more. Costumes welcome. 10am-3pm, Museum of Northern Arizona

🐴🍂 Fall Fair & Festival: Northern Arizona Riding Stables is hosting its 2nd fall festival with pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, local craft vendors and food trucks. 10am-3pm, 3090 Old Munds Highway

🐶 Character Kindness Club - Australian Heeler Puppy: Kids can dress as their favorite character, do a craft, and meet the red Australian Heeler! Free, 11am-12:30pm, Flagstaff Mall by JCPenney

🍄 Fantastic Fungi Film + Q&A Panel: Flagstaff Psychedelic Society and Frontline Fenix are hosting this free screening and Q&A exploring functional and medicinal fungi and their impacts on physical and mental health. Doors - 1pm, Film at 1:30, Coconino Center for the Arts

🚘🍭 Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat: Kaibab Behavior Services will host this free Trunk or Treat with a bounce house, face painting, fire truck tours, pumpkin painting, vendors, adoptable puppies and more. 2-4pm, 5200 Cortland Blvd.

🍻Hoptoberfest Beer Tasting: Enjoy an afternoon celebrating Oktoberfest beers, Märzen, Festbeir and Helles, with a stein holding contest at 4! 2-5pm, Hops on Birch

🖼️ First Glimpse Art Reception: Be the first to experience and buy paintings and photographs celebrating the beauty of Northern Arizona, created by Flagstaff Plein Air Festival artists. 6-8pm, Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff Gallery, Flagstaff Mall

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

👗Clothing Swap: Bring good condition clothes and accessories to swap for new-to-you duds at this welcoming, fun swap! $10 with items to swap, $25 without. Refreshments & snacks included! 2-5pm, Up & Coming Boutique

🎴Intro to Tarot Reading class: Crystal Magic and Zelda Morningstar bring you this Tarot reading class suitable for all levels. Ticket includes your own tarot deck, guidebook and more! Preregister. 3-4:30pm, Drinking Horn Meadery

📙Sonoran Desert Bestiary Author Evening: Join author Gary Paul Nabhan and illustrator Robert J. Long for a reading followed by Q&A and book signing. 6-7pm, Bright Side Bookshop

🌽 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration: The city’s free Indigenous celebration, “Honoring Our Ancestral Roots Through Food” will feature Food for Life instructor Phefelia Nez, and a spotlight on runner Hosava Kretzmann. 9am-2:30pm, Elk’s Lodge

🎶 Vocal Lab: Come play, experiment, and make some wonderfully spontaneous music together in a playful, low-pressure space. 6:30-8pm, Birch District Wellness, 222 E Birch Ave.

Basecamp Snowbowl | Justin Merkel | 6-8pm
Historic Barrel House | Brothers Bard | 6-8pm
Flag Brew | Four-Cornered Room | 7pm
Charly's | Rich Bowen | 7pm
AWA Kava | Open Mic | 7:30-10pm
Orpheum | Molly Tuttle | 8pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Fire on the Mountain | 8pm
Gopher Hole | Daytime Moon | 9:30pm

Agassiz Lodge Snowbowl | Johnny Malo Band | 12-4pm
Historic Barrel House | Nick Atlas | 12:30-2:30pm
Flag Brew | Oscar Goldman, Taste Nate, Fang Over Fist | 9pm
Charly's | Brad & Deb | 7-9:30pm

Agassiz Lodge Snowbowl | Ruby and The SOUL SYSTEM | 12-4pm
Flag Brew | Sky Island | 2-5pm
Wanderlust | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:45pm
Ardrey Auditorium | Autumn Winds: Music in Motion | 3pm
Harrington's Tap House | Irish Session | 4:30-6:30pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Tony Poer | 5-7pm
Dark Sky Brewing | NAU Jazz | 5-7pm

Dark Sky Brewing | Aaron White | 6-8pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm

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