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🍕McMillan Closing and Alpine Pizza Reopening

🍕McMillan Closing and Alpine Pizza Reopening

Mystery white elephant gifts, 12 bars of Christmas holiday crawl, parade of lights

Alissa Zorn
December 12, 2025

Good morning, Flagstaff! Ready for the holiday parade this weekend?

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

🍕 The return of Alpine Pizza
🎁 Get $5 pre-wrapped White Elephant Gifts at Trash Panda
🎄🚒 2025 Parade of Lights is Saturday

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

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AROUND TOWN

🍹🍕 The McMillan Bar & Kitchen is closing this week, but Alpine Pizza will return in its space. Alpine Pizza was a neighbor to The McMillan until closing in 2023. Now Genuine Concepts is reviving it. They renovated and combined the two spaces. Alpine Pizza will reopen on December 15th with pizza, garlic knots, pizza fries, smashburgers and salads on the menu as well as many of The McMillan’s most popular cocktails.

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😂🎅 Trash Panda Thrift is offering $5 pre-wrapped White Elephant mystery gifts ready to impress… or confuse…

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🐕 The Wonderdog HOWL-iday Show: 30 minute high-energy stunt dog shows featuring canine athletes performing tricks, high-flying frisbee catches & agility stunts. Dec. 12, 13, 14, 17 & 18, see link for times, Flagstaff Mall

🎅🥞 Make Reservations for Breakfast with Santa: A hot breakfast buffet, “selfies with Santa,” holiday crafts, and Christmas tunes! Kids 3 & under are free. Saturdays Dec. 13 & 20, 9-11am, Weatherford Hotel

🎭 Get Tickets for The Man Who Saved Christmas: This heartwarming holiday musical is set during WWII and based on a true story of a toy tycoon out to rescue Christmas from being bleak. Weekends through Dec. 21st at Theatrikos

💡 Register for Jan. & Feb. Community Classes at CCC: Popular classes like stained glass or crochet fill up early, so now is a good time to take a look and sign up for any you’d like to take.

Friday 12.12

🧶The Knitting Hour: All skill levels welcome! Members of Fiber Artists of Northern Arizona Guild are available to teach beginners and help knitters out. 1-3pm, Downtown Library

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

Saturday 12.13

🎁 Christmas Open House at Creative Casita: Find handmade gifts, sip hot cocoa, taste samples of gourmet goodies and enjoy holiday surprises. 9am-5pm, Creative Casita 2510 N 4th St

🍿 Winter Movie Series - Elf: FREE For all ages with concessions available to purchase. Doors 9am, Movie starts 9:30am, The Orpheum

🧶 Fiber Artists of Northern AZ Meeting: Join this diverse group brought together by a love of textiles, fiber arts & handwork. New topic each month - beginners & experts welcome! 9:30am, Shepherd of the Hills Church

🍯 Herbal Honeys and Syrups for Winter Health Workshop: This hands-on workshop will guide you in creating unique, useful gifts for friends, family, or yourself. 9:30am-12pm, Willow Bend, 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, Call Bookmans to RSVP: 928-774-0005

😌 Low Sensory Board Games Afternoon: Come play games in a relaxed, and sensory-friendly environment. 12-3pm at Good Game Cafe

❄ Winter Market at Culture Connection AZ: Find gifts at this curated show and bazaar featuring local artists and artisans. 12-4pm, The Ice House 201 E Birch Ave

🎭 Jane Austen’s Emma: FlagShakes has just a few tickets left for this charming and flirtatious comedy of manners. 2pm and 7pm, Beaver Street Theatre

🍻 12 Bars of Christmas Downtown Holiday Crawl: Bust out your Christmas attire, ugly sweaters & Santa gear and soak in the holiday cheer at each stop. 2-7pm, Get tickets and begin at Uptown Pub House between 1:30-2:30pm

🎄🚒 Holiday Parade of Lights: Bundle up and head downtown to watch this annual spectacle. 6-8pm, Parade starts at Beaver and Elm. Route: Beaver to Aspen, Aspen to San Francisco & San Francisco to Elm

Sunday 12.14

🎅 Storytime with Santa: Bring your little ones for some holiday magic on Sunday morning! Each week Santa is visiting a different local coffee shop and sharing a holiday tale. This week at Late for the Train, 9am-10am

🎀🌲 Wreath Workshop with Viola’s: Make your own beautiful holiday wreath. No experience necessary, all supplies included. 10am-12:30pm, Viola’s Flower Garden

🧘‍♀️🍺 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

🧒 Character Kindness Club with Buddy the Elf: Bring kids for face painting, a photo opportunity, and a craft! 11am-12:30pm, Flagstaff Mall

🐾🎅 Paws with Claus Pet Photos and Dog Adoption Event: Bring your dog for a festive photo experience with Santa and Mrs. Claus plus “pet painted” ornaments and meet dogs available to adopt. 12-3pm, Dark Sky Brewing

🍪 Cookies With the Cat: Bring the family for story time with Santa and The Cat in the Hat. 1-2pm, Flagstaff Mall

🧘‍♂️ Yoga for Recovery: This class is about healing, presence, and remembering that you’re not alone. Free/donation, no prior experience needed—just come as you are. 1-2:15pm, Happening Here 124 N San Francisco St

🍭 Gingerbread House Building Contest: Bring the family and build your best gingerbread house! Ticket includes all materials + hot cocoa or beer. 1-5pm, Historic Barrel House

🐾🎅 Pet Photo Day with Santa at the Mall: Bring your four-legged friends for a free holiday photo with Santa. 2-6pm, Flagstaff Mall

🕯 Coconino Estates Luminarias: Walk or drive very slowly with lights turned low through this beautiful display of holiday lights. 6-8pm, starting on Navajo Rd off Bonito

😈 Blood on the Clocktower Game Night: Join for a thrilling night of mystery, deception, and strategy. 6pm, Good Game Cafe

Monday 12.15

🔵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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Alissa smile in front of Aspen trees on the peaks.