Family events in Flagstaff, AZ

Create a fun and unique monster to take home during this hands-on pool noodle craft activity. It’s a simple, kid-friendly event where you’ll build your own monster using pool noodles.

Create a custom painting using a water gun instead of traditional brushes. This free, hands-on activity runs for one hour at the Flagstaff KOA Holiday campground.

This multi-generational beginner archery clinic is a hands-on introduction to archery for anyone with no prior experience. You’ll learn the basics of using beginner-friendly equipment, key terminology, and important shooting safety and range etiquette, then get plenty of time to practice. Pre-registration is required, and youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

This monthly dog adoption event at Flagstaff Mall offers a welcoming opportunity to meet, play with, and adopt dogs. The selection changes from one event to the next, with ages ranging from puppies to seniors. Look for the setup inside the mall near the fireplace.

Create your own ocean in a bottle to take home. The activity runs in the early evening and is free to attend.

Make your own bubble wand during this fun, hands-on activity. It’s a simple craft where you’ll customize a bubble wand to take home and use for bubbly outdoor fun.

Dark Sky Brewing Company hosts a monthly dog adoption event featuring adoptable dogs of all ages, from young pups to seniors. Visitors can spend time with the animals, get to know their personalities, and complete an adoption at the venue.

Create a fun, unique pool noodle monster to take home during this free workshop. It runs for a one-hour session.

Camp under the dark skies of Sunset Crater National Monument at the O’Leary Group Campground, West Loop, for a weekend focused on stargazing and easy exploration. Costs are shared evenly among campers, estimated at about 30 to 35 dollars per tent or camper for the weekend. Those who prefer four walls will find plenty of hotel options in Flagstaff, and all services are located there. This weekend coincides with the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, offering excellent opportunities for night sky viewing. During the day, enjoy several easy walking trails within the monument. The Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, east entrance, is approximately 70 miles away for anyone considering a side trip. Hosts plan to provide chilidogs on Friday night and will bring wood for a shared fire pit. Individual fires are not allowed. Drinking water is available at the campground, and participants should bring whatever they need for a comfortable getaway along with a side dish for Friday if possible. At roughly 7,000 feet in elevation, expect cool nights and pleasant days. From Flagstaff, travel north on US 89, then turn onto the Sunset Crater Volcano-Wupatki Loop Road and continue to the O’Leary campground.

Free live music fills the heart of Downtown Flagstaff throughout the summer as local musicians perform on the square. Visitors can pick up takeout coffee, lunch, or dinner from nearby spots and relax with a picnic while enjoying the sounds. It is an easy way to unwind, savor good food, and support local talent throughout the season. The 2026 season is supported by Old Town Shops, Liv Sky Cottages, and Findlay Toyota.

Arizona PBS presents the premiere of Resolve to Solve at the historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff. This new science series shines a light on urgent global challenges and the people working toward innovative solutions. It is hosted by Miles O’Brien, an award-winning journalist known for covering science, technology, aerospace and the environment, and for his work with PBS NewsHour, NOVA and FRONTLINE. The Orpheum is a historic indoor venue in the heart of downtown, and the event is open to all ages. Please plan for venue guidelines. There is no on-site parking. Buying at the box office costs the same as purchasing online. A full bar and concessions will be available, and outside food or beverages are not allowed. Empty, soft, clear water bottles are permitted, while metal, hard plastic and insulated bottles are not. Unless otherwise noted by the show, re-entry is not allowed. A clear bag policy will be enforced. Guests may bring a clear stadium bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a one-gallon clear zip bag. Small non-clear wristlets up to 4 by 6 by 1 inches are allowed, and diaper or medical bags are permitted and subject to search. No other bags are allowed and the theater does not offer bag storage. Clear bags can be purchased at the venue.