It’s Friday, Flagstaff! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Glass recycling changes, a Beethoven 5k, and Pepsi Amphitheater’s 20-year impact + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New recycling changes ahead: Flagstaff added six glass drop-off sites, including Jay Lively, NAU, and the Recycling Transfer Station. Curbside glass billing will end June 30, 2026, and all types of glass are accepted -- see the recycling sites.
Race with a musical purpose: Beethoven 5K will wind through Buffalo Park and McMillan Mesa on June 13, celebrating 76 years supporting the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. Online registration closes at 7 pm today -- learn more about the event.
A venue’s lasting impact: Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park marked 20 years, showcasing zero-waste shows and economic impact, drawing 42,000 attendees each season, with most visitors traveling from outside Coconino County -- explore the amphitheater impact.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Lace up, Flagstaff: Jay Lively Activity Center Hockey is Flagstaff’s community ice, with year-round public skate, open hockey, and sticks and pucks. It’s also home ice for the NAU Ice Jacks, so you can steal a few moves between strides and call it “training.”
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌿 Field Notes: Edible Plants & Drawing @ Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve | Friday (6/12) at 4:00 PM – Nothing beats a stroll where plant lore and doodling both count as learning. Explore Picture Canyon to discover traditional uses of native plants, then try field sketches, no art chops required. Bring a sketchbook, water, and snacks, kids welcome, free, but space is limited.
🏃 Beethoven 5k Run @ Buffalo Park | Saturday (6/13) at 9:00 AM – Beethoven 5K is cruising through Buffalo Park on the McMillan Mesa trail, and your miles keep the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra playing. Expect ponderosa-scented zen, friendly locals, and that da-da-da-DUN chasing you. Run a little, support music education, feel smug in the best way.
🌿 Flagstaff Native Herb Festival 2026 @ Willow Bend Environmental Education Center | Saturday (6/13) at 10:00 AM – Flagstaff’s all-day herb fest returns to Willow Bend, serving up expert-led workshops, hands-on learning, and plant walks that finally explain what you’ve been mowing. Choose nine classes across three sessions, meet local herbalists, and enjoy a day that smells like pine, sage, and competence.
🛍 Popup Boutique @ Flagstaff City Hall | Saturday (6/13) at 10:00 AM – If your closet is 80 percent flannel, Sage Country is popping up at Flagstaff’s Urban Flea Market for a proper upgrade. Expect well-made pieces, local flair, and prices that beat tourist-trap kitsch, all while you sip coffee and people-watch like a pro.
🎻 Flagstaff Folk Festival 2026 @ Coconino Center for the Arts | Saturday (6/13) at 11:00 AM – Two days of pickin' and grinnin' with 100-plus acts across five stages at Coconino Center for the Arts and the Pioneer Museum. Expect workshops, impromptu jams, and solid grub. It’s the 24th annual, which means smooth logistics, happy locals, and fewer awkward sound checks.
🛍 CNJ will be @ City of Flagstaff City Hall | Saturday (6/13) at 2:00 PM – If your weekend needs more treasure hunting and fewer errands, the Flagstaff Urban Flea Market delivers with talented vendors, tasty food trucks, and small-town people watching. CNJ will be set up with a table, so expect familiar faces, quirky finds, and zero big-box vibes.
🦖 Raptors @ The Arboretum | Sunday (6/14) at 11:30 AM – Trade screen time for talons at The Arb, where you can meet live birds of prey up close. The International Raptor & Falconry Center brings 2–3 flyers for science, storytelling, and Q&A on raptor biology, ecology, and falconry. Kid-focused, adult-approved, free with entry. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — Announcement Your homeowners insurance has a blind spotIt covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old). *See what it covers → |
07 — The Flagstaff report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 1 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 84°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 47%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis authentic log cabin sits on 2.3 private acres bordering Coconino National Forest, with sweeping San Francisco Peaks views stealing the show. Two levels of decking, a fire pit patio, and a treehouse overlook give endless ways to enjoy the scenery. Three cozy levels, each with a propane fireplace, plus an oversized detached garage, round out this high-elevation Flagstaff retreat.
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