Hello Flagstaff! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Dinosaur encounter, great race evening stop, and spacefort asteroid day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New dining destinations: Flagstaff chef Rochelle Daniel is set to debut two concepts on Leroux Street, Pompette and Little Rich Girl, featuring steak frites, a lobster roll on house-made brioche, and Wagyu skewers -- see the new menu plans.
Handmade crafts and community: Flagstaff’s summer crochet classes offer a calming reset with Jocelyn Alfaro of Labinkys, a 14-year crocheter who has taught at the Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival for over a decade -- join the crochet classes.
Community support in action: U-Haul offered 30 days of free storage and U-Box use for Pocket Fire evacuees near Sedona, turning logistics into relief as Oak Creek Canyon faced GO evacuation orders -- see U-Haul’s relief offer.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Peak views, low effort: Need a quick reset between errands? Buffalo Park delivers an easy loop, wide‑open meadows, and constant Peaks cameos, plus deer and prairie dog sightings if you’re lucky. Grab a friend or a podcast, watch the sun do its magic, then head back feeling suspiciously accomplished.
Plants that actually live: Whether your windows face endless sun or deep shade, Plantae helps Flagstaff homes feel more alive with plants chosen for our high-altitude quirks and dry air. Pop in for friendly advice and leave with something green that actually thrives longer than your last New Year’s resolution.
Pins, fries, and vibes: When the week needs a reset, Starlite Lanes delivers Flagstaff-friendly fun with open and cosmic bowling, Chef Ed's Kitchen for mid-frame munchies, and the Side Door Bar & Lounge for a victory cocktail. Rally some friends, lace up, let the gutters take the stress.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦕 Dinosaur Encounter @ Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 11:30 AM – Apparently the Aquaplex is going prehistoric, with a roaming raptor you can meet, but preferably keep your fingers. Bring the kids, the grandkids, or your inner eight-year-old, and snag a secret code for the Summer Reading Challenge, because multitasking counts as exercise.
🏁 Great Race Evening Stop @ Downtown Flagstaff | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Claim a spot on Aspen Avenue, the Great Race is rolling in with more than 140 classic cars and trucks on a Route 66 run from Springfield to Pasadena. Think car show that actually moves, all rumble, chrome, and stories from the road.
☄ SpaceFort Flagstaff Asteroid Day @ Flagstaff Elks Lodge #499 | Friday (6/26) at 11:00 AM – Only in our dark-sky town do you chat with astronauts and space pioneers between coffee runs, while the kids launch rockets. Asteroid Day, because of course, packs art, gaming, planetarium shows, and hands-on missions into a STEM spree, equal parts wonder, noise, and nerdy joy.
🏛 Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture @ Museum of Northern Arizona | Friday (6/26) – Skip the to-do list and head to the Museum of Northern Arizona for a weekend of Indigenous art, dance, and living traditions. Meet master makers, hear songs and stories, browse beadwork, pottery, and textiles, then treat yourself to fry bread without the craft-fair fluff.
🏹 Beginner Archery Clinic - Youth Only @ Fort Tuthill Archery Range | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Got a kid who aims high but keeps missing the laundry hamper? This youth-only archery clinic, for ages 8 to 17, teaches safe basics with beginner-friendly gear, real coaching, and bullseye bragging rights. You spectate, sip coffee, and pretend not to coach.
🎉 Annual Community Block Party @ Trinity Heights United Methodist Church | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Think you know a proper block party? Trinity Heights is serving free food, a giant water slide, a petting zoo, and kid-friendly games, plus the rare chance to meet those neighbors you only wave at. Zero cost, high charm, very Flagstaff.
🐞 Bug Out! @ Frances Short Pond | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Bring the kids to Francis Short Pond for a hands-on bug bash with NAU Bug Lab, AZ Game & Fish, Flagstaff Open Space, and Sustainability. Touch exotic insects, net and ID pond critters, learn about pollinators, then plant a butterfly-loving seed, you brave souls.
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07 — The Flagstaff report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 32%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 25%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 8 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. This house is wildThis custom mountain retreat spans 5 pristine acres in Highland Meadows, pairing timeless architecture with fresh designer upgrades. Soaring vaulted ceilings, river rock fireplaces, wide-plank European oak floors, and a quartz-clad chef’s kitchen set the tone. A wraparound porch, patios, horse stables, arena, and oversized 5-plus-car garage add standout versatility.
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