Community Calendar

Get assistance with your genealogy research from a member of the Northern Arizona Genealogy Society. Please come prepared with a specific question or problem and a genealogy mentor will help guide you in your research.  This is a virtual session via Zoom, registration is required. Zoom information will be sent after registration. For tips and tricks on using Zoom, please see our guide.  

Flagstaff Mall is proud to host the Northland Hospice Light-a-Life event from now through Dec. 23, honoring loved ones with messages of remembrance and hope. A Pet Tree will also be displayed to celebrate our beloved animal companions. Those who make a donation to Northland Hospice will receive an ornament to place on the tree in honor of a loved one or pet. The Light-a-Life tree will be located in the entertainment area near JCPenney and open during mall holiday hours.

Flagstaff Mall, an enclosed shopping center serving all of Northern Arizona and conveniently located along Route 66, hosts a collection of more than 50 stores including Dillard's, JCPenney, Hobby Lobby, Bath and Body Works, Foot Locker, Barnes and Noble and Maurices, as well as a selection of popular locally owned shops. The mall is a community hub and the site of numerous free family-friendly events and activities throughout the year. Shoppers can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi, convenient mobile device charging stations and a wide selection of eateries in the Food Court. Learn more by visiting flagstaffmall.com.

Date and Time: On Fri, 21 Nov 2025 at 10:00 - Tue, 23 Dec 2025 at 20:00

Venue details: Flagstaff Mall, 4650 U.S. 89, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86004, United States

Category: Community

Get assistance with your genealogy research from a member of the Northern Arizona Genealogy Society. Please come prepared with a specific question or problem and a genealogy mentor will help guide you in your research.  This is a virtual session via Zoom, registration is required. Zoom information will be sent after registration. For tips and tricks on using Zoom, please see our guide.  

The Sedona Railroaders will have their annual holiday train show this year from December 12th to December 27th. It will be closed on the 24th and 25th. This traditional holiday event in its 30th year will take place at the Arches at Sedona shopping center in the Village of Oak Creek, 6101 State Route 179, Suite D-E. This new location is next door to Absolute Bikes. The hours will be daily 11 AM to 4:30 PM. The show is free to the public.

This year’s show is again sponsored by the Sedona McDonald’s.

No Christmas would be complete without memories of the old-fashioned department store’s displays of miniature toy trains. “Get on Board!” and enjoy the re-creation of some of these memories through stunning visual images of operating model railroad equipment. This year’s exhibit will include an American Flyer S gauge layout. O, N, and HO gauges will also be on display.

The Sedona Railroaders club members look forward to sharing their love of model railroading with residents and visitors alike. For more information, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SedonaRailroaders.

The Mansion is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands, greenery and a towering fir tree trimmed with old-fashioned ornaments. Guided tours during this time include glimpses of folklore and traditions of Christmas, both past and present. Cost $18 Adult, $12 Youth. Purchase Guided Tour tickets in advance here https://azstateparks.com/reserve/Activities/ProgramsAndTours.aspx or call the park at 928-779-4395 for same day reservations.

We invite you to volunteer at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park!

The duplex-style Riordan Mansion remains one of the finest examples of American Arts and Crafts-
style architecture open to the public today. Designed by the architect of the impressive El Tovar Hotel
at the Grand Canyon, Charles Whittlesey, the homes were built in 1904 with indoor plumbing, hot
and cold running water, central heat, and electric lights, reflecting the most modern technology and
design of the time.
Seen by guided tour only, the interiors of the Riordan family homes look essentially as they did in 1904.
The homes showcase original family belongings including fine examples of early Stickley furniture.

Volunteer opportunities available include Front Desk, Interpretive Tours, Grounds and Maintenance services.

Help us preserve history, learn and share the story of Flagstaff.

Contact the Park at 928-779-4395 for more information.

Kindled: The Reitz Studio Legacy Exhibition and Sale
December 12th, 2025– January 23rd, 2026

Kindled: The Reitz Studio Legacy brings together the work of Don Reitz and the artists who worked alongside him as studio assistants during his later years at his Arizona ranch. More than just a celebration of Reitz’s singular voice in American ceramics, this exhibition highlights the deep and lasting impact he had on the lives and practices of the artists who supported his studio. Through shared labor, experimentation, and conversation, these assistants became part of a living lineage—absorbing Reitz’s fearless energy, his love of fire and form, and the raw honesty he brought to the material.

This exhibition features ceramic works by a select group of artists who worked closely with Reitz, alongside pieces from Reitz himself. Each artist contributes not only their work but also a written reflection on their time at the ranch and the ways Reitz’s mentorship shaped their creative path. Together, these works tell a story of legacy—not as imitation, but as ignition: a spark passed from one hand to another, kept alive in new forms, new fires, and new voices.

The Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres are proud to present “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” showing Dec. 5-18.

Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Blanc for another rousing, all-star mystery from the mind of Rian Johnson. This time, Johnson brings a gothic atmosphere to the proceedings, where only hidden clues can help to solve the mystery when a monsignor turns up dead.

A rollicking good time, the film returns to the scene of the crime (The Wellmont) with new twists and turns that will leave you guessing whodunnit?

The award-winning, all-star cast also includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington and Andrew Scott.

“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Dec. 5-18 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. daily.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.

Decorate graham cracker houses at the 18th annual Cookie House Decorating event! For children of all ages. Seating is limited, so make your group's reservation today. One adult "helper" per child, please. This will make the program available to more children. Register at the Youth Desk or call 928.777.1537.  Presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Deaf Santa Claus” showing Dec. 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.

With an uncanny resemblance to the icon himself, Charles Graves chases his dream of becoming a professional Deaf Santa Claus. Filmmakers chronicle Charles and his family as he attends Santa school and enlists the support of others in an attempt to better provide for his loved ones.

Directed by Ben Shelton and Anthony Mowl, the film offers unique perspectives on navigating Deaf and hearing worlds in a story about family, fatherhood, and creating new traditions.

“An uplifting look at passion and representation.” — Awards Buzz

This film isn't just a movie — it's a magical sleigh ride of emotions. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll feel the heartwarming joy that only Deaf Santa Claus can bring. “Deaf Santa Claus” is truly a must-see!

“Deaf Santa Claus” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres Dec. 12-18. Showtimes will be Friday, Dec. 12 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 15 and 16 at 7:00 p.m.; and Thursday, Dec. 18 at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.