Community Calendar

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area (IBA) because of the many species that live or visit here. Please meet up with the leader on the viewing deck above the visitor center.

An eclectic market featuring a mix of vintage, upcycled, artisan, antiques, previously loved treasures! Grab some lunch too! Located on Rte 66 in historic downtown Flagstaff.

PigeonPalooza returns to Snowflake, Arizona on October 3! This family friendly celebration of all things pigeon features a Pigeon Talent Show, Pigeon Petting Zone, Pigeon Cooing Contest, Pigeon Poop Lotto, pigeon themed games, vendors, raffles and more. Come discover just how amazing and entertaining pigeons can be!

Join Willow Bend for a morning of hands-on activities exploring simple ways we can care for our planet every day. Discover how conserving water, reducing food waste, saving energy, and making thoughtful choices can have a big impact on the health of our environment. Through interactive activities, games, and creative projects, participants of all ages will learn practical ways to build a more sustainable future at home and in our community.

No registration required—just come ready to explore and have fun!

Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. Each month is focused on a different theme and each event offers fun and educational hands-on activities. Artists, scientists, and experts join us on occasion to provide extra special opportunities to learn and explore. There is no need to RSVP and the events are drop-in format.

Thanks to generous funding from Flagstaff365, Creative Flagstaff and the City of Flagstaff BBB Revenues, this event is free and open to the public.

Raise your steins, Flagstaff — the 17th Annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest returns to Wheeler Park on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 AM–9 PM! Celebrate fall in the mountains with a full day of craft beer, brats, live music, contests, kids activities, vendors, and our famous Puppy Races with High Country Humane.
Come dressed in your best Bavarian gear and enjoy everything from the Root Beer Garden to lawn games to local food favorites. Every ticket supports the Debbi Grogan Memorial Fund, helping fund music education for local students through the Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation.
It’s Flagstaff’s biggest fall tradition — and the perfect way to kick off the season. Prost!
🎟 Tickets are live — grab yours now! This event sells fast every year. Kids 12 & under free.

Raise your steins, Flagstaff — the 17th Annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest returns to Wheeler Park on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 AM–9 PM! Celebrate fall in the mountains with a full day of craft beer, brats, live music, contests, kids activities, vendors, and our famous Puppy Races with High Country Humane.

Come dressed in your best Bavarian gear and enjoy everything from the Root Beer Garden to lawn games to local food favorites. Every ticket supports the Debbi Grogan Memorial Fund, helping fund music education for local students through the Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation.

It’s Flagstaff’s biggest fall tradition — and the perfect way to kick off the season. Prost!

Tickets are live — grab yours now! This event sells fast every year. Kids 12 & under free.

Experience the magic of traditional folk music at the 42nd Folk Music Festival! The event transforms the museum grounds into a lively musical celebration with performances by more than 50 talented groups throughout the day on four stages. Enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and the vibrant sounds of folk music in a festive atmosphere. This event will happen rain or shine.

Over the weekend of October 2-4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour will showcase 74 artists across 52 private studios, as well as additional artists in three Art Centers, throughout the Prescott/Quad-City area. This beloved annual event offers attendees an opportunity to visit with the artists, observe their creative processes and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art in many different mediums, ranging from painting and ceramics to jewelry and glass. Attendees of this free, self-guided event may begin at any location and visit as many studios as they like.

Each year, attendees of the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour report that one of the most intriguing aspects is the opportunity to observe artists as they actively demonstrate their craft. This experience allows attendees to learn about the materials, techniques and processes used in creating a work of art, while forging a personal connection with the artists.

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. The program is included with park entrance fees.

Early Artist Entry NOW OPEN
The Flagstaff Plein Air Festival will take place from October 4–25, 2026, challenging both painters and photographers to capture the beauty of the Northern Arizona region, on location. This multi-day event blends artistic practice with community engagement, environmental awareness, and visual storytelling.

At the culmination of the festival, participants will showcase their work in a professionally juried exhibition. The public is welcome to watch the artists at work throughout the week, participate in a variety of workshops and presentations, and purchase completed artwork at the culminating First Glimpse Reception and Sale. A two-week Festival Exhibition to follow.

Festival Highlights Include
• Paint Alongs — join painters at select locations to watch or try your hand at plein air painting
• Workshops and Presentations — opportunities for photography and painting, registration is open to participants and the public
• Quick Draw Challenge and Auction — open to participants and the public
• Competition Awards and First Glimpse Reception & Sale — open to the public
• Festival Exhibition — a two week exhibition
• In celebration of Flagstaff’s 25th anniversary as the first designated International Dark Sky City, we have partnered with the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition to highlight events and programs that celebrate the darks skies surrounding Flagstaff.

Notable Dates
Early discount registration August 15, 2026
Registration Closes September 15, 2026
Festival Dates October 4-10, 2026
Awards Ceremony,
Reception & Sale October 10, 2026
Festival Exhibition October 11-25, 2026

Ticketed events and workshop registration will remain available until full.

Festival Information: flagstaff-Arts.org

About The Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff
The Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff encourages and promotes the artistic growth and professional development of local artists and to create a forum for the arts within the greater Flagstaff community and Northern Arizona through events, exhibits, and educational programs.

Media Contact Mike Frankel Executive Director acfexdir@gmail.com 928.856.2485