Community Calendar

Saturday | May 23 | 9 - 11 AM

Mt. Elden. Meet us on Andes Drive just east of fourth street and below the Methodist Church.

All ages welcome, come ready to hike while learning new things about local flora and fauna! Pick up a free copy of FUZZ! Bring water and wear good shoes, and don’t forget to dress in layers!

This season's Flagstaff Big Read is asking us all to take a walk on the wild side with Mary Roach’s book: FUZZ: When Nature Breaks the Law! It is a collection of stories about the many many times that non-human animals and human animals have had to learn how to get along - or are still learning.

You can pick up a free copy of Roach’s book at the Flagstaff Public Library, Cline Library, The Riles Building at NAU, the Murdoch Center, or Culture Connect AZ! Join one of our programs between January and May 2026 to engage with your community while learning more about animals and how we live with them all around the world.

Go to Flagstaff Big Read Coalition to learn more about our free community events, check-out reading lists and at-home activities, or learn more about Fuzz!

Join library staff as we celebrate Flagstaff's Big Read by exploring a local corridor at the base of Mt. Elden where wildlife and humans often meet. All ages welcome, come ready to hike while learning new things about local flora and fauna!

Pick up a free copy of FUZZ prior to the hike! Bring water and wear good shoes, and don’t forget to dress in layers!

How to get there: from the East Flagstaff Community Library at 3000 N. 4th Street, turn right onto 4th Street. Continue through the roundabout, and up 4th for approximately ½ mile, then turn right onto Andes Street (35.22358° N, 111.61213° W). This is where we'll park to meet before heading out for a stretch of the Forces of Nature Trail at the base of Mt. Elden. Please no dogs on this hike.

This season's Flagstaff Big Read is asking us all to take a walk on the wild side with Mary Roach’s book: FUZZ: When Nature Breaks the Law! It is a collection of stories about the many many times that non-human animals and human animals have had to learn how to get along - or are still learning. You can pick up a free copy of Roach’s book at the Flagstaff Public Library, Cline Library, The Riles Building at NAU, the Murdoch Center, or Culture Connect AZ!

To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2330. Three days prior notice is requested.

FORM & FACE: Abstract Bodies and Masked Identities
April 24th – May 31st, 2026

This dynamic exhibition features the work of acclaimed artists Zarco Guerrero and Kevin Titzer, exploring the intersections of abstraction, the human form, and identity. Through sculptural masks, figurative assemblage, and evocative materials, Form and Face challenges viewers to consider how identity is constructed, concealed, and revealed. Join us for the opening reception on April 24, 2026, and experience this bold exploration of body and persona.

Opening Reception: Friday, April 24, 2026 from 4–6pm
The Special Exhibition Gallery is Open Daily 12noon–5pm

Please join us on Saturday, May 23rd for the Coconino Master Gardener’s annual plant sale at Colton Garden at the Museum of Northern Arizona! There will be locally grown plants and flowers, unique garden goodies, activities for the littlest gardeners, and vendors who know their way around a trowel. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect tomato start or just want to browse and be inspired, there’s something for every plant lover. Come out and support local vendors and the master gardener program!

Pioneer children had a lot of responsibilities, but they found time for fun just like kids today! Except, they couldn’t just go to the store to buy the latest video game or toy–they made their toys by hand. All they needed was material scraps they had on hand and a whole lot of creativity. At this Pop-Up, get creative and make your very own kaleidoscope using a variety of materials available.

All Pop-Up Program materials are included with General Admission.

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.

This is a family friendly event presented by the Prescott Area Celtic Society (PACS) furthering interest in Celtic traditions and music. General admission is free and VIP seating is available. For more information you can contact PACS at 928-642-0020 or info@prescottareacelticsociety.com.

Join us for a fascinating look into the history of the Verde Valley through the lens of its historic cemeteries.

This presentation highlights Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America volume exploring burial grounds across Sedona, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, and Jerome. Through rare archival photographs and engaging storytelling, the program examines early burial practices, evolving traditions, and the cultural significance of these sacred spaces. Attendees will also learn about notable individuals laid to rest in the region, offering a deeper human connection to local history.

About the Author
Parker Anderson, an Arizona native born in Wickenburg, is a historian, author, and longtime community contributor. After a 42-year career with Catholic Charities, he now serves as Research and Media Collections Archivist at the Sharlot Hall Museum. A dedicated volunteer since 1995, Parker has also been active in local theater since 1987 and has authored ten books on Prescott and Arizona history.

Admission: $15 (non-members), $10 (members)

RSVP: Katherine.Bartke@SharlotHallMuseum.org

The Flagstaff Folk Festival will take place June 13-14. We are seeking music-loving, smile-wearing, laugh-inducing, easy-going, community-minded folk to fill a variety of essential festival positions in these areas: Musician Hospitality, Sound & Stage, Safety, Set-Up, Workshops, Guest Hospitality, Media, Merch Team, Vendor Hospitality and Tear Down. All shifts are 4 hours or less. You will get a free festival t-shirt and free admission for the remainder of the day when you volunteer. Learn details and sign up through the link below under ticketing.

Edie Dillon’s recent mixed media sculpture offers thought provoking visual interpretations of the ideas that lead us away from the limiting frame of human exceptionalism: interdependence, reciprocity, and connection between humans and the more than human world.

The growing Rights of Nature movement – which advances nature itself as a body deserving legal rights – has the potential to significantly increase our chances of sustaining all life on the planet. The movement puts into practice our increasingly inclusive and multidimensional understandings of the more than human world – understandings that encompass both deep spiritual traditions and sophisticated scientific discoveries.

NHI Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday from 12-4:00 pm.