Flagstaff: A Blend of Music, Science, and Tradition

Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass Music Festival
Sept. 12-14, 2025

Location: Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park
Schedule: Sept. 12, Friday: 9am-11pm | Sept. 13, Saturday: 9am-11pm | Sept. 14, Sunday: 9am-6pm
Experience the enchanting sounds of bluegrass music against the stunning backdrop of the Flagstaff pines. This three-day festival offers camping, community dancing, and a plethora of family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect way to kick off the fall season with some foot-stompin’ fun!

Flagstaff Festival of Science
September 19 –28, 2025

The 36th annual Flagstaff Festival of Science is back with a theme that explores “Harvesting Knowledge.” This year, the festival delves into traditional food science, its environmental impact, and cultural significance. The event kicks off with a featured speaker, Mariah Gladstone, a nationally recognized advocate for food sovereignty and sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge science and community dialogue.

Flagstaff Music Festival
Sept. 20, 2025

Location: Heritage Square in Downtown Flagstaff
Schedule: 12pm-10pm

Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to rock out at the Flagstaff Music Festival! This one-day event features a diverse lineup of local musicians and aims to support the Haven Walker Music Scholarship Fund. It’s a great way to enjoy live music while contributing to a good cause.

Flagstaff Oktoberfest
October 4, 2025

Location: Wheeler Park
Schedule: 10 am-9 pm

Celebrate the arrival of autumn with the annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest! Enjoy traditional German fare like bratwurst and pretzels, along with plenty of beer. The festival offers a variety of crowd-pleasing activities, including polka music, a brat eating contest, and a stein holding competition. Lace up your dirndl or lederhosen and join in the fun as Flagstaff marks 16 years of this beloved tradition!

Flagstaff Community Market
Sundays through October 2025

Location: City Hall on Sunday mornings and across from the Orpheum on Wednesdays
Schedule: Sundays 8 am-12 pm

Support local growers and producers at the Flagstaff Community Market. This market offers a variety of fresh, regional products, including fruits, vegetables, honey, baked goods, and more. It’s the perfect place to stock up on seasonal treats and local crafts.

Pumpkin Walk
October 25, 2025

Location: The Arboretum at Flagstaff
Schedule: 4pm – 8pm

As the Arboretum’s last event of the season, the Pumpkin Walk is a must-attend. Enjoy hundreds of lit pumpkins, beer, food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the ponderosa forest and the San Francisco Peaks. It’s a magical way to end the fall season!

Lake Havasu City: Rock ‘n’ Roll and Haunted Fun

London Bridge Days Music Festival
October 17, 2025

Schedule: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Celebrate the anniversary of the iconic London Bridge with a themed 1980’s Classic Rock Music Festival. Enjoy top-notch tribute bands paying homage to Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers like Journey, REO Speedwagon, AC/DC, and the Scorpions. With a full food court, a specialty drink menu, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and beaches, this event promises a rockin’ good time!

Nightmare at the Old Casino – Haunted House
October 17, 2025

Schedule: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Dare to enter the high-intensity haunted house located inside the historic Old Casino at Havasu Landing. This chilling experience is sure to send shivers down your spine. Transportation is provided, and the Havasu Landing Ferry will operate as usual. Don’t miss this spine-tingling adventure!

20th Annual Main Street Halloween Fright Night
October 31, 2025

Location: Historic Downtown
Schedule: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join the 20-year tradition of safe, traffic-free trick-or-treating in Downtown Lake Havasu. This year, the event promises to be bigger and spookier than ever, with new haunted attractions, an expanded Kids Zone, electrifying live performances, and unexpected frights around every corner. Come celebrate two decades of Havasu’s favorite Halloween tradition!

From bluegrass tunes to rock ‘n’ roll, science festivals to haunted houses, Flagstaff and Lake Havasu City offer a diverse and exciting lineup of events this Halloween season. Whether you’re looking for family fun or a spooky adventure, these communities have something for everyone. So mark your calendars and get ready for a spooktacular time!

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