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November 24 @ 2:27 am
Kids
Blow, Blow Volcano!
Discovery Village Winding Brook Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesWe know that the San Francisco Peaks are a big volcano that once blew its top! In this presentation for preschoolers, kids get to see a model erupt and learn how lava forms different kinds of rocks, from sharp, hard obsidian used for tools to lightweight pumice. This will be at the Museum of Northern ...
Disruptive Eruptions
Discovery Village Winding Brook Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesMake a model eruption within view of our favorite volcano – the San Francisco Peaks! Learn how much of our landscape was formed by volcanic activity, and how the same materials form different kinds of stone depending on how they cool. This free event is part of the Festival of Science, but please reserve a ...
Science Play Day
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesEnjoy a smorgasbord of science activities throughout the museum. Admission is free for all. Meet Hopi-R2, a lifesize working droid painted like Hopi pottery. Touch real fossils and then make your own imprint fossil Play with an erosion model Dig for dinosaurs in the paleontology pit Learn about the science of color Try prehistoric technology ...
Sugar Skull decorating
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesSugar skulls, or calavera de azucar, are a fun part of the Day of the Dead tradition. Children particularly enjoy decorating the skulls with colorful frosting, beads, and feathers. Reservations are required. Each sugar skull is $5. Click here to sign up for a time
The Pueblo of Acoma Enchantment Dancers
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesNovember 26, 2022 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM The Pueblo of Acoma Enchantment Dancers will be performing for the first time at the Museum of Northern Arizona on November 26. Featuring the Buffalo Dance as well as sharing the importance of traditional dances, this performance will deepen perspectives on Acoma and Hopi Pueblo culture. The Buffalo Dance celebrates ...
Winter Open House & Market
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesSaturday, December 3rd: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 4th: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Support and celebrate the rich cultural and artistic traditions of working artists on the Colorado Plateau at the Winter Market. Hosted inside the Museum of Northern Arizona, this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to witness the traditional and contemporary ...
Winter Open House & Market
Saturday, December 3rd: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 4th: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Support and celebrate the rich cultural and artistic traditions of working artists on the Colorado Plateau at the Winter Market. Hosted inside the Museum of Northern Arizona, this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to witness the traditional and contemporary art ...
Spring Break Messy Monday!
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesMessy Monday will include digging into the science of erosion and getting messy with a sand art and slime project. 1:00 pm. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become a member, and kids seventeen and younger enter for free. Youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Spring Break Wordful Wednesday!
Gather at the kiva for a story time with books written by Indigenous authors. Stay for a fun craft, and then visit the Flagstaff Public Library's PALSmobile in the parking lot to get a library card and check out books! 1:00 pm. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become ...
Spring Break Therizinosaur Thursday!
Experience the museum's unique puppet show: Mystery of the Therizinosaur! Stay for hands-on activities that include the museum's fossil touch box and the creation of individual imprint fossils. 1:00 pm. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become a member, and kids seventeen and younger enter for free. Youth participants ...
Spring Break Family Friday Nature Journaling!
Explore the beauty of the flora and fauna that are right in the museum's backyard with artist Liz Blaker, who will be leading this introduction to nature journaling. 1:00 pm. Journal and supplies are provided. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become a member, and kids seventeen and younger ...
CANCELED — The Life & Seasons of MNA’s Living Roof
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesBioregional Living Roofs contribute to a healthy environment by providing biodiverse and beautiful habitat for birds, bats, butterflies, insects, lizards and other organisms while eliminating stormwater runoff and reducing temperature extremes. Join Research Botanist Jan Busco and Botany Collections Manager Kirstin Phillips as they team up to share this rare opportunity to learn about the ...
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Elden Brass Quintet Concert
Sunday, June 11 at 1:00. This free concert will take place under the big tent on the Museum of Northern Arizona's beautiful campus. Jazz, pop, and classical tunes will be performed by David Vining on trombone, Kevin Tague on trumpet, Nancy Sullivan on French horn, Ben Ordaz on tuba, and Cindy Gould on trumpet. Beer ...
River Reed Flute-Making Workshop with Aaron White
This two-hour river reed flute-making workshop is led by Aaron White. Work alongside Aaron in the museum's courtyard to create a unique flute and learn about reed flutes and traditional Native flute music. Each registrant will take home their own unique, tuned flute. $45 Aaron White is of Northern Ute/Dine descent who is an award-winning ...
River Reed Flute-Making Workshop with Aaron White
This two-hour river reed flute-making workshop is led by Aaron White. Work alongside Aaron in the museum's courtyard to create a unique flute and learn about reed flutes and traditional Native flute music. Each registrant will take home their own unique, tuned flute. $45 Aaron White is of Northern Ute/Dine descent who is an award-winning ...
River Reed Flute-Making Workshop with Aaron White
This two-hour river reed flute-making workshop is led by Aaron White. Work alongside Aaron in the museum's courtyard to create a unique flute and learn about reed flutes and traditional Native flute music. Each registrant will take home their own unique, tuned flute. $45 Aaron White is of Northern Ute/Dine descent who is an award-winning ...
Thirsty Thursday with Jeremiah Sammartano and The Red Eyes
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by Jeremiah Sammartano and The Red Eyes in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by Baja Mar is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets ...
Thirsty Thursday with the Highland Ramblers
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by the Highland Ramblers in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by Tamales USA is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets can be purchased ...
Thirsty Thursdays with NAU Jazz Faculty and Friends
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by NAU Jazz Faculty and Friends in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by Baja Mar is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets can ...
20th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesThe 20th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente Festival is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the history and culture of Mexican, Mexican American, and LatinX communities in Northern Arizona. Also known as the Day of the Dead, this event is a celebration of life, music, dance, food and heartfelt remembrances. Throughout the weekend visitors can enjoy ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de la Gente festival must be purchased to participate in ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de la Gente festival must be purchased to participate in ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de la Gente festival must be purchased to participate in ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de la Gente festival must be purchased to participate in ...
Indigenous Enterprise Dance Performance
Saturday, November 25 Performances are at 11:00 and 1:00 Visit the museum the Saturday after Thanksgiving for a special dance performance by Indigenous Enterprise, a Native American collective founded in 2015 and based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company was established with the goal of sharing the positive aspects of Indigenous culture through film, fashion, and ...
Monday Spring Break Activity with the Arizona Science Center
1:00 - 2:30 in the Museum of Northern Arizona's Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium. The Arizona Science Center will share their Science on Wheels program with Flagstaff for Monday's kickoff of the Museum's Spring Break Week. Build a tower, make a binary code bracelet, explore the planets, decorate a cactus, and more! These family STEM ...
Tuesday Spring Break Activity — Poetry Maps Zine Making
1:00 - 2:30 in the Museum of Northern Arizona's Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium. Become a writer/publisher! Contribute to and take home a zine about the Colorado Plateau. Zines are non-commercial, self-published booklets typically reproduced in small batches on a copy machine. Zines provide a space to freely express and share art, words, and thoughts. ...
Wednesday Spring Break Activity — Amazing Animal Bones!
1:00 – 2:30 in the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium. Learn all about how archaeologists identify and clean animal bones! Explore different stations to learn about animal anatomy, guess animal skeletons, clean bones, and get a better look at all different kinds of teeth, shell, and bone. End the day by ...
Thursday Spring Break Activity — Fossil Mania!
Program begins promptly at 1:00 at the Museum of Northern Arizona's Research Center Brady Building. All supplies and materials will be provided. Get a behind-the-scenes look at fossils in the Brady Building from extinct animals from the Colorado Plateau, and make your own imprint dinosaur fossil! The Brady Building houses the Museum's paleontology and geology ...
CANCELED -Friday Spring Break Activity — Incredible Arizona Insects!
This event is canceled due to heavy snow. Let’s explore the Incredible Insects of Arizona! Everything from the beautiful, shiny green, giant scarab beetle to stunning butterflies and stinky stick bugs will be on display. Learn how to sort and classify and then create your own Incredible Arizona Insect! Admission: Museum members always have free admission. ...
Plant Sale and Garden Festival
Colton Garden Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesThe Coconino County Master Gardener’s Plant Sale will be held at the Colton Garden There will be plants, starts, used tools, and food to buy, as well as gardening advice and fun activities for free. Also two raffles! May 25, 2024 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm No sales before 10 am. Vendors Arboretum at ...
Thirsty Thursday with Mother Road Trio
Live music from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. by Mother Road Trio in MNA's beautiful, historic Courtyard. Food by Pizzicletta is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets can be purchased ...
Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture
Celebrate art, culture, and community! Connect with the people of the Colorado Plateau at this vibrant gathering held on the forested grounds of the Museum of Northern Arizona. The Museum’s premier festival features Native American artists, dancers, musicians, demonstrators, and cultural experts. Buy direct from artists while enjoying the sounds and traditions of the region. ...
Thirsty Thursday with Colton House Sessions – Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin
Live music from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. by Colton House Sessions -- Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin -- in MNA's beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. Food by Pizzicletta is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 ...
Thirsty Thursday with Black Lemon
Live music from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. by Black Lemon in MNA's beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. Food by Tamales USA is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets can be ...
Harvest Festival at Colton Garden
Saturday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This is a FREE event. Join the Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Foodlink for a fun-filled harvest celebration. Enjoy a pueblo oven demonstration and food tasting, tea tastings, and kids' activities. With free admission, this is a wonderful community event to celebrate the bounty of our ...
Stump the Botanist! Flagstaff Festival of Science & Science in the Park
Flagstaff Festival of Science & Science in the Park Wheeler Park -- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come visit the MNA booth at this free kick-off event for the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Bring a flowering native plant sample for MNA Botany Manager Kirstin Phillips to identify and compare to the results of AI phone ...
MNA Science Day & Open House
Spend the day at the Museum during this FREE Science Day in conjunction with the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Admission is free all day long. Join MNA Botany Manager Kirstin Phillips and NAU Genetics Core Facilities Manager Jill Hager Cocking as they share the results of the Stump the Botanist challenge. Kirstin will show how ...
Celebraciones de la Gente
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesExperience the vibrant traditions of Mexican, Mexican American, and Latin X communities at the 21st Annual Celebraciones de la Gente! Join us for a weekend filled with color, culture, and celebration. Held in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, Celebraciones honors the spirit of Día de los Muertos with heartfelt remembrances and joyful festivities. Enjoy cultural ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at the Celebraciones de la Gente Festival
Saturday, October 26 @ 10:30 a.m. Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at Celebraciones de la Gente
Saturday, October 26 @ 3:30 Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at Celebraciones de la Gente (This Workshop is FULL)
*This workshop is full* Sunday, October 27 @ 10:30 a.m. Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at Celebraciones de la Gente
Sunday, October 27 @ 12:00 Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de ...