Flagstaff is a working science town: observatories, research institutes, and university labs sit alongside its forests and trails. The Flagstaff Festival of Science turns that identity into a public celebration, with a week of free events connecting researchers with the community.
What to Know
- A free, multi-day celebration of science and research held each fall
- Talks, exhibits, and hands-on activities led by local scientists
- A reflection of Flagstaff's identity as a mountain research town
Each year's festival focuses on a theme, and programming spans talks, family exhibits, and hands-on activities designed for every age. It is a reliable highlight of the fall calendar and one of the easiest ways to meet the scientists behind the region's discoveries.
For families, the hands-on events make science feel approachable, and the free format lowers every barrier. For newcomers, the festival is a quick education in why this small mountain town punches far above its weight in research.
The exact dates and schedule change year to year and are announced by the organizers; the festival's website is the place to find the current edition's lineup.
Dates, Venues & Lineups Come From the Organizers
This page describes the event generally and is updated as official details are announced. For current dates, tickets, and the full program, refer to the organizer's own website or the town's official event listings.
Confirm dates and details on the organizer's official website before making plans.
Mike Konefal
Broker Associate · Coldwell Banker Northland Realty
A Northern Arizona local for more than 26 years, Mike writes this events guide to help visitors and future residents understand how the region comes together.
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