Flagstaff's Springtime Celebration: Books, Wrestling, and Dark Skies

10/04/2025 2 min
Flagstaff's Springtime Celebration: Books, Wrestling, and Dark Skies

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Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Thursday, April 10, 2025.Spring is in full swing here in Flagstaff, and there’s plenty to do today! The highly anticipated Northern Arizona Book Festival kicks off its second day, running through April 13. This free event celebrates the literary arts with readings, workshops, and discussions taking place throughout downtown Flagstaff. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with authors and immerse yourself in stories that reflect life in Northern Arizona and beyond.For those looking for evening entertainment, the historic Orpheum Theater presents “40 Years of Foley” with wrestling legend Mick Foley tonight. Whether you're a wrestling fan or just enjoy a good story, this promises to be an engaging event celebrating a remarkable career. Doors open at 6 p.m.Today’s weather looks bright but brisk after a recent snowfall refreshed the high country. It’s a perfect day to explore Flagstaff’s parks. Why not head out to Wheeler Park with a kite? With the winds picking up this spring, it's an ideal spot to enjoy the outdoors and release some colorful kites into the sky.Meanwhile, the countdown to Earth Day begins! Mark your calendars for Flagstaff's Earth Day Celebration next Saturday, April 19, at Bushmaster Park. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy live music, workshops, and food while learning about sustainability efforts in our city. For those who want to get a jumpstart, the city has begun rolling out dumpsters around neighborhoods for pine needle disposal to help with fire mitigation—check the city’s website for locations.Planning ahead for your weekend? Viola’s Flower Garden is hosting a Spring Garden Party on Saturday. Expect tea, lemonade, live music, and a selection of pansies to brighten up your home. If you’re up for family-friendly fun, Bushmaster Park will also host a day of bounce houses and activities as part of a larger spring fair this weekend.Lastly, for the night owls and the stargazers, Flagstaff’s International Dark Sky Week festivities are approaching later this month. Keep an eye out for more details on the stargazing and curated tastings planned at Heritage Square.That’s what’s happening in and around Flagstaff today. This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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