Springtime Fun in Flagstaff: Family Faire, Tea Party, Book Fest, and More

12/04/2025 3 min
Springtime Fun in Flagstaff: Family Faire, Tea Party, Book Fest, and More

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Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Saturday, April 12, 2025.It’s a beautiful spring day in Flagstaff, and the town is buzzing with activity! First up, Bushmaster Park is hosting the Bushmaster Family Faire from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Today’s event promises fun for all ages with bounce houses, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and a variety of food trucks. Many activities are free, though some may have a small fee, so come prepared to enjoy a day of connecting with neighbors and celebrating the season.For those with a green thumb, Viola’s Flower Garden is throwing a Spring Tea Party from 12 to 3 p.m. Expect finger foods, lemonade, and music. Don’t forget your bold and colorful hats as you browse their pansy collection and soak in the garden vibes.If you’re a book lover, the Northern Arizona Book Festival is taking over Heritage Square from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spend the day among fellow bibliophiles browsing works from local and visiting authors. This is a lovely way to explore new reads while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere downtown.Over at the Coconino Center for the Arts, two exhibitions open today. The *Future is Indigenous: Messages to the Seventh Generation*, showcasing contemporary Indigenous art, debuts in the Main Gallery. Simultaneously, the *Form and Fiber* exhibit in the Project Gallery highlights exquisite handcrafted textile art. Both exhibitions will run until June 7, but tonight’s opening receptions from 6 to 8 p.m. offer a great opportunity to meet the artists and explore the pieces.Music fans, get ready for a rock-filled night as Jackyl performs live at Yucca North on WC Riles Drive. The show kicks off at 7 p.m., and tickets are selling fast, so grab yours while you can!For sports enthusiasts, Northern Arizona University’s men’s tennis team continues their hot streak. Fresh off a win against Sacramento State, they’ll face Montana State today at 2 p.m. at the Wall Aquatic and Tennis Complex. It’s Senior Day, so come cheer on the team and thank senior players for their contributions.Finally, the 2025 Regents’ Cup speech and debate competition is happening all day at Northern Arizona University. This prestigious event promotes civil discourse and free speech, featuring students from Arizona’s public universities competing for scholarships. If you’re curious about compelling debates, swing by the Science and Health or Liberal Arts buildings to watch these talented students in action.That’s it for today’s rundown. Whether you’re exploring art, enjoying the outdoors, or dancing the night away, Flagstaff has something for everyone. 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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