Join us for upcoming events celebrating Flagstaff’s
beautiful night skies!

	Flagstaff Star Party October 1–3, 2026 Meet the stars in Buffalo Park!
	Dark Skies Downtown September 04 – October 26, 2026 The 2026 Celebration of the Night launches with the return of Dark Skies Downtown. Gallery partners this year include The Artists’ Gallery, Arizona Handmade and Fire on the Mountain Galleries and the Phoenix Avenue Gallery. Other partners include Bright Side Bookshop and Mountain Sports Flagstaff.
	Flagstaff’s 25th Anniversary Celebration October 24, 2026 Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Flagstaff becoming the world’s first International Dark Sky City. At Northern Arizona University’s Ardrey Auditorium – Details soon!
	Full Moon Concerts September 26 | October 25 Free music, cultural astronomy, and guided telescope viewing in Buffalo park accompanied by the full moon

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Past Events

	International Dark Sky Week 13–20 Apr 2026 Pre-events beginning April 7!
	NightVisions: AMBER June 27 – September 29, 2026 Juried diverse media exhibit at the Coconino Center for the Arts
	Benefit at the Orpheum 11 July 2026 On July 11, the historic Orpheum Theater presents A Dark Skies Benefit featuring WinterHaven, a local pop-punk band. Bring the whole family to celebrate 25 years of Flagstaff being the world’s first International Dark Sky City, learn how you can preserve our dark skies for generations to come and enjoy music from WinterHaven!
	Sunset Crater Star Party September 11 Come join park rangers and members of the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition for a night of stargazing and telescope viewing at the Lava Flow Trail amphitheater.
	NightVisions: Savor the Night Sky September 27, 2026 Set within the galleries and theater at Coconino Center for the Arts, NightVisions: Savor the Night Sky is a constellation of chef-curated dinner, live music & dancing, musical theater, and stargazing.