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This week, six confirmed highlights fill the Flagstaff calendar: Hocus Pocus at Mother Road Brewing Company, The Sinseers at the Orpheum Theater, free community pumpkin carving, the Pumpkin Walk at The Arboretum, Howl-O-Ween's pet parade and costume contest, and Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Below them, sixteen more events cover Halloween weekend and the first half of November, each one sourced to Flagstaff365, the Orpheum Theater, or the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce calendar. Every event is cross-checked, and each one links back to the calendar that lists it so you can verify before you go.
This week's highlights
Six things on the Flagstaff calendar this week
Every item below is cross-checked against the community calendars, and dates can shift, so verify before you head out. Prices and times are included only where the calendar shows them; check the source listing for the full details.
Hocus Pocus at Mother Road Brewing Company
A spooky Hocus Pocus-themed evening at Mother Road Brewing Company, Thursday, October 22, 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Grab a pint and settle in for the cult classic, a cozy midweek way to kick off spooky season.
Event page on Flagstaff365The Sinseers: Love Stories Tour
Soul band The Sinseers bring the Love Stories Tour to the Orpheum Theater with The Charities, Friday, October 23. Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM, all ages.
Event page on Flagstaff365Free Community Pumpkin Carving
Carve a pumpkin for free with The Arboretum at Flagstaff and Mother Road Brewing Company, Friday, October 23, 4:30 to 6:30 PM, while supplies last. Carved pumpkins are displayed at the Arboretum’s Pumpkin Walk the next day.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff eventsPumpkin Walk at The Arboretum at Flagstaff
The Arboretum’s annual Pumpkin Walk, Saturday, October 24, 3:30 to 7:30 PM, an evening of glowing carved pumpkins set out along the grounds. A family favorite on the Flagstaff365 calendar.
Event page on Flagstaff365Howl-O-Ween 2026: Flagstaff Pet Parade and Costume Contest
Freaky Foot Tours presents Howl-O-Ween, Flagstaff’s pet parade and costume contest, Saturday, October 24, 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Heritage Square and a closed block of Aspen Avenue. Free to watch; $10 to walk your pet in the parade and enter the contest, with proceeds benefiting High Country Humane.
Howl-O-Ween event pageCelebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona
The 23rd annual Celebraciones de la Gente, Flagstaff’s Día de los Muertos celebration at the Museum of Northern Arizona, Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25. Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico de Colores, nearly two dozen ofrendas, a daily Parade de los Muertos, arts and crafts, and sugar skull decorating. General admission $20, museum members $10.
Event page at the Museum of Northern ArizonaMore from around town · This week and beyond
More from around town, from Halloween weekend into the first half of November
Beyond the six highlights, the calendars are full of smaller events worth knowing about, from Chamber gatherings to Orpheum shows to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos plans and the start of November. Each entry below lists only the details confirmed at the time of writing, its source is cited with it, and no times or ticket prices beyond what is shown.
Live2Lead Flagstaff
A half-day leadership development event, the 12th annual Maxwell Leadership rebroadcast, at the High Country Conference Center, Friday, October 23. On the Chamber’s calendar.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Shadow Cast
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast The ConGLAMorate at the Orpheum Theater, Saturday, October 24. Early show at 7:30 PM, late show at 11:30 PM, 18 and up.
Harvest Festival at Murdoch Community Center
The Southside Community Association’s Harvest Festival, Saturday, October 24, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Murdoch Community Center on Brannen Avenue. A Southside neighborhood gathering to celebrate the season.
Haunted History Tour of Downtown Flagstaff
Freaky Foot Tours leads a haunted walking tour through historic downtown Flagstaff, nightly, with the Halloween run on the calendar through the end of October. Hear the town’s ghost stories and history as you walk the old streets.
Riordan Mansion Halloween Tours
Guided storytelling tours of the 1904 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, October 28, 29, and 30 at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 PM. Ages 12 and up, $22 per person, advance tickets required.
Flagstaff Community Farmer’s Market
The Sunday farmers market at the City Hall parking lot wraps up its season Sunday, October 25, a weekly gathering of local growers and makers. One of the last markets of the year.
Downtown Flagstaff Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
Downtown businesses hand out treats on the free Trick or Treat Trail from Heritage Square, 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Saturday, October 31. Grab a map at Heritage Square, then follow the trail through more than 40 participating businesses.
2026 Halloween Bash at the Flagstaff Visitor Center
A free family Halloween bash at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 31, with festive crafts, a costume contest, and community fun.
Flagstaff Mall Free Trick-or-Treating and Costume Contest
Families trick-or-treat indoors at participating Flagstaff Mall stores and the Halloween Haunt area by JCPenney, Saturday, October 31, 3:00 to 5:00 PM, with a costume contest, while supplies last.
Reel Rock 20 at the Orpheum Theater
Flagstaff Climbing presents Reel Rock 20, the 20th edition of the climbing film festival, at the Orpheum Theater, Thursday, November 5. Doors at 5:30 PM, show at 6:30 PM, all ages.
Boots, Scoot and Boogie: Pumpkin Spice Edition
A night of line dancing and country favorites with ZooCrew Dance and N’Cue Entertainment at the Orpheum Theater, Friday, November 6, with lessons and a free dance. Doors at 6:00 PM, show at 6:45 PM, 18 and up.
Meet the Maker: Robin Cadigan at the November First Friday Art Walk
Robin Cadigan of Robin Cadigan Ceramics is the featured maker at Mountain Sports Flagstaff during the November First Friday Art Walk, Friday, November 6, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, on the Chamber’s calendar.
Science Saturday: Terrific Trees!
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center’s Science Saturday explores the forest canopy, Saturday, November 7, 9:30 to 11:30 AM. A hands-on morning for families.
Fix-It Clinic at the Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center
The Flagstaff Sustainability Office hosts a Fix-It Clinic, Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center, with volunteers helping you repair and mend items instead of throwing them out.
The Mother Road’s 100th Birthday Bash
Flagstaff celebrates the exact 100th anniversary of Route 66 at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, Wednesday, November 11, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Free, with classic cars on display and a complimentary sweet treat while supplies last.
Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial with Roger Naylor
Arizona author Roger Naylor celebrates the Route 66 centennial at the Museum of Northern Arizona, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 11.
Where events are posted online, they link to the calendar that lists them: flagstaff365.com and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce calendar are the two sources used here. Dates can shift, so verify before you go.
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