Things to do with kids in Flagstaff, AZ (November 2026)
Updated · Listings last checked · Covers next 30 days (from Nov 11) plus places open most days · Past events drop off automatically
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Quick answer: Seasonal events in Flagstaff: The North Pole Experience at Little America (Nov 20 – Dec 24), Snowpine Model Railway at Museum of Northern Arizona (Nov 22 – Jan 31), Snowflake Holiday Hunt — Downtown Flagstaff (Nov 30 – Dec 5, free), Christmas at Riordan Mansion (decorated house tours) — Flagstaff (Dec 1 – Jan 6) and 3 more. Also this weekend (Nov 13–15): Eaglets: Live Eagle Program for Kids at Willow Bend — Flagstaff (Sat). We list 9 family events in the next 30 days, including 7 seasonal events, plus 5 kid-friendly places (0 free, 3 indoor).
Flagstaff sits in the pines below the San Francisco Peaks, a long drive north of Phoenix, so winter here means cold nights and often snow. Families come for Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered, the Museum of Northern Arizona and the historic Riordan Mansion, and in December for a downtown full of free holiday events: a tree lighting and Winter Wonderland in Heritage Square, a lighted parade and a daytime Noon Year's Eve pinecone drop. This page covers the City of Flagstaff only; it is separate from our Phoenix-area guides.
Everything below is located in Flagstaff and was checked on the official website. Events in the next 30 days are listed first, then places that are open most days. The search below starts with Flagstaff only. Tick "Include nearby" to add towns within 10 miles.
- Free: 4 free events in the next 30 days.
- Indoors: Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (downtown) and East Flagstaff Community Library.
- Toddlers and babies: 2 places welcome kids under 2.
- Verified prices for 3 attractions, copied from official sites.
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Seasonal events in Flagstaff
The North Pole Experience at Little America New · Just listed
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 24
- Schedule
- Timed day and night sessions; Christmas Eve offers day sessions only through 4pm
- Hours
- Day sessions 7:50am–3:40pm; night sessions 3:50pm–9:00pm (Christmas Eve day until 4pm)
- Cost
- November day $50–$64, night $60–$72 per person; December day $66–$74, night $65–$82; Christmas Eve day $76; infants 0–18 months free
- Age
- All ages (infants 0–18 months free / lap child on trolley)
- Setting
- Indoor
Interactive holiday workshop at Little America: trolley ride through a magic portal, toy-building with elves, Mrs. Claus' bakery, Elf University, and one-on-one time with Santa plus a complimentary digital family portrait.
✓ Dates checked Nov 9, 2026
Snowpine Model Railway at Museum of Northern Arizona
- When
- Sun, Nov 22 – Sun, Jan 31
- Schedule
- Daily during museum hours; Family Days Nov 22, Dec 29, and Jan 16 (2–4pm)
- Hours
- Museum open daily 10am–5pm
- Cost
- Included with museum admission ($18 adults, $13 youths 10–17, kids 9 and under free)
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
A model train travels through a miniature Colorado Plateau world in the Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. Included with museum admission. Family Days with extra activities are Nov 22, Dec 29, and Jan 16 from 2–4pm.
✓ Dates checked Nov 11, 2026
Snowflake Holiday Hunt — Downtown Flagstaff
- When
- Mon, Nov 30 – Sat, Dec 5
- Hours
- During business hours (no set times listed)
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Indoor
A week-long kids' scavenger hunt: pick up a hunt sheet and look for snowflakes hidden in participating downtown shops. It wraps up at Winter Wonderland on Dec 5; prize details are still to come.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Christmas at Riordan Mansion (decorated house tours) — Flagstaff
- When
- Tue, Dec 1 – Wed, Jan 6
- Schedule
- Daily (closed Christmas Day)
- Hours
- Guided tours on the hour, 11am–4pm (Christmas Eve, open 10:30am–2pm)
- Cost
- Guided tour: adult (14+) $18, youth (7–13) $12, 6 and under free; reservations recommended
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Indoor
The Arts and Crafts mansion is decorated turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands and a towering fir tree, and the hour-long guided tours add Christmas folklore and traditions.
✓ Dates checked Nov 2, 2026
Free Winter Movie Series at the Orpheum — Flagstaff
- When
- Sat, Dec 5 – Sat, Dec 19
- Schedule
- Saturdays: Dec 5, 12 and 19
- Hours
- Doors 9am, movie 9:30am
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Indoor
Free family holiday movies on the big screen on three Saturday mornings. Seating is first come, first served; this year's lineup hasn't been announced yet.
✓ Dates checked Nov 2, 2026
Snowflake Festival at the Flagstaff Visitor Center
- When
- Sat, Dec 5
- Hours
- 10am–1pm
- Cost
- Free (optional $1 Polaroid with Santa)
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Indoor + outdoor
A free morning of pictures with Santa (take your own or pay $1 for a Polaroid), kids' crafts, a holiday art market and a toy drive (new, packaged toys only).
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting — Flagstaff
- When
- Sat, Dec 5
- Hours
- 2:30–7pm; Santa lights the tree at dusk (time to be announced)
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Downtown Flagstaff's holiday kickoff: live music, games, crafts and free hot cocoa from 2:30pm, then Santa and local officials light the downtown tree at dusk.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Other upcoming events in Flagstaff
Eaglets: Live Eagle Program for Kids at Willow Bend — Flagstaff
- When
- Sat, Nov 14
- Hours
- 10:30–11:30am
- Cost
- $10 per participant or $35 per family (2 adults + 3 children); free for Willow Bend members
- Age
- 4–12
- Setting
- Indoor + outdoor
A family program about eagles for kids 4 to 12 that ends with an up-close look at live eagles brought up from Liberty Wildlife in Phoenix.
✓ Dates checked Nov 11, 2026
Phoenix Youth Hoop Dancers at the Museum of Northern Arizona — Flagstaff
- When
- Sat, Nov 28
- Hours
- 1–2pm
- Cost
- Free with museum admission ($18 adults, $13 youths 10–17, kids 9 and under free)
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Indoor
Young Native hoop dancers from several tribal nations perform the Indigenous hoop dance and share what the hoops mean.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Cold & rainy days: indoor places
Museum of Northern Arizona
- Price
- Adult $18 · Child $13 (child 10–17)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Children 9 and under free; seniors 65+ $16. Open daily 10am–5pm (last admission 4pm); closed Thanksgiving, Dec 24–25 and Jan 1. 3101 N Fort Valley Rd
✓ Price verified Nov 2, 2026 · source
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (downtown)
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
300 W Aspen Ave, next to Wheeler Park. Open Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 9am–1pm
✓ Details checked Nov 2, 2026 on the official website
East Flagstaff Community Library
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
3000 N Fourth St, Suite 5. Open Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm, Sun 9am–5pm
✓ Details checked Nov 2, 2026 on the official website
Parks and outdoor & indoor-outdoor places
Lowell Observatory
- Price
- Adult $35 · Child $20 (child 6–17)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
General admission (all day): adult 18+ $35, senior 55+ $30, child 6–17 $20, under 5 free; Dark Sky Planetarium show extra. Open from noon (until 10pm Mon, Wed and Thu); closed Tuesdays, Thanksgiving, Dec 24–25 and Jan 1. Telescope viewing usually starts around sunset; on-site ticket sales end at 9pm
✓ Price verified Nov 2, 2026 · source
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
- Price
- Adult $5 · Child $3 (child 7–13)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Park entrance (visitor center, grounds, self-guided exterior tour): adult 14+ $5, 6 and under free. Guided mansion tours $18 adult, $12 youth (entry fee waived with a tour; reservations recommended). Winter hours (Nov 1 – Mar 31) daily 10:30am–5pm, tours on the hour 11am–4pm; Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 10:30am–2pm; closed Christmas Day
✓ Price verified Nov 2, 2026 · source
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Flagstaff this weekend?
This weekend (Nov 13–15) we list 1 family event in Flagstaff: Eaglets: Live Eagle Program for Kids at Willow Bend — Flagstaff (Sat).
What are free things to do with kids in Flagstaff?
In Flagstaff we list 4 free events in the next 30 days, including Snowflake Holiday Hunt — Downtown Flagstaff (Nov 30 – Dec 5, free) and Free Winter Movie Series at the Orpheum — Flagstaff (Sat, Dec 5, free). See all 4 above.
What can kids do indoors in Flagstaff when it's cold or raining?
We list 3 indoor places in Flagstaff for cold or rainy days: Museum of Northern Arizona (kids 10–17 $13), Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (downtown) and East Flagstaff Community Library.
Where can kids see Santa in Flagstaff?
We list 3 events with Santa in Flagstaff in the next 30 days, 2 free: The North Pole Experience at Little America (Nov 20 – Dec 24), Snowflake Festival at the Flagstaff Visitor Center (Sat, Dec 5, free) and Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting — Flagstaff (Sat, Dec 5, free).
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Flagstaff?
We list 1 holiday light event in Flagstaff in the next 30 days: Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting — Flagstaff (Sat, Dec 5, free).
How much do Flagstaff family attractions cost?
Verified prices for 3 attractions in Flagstaff: Lowell Observatory (adult $35, kids 6–17 $20), Riordan Mansion State Historic Park (adult $5, kids 7–13 $3) and Museum of Northern Arizona (adult $18, kids 10–17 $13). Copied from official websites; confirm before you go.
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