Flagstaff Local: Fall Foliage, Plein Air Fest, Snowbowl Music, and More Community Events

Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Sunday, October 19th, 2025. Fall is in full swing and Flagstaff is buzzing with color, community, and enough events to keep your calendar packed. Let us start with what is making news around town. Safety crews have been busy this weekend with an incident off Lake Mary Road and another under investigation at the Milton McDonald's. Drivers, be aware that some local roads remain slick or even flooded after yesterday's rain, so take it slow and keep an eye out for lingering hazards. In legal news, Dave Zorn has officially been sentenced to one and a half years in prison. And for those in the wildfire communities, crews are still monitoring the Ritter Fire south of the city near the switchbacks on 89A, so expect some smoke and road advisories in that area. On a lighter note, you do not want to miss the last day of the Flagstaff Plein Air Photography Festival. Grab your camera and capture Northern Arizona's stunning fall landscapes; all Arizona and Native photographers are welcome to join in. If you want to check out local Native American crafts, artisans are set up daily from 8 to 4 at the Oak Creek Overlook Vista, selling authentic jewelry, pottery, and more, weather permitting. Today is also a feast for your ears and your taste buds. Up at Arizona Snowbowl, the Autumn Elevated Eats and Music Series returns this afternoon—come hungry to Agassiz Lodge Deck between 3:30 and 6 for live music with the aspens all aglow, and treat yourself to great food and alpine air. And if you’re thinking ahead to ski season, the Snowbowl’s Winter Gear Blowout Sale continues at the Fort Valley Lodge until 5 this evening. It is a chance to scoop up some serious deals before the lifts start spinning. On the cultural front, the Clara M. Lovett Art Museum on the NAU campus invites you to "Prints. People. Power."—an exhibition exploring social and cultural stories through bold printmaking from artists across the Southwest and the Americas. They are open until five o’clock, so if you are feeling inspired, stop by for a look. Over at NAU, music fills the air this afternoon with the Fall Festival of Choirs from three to five in the Performing Arts Building. Yesterday’s big sports news: NAU Volleyball pulled off a thrilling five-set win over Idaho, and they’ll be back at the Rolle Activity Center next weekend. You can follow their progress online. Families, the Flagstaff Mall is hopping today. Not only are Raphael and Leonardo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in town for free photo ops, but Spirit Halloween is set up in the JCPenney wing for all your costume and decoration needs. If you are looking to get outdoors, Slide Rock State Park is throwing its annual Fall Fest from 8 to 3, with cool weather, colorful leaves, and festive fun for all ages. Or head down the road to Red Rock State Park for an archaeology hike at one, where you can explore the area’s ancient history with a knowledgeable guide. Tonight, the This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.