CCC&Y March 2019 calendar highlights upcoming Community Events for Families

Frank Moraga | February 25, 2019

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

A number of family-friendly events are scheduled throughout Coconino County in February and in coming months.

Are we missing something?

Please send information for inclusion in the family calendar to frank@coconinokids.org

MARCH

Registration begins March — Museum of Northern Arizona’s Discovery Program Summer Camp — Taught by experienced educators, programs offer hands-on learning opportunities about the region’s traditions of fine arts, natural sciences, Native cultures, and ecology. Small class size allows maximum interaction between educators and campers. Half-day classes to week-long immersions available. Visit http://musnaz.org/summer-camps/

March 1 — Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at Page Public Library — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Page Public Library, 479 S. Lake Powell Blvd. Page. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Pagepubliclibrary/

March 1, 8, 16, 23, 30 — Disc Golf Putting League — Girls and Boys, ages 10 to 16, Sinagua Middle School Gym, 3950 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is FREE. 25 kids max. Visit www.discingkids.org or http://www.amigosnaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Through-March-30.jpg

March 2 — Steam Engine to the Grand Canyon — Grand Canyon Railway. Visit www.thetrain.com for prices, more information.

March 2 — Flagstaff Model Railroad Club Open House, — 10 a.m. to noon, Fort Tuthill Building 3. FREE. Visit https://azdailysun.com/calendar/flagstaff-model-railroad-club-open-house/event_fe1d8872-3712-11e9-bf03-308d99b27d1b.html

March 3 — Young Life Williams presents 14^thAnnual Steak Dinner and Auction — 4 p.m., Lost Canyon, 1450 S. Perkinsville, Williams. Event raises funds to send Williams High School, Middle School students to summer camp. Call Christina Thibault at 720-938-3689, younglifewilliams@gmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/williamsauction, for ticket prices, more information.

March 3 — Youth Art Month, sponsored by Williams Alliance for the Arts, — The Gallery, 145 W. Route 66, Williams. Call Kris at 928-351-7665 for more information.

March 4 — Grand Canyon Community Library to present ‘Macbeth’ — 7 p.m., Shrine of the Ages. FREE ADMISSION. Visit https://news.coconinokids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/March-4-.jpeg

March 4, 11, 18, 25 — Playground for kids & parents — 10 a.m. to noon, Grand Canyon Recreation Center, 2 Mohave St., Grand Canyon Village. Visit https://southrimchamberofcommerce.com/community-news

March. 6, 13, 20, 27 — Movie Nights at Tuba City Public Library— 4 p.m. Wednesdays, 78 N. Main St., Tuba City. FREE. Call 928-283-5856 or visit https://www.facebook.com/tcpubliclibrary/

March. 6, 13, 20, 27 — Baby Playtime — 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Page Public Library, 479 S. Lake Powell Blvd. Page. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Pagepubliclibrary/photos/pcb.2450288808333151/2450287668333265/?type=3&theater

March. 7, 14, 21, 28 — Baby and Me Yoga— 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Flagstaff Birth & Women’s Center, 401 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. $12. Call Celestina Tan at 928-556-0000 or visit https://azdailysun.com/calendar/community/baby-and-me-yoga/event_f87029da-0076-11e8-9003-bb61a3079c1d.html

March 9 — STEAM Second Saturdays: Archaeology Day — 2 to 4 p.m., Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. Free with admission or membership (Kids under 10 FREE). Visit http://musnaz.org/discovery/2nd-saturdays/

March 9 — Lowell Observatory LOCKs: Meet an Astronomer@ Lowell Observatory— 9 p.m., 1400 W. Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff. Visit https://lowell.edu/visit/special-events/ for admission prices, more information.

March 9 — Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Page Skate Park — 11 a.m. to noon, John C. Page Memorial Park. https://www.facebook.com/Pagepubliclibrary/photos/a.897712826924098/2483858518309513/?type=3&theater

March 9 — Annual Eagle Celebration — beginning at 7:15 a.m., Arizona Game and FIsh Department- Region 2, 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff. Visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/annual-eagle-celebration-2/ for session cost, more information.

March 10 — The State Street Ballet’s ‘The Jungle Book’ — 4 to 6 p.m., Ardrey Auditorium, Northern Arizona University, Knoles and Riordan Road, Flagstaff. An original ballet of the Ruydard Kipling classic. Tickets $5 to $35. Call 928-523-5661 or visit https://nau.edu/auditoria/jungle-book-by-state-street-ballet/

March 11 — Flagstaff Community STEM Celebrations — 5 to 7 p.m., Walkup Skydome at Northern Arizona University. The event is a community event supported by various community partners to bring families together for participatory events promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Visit https://www.fusd1.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=1886&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=32670&PageID=1

March 16 —LOCKs: Preschool Camp — Matter: Phases of Matter @ Lowell Observatory— 10:30 a.m. to noon, 1400 W. Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff. Visit https://lowell.edu/visit/special-events/ for admission prices, more information.

March 18 — Test your luck with our St.Paddy’s version of ‘Done in 60 Seconds’— 10:30 a.m., Flagstaff Library, 300 W. Aspen, Flagstaff. Ages 8 and up. FREE. Call 928-213-2330 or visit https://news.coconinokids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/March-18.png

March 18 through 23 — Flagstaff Downtown Library Spring Fling— 10:30 a.m., Flagstaff Library, 300 W. Aspen, Flagstaff. FREE. Call 928-213-2330 or visit https://news.coconinokids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/March-18-23.png

March 18 through 22 — Spring Break Creativity Camp — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. Registration for 2019 Spring Break Camp starts Feb. 4, 2019. Sign up for one day, two days, or the whole week. Cost: $55 per day or $250 for the whole week. MNA members receive a 10% discount. Ages: 5 to 12. Explore science through art and create all week long! New topics each day! Camp includes: guest artists, field trips, art supplies, and instruction in a safe and fun environment at MNA’s Discovery Village. Bring water, snacks, lunch, and appropriate clothing/shoes for going outside. Visit https://musnaz.org/spring-break-camp/

March 28, April 11, May 23 — Lunar Legacy — Telescope viewing at Walker Observatory at DeMiguel Elementary School— 3500 S.Gillenwather Drive, Flagstaff,6:30 p.m. Visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/lunar-legacy-telescope-viewing-at-walker-elementary-5/ or https://www.fusd1.org/demiguel

March 29 — Family Movie Night: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Page Public Library, 479 S. Lake Powell Blvd. Page. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Pagepubliclibrary/

UPCOMING

April 6, 20 — Steam Engine to the Grand Canyon, — Grand Canyon Railway. Visit www.thetrain.com for prices, more information.

April 13 — STEAM Second Saturdays: Exploring Earthworms — 2 to 4 p.m., Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. Free with admission or membership (Kids under 10 FREE). Visit https://musnaz.org/discovery-2nd-saturdays/

April 16 — Flagstaff Youth Climate Summit— 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Arboretum, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff. Presented by The Arboretum at Flagstaff and the Willow Bend Environmental Education Center. Visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/flagstaff-youth-climate-summit/

April 18 — Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth present 2019 Child Abuse Prevention Conference and Luncheon— 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Little America Hotel, 2515 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff. Event includes presentation of 2019 Caring for Children awards. Visit https://coconinokids.org/2019-annual-child-abuse-prevention-conference/

April 27 — North Country HealthCare Ahoy to Summer Children’s Health & Wellness Fair— 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flagstaff Aquaplex, 1702 N. 4^thSt., Flagstaff. Presented by North Country HealthCare. Visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/north-country-healthcare-ahoy-to-summer-childrens-health-wellness-fair/

May 4 — Steam Engine to the Grand Canyon, — Grand Canyon Railway. Visit www.thetrain.com for prices, more information.

May 11 — STEAM Second Saturdays: Reptiles — 2 to 4 p.m., Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. Free with admission or membership (Kids under 10 FREE). Visit https://musnaz.org/discovery-2nd-saturdays/

May 26-27 — Zuni Festival — beginning at 10 a.m., Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. Visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/zuni-festival-2/ for prices, more information.

June 1-2 — Flagstaff Hullaballoo— Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. community festival featuring giant puppets, a bike parade, costume contests, circus performers, 2 performance stages, a huge kids area, local vendors. Visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/hullaballoo/ for times, cost, more information.

June 8 — STEAM Second Saturdays: Grand Canyon Youth Recovery — 2 to 4 p.m., Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. Free with admission or membership (Kids under 10 FREE). Visit https://musnaz.org/discovery-2nd-saturdays/

ONGOING EVENTS

Ongoing — Toddler Tales— East Flagstaff Library, 3000 N. Fourth St., Suite 5, Flagstaff. Grades K-5. FREE. Call 928-213-2348 or visit https://www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org

Through March 11 — Overtime Otaku: Anime Club — 3 p.m. Fridays, East Flagstaff Library, 3000 N. Fourth St., Suite 5, Flagstaff. Express your creativity. Join us each week for crafts, games and anime. Ages 12 to 18. FREE. Call 928-213-2348 or visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/overtime-otaku-anime-club/

Through March 12 — Crafty Corner— 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, East Flagstaff Library, 3000 N. Fourth St., Suite 5, Flagstaff. Express your creativity. Ages 5 to 13. FREE. Call 928-213-2348 or visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/crafty-corner-8/

Through March 13 — Baby Laptime— 9 a.m. Wednesdays, East Flagstaff Library, 3000 N. Fourth St., Suite 5, Flagstaff. Ages 0 to 2. FREE. Call 928-213-2348 or visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/baby-laptime-13/

Through March 14 — Family Read and Sing— 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, East Flagstaff Library, 3000 N. Fourth St., Suite 5, Flagstaff. Stories and songs for the whole family! All ages. FREE. Call 928-213-2348 or visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/family-read-and-sing-3/

Through March 14 — LEGO Club— 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays, East Flagstaff Library, 3000 N. Fourth St., Suite 5, Flagstaff. Grades K-5. FREE. Call 928-213-2348 or visit https://www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org

Through March 15 — Game Day— 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays, East Flagstaff Library, 3000 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. Ages 8-17. FREE. Call 928-213-2348, visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/game-day-10/

Through March 29 — Read To Me Storytime— 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Bookmans Flagstaff, 1520 S. Riordan Ranch Road, Flagstaff. FREE. Call 928-774-0005, visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/read-to-me-storytime/

Through March 30 — Youth Art 2019 Exhibit — Presented by Flagstaff Arts Council at Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff Visit http://www.flagstaff365.com/event/youth-art-2019-exhibit/

Through April 30 — Native Americans for Community Action presents ‘Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment Program (LIFE) — 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, except holidays, Puente De Hozho School Gym, 3401 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. Call Carrie Dallas at 928-526-2968, ext. 165, cdallas@nacainc.org

Through May 13 — LEGO Club— 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Flagstaff Library, 300 W. Aspen, Flagstaff. Ages 5-12. FREE. Call 928-213-2330 or visit https://flag2.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=lego+club&te=

ONGOING

Flagstaff Public Library — https://www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org

Fredonia Public Library — http://www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org/libraries/fredonia/

Grand Canyon Community Library — https://www.grandcanyoncommunitylibrary.org

Page Public Library — https://www.facebook.com/Pagepubliclibrary/

Tuba City Public Library — https://www.facebook.com/tcpubliclibrary/

Williams Public Library — http://www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org/libraries/williams/

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