Starlight in the Square
Celebrating 25 Years as the World's First International Dark Sky City! Join us for an evening under Flagstaff's Dark Skies, featuring Stargazing and Local Flavor!
Saturday, April 18th
5:00pm–10:00pm | Heritage Square
After last year’s incredible debut, we’re excited to bring Starlight in the Square back to Downtown Flagstaff for an even more meaningful evening under the stars.
This year marks Flagstaff’s 25th anniversary, our Silver Jubilee, of becoming the world’s first-ever International Dark-Sky Association International Dark Sky City. For 25 years, our community has led the way in protecting natural night skies, and this event is a beautiful way to experience exactly why that matters.
Join us in historic Heritage Square as downtown lights dim and Heritage Square transforms into a warm, amber-lit gathering space. Enjoy curated heavy hors d’oeuvres, specialty dark-sky-themed drinks, and local flavors from downtown businesses and community partners. As the sky deepens into twilight, take part in laser-guided stargazing tours and view celestial objects like Mars and Jupiter through telescopes placed throughout the Square.
Flagstaff is one of the few downtowns in the world where, under the right conditions, you can see the Milky Way overhead, and this evening is designed to help you slow down, look up, and experience that magic together.
Presented in partnership between the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition and Downtown Flagstaff Foundation.
Tickets & Menu
Tickets will be on sale on Friday, March 6th!
Enjoy star-themed drinks and tasty bites from local downtown businesses. Stargazing is free, but please RSVP. Additional menu items will be announced soon, see below for current menu:
The Starlit Valkyrie Mocktail from Drinking Horn Meadery - A mocktail fit for warriors, poets, and stargazers alike. This celestial sipper blends Drinking Horn’s house-made local honey soda with bold blueberry and bright yuzu, crowned with golden stars that shimmer like a clear Flagstaff night:
Planetary Pepperoni Pizza from Urban Pine Eatery (vegetarian option available):
Cosmic Cheesecake Cup from Urban Pine Eatery:
Big Bang Banana Pudding from Urban Pine Eatery:
Terrestrial Tea from Old Barrel Tea Company:
All proceeds support the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition and Downtown Flagstaff Foundation.