Spread Joy This Season: The Giving Trees of Downtown Flagstaff
The holiday season in Downtown Flagstaff is more than twinkling lights, festive events, and cozy storefronts - it’s a time when our community comes together to lift each other up. One of the most meaningful ways to give back this time of year is by visiting the many giving trees and donation drives hosted by our incredible local businesses.
From gifts for local kids and families to toys for pets and book drives that inspire young minds, Downtown Flagstaff is full of small but mighty opportunities to make a difference. Whether you're out for holiday shopping, grabbing a warm drink, or enjoying the winter magic downtown, we invite you to take a moment and participate in a giving tree that speaks to your heart.
🎄 Mountain Sports Flagstaff
Giving Tree Benefiting Northland Family Help Center
Mountain Sports is once again championing local families by hosting a Giving Tree filled with wish tags for children supported by the Northland Family Help Center. Grab a tag, shop for a gift, and help ensure every child wakes up to holiday joy and warmth. Deadline for gifts is December 20th.
📚 Bright Side Bookshop
Book Drive & Giving Tree for The Zaadii Foundation
Bright Side Bookshop is turning the page on giving. Their annual Book Drive and Giving Tree supports The Zaadii Foundation, providing new books to children and families in the Pediatric Unit of Sacred Peaks Health Center. Shopping small and supporting literacy? A win-win. Deadline for gifts is December 22nd.
🎄 Lumberyard Brewing Co.
Adopt-A-Family for Northland Family Help Center
The Lumberyard is full of holiday spirit, and they're inviting you to join in. Their Adopt-A-Family tree supports families through the Northland Family Help Center, helping provide essentials, gifts, and cheer to those who need it most. Stop in for a pint and leave with a tag that will truly make an impact.
🎁 Run Flagstaff
Toys for Tots Donation Site
Run Flagstaff is stepping up for the community by collecting toys through Toys for Tots. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy and help bring holiday magic to local kids. Even the smallest gifts can make the biggest strides.
🎁 Next Step Prosthetics
Toys for Tots Donation Site
Next Step Prosthetics is continuing the giving spirit with their own Toys for Tots collection. If you're in the area or visiting for an appointment, consider bringing along a toy to brighten a child’s holiday season.
🐾 Hops on Birch
Santa Paws Giving Tree for High Country Humane
Four-legged friends deserve holiday cheer too! Hops on Birch is hosting their beloved Santa Paws Giving Tree, benefiting High Country Humane. Pick a tag to donate pet food, treats, toys, life-saving surgery, and other essentials that help local pets feel loved this season.
🐾 Dark Sky Brewing Company
Giving Tree for High Country Humane
Dark Sky Brewing is also spreading the love to local animals in need. Their Giving Tree for High Country Humane is the perfect stop if you're grabbing a drink and want to make a difference for a shelter pet this holiday season.
🎄 Shoes & Such
Giving Tree for Children & Families | Northland Family Help Center
Shoes & Such is bringing style and heart to the holidays by supporting the Northland Family Help Center. Their Giving Tree focuses on kids and families, offering shoppers the chance to select a tag and fulfill a meaningful holiday wish. Deadline for gifts is December 20th.
🧥 The Box Studio
Holiday Coat Drive Benefiting Flagstaff Shelter Services
Now through December 17th, The Box Studio is helping keep Flagstaff warm with a Holiday Coat Drive. Bring in a gently used coat or winter item and you’ll receive one free guest pass per item donated. All proceeds benefit Flagstaff Shelter Services, supporting neighbors experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year. A perfect way to give back while getting your sweat on!
🎁 Southside Tavern
Holiday Toy, Coat & Food Drive + Christmas Bingo
Southside Tavern is spreading holiday cheer with a holiday drive for toys, coats, and food! Drop off an old coat for the Flagstaff Police Department to support people experiencing homelessness, an unwrapped toy for Northern Arizona law enforcement to distribute, or non-perishable food for the Flagstaff Family Food Center. Every donation earns $1 off your purchase.
Join their Christmas Bingo on December 16th, benefiting the Shadows Foundation. During the event, 50% of domestic draft sales and 30% of food sales will be donated to the toy drive.
🎁 Orpheum Theater
Food & Toy Drive
Orpheum Theater is partnering with the Salvation Army Angel Tree toy drive and the Flagstaff Family Food Center to collect food and toy donations that will be distributed to those in need. Donations are accepted at all events now through December 19th. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy and/or non-perishable food to help make the holidays brighter for local families.
🎄 Grand Canyon Chocolate
Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree
Grand Canyon Chocolate invites you to make a child’s Christmas magical! Choose an angel from their Christmas tree and shop for a gift. As a thank you for sharing your holiday kindness, you’ll enjoy a free chocolate treat. Gifts must be returned by December 18th.
☕ Old Barrel Tea Company
Donating to Local Community Causes
Old Barrel Tea Company is spreading warmth this season by donating to local community causes and holiday efforts. They’re making a meaningful impact and supporting important work happening throughout Flagstaff.
Join Us in Making a Difference
With so many options across downtown, giving back is easier than ever. Whether you choose to support kids, families, literacy, local shelters, or pets in need, every donation helps strengthen the community we love.
As you explore Downtown Flagstaff this season - shopping, dining, and soaking in the holiday magic - we encourage you to pause, pick a tag, and share the warmth of the season with someone who needs it.
Small acts of kindness add up to a brighter, more joyful Flagstaff!