Lights Out Flagstaff is a weekend celebration of Flagstaff's incredible night sky heritage and commitment to responsible energy consumption. For two nights, homes, businesses, and city buildings will turn off their lights and enjoy free public astronomy programs provided by Flagstaff community organizations. Join us in celebrating Flagstaff - the First International Dark Sky City - on March 23rd, 24th, and 25th 2017. 

Schedule of Events

Thursday March 23rd
Free Astrophotography Workshop
Presented by: Coconino Astronomical Society
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center
245 N. Thorpe Rd
Call Maggie Twomey at (928) 213-2144 with any questions

March 24th
Celebration at Heritage Square
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Kickoff in Heritage Square - 7:00 PM
Telescope Viewing at Heritage Square 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Free Dark Sky Shuttle to Buffalo Park from Heritage Square- 8:00 PM
National Parks Service Night Sky Talk @ Buffalo Park - 8:30 PM
Dark Sky Shuttle back to Heritage Square - 9:00 PM

March 25th
Free night at Lowell Observatory
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

EARTH HOUR at NAU!
Nau Campus-Central Quad
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Short Talks about NAU's Dark Skies Initiative
Circus Bacchus Fire Performance
NAU Bad Jacks Performance
Telescope Viewing
Long Exposure Photography 
Hot Chocolate & More!