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Coconino Center For the Arts
★4.5(98 reviews)$Theater
🕑 1-2 hours for gallery visits; 2-3 hours for performances including pre-show activities👶 Best for ages 4-14. Younger children (4-8) especially enjoy the interactive workshops and children's theater programs, while tweens and teens appreciate the more sophisticated performances, art classes, and gallery exhibitions that challenge their developing artistic interests.🧡 Saved by 16 families
About
The Coconino Center for the Arts is Flagstaff's premier destination for introducing kids to the performing and visual arts. This welcoming venue offers children's theater productions, hands-on art workshops, rotating exhibitions, and family-friendly performances that spark creativity and imagination in a comfortable, accessible setting.
Highlights
- ✓Children's theater productions featuring local youth performers and professional touring companies
- ✓Hands-on art workshops where kids create their own masterpieces to take home
- ✓Rotating gallery exhibitions showcasing diverse artistic styles and mediums
- ✓Family concert series featuring world music, folk, and interactive performances
- ✓Summer arts camps offering week-long creative experiences for various age groups
Pro Tips
- 1.Check their calendar online before visiting as events and workshops require advance registration and often sell out quickly, especially during summer months
- 2.Arrive 15-20 minutes early for performances to allow time for restroom breaks and to let kids explore the gallery space beforehand
- 3.Take advantage of the free admission to gallery exhibitions during open hours,a perfect low-cost cultural outing for curious kids
- 4.Parking is plentiful in the lot adjacent to the building, but can fill up during popular evening performances
- 5.Join their mailing list to get early notice about special family workshops and holiday-themed performances
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons (Wednesday-Friday, 11 AM-5 PM) are ideal for exploring exhibitions with fewer crowds. For performances and workshops, check their seasonal schedule as most family programming occurs on weekends and during school breaks.
What to Know
Gallery admission is free during open hours, while performances and workshops have ticket/registration fees that vary by event. Ample free parking is available, and the facility is wheelchair accessible with accessible seating in the theater.
Seasonal Notes
Summer features intensive arts camps and more frequent family programming. Holiday season brings special performances like winter concerts and festive theater productions. Gallery exhibitions rotate throughout the year, providing fresh experiences with each visit.
Nearby Eats
The Mountain Oasis restaurant is just down the road offering casual American fare, or head to Brandy's Restaurant & Bakery (5 minutes away) for kid-friendly comfort food and delicious baked treats.
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