Northern Arizona Events

Strut Your Stuff

Strut Your Stuff

Watch as pets rock down the runway in the latest canine couture at the Paws Rocking the Runway. Held on April 23 at Tlaquepaque North, Paws Rocking the Runway also includes an auction. All proceeds benefit…

Hot Rods

Hot Rods

Looking to see some vintage cars? Then start your engines and head over to the Findlay Toyota Center (3201 N. Main Street in Prescott Valley) on April 23 for the Cruise In For The Veterans 11th…

Spring Flings

Spring Flings

The City of Sedona’s Celebration of Spring festival is returning on April 8 to Posse Grounds Park. Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the festival will feature a free egg hunt, carnival rides, a petting…

The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music

On April 2 at 2:30 p.m., the Verde Valley Sinfonietta will hold a special show at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Acclaimed cellist Sterling Elliott will perform. Janna Hymes will serve as guest conductor. As of…

Click Click Boom

Click Click Boom

From now through March 8, see photographs that celebrate the West at the Phippen Art Museum in Prescott. Displayed in the Marley Gallery, “Click: Western Focus – A Fine Art Photography Exhibition & Sale” features work…

Holiday Haven

Holiday Haven

L’Auberge de Sedona will deck out some of its creek side and garden cottages in time for the holidays. Look forward to festive cottages with a wreath on a door, an in-room Christmas tree, holiday accent…

Skate On

Skate On

Believe it or not, Enchantment Resort in West Sedona will feature an outdoor ice skating rink with a red rock backdrop that locals are welcome to enjoy. If you’ve dine at Tii Gavo or Che Ah…

Burn the Bird

Burn The Bird

Much like the tradition of Thanksgiving itself, the annual Sedona Turkey Trot has returned. Lace up your sneakers on Thanksgiving morning to burn off calories. Participants run a 5K or 3.1 miles. The road race starts…

Festival of Trees

Merry & Bright

Kick off the holiday season early at the Festival of Trees in Prescott. From Nov. 17 to 20 at the Sam Hill Gallery and Hilton Garden Inn, see colorful and festive wreaths and trees all decked…

Illuminate Film Festival

Mindful Movies

From Nov. 5 to 13, see films that are part of conscious cinema at the Sedona Performing Arts Center as part of the Illuminate Film Festival. One film that’s slated to be shown is “Love Heals,”…

Forever Wild

“Forever Wild”

On a trip to Telluride, Colorado, Ron Melmon was riding a gondola and saw an empty swath of land. He asked his niece that he was visiting about it. She told him that that’s the Valley…

Flying High

Flying High

See aircrafts of all stripes on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Sedona Airport Family Fun Day. Check out war birds in addition to new and vintage airplanes that will be…

Tour Time

Tour Time

Consider attending the self-guided Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour to take a peek inside artists’ studios. This year, 70 artists in 48 private studios and four art centers will open their doors to the public. See…

Hot Rods

Hot Rods

Hot rod fans, take note. See a variety of impressive cars with a red rock backdrop at the 39th Annual Sedona Car Show. Slated to be held on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m….

Rock Hard

Rock Hard

Legendary rock star and Arizona native Alice Cooper will take the stage at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Oct. 6. Ticket prices start at $45. Visit findlaytoyotacenter.com for more information.

Living History

Living History

Learn more about the rich history of Sedona if you attend a Red Rock History Tour. Visit historic sites and homesteads all along Red Rock Loop Road and learn more about the history of each unique…

Be Legendary

Be Legendary

Few bands will ever accomplish as much as Three Dog Night has. From 1969 to 1974, no other group had more top 10 hits and sold more records and concert tickets than Three Dog Night. Known…

Corn Fest

Food Fest

Camp Verde’s Corn Fest will take place on July 16 on Hollamon Street and inside the Community Center Gym in Camp Verde. The festival, which started 25 years ago, features a street fair atmosphere, food vendors, games, indoor…

Iconic Rodeo

Iconic Rodeo

The World’s Oldest Rodeo (that started way back in 1888) in Prescott has returned with a plethora of lively events. From June 28 to July 4, see eight varying rodeo performances at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds….

Fourth of July Celebrations

Fourth of July Celebrations

Here’s how to celebrate Independence Day in Northern Arizona: Head to the Sedona Community Pool for a lively atmosphere complete with face painting, a DJ, activities, games, a photo booth and inflatable water slides for all…

Tales of the Bard

Tales of the Bard

See Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” performed outdoors on June 17, 18, 24 and 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Highlands Center for Natural History’s outdoor amphitheater in Prescott. This is part of the…

Show Time

Show Time

The Mary D. Fisher Theatre has added a second screen to the theater and is celebrating with a mixer with the Chamber of Sedona. Head to the theater to network and revel on June 23 from…

Wine Down

Wine Down

The Tilted Earth Festival has returned to Page Springs Cellars in Cornville on June 18, and it promises to be a lively affair. Listen to live bands, nosh on gourmet food from the winery’s on-site kitchen,…

Sing The Blues

Sing the Blues

Listen to live blues music and enjoy some brews outdoors at the Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival on June 10 from 2 to 9 p.m. and June 11 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Drink beers…

Car Craze

Car Craze

The streets of downtown Prescott outside of Courthouse Square will be filled with exotic and luxury vehicles on June 4 starting at 10 a.m. as part of the 21st Century Car Show. See everything from Ford…

Sedona Plein Air Festival

Sedona Plein Air Festival

Sedona’s stunning red rock landscape has been inspiring artists for decades, and the annual Sedona Plein Air Festival seeks to celebrate the city’s natural beauty and rich relationship to the arts. From Oct. 23 to 30,…

Grand Canyon Celebration of Art

October Events Guide

ART HOUSES Take a peek inside the artist’s studio if you attend the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition’s Sedona Fall Open Studios Tour. From Oct. 29 to 31, visitors can check out about 45 working artists’ private…

Thunder Valley Rally

Thunder Rolls

Head to Old Town Cottonwood on Sept. 17 and 18 to hear live music and celebrate motorcycles of all stripes at the Thunder Valley Rally. Live bands performing include Mogollon and Smells Like Nirvana. A weekend…