Celebration Cinco
One of Sedona’s biggest events, Cinco de Mayo, is returning on May 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of an event that…
Northern Arizona Things To Do
Vivid Violin
Celebrated violinist Tyler Carson will be performing energetic violin shows at the Hub at Posse Grounds Park on Thursdays now through June 13. Tyler is nicknamed Fiddler on the Rock. Expect to hear violin arrangements of…
Run Time
Take in West Sedona’s stunning scenery as you work up a sweat as part of the Vue or the Vortex Ultra Experience in the Red Rocks of Sedona on April 20. Races range from four to…
Birds The Word
Celebrate the many birds that pass through and call Northern Arizona home at the Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival. Held at Cottonwood’s Dead Horse Ranch State Park from April 25 to 28, this festival will…
Wine Tours
Calling all Arizona wine fans. There’s a festival just for you happening at the end of April. Cornville’s D.A. Ranch Vineyards & Estates is hosting a festival that will include live music, food trucks and plenty…
Earth Day Festivities
Sedona is a place that’s naturally beautiful and a fitting place for an Earth Day Celebration. Head over to Red Rock State Park on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to toast the planet….
Art At Amara
Austin-based artist Emily Scott will unveil a signature painting collection that’s exclusive to Uptown Sedona’s Amara Resort & Spa on April 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. on the terrace by the pool. Guests can meet…
Classic Tunes
The Sedona Symphony (formerly the Verde Valley Sinfonietta) is hosting its spring show on April 7 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center at 2:30 p.m. Flute soloist Jeannette Moore will take the stage and perform works…
Spring Forward
Ring in spring by attending the City of Sedona’s Celebration of Spring on March 30. Held at Posse Grounds Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Celebration of Spring includes carnival rides, a petting zoo…
Egg Hunt
Cottonwood is hosting a Free Egg Hunt on March 30 that kicks off at 10 a.m. at Riverside Park (1284 E. River Front Road). Kids ages one to eight can participate. The event features prizes, candy…
Go Green
The City of Sedona is hosting its festive St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 16. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Jordan Historical Park. Look forward to seeing plenty of floats from local businesses….
Fine Wine
Camp Verde’s annual Pecan & Wine Festival is coming back on March 16 and 17. Celebrate the area’s pecan growers and local wine at 75 E. Hollmon Street in downtown Camp Verde. The festival is from…
Sedona Mountain Bike Festival
The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is returning this spring for its tenth year. The festival had, in the words of its founder, Michael Raney, “humble beginnings.” “We did the first one down at Tlaquepaque with no…
Zen Out
Sedona is renowned as a spiritual destination, which is why it’s such an ideal place to hold a festival that celebrates yoga. The Sedona Yoga Festival is returning from March 14 to 17 at a variety…
Bike Bash
Sedona is a mountain biking haven, and the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival seeks to celebrate that reputation. Held at Posse Grounds Park from March 8 to 10, festival attendees can look forward to over 90 vendors,…
Top Tunes
Country icon Clint Black will perform at Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Feb. 9. Clint’s wife, Lisa Hartman Black, and daughter, Lily Pearl Black, will both take the stage during this special show. Doors…
Road Race
If crossing off run a distance race is on your to-do list for the new year, consider lacing up your sneakers and running the Run Sedona Half Marathon on Feb. 3. Participants also have the option…
Snow Day
The City of Sedona will be hosting a Winter Play Day on Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Posse Grounds Soccer Field in West Sedona. Families and kids can look forward to…
Golf Lessons At Oak Creek Country Club
Spending time admiring Sedona’s stunning red rocks is always a good idea, and practicing your golf swings in their shadow is a pleasant way to pass the time. If you’re looking to improve your game, golf…
Fun Run
Looking to burn off some calories before you indulge in a Thanksgiving feast? Then consider lacing up your athletic shoes and running the Sedona Turkey Trot 5K at Posse Grounds Park on Nov. 23. The race…
Verde Valley Pottery Festival
Following the success of its inaugural year, the Verde Valley Pottery Festival is returning for its second year and will be held at a new location at D.A.Ranch Estate Vineyards in Cornville. Potter Ben Roti founded…
Class Act
Red Rocks Music Festival returns on Nov. 11 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Violinist Shlomo Mintz and pianist Vitali Serebriakov will perform works like “Sarasate-Carmen Fantasy” as part of this festival that…
Honoring Veterans
Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual Veterans Day Tribute is returning on Nov. 11. The celebration starts at 11 a.m. and will take place in the fruit packing shed. The day will include a tribute to veterans. Visit…
Food Truck Grub
Head to Posse Grounds Park on Nov. 4 for the City of Sedona’s Food Truck Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy food truck fare and live music underneath the city’s red rocks. Beer and…
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, consider exercising up in Flagstaff’s ponderosa pine forest. Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course offers three different courses high up in the tree tops that visitors can tackle. Guests…
Trick or Treat
Halloween is on Oct. 31, and Northern Arizona is hosting a variety of events to celebrate this spooky holiday. A variety of merchants in Uptown Sedona will hand out candy and participate in Uptown Trick or…
Colorful Celebration
Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, one of Sedona’s literally colorful events, returns from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s…
Outdoor Art
Celebrated plein air artists will be in town from Oct. 20 to 28 for the annual Sedona Plein Air Festival. Organized by the Sedona Arts Center, this festival will include meet and greets with the artists,…
Fall Fair
Discover unique arts and crafts in addition to a plethora of jewelry, ceramics, gourd art, fiber arts, glass art, lotions, candles and other handmade goods at the Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at the Sedona Heritage…
Fly High
Head to the Sedona Airport on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see aircrafts and automobiles from the Sedona Car Club with a rock backdrop as part of “Wings and Wheels on the…
Spectacular Studios
Take a closer look inside artists’ studios at the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour. Held from Oct. 6 to 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, this studio tour will feature more than 60…
Celtic Celebration
Want to shake up your weekend? Then consider attending the pet-friendly Prescott Highland Games and Celtic Faire at Prescott’s Lake Watson on Sept. 23 and 24. This festival honors Scottish culture, heritage and teachings. Attendees can…
Dog Days
Leash up your furry friends and consider checking out Sedona WagFest & Fair on Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Held at Posse Grounds Park Pavilion, this canine-centric event will include booths featuring dog-related products…
Rally On
Cottonwood’s lively Thunder Valley Rally returns to the Riverfront Park on Sept. 15 and 16. This bike rally also features food and drinks vendors, entertainment and live music. Quiet Riot and Stephen Pearcy, the voice of…
Local (Wine) Love
Head to Posse Grounds Park on Sept. 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Sedona Winefest, a celebration of all things Arizona wine. Attendees can look forward to sampling wines from local spots…
Uncover Sedona’s Hidden Gems
SEDONA CITY HALL ART DISPLAYS Sedona is home to many art galleries, and one of the most under-the-radar art exhibits in the whole city is the City Hall Art Rotation program. The program usually rotates two…
Music Magic
The Sedona Vortifest music festival returns for its second year on Sept. 2 from noon to 9 p.m. Held at Posse Grounds Pavillion, Vortifest headliners include Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra and Sedona’s own decker. In addition to…
The Sound of Music
If you’re looking to enjoy some free live music outdoors, The City of Sedona has you covered. The city’s Red Dirt Concerts series is coming back this month. Visit Posse Grounds Pavilion on Sept. 1, 8,…
The Tavern Grille
Cottonwood’s The Tavern Grille holds a special place in the city’s dining scene. For starters, the setting is unbeatable. The restaurant is housed inside the former Rialto Theatre. Constructed in 1923, the Rialto supposedly was the…
Barks And Brews
Leash up your furry friend and head to the County Courthouse Lawn in Flagstaff for the animal charity fundraising event Barks and Brews on Aug 26. Held from noon to 4 p.m., walk with your dog…
Native Arts
Head up to Flagstaff’s Continental Country Club Driving Range for a celebration of the Hopi tribe as part of the Hopi Arts & Cultural Festival. The festival is on Aug. 26 and 27. During the festival,…
Hum Dinger
For a celebration of all things hummingbirds, consider attending the Sedona Hummingbird Festival. Held from July 28 to 30 at a variety of Sedona venues, attendees can listen to a variety of presentations about hummingbirds with…
Local Love
Camp Verde’s annual Corn Fest will return on July 15. Held in downtown Camp Verde on Hollamon Street and the Community Center Gym from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Corn Fest celebrates the Verde Valley’s sweet…
The Sound Of Music
On select Saturdays in July and August (July 15, 29; Aug. 12, 26), Clarkdale Town Park will host free concerts as part of the Clarkdale Concert in the Park series. Attendees can enjoy dancing, check out…
Lift Me Up
If you’re looking to escape summer’s high temps, consider driving up to the Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff. When you’re there, you can ride the scenic summer gondola all the way to the top of the San…
Wild Reptiles
If you’re looking to really shake up the first Tuesday of July, August and September, consider heading to Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village to see “Snakes! Lizards! Tortoises!” In conjunction with Sonoran Reptiles, Tlaquepaque will host…
Fourth of July Festivities
Northern Arizona cities will be celebrating Independence Day in big ways this year. The City of Sedona will be hosting Wet Fest from noon to 4 p.m. on July 4 at the Sedona Community Pool. Visit…
Ropin’ Rodeo
The World’s Oldest Rodeo is returning to Prescott from June 28 to July 4. Presented by Prescott Frontier Days, this rodeo began in 1888. Rodeo attendees can look forward to classic rodeo sights like steer wrestling,…
Music Magic
Prescott will be hosting the 42nd Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival on June 24 and 25. Head to the Yavapai County Courthouse in downtown Prescott to listen to live bands, and check out a variety of vendors…
Movie Night
Every Friday in June starting on June 9 through June 30, the City of Sedona will be showing free movies as part of its Summer Cinema Series at the Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park. The family-friendly…
Blues and Brews
The Flagstaff Blues & Brews Festival, which claims to be Arizona’s largest blues festival, will run from June 9 to 10. Sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell of blues rock act Larkin Poe will headline, and singer…
Birthday Bash
On May 24, legendary musician Bob Dylan turns 76. If you’d like to celebrate the occasion, head to the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood on May 20 to listen to the 12th Annual…
Mother’s Day Music
You have three chances this month to hear iconic Sedona musician Esteban perform live. On May 13, you can hear the guitarist perform along with his band and daughter, Teresa Joy, at Sound Bites Grill in…
Red Rocks
Want to enjoy free live music? Then head to Posse Grounds Park every Friday in May to enjoy complimentary outdoor concerts this spring. The City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation’s 2023 Red Dirt Concerts…
2023 Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
The Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival invites attendees to celebrate the many birds that call Northern Arizona home or are migrating through the area. “Every bird has a unique call or a whole bunch of…
Sedona Yoga Festival
Sedona is a spiritual haven for many, and it’s beyond fitting that the city has its own yoga festival. “Bringing people together in large numbers to practice and cultivate peace and unity and inspiration, all the…
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
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…
Tribute Time
Fans of legendary British band Pink Floyd, take note. Shine on Floyd, a Phoenix-based Pink Floyd cover band, will put on a show at the Sedona Performing Arts Center (995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in…
Wine Time
Cove Mesa Vineyard has opened a new 3,400-square-foot tasting room in Cornville. The tasting room features a covered pet-friendly patio and is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. Guests can listen to live music on…
Historical Theater
The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a variety of programming in January and February. On Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. as part of “Living History,” Neil Weintraub will speak about the history of the Beale Wagon…
Red Rock Run
If you’re looking for a fitness challenge, why not run a long race? RunSedona is hosting its Annual 5K, 10K and Half Marathon on Feb. 4. Lace up your shoes as you run past Sedona’s stunning…
Sedona International Film Festival
One of Sedona’s most popular events has returned. From Feb. 18 to 26, watch over 150 films that are a part of the Sedona International Film Festival. Find documentaries and narrative features from all over the…
Love Train
Clarkdale’s Verde Canyon Railroad will be offering Chocolate Lovers’ Special Rides on Feb. 11, 12 and 14. Chocolate, often synonymous with love, will be filling vintage train cars. Each guest will receive a box of chocolate…
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…
Holiday Happenings
THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE Now until Dec. 24, 3 p.m. Thursday through Sundays Little America Hotel (2515 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff) 480-779-9679 northpoleexperience.com Families can take a peek inside Santa’s Workshop. Once at the North…
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
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…
Celebrate Ceramics
Love ceramics? Then consider heading to Camp Verde for the inaugural Verde Valley Pottery Festival on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See the…
Be Kind
Nov. 13 is the Sedona Day of Kindness that’s sponsored by SedonaKind. In partnership with the Sedona Film Festival, see two showings of “The Kindness of Strangers” at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. On Nov. 10,…
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,”…
Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Race
If you’re searching for a new way to see Sedona, consider trail running. For starters, you’ll see more terrain in a shorter period of time. “There is no other place that has the same red rock…
Day of the Dead and the Marigold Mural Project
One of Sedona’s most literally colorful events is returning to Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village this fall from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. Expect to see Tlaquepaque’s fountains, streets and patios transformed with colorful décor as…
“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…
Haunted Tales
Hear celebrated author Michael Peach read spooky stories as part of “Haunted History” on Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. at the Sedona Heritage Museum. Hear his original tales including “Peoria’s Runaway Pumpkin,” an unsolved murder in…
Fresh Air
See plein air artists capturing the natural beauty of Sedona outdoors as part of the Sedona Art Center’s Sedona Plein Air Festival. From Oct. 21 to 29, artists will be in different spots around Sedona –…
Pet Parade
Head over to the Calle Indepedenica fountain at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village to watch canines model dog costumes as part of Howl-o-Ween on Oct. 16. This parade starts at the fountain and ends at…
Rock Show
View dazzling crystals, amethyst, agates, minerals, custom jewelry and stunning rocks at the Sedona Annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show at the Sedona Red Rock High School. The event benefits the Sedona Gem & Mineral Club….
Rock Climbing in Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona rocks. We know that. But Northern Arizona’s literal rocks make it a popular region for rock climbing. “It’s got a lot of diverse types of climbing that you can do in a short distance,”…
Fall Fest
For a celebration of all things fall, head to Slide Rock State Park for Slide Rock Fall Fest on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy blacksmithing, local honey and live music from Tommy…
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
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 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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Don Reitz’s “Follow Your Bliss”
Clarkdale resident and celebrated ceramicist Don Reitz actually never had a solo show in his hometown. But that will all change starting on Sept. 30 with the opening of his solo show, “Follow Your Bliss” at…
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,…
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…
Bluegrass Jam
Following a hiatus in 2020, Flagstaff’s Pickin’ in the Pines Festival has returned. On Sept. 17, 18 and 19, attendees can enjoy live bluegrass and acoustic music. Although bluegrass is the main focus, attendees also can…
