Northern Arizona Things To Do

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…

Haunted History

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

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

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

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….

Fall Fest

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

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,…

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…

Pickin’ in the Pines

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…