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…
Posse Grounds Park
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bike Heaven
Held from March 3 to 5, the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival celebrates all things mountain biking. Attendees can anticipate a lively atmosphere at West Sedona’s Posse Grounds Park (525 Posse Ground Road in West Sedona). They…
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…
Outdoor Flicks
Head to the Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in June to watch free movies outside. This is part of the Movies in the Park – Summer Cinema Series. Movie titles are…
Sedona Yoga Festival
After a two-year hiatus, the Sedona Yoga Festival will return this month. The festival was one of the first major events to shut down at the beginning of the pandemic in March of 2020. “We’re so…
Free Ride
The City of Sedona has launched a free shuttle to transport hikers to popular trailheads around town. The Sedona Shuttle will pick hikers up at park and ride lots – one located at 1294 AZ-179 and another at 20…
Spring Fling
Ring in the spring season at Posse Grounds Park as part of the Celebration of Spring on April 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can hunt for more than 22,000 eggs. Kids also can…
Food Truck Fun
If you’re a food truck fan, you’re in luck. The Sedona Food Truck Festival is returning on March 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Posse Grounds Park. Aptly named “Grub, Brews and Tunes!” festival-goers…
Sedona Turkey Trot
Running a turkey trot on Thanksgiving Day morning can be a tradition much like eating pumpkin pie and turkey on Thanksgiving. Now in its twelfth year, the Sedona Turkey Trot is slated to return this year…
2021 Hot List
Great Causes Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District The ability to get a world-class education is one of the most important parts of a child’s life. Each day the team at Sedona Oak Creek Unified School…
November Events Guide
WOLF TALK From Nov. 10 to 14, Sedona Wolf Week seeks to raise awareness of wolves, dispel wolf myths, generate awareness and develop advocates through multiple educational mediums and interaction with the Apex Protection Project Ambassador…
Sedona Winefest
Sedona Winefest has returned. “We’re happy to be back this year. We’re going full force,” says Paula Woolsey, the event coordinator for Sedona Winefest and vice president of Sedona Fair Inc. Look forward to a celebration…
Seeing Stars
You can find one of the best views of Sedona by looking up at the star-studded sky at night. Professional astronomers will guide your night’s sky viewing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. sometime in August at…
Your Sedona Neighborhood Guide: West Sedona
YOUR SEDONA NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE: WEST SEDONA West Sedona Residential West Sedona is dominated by the iconic Thunder Mountain or Capitol Butte red rock. West Sedona is also teeming with top hiking trails, local restaurants that have…
Sedona Stumble
Lace up your running shoes and prepare to get (red rock) dusty if you sign up for the Sedona Stumble 5K and 10K Trail Run on March 20. This scenic run starts at Posse Grounds Park…
Burn That Bird
Prior to consuming pumpkin pie and turkey on Nov. 26, consider burning calories by lacing up your sneakers and running the Sedona Turkey Trot 5K. Take in red rock views as you work up a sweat….
Opt Outside: Meet Steve Richardson, Parks & Recreation Manager for the City of Sedona
SEDONA MONTHLY: How did you get interested in this type of work? STEVE RICHARDSON: I grew up as a parks and recreation kid. My mom signed me up for just about everything. I grew up in…
Explore Sedona’s Extraordinary Parks
CRESCENT MOON RANCH You can find one of the most iconic views in Sedona (if not the entire Southwest) at Crescent Moon Ranch. If you’re in town for a short period of time, head here for…
Food Truck Fare
Editor’s note: The food truck festival has been canceled. Please see sedona.gov for more. Dig into food truck cuisine, listen to live tunes, and enjoy beer at the third annual Sedona Food Truck Festival on March…
Go Green
Editor’s note: the St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been cancelled. For more information, visit sedona.gov. One of Sedona’s most beloved annual traditions, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, is returning for its 50th year. Presented by the…
Shred the Red
Sedona’s stunning terrain and plethora of single-track – trails intended for mountain biking and hiking – make it a true haven for mountain bikers. And Sedona’s Mountain Bike Festival seeks to raise awareness of the city’s…
Fun Run
Before you chow down on turkey and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, consider burning off calories beforehand at the tenth annual Sedona Turkey Trot 5K. The race kicks off and ends at Posse Grounds Park. The majority…
Embrace Wellness
SEDONA MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL A little adventure in life can definitely be good for your health. If you’re in the mood to shake things up in 2019, mark your calendar for the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival…
Turkey Trot 5K
Before you head to that Thanksgiving feast, burn some calories at the 9th First Annual Sedona Turkey Trot 5K at Posse Grounds Park on Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. The race, presented by Sedona Running Company,…
Sedona Family Foot Rodeo
Celebrate the history of Posse Grounds Park with the City of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation department during the Sedona Family Foot Rodeo. The event takes place at the lower softball field at Posse Grounds Park on…
Let’s Go To The Movies
What happens when you combine great movies with balmy Sedona evenings? The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department’s new Sedona Summer Cinema Series, which begins June 6 and happens every Wednesday through the month. The…
8th Annual Sedona Winefest
You know that saying about aging like a fine wine? It could be applied to Sedona Winefest, now in its eighth year. The festival returns to Posse Grounds Park Sept. 24 and 25, 11 a.m. to…
Celebration of Spring in Sedona
Okay, maybe spring did arrive early this year (think February). That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t throw a party in April! The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation’s annual Celebration of Spring takes place April 4 from…
