Red Rock Run
Prior to indulging in a rich Thanksgiving meal, consider lacing up your sneakers and running the Sedona Annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 28. Run a 5K race past a stunning red rock backdrop. The start and…
Sedona events
In Honor
On Veterans Day, head to the Sedona Heritage Museum on Nov. 11 for its annual Veterans Day Tribute. The day kicks off with a flag ceremony, dignitaries, a veteran’s tribute and music. Following the program, attendees…
Food Truck Fare
Sedona’s Food Truck Festival is back on Nov. 9. Head to Posse Grounds Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy food truck cuisine, beer, wine and live music. Visit sedonaaz.gov for more information.
Be Kind
The City of Sedona has proclaimed that Nov. 13 is Sedona Kindness Day. This coincides with World Kindness Day, and Sedona is celebrating. On Nov. 13, you can watch nine different award-winning short films that have…
Halloween Activities Abound
Boo! Halloween will arrive on Oct. 31, and here are ways you can celebrate throughout Northern Arizona. From 5 to 8 p.m., Uptown Sedona will host Uptown Trick or Treat. Kids are welcome to don their…
Sedona Plein Air Festival
Watch a variety of plein air artists interpret Sedona’s breathtaking landscape at the Sedona Plein Air Festival. This marks the twentieth anniversary of the festival and makes this one of the city’s longest-running arts events. Events…
Car Craze
Fans of classic cars, take note. On Oct. 12, the Sedona Car Club will host its annual show at the Sedona Airport. This year’s theme is “American Muscle Cars – The Beginning.” Expect to see classic…
Gone To The Dogs
Halloween isn’t just for kids. Dress up your best furry friend in costume, and head over to Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village for Howl-O-Ween on Oct. 13. Dogs will walk the runway during this event that…
Sedona Arts Festival
One of Sedona’s longest-running art festivals returns for the second weekend of October. This is the thirty-third year for the Sedona Arts Festival. The festival will see over 100 juried artists displaying their wares outside of…
Channeling History
Interested in learning more about Sedona’s history? Then consider signing up for the Historic Red Rock Rock Loop Round-up Tour. Held from Oct. 2 to 5, the tours will visit historical places all over Sedona including…
Sedona Winefest
Sipping Arizona wine in the shadow of Sedona’s red rocks at Posse Grounds Park on a late fall day is our idea of a perfect afternoon, and when Sedona WineFest happens on Sept. 28 and 29,…
Hum Along
There’s a buzz in the air. The Sedona Hummingbird Festival is returning from July 26 to 28 and promises to be a celebration of hummingbirds. Learn more about these tiny birds via 14 different speaker presentations,…
Independence Celebrations
Looking to celebrate the Fourth of July in Northern Arizona? Here’s where and how. The City of Sedona is hosting its annual Sedona Summer Splash (formerly Wet Fest) on July 4 from noon to 4 p.m….
Movies Alfresco
The City of Sedona is hosting outdoor movies as part of its Sedona Summer Cinema Series – Movies in The Park. Head to Posse Grounds Pavilion on every Friday in June to catch a free flick….
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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fun Fest
Ring in the spring festival season by attending Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s Cinco de Mayo on May 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., look forward to live music and colorful dances of Mexico. Kids…
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…
Art Houses
Take a closer look inside artists’ studios if you attend the Spring Open Studios Tour from April 28 to 30. Specifically, 48 artists based in the Verde Valley will open their private studios up to guests….
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…
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
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…
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
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…
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…
Sedona Hummingbird Festival
Following a two-year hiatus, the Sedona Hummingbird Festival has returned. The festival is hosted by the Sedona-based Hummingbird Society. The society seeks to educate the public about hummingbirds and protect this small species. “The mission of…
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…
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…
Dragonfly Music Festival
Hiking in the morning and seeing live music in the evening is our idea of a perfect day. The Dragonfly Music Festival is hoping that Sedona residents will feel the same way. The festival features five…
Magic Music
Head to Prescott’s Watson Lake on May 21 to see the first-ever Pure Imagination Festival. Artists like Wynonna Judd, Dawes, Talib Kweli and Katie Pruitt will perform. Candace Devine, the lead singer of Prescott- based collective…
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…
Outdoor Tunes
Hear a variety of live music outdoors at Posse Grounds Pavilion as part of the City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation Red Dirt Concert Series. Shows are free and may feature one to two…
Cinco Celebration
One of Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s liveliest events has returned. Cinco de Mayo will be held on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a variety of locations throughout Tlaquepaque. Tlaquepaque will be…
Verde Valley Archeology Center
The Verde Valley Archaeology Center opened its new 10,850-square-foot facility in Camp Verde this past winter. This will be the Center’s fourth home in Camp Verde since it began in 2010. “The museum part will be…
Canine Couture
See animals up for adoption strutting the latest canine fashions on the runway at the Paws Rocking the Runway on April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tlaquepaque North. The animals are all in…
Art On Tour
See the artwork of about 45 artists in the Verde Valley in their studios from April 22 to 24 as part of Spring Open Studios. Chat with the artists, see them working and purchase their one-of-a-kind…
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…
Classic Rock
The dynamic Piano on the Rocks International Festival is returning to Sedona from April 22 to 24. Audience members can look forward to three different performances featuring piano music accompanied by poetry and literature readings. The…
Bike Fest
Mountain bikers, get ready. The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is coming back. Look forward to “shredding the red” on Sedona’s iconic trails with your fellow biking fans. Held from March 4 to 6, the three day…
Sedona International Film Festival
The Sedona International Film Festival has returned to form and will only be live and in person as opposed to having a digital component. “We are going back to a totally live-only festival. We’re not doing…
Red Rock Run
Enjoy red rock scenery as you run your choice of a half marathon, 10K or 5K on Feb. 5. This is a RunSedona event. All races begin at 8 a.m. The half marathon and 10K courses…
American Songs
Chamber Music Sedona is returning on Jan. 9 with “Voyage Through the Americas,” a concert performed by pianists Gilles Vonsattel and Michael Brown, cellist Nicholas Canellakis and percussionist Ian David Rosenbaum. The program will feature works…
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,…
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…
Fall Fests: Día De Los Muertos and the Marigold Mural Project
Editor’s note: The 2021 Dia de los Muertos and Marigold Mural Project have been canceled due to the pandemic. Visit tlaq.com for more information. Now in its eleventh year, Día de Los Muertos and the Marigold Mural…
Fabulous Fiber
We wear clothing every day, but we often forget that clothing is an art form. But the Verde Valley Weavers & Spinners Guild’s annual “Fabulous Fiber Sale 2021” seeks, in part, to upend that. “I think…
Classical Music Rocks
The Red Rocks Musical Festival has returned and is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Chamber music fans can look forward to four different performances at different venues throughout Sedona. On Sept. 3, enjoy a “Classically Uncorked” performance…
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…
(Red) Rock Out
Piano on the Rocks International Festival is returning in August. The three-day concert series explores the connection between solo piano playing, storytelling and literature. As of press time, the specific date is not confirmed. Visit pianoontherocks.com…
Guitar Hero
Arizona-based blues guitarist Carvin Jones or the “King of Strings” will perform at the Sedona Performing Arts Center on Aug. 14 starting at 8 p.m. He’s been performing for more than two decades and was voted…
Sedona Photography Symposium
Like many events held during the pandemic, the Sedona Photography Symposium is almost entirely virtual. On Aug. 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to midafternoon Mountain Standard Time, attendees can watch professional photographers who hail from…
Power Performances
San Diego-based music and theater group Six String Society will host a total of four different performances in Sedona in June. “The Celestial Sirens” show will be performed at the Sedona Performing Arts Center on June…
The Sound of Music
Few instruments are as legendary as the Stradivarius violin – considered to have an amazing, unmatched sound. And on the opening night of the Sedona International Film Festival, you can hear violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn play one….
Festive Films
Rescheduled from February, the Sedona International Film Festival is from June 12 to 20. During this time, attendees can watch more than 100 films during the 27th annual festival. See full-length features, shorts, documentaries and foreign…
Reptilian Revelry
Starting April 6, and continuing on the first Tuesday of the month until September, you can see, touch and learn more about reptiles at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s monthly free “Snakes! Lizards! Tortoises!” event. Experts…
Paolo Scardina
Grab some friends and enjoy an evening of relaxing music, romantic songs, a little wine and Paolo Scardina on the grand piano – it’s a perfect way to be entertained on a Friday night in Sedona….
Five Questions For Sandrine Erdely-Sayo, Artistic Director Of Piano On The Rocks
What do you love about music? Music is a language that emanates from the heart and from the soul. It’s full of mysteries and abstraction in a logical form. It has a universal character and it’s…
Hot Flashes On The Trail
If you live in Arizona, you’ve heard the stories about the pioneers who packed their wagons and headed west during the 1800s, but how much is myth and how much is reality? Two familiar faces in…
Sedona International Film Festival
For the 25th anniversary of the Sedona International Film Festival, Patrick Schweiss, the festival’s executive director, says movie lovers will find nods to the festival’s past and present. From Feb. 23 through March 3, more than…
Sedona Northern Lights
As if Sedona’s red rocks weren’t magical enough, Sedona Northern Lights returns for the second year, Dec. 13-16. At 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., the 182,000,000-square-foot face of Camelhead Rock will be transformed into the…
Spanish Nights
Escape to Spain this month without packing more than your handbag when Verde Valley Sinfonietta presents Spanish Nights on Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. The concert, the first of three in the sinfonietta’s 2018/19 season, takes…
Halloween
Halloween is here! There is no shortage of haunted happenings in the Verde Valley for the young and the young at heart, starting with Jerome’s 2018 Ghost Walk on Oct. 12 and 13 from 6:30 to…
Moonlight Madness
Despite recent whispers of Sedona losing its small-town charm, there are still plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors and celebrate what we love best about Red Rock Country. The Collective Sedona’s Moonlight Madness Concert is…
Michael Kollwitz
For most people, the first time they witness Michael Kollwitz tap out classic rock and old standards on his instrument, the odd-looking Chapman Stick, they have one response: What is that instrument and are you really…
High Profile
One of the coolest (literally) spots to be this month is on top of 11,500-foot Mt. Agassiz near Flagstaff. How do you get there? Take Arizona Snowbowl’s Scenic Chairlift to the top. The chairlift takes you…
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…
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