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…
Things To Do In Sedona
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,…
Dog Tales
Leash up your dogs and consider heading out to Posse Grounds Park for the fifth annual Sedona WagFest & Fair on Sept. 14. At this outdoor event, guests and their furry friends can learn more about…
Cool Summer
Looking to chill out over the long hot summer months? Then consider heading out to Slide Rock State Park to take dip in Oak Creek. The area was once home to an apple orchard and is…
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….
Night Hike
Red Rock State Park is hosting moonlight hikes all summer long if you want to get outside without the blazing sun on your skin. On these guided hikes, see sunset and moonrise from trails. These hikes…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Seeing Green
Sedona’s red rocks will be accented by a healthy heaping of green at the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade. Held on March 18, the parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Civic organizations, businesses, youth/school groups, bands,…
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…
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…
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…
Bird’s The Word
If you’re looking for a new activity, consider bird watching. A naturalist will lead Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock State Park on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. in January and February. These walks are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
