Every April. Earth DAY doesn't do it justice so in the Verde Valley, we celebrate Earth MONTH! Learn, Celebrate, Volunteer, Have Fun! Events are held all over the Verde Valley by different hosts. This compilation is available both as a list and a map view.Read More...

2020 event canceled - please check the event organizer’s website for the most current information. Immerse yourself in a colorful Fiesta saluting a rich heritage at Tlaquepaque. Enjoy the festivities while cheering and Read More...

February 20-28, 2021. We are your ticket to the hottest show in town … the GREATEST celebration of the BEST in independent film from around the world: From features to shorts, documentaries to animation and foreign films to student films, you will be treated to a cinephile’s dream – NINE DAYS and more than 160 films! Where Movies Rock!Read More...

December 12, 2020 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. A full schedule of lively musical entertainment, a visit from Santa, and free cider awaits, making it the perfect outing for families and friends. The River of Life Tabernacle Choir will be performing. At the tolling of the bell tower at 5:00 p.m., the lighting of 6,000 luminarias gets underway in Tlaquepaque's courtyards and walkways. Specially designated luminarias to honor cancer survivors can be purchased in Patio del Norte as well.Read More...

ILLUMINATE is the world's premier film festival for conscious cinema. Our mission is to elevate human consciousness and inspire lasting transformation through cinema. ILLUMINATE is a landmark destination event and centerpiece for conscious content. Founded on the premise that the language of film is universal and a dynamic force in carrying messages to the masses, the Festival showcases the best of conscious media to uplift, inspire and transform.Read More...

November 10-15, 2020. Founded by Plan B to Save Wolves & Apex Protection Project, this event was created with the mission to change the way people see wolves through education & entertainment. This year Wolf Week is virtual with the same great program of speakers, school presentations, entertainment, fundraisers, co-existence and compassion day, and virtual interactions with the Apex Protection Project Ambassador Pack. For a complete schedule and to register: www.sedonawolfweek.org #GoingGlobalRead More...

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is presented by Friends of the Verde River in partnership with local environmental nonprofits. We invite you to experience the unique stories and adventures through amazing films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet and the communities working to protect it. The films presented are the same for each venue with screenings in Camp Verde and Prescott.Read More...

December 12, 2020. Noon to 3:00 p.m. A major gathering of creative people. Join hundreds of other local arts supporters for a unique annual event that offers a beautiful selection of hand-made bowls. All proceeds benefit local non-profits and the Arts & Educations programs at the Sedona Arts Center.Read More...

Dec 5-7, 13-14. Christmas Thieves A small Town Radio Play by Greg Oliver Bodine It's Christmas Eve in America's heartland, & radio host Bjorn Gundlarrsen is preparing for the telethon performance that will keep his tiny polka station afloat. Unfortunately, the prize troupe of British actors he's hired has all fallen ill from indigestible foreign meats. With time running out, will Bjorn be able to replace them in time & save the show? After all, it's not like Christmas is known for miracles...Read More...

July 4, 2021. 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Spend your day with us and still have time to drive to your favorite fireworks show at night. Enjoy lunch and music, a swimming pool and water slide fun all surrounded by the spectacular red rocks. This event is free of charge (food not included). The pool opens at 12 p.m. for free recreation swim and just outside the pool gate will be vendors and fun water games to help you beat the heat. Parking available in the West Sedona School parking lots.Read More...

December 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Award-winning actor Michael Peach will read Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” at the Sedona Heritage Museum. Encounters with the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future teach miserly Ebenezer Scrooge what it means to be human in this holiday favorite. Show is about an hour long and appropriate for all audiences. Admission is donation of food items or $6 for the Sedona Food Bank.Read More...

February 6, 2021. The Annual RunSedona will feature three distances sure to take your breath away: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. This scenic race attracts athletes from around the globe to enjoy Sedona’s red rocks up close and personal. “If the scenery doesn’t take your breath away, the hills will!”Read More...

April 22 - 25, 2021. Held in Cottonwood, Arizona this festival provides a unique recreational experience to anyone interested in the natural world and fosters awareness of the importance of habitat for the enrichment of all life in the Verde Valley.Read More...

The Sedona MTB Festival is 3-day mountain bike celebration that will include a Main Expo/Festival, Bike Demos, Shuttled Rides, a Beer Garden, great bands for three nights and a whole lotta sweet RED SINGLETRACK!Read More...

Sedona's finest art galleries invite you to enjoy a special evening of openings, special guests, artist receptions and celebrations at their 1st Friday in the Galleries from 5 - 8pm. Everyone is welcome to attend in multiple locations in the Gallery District & Uptown. Sponsored by the Sedona Gallery Association.Read More...

Sedona St Patrick's Parade & Festival is a cultural-heritage celebration that is free to attend. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. along Jordan Road from Jordan Historical Park to Mesquite Avenue. This event is a partnership between NAU Parks and Recreation Program and the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department.Read More...

December 4, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy traditional tree-lighting, refreshments, local holiday entertainment and Santa visits with children. This free event takes place at Tlaquepaque North and is presented by Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. Free AdmissionRead More...

January 14-15, 2021. Healthcare professionals will learn the latest information on plant-based nutrition, the effects of diet on chronic disease prevention & control, and how to design an optimum plant-based diet for patients and clients in a clinical setting. This conference offers credits for many medical professions.Read More...

December 5-6, 2020. The Phoenix Ballet and Sedona Chamber Ballet will present breathtaking performances of The Nutcracker at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Enjoy a Nutcracker production with professional sets, costumes and, most importantly, internationally acclaimed, award-winning dancers.Read More...

2020 event canceled - please check the event organizer’s website for the most current information. Free self-guided event celebrating the arts in the greater Verde Valley that runs from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. The Read More...

2020 event canceled - please check the event organizer's website for the most current information. The Rotary Club of Sedona’s annual fundraiser, The Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off is on the Saturday of the Cinco de Mayo weekend Read More...

October 3, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn to attract monarch butterflies to gardens, enjoy blacksmithing, and taste delicious honey while learning about bees! Check out Sedona Fire District fire engines, learn about snakes, and visit with US Fish & Wildlife. Tommy Rocks & the Jerome Ukulele Orchestra will perform! Kids can make a scarecrow, create a lavender wand, become a Junior Ranger, & wish Smokey Bear HBD! $10 per vehicle parking.Read More...

May 2021. A program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxSedona, where “x” means: independently organized TED event. At our event live speakers & entertainers will spark discussion and connection with our audience worldwide.Read More...

September 12, 2020. This 5 & 10-mile kayak, canoe and stand-up boarder race is a popular event that draws novice and seasoned paddlers alike. The course winds through Forest Service lands set against the picturesque backdrop of white gypsum cliffs of Camp Verde. The 10-mile race starts at White Bridge & the 5-mile at the River Access at Clear Creek. The river has a nice current with Class I-II rapids making this an adventure. Proceeds go to conservation efforts for the threatened Verde River .Read More...

September 19, 2020. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Posse Grounds Pavillion. WagFest & Fair is the perfect day out for dogs and their humans. This canine event will feature booths where you can shop and learn from the area’s best dog-related product & service providers. Demonstrations & contests will be scheduled throughout the event. It’s FREE, fun, & family-friendly! For the safety: All dogs must be current on vaccinations, be kept on a leash, handlers must be 18 years and clean up after your dogs.Read More...

Our mission is to change the way people see wolves through education & entertainment.Read More...

November 7, 2020. Dia de los Muertos celebrates the Mexican tradition that honors friends and family who have passed on. The celebration culminates with a full day of music, food, fire dancing, and more. Everyone is encouraged to place personal memorabilia on the beautiful altars. There will be fun activities for kids and face painting artists working in motifs. Costumes are strongly encouraged! “El Mercado” will feature traditional Day-of-the-Dead food.Read More...

August 2021. Join us to celebrate Sedona’s dark skies 7:00 - 9:30 p.m! This free community event will give locals the chance to view the Summer Milky Way, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars, and more! The astronomers of the Verde Valley will provide telescopes for free viewing and laser guided constellation tours. Mark your calendar, bring a blanket, and join us for this fun community event! No dogs allowed (thank you).Read More...

Promote, teach & advance blues music by networking with fans, musicians & venues.Read More...

August 2021. Join fellow photo enthusiasts for 4 days of inspiring presentations, breakout sessions and field workshops in one of the world's most magnificent landscapes: Sedona, AZ!Read More...

March 18-21, 2021. Deepen your practice and tap into ancient wisdom with three days of yoga, music and energy work in the undisputed spiritual center of the West. The flexible conference structure gives you an unparalleled opportunity to weave your own experience in the richly colored cultural and natural tapestry that is Sedona.Read More...

Chamber Music Sedona presents its Annual Winterfest, including an intimate salon recital, educational events for young students, and a culminating chamber music concert at the Sedona Performing Arts Center.Read More...

September 30 to October 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Tours follow the Red Rock Loop Road with guide Paul Thompson, grandson of Oak Creek Canyon’s first permanent Anglo settler J.J. Thompson. The tour will visit the Chavez place, Dumas Ranch, Red Rock Cemetery-1893, Schuerman homestead house, Armijo homestead house (on the National Register of Historic Places), ruins of the area’s first school-1891, and the site of an early Oak Creek vineyard and Arizona’s first commercial winery.Read More...

September 25-26, 2020. Each year the Red Rock Hemp Festival continues to grow. With the new Farm Bill allowing Arizonians to grow hemp, there is a lot more that people need to know. Come join the Red Rock Hemp Festival there will be plenty of music from local and national bands throughout the day, along with guest speakers, and vendors showcasing their products, food vendors, along with hemp beer and hemp wine.Read More...

November 26, 2020. Presented by Sedona Running Company this is a great family activity to attend on Thanksgiving morning. The start and finish line will be held at Posse Grounds Park in Sedona, AZ.Read More...

December 19, 2020 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The arts village is cheerfully bedecked in decorative lights reminiscent of A Christmas Carol. Santa will be greeting little ones and carolers dressed in finery from Dickens era sing traditional songs. Look out for the Grinch lurking through the courtyards. Shops will be open and filled with unique gifts and with sweet treats, special give-a-ways, and discounted offers. You are sure to find some special presents for those on your gift list.Read More...

November 4-7, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dia de los Muertos has become one of Tlaquepaque's most exciting events. It celebrates the timeless Mexican tradition that honors friends and family who have passed on. Underway on Wednesday November 4 with the Marigold Mural Project, everyone is encouraged to paint his or her tributes and remembrances on a 26-foot long community mural. Paints and brushes are provided. Located at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village.Read More...

October 31, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of ghostly tales with Michael Peach’s original stories: “Peoria’s Runaway Pumpkin”, “Little Bill”-the unsolved murder of Bill Fredricks at the Van Deren cabin; “The Hauntings of the Red Ghost”, a true story of a 19th Century Arizona monster; “The Cactus Killer”, murder and revenge in the AZ desert; and “The Ghosts of Wilson Canyon” based on the death of a bear hunter in 1885. $6Read More...

October 17, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Bring your bathing suit and join your friends at the best pumpkin patch in Sedona! The Sedona Community Pool will be home to pumpkins ready for the picking… Out of the water that is! This unique event is fun for all ages. There will also be classics and new games for kids on the pool deck to play and compete in. Everyone entering the pool facility, adults and children alike, must pay a $5 entry fee, which includes a pumpkin to take home.Read More...

October 2020. Oktoberfest will support many local causes and will benefit the Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks and our efforts within the community. This event is produced by and benefits The Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks, a local charitable organization whose purpose is to demonstrate “Service Above Self.” Oktoberfest will support many local causes and will benefit the Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks and our efforts within the community.Read More...

October 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 570 Posse Ground Road, Sedona, AZ, 86336. The event is free to enter, however, tickets will need to be purchased for rides, food & activities. There will be a dunk tank, spinning carnival ride, bouncy houses, inflatable obstacle course, large slide, silent auction, games, face painting, caricature/cartoon artist, music, haunted classroom, pumpkin carving contest, authentic Mexican food & more!Read More...

September 12-13, October 17, 24, November 12, 2020. Red Rocks Music Festival presents extraordinary concerts featuring legendary violinist Shlomo Mintz, acclaimed pianist Sandra Shapiro, and musicians from the Phoenix Symphony. www.redrocksmusicfestival.comRead More...

Friends of the Verde River (Friends) is a purpose driven community benefit organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Friends envisions a healthy, free-flowing Verde River and tributaries that support our unique environment, a vibrant economy, and quality of life for future generations.Read More...

June 11-13, 2021. At the Sedona Performing Arts Center, the Sedona PhotoFest is a series of educational and inspiring presentations on photographic technique, use of digital software and personal artistic perspectives from some of the top photographers in the country.Read More...

October 10-11, 2020. At the Sedona Red Rock High School – a favorite in the Southwest, the festival showcases 126 juried artists, the Gourmet Gallery, an international guest artist, and KidZone, as well as great music, food, and raffle prizes. Admission supports arts education in our community.Read More...

December 12, 2020. Christmas in the Park is the Museum’s annual gift to the community and visitors. Be greeted by our traditional tumbleweed snowman. Enjoy hot cider and cookies, vintage holiday decorations, a fire in the fireplace and ‘make & take’ a cornhusk doll. There’ll be holiday entertainment. Throughout the Museum there will be old-timers telling stories and local authors signing their books. Check out the sale in the Museum Gift Shop. We hope to see you. Bring your family and friends.Read More...

July 24, 2021. Screening of a classic western film made in Sedona during the hey day of westerns along with an introductory panel discussion, party favors and prizes. The event takes place at the Mary D. Fisher Theater. Call for details 928-282-7038.Read More...

October 3, 2020.The Sedona Stumble Trail Run is Sedona's ONLY trail run. It is a 5K & 10K. This Race will sell out! All race finishers will receive a medal. Trophies will be given to age group winners as well. Timing will be provided by Run Flagstaff for this event.Read More...

December 5, 2020. Sedona Parks and Recreation is pleased to invite you to our Annual Breakfast with Santa event! This two-hour event combines a warm breakfast and Santa Claus! This event will be held at the Sedona Hub in Posse Grounds Park. After breakfast, children can enjoy taking a picture on Santa's lap and taking home a gift bag of crafts or petting our pony reindeer. This event is free of charge, so come for the pancakes (and more), and most of all, come to see Santa Claus!Read More...

2020 event canceled - please check the event organizer's website for the most current information. Tours of Oak Creek Canyon with guide Paul Thompson, grandson of Oak Creek Canyon’s first permanent Anglo settler J.J. Thompson. Read More...

August 2021. Members of the Sedona Arts Center will be selling and exhibiting their work throughout the month of August.Read More...

October 24-31, 2020. Sedona Arts Center invites you along to get creative and experience over two dozen master painters in action—making their art in Sedona, Arizona. Celebrate creativity with us and enjoy receptions, exhibitions, lectures, and opportunities to collect your next masterpiece at Sedona Plein Air Festival! Sedona Plein Air Festival is a week-long celebration of extraordinary landscapes, world-renowned artists, unique workshops, and wonderful free events.Read More...

October 17-18, 2020. Annual Sedona Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show On Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Sedona Red Rock High School off SR 89A at 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road. Admission $3, Children under 12 are free with free parking. Forty-five vendors, dazzling Crystals, alluring Amethyst, amazing Agates, unusual Minerals, rare Fossils and Meteorites, custom Jewelry, gorgeous Gemstones, Beads, hourly Raffle Prizes, Kids Adventure and more. Food and beverages available. Event benefits the non-profit Sedona Gem & Mineral Club.Read More...

October 18, 2020 Come check out Sedona's newest trail race, the Red Rock Rumble 5-Mile Trail Run in beautiful Red Rock State Park. Race registration includes FREE entry into the park, a fully supported course and fun race shwag. Registration information at http://sedonarunning.com/RED_ROCK_RUMBLE.html 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. registration and packet pick-up at Sedona Running Company 6:00 to 6:45 a.m. packet pick-up at Red Rock State Park 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. race 8:00 to 8:10 a.m. awards ceremonyRead More...

September 25-26, 2021 from 11:00 am to 5:00 p.m. We invite you to enjoy fabulous Arizona wines, tasty food, music, and vendors galore while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic red rocks. Located at the Posse Grounds Park in the heart of Sedona. Welcome to the 11th Annual Sedona Winefest!Read More...

January 16-17, 2021. VegFest is a celebration of the joys and benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle. Learn how easy it is to get healthy, reduce animal cruelty, and even save the environment through simple food choices. Hear and connect personally with world-renowned experts, enjoy cooking demonstrations with top plant-based chefs and nutritionists, and discover the latest products and services from healthy, humane, and sustainable product vendors.Read More...

May, 2021. The Film Festival mission is to elevate human consciousness and inspire lasting transformation through cinema. ILLUMINATE is a landmark destination event and centerpiece for conscious content. Founded on the premise that the language of film is universal and a dynamic force in carrying messages globally, the Festival showcases the best of conscious media to uplift, inspire and transform. Also, enjoy the year-round live online screenings and guest appearances!Read More...

April 2021. This is much more than just an egg hunt, this is a Celebration of Spring! Join us from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for this fun, action-packed event for families and all those in the community that enjoy spring and the beautiful outdoors. Inflatable toys for kids, face painting, carnival rides and much more are included with the $5 admission fee for the youth attendees. The Easter bunny will be on hand for picture taking.Read More...

February 4-15, 2021. Sedona Visual Artists' Coalition Annual Exhibition @ Sedona Arts Center showcases local members art from the Verde Valley.Read More...

November 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Celebrate Sedona's local veterans with this premiere tribute at the Sedona Heritage Museum.Read More...

October 24, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At the Sedona Heritage Museum, free admission. This show is an old-fashioned arts and crafts show like you remember them to be. All items are hand-made. The artist or craftsman sits behind each table to personally tell you how they make their pieces, where they find their unusual materials or what inspires them. Many of these people do only this show or a very limited number of other shows making their items unusual and uncommon.Read More...

October 23-25, 2020. Free, self-guided event celebrating the arts in the greater Verde Valley that runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The tour provides a unique opportunity to meet over 50 artists in their private studios, working in a variety of mediums. Maps and informative brochures will be available in a number of locations or at our website. For more information, email Mike Upp or call (503) 789-4437.Read More...

October 31 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., in Uptown Sedona, merchants welcome ghouls and ghosts at store fronts for treats! Community dance performance, safe environment, lots of fun. Free event presented by the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department.Read More...

December 4-24, 2020. Let your imagination take flight during The Magical Christmas Journey™ at Verde Canyon Railroad. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, guests will enjoy a bird’s-eye view of a magical holiday village & a decorated train. Arrive at the depot prior to the 1 hour round-trip to the North Pole to pick up Santa, who visits with each child on the journey back to Clarkdale. Arrival one hour early is recommended.Read More...

March 2021. Held at Posse Grounds Park, this event will feature great food, live music and a beer garden. Admission is free! Grub, Brews and Tunes!Read More...

July 30 - August 1, 2021. The festival celebrates the peak hummingbird population with entertaining & educational presentations, tours of gardens and hotspots, a hummer/nature shopping mall, and banding demonstrations & birding trips; sponsored by the International Hummingbird Society.Read More...

October 10 - 11, 2020. Held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School – A favorite in the Southwest, the festival showcases 126 juried artists, the Gourmet Gallery, an international guest artist, and KidZone, as well as great music, food, and raffle prizes. Admission supports arts education in our community.Read More...