May 20-26, 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...

October 16, 2021 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...

November 9-14, 2021. Going virtual!!! 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 it 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 schedule and to register: www.sedonawolfweek.org #GoingGlobalRead More...

December 18, 2021 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...

January 29-30, 2022. 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...

December 4, 2021. Santa Claus and the Sedona Parks and Recreation Department invite all the boys and girls to the Annual Breakfast with Santa. Santa will make an early stop to the Sedona Posse Grounds to enjoy his favorite breakfast: PANCAKES. Breakfast is from 8 to 9:45 a.m. The whole event is free for everyone! Don’t forget to bring your camera and take some amazing pictures with Santa. It will be held at the Posse Grounds in Sedona. For more information, visit http://www.sedonaaz.govRead More...

December 4 – 13, 2020. Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) is produced by Camilla Ross and directed by Denise Royal. The show stars William Gabriel Greer (who appeared in ETC’s recent production of Vivian’s Music, 1969), Joshua Rivedal and Jimmy Shoffman (three-time ariZoni award-winning actor). - General Admission or Live Stream - $25 (860) 705-9711Read More...

2021 Cancelled. January 2022. 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 Read More...

December 11, 2021. 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...

March 27, 2021. 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...

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...

October 27 - 30, 2021 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Marigold Mural Project now in its 12th year attracts visitors of all ages to come together to celebrate our ancestors and those who have come before us. From the traditions of Mexico’s indigenous people, take part in the highly-anticipated 26-foot long “Tree of Life: Messages of Love” mural. Murals from previous years will also be on display for your inspiration in Tlaquepaque North and South.Read More...

October 31, 2021 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...

March 27, 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...

May 2021. The Rotary Club of Sedona’s annual fundraiser, The Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off is on the Saturday of the Cinco de Mayo weekend at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off are used for local and international Rotary Club of Sedona Projects, including the Imagination Library.Read More...

Tentatively set for March 13, 2021. 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...

February 6, 2021. Virtual Annual RunSedona. Do-it-at home "racing" has become a necessity in the COVID-era - Full, and Half marathon, 10K, and 5K virtual events are ready. "Anywhere" 5K/10K/Half/Full courses, one-day – February 6, 2021 - in which to complete the distance. Run, jog, walk -- on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym, or on the track, and log your finish time. RunSedona will offer the RaceJoy App providing an "Anywhere" route and race day swag!Read More...

December 3-24, 2021. Verde Canyon Railroad’s storybook adventure, The Magical Christmas Journey™, travels Santa’s secret tracks to the North Pole and back every Thurs-Sun. evening Dec. 3rd-12th, and nightly Dec 16-24th. The festively decorated depot is home to the miniature “Bird’s Eye Village”, a live bald eagle and a beautiful princess. Upon the illuminated train’s arrival at the brilliantly decorated North Pole, Santa Claus hops aboard for the return trip to Clarkdale, interacting with every child, presenting each with a small gift.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...

December 11, 2021 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...

October 16 - 17, 2021. 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...

August 2021. We bring internationally acclaimed musicians to Sedona each year for a three-day concert series. This festival explores the interconnection between solo piano literature, storytelling and literature. Its mission is to create a fusion between music and literature: to explore literature through music and music through literature, to offer musical performances of the highest quality that are accessible to and enjoyable by all, and to build bridges across diverse cultures.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...

October 23, 2021. Sedona Arts Center invites you to be inspired and experience master artists painting at the 17th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival. Artists will gather from around the country to celebrate our beautiful and unique landscape through an eight-day painting event. This is an opportunity to include studio and plein air work. Paintings done during the festival are integrated into the ongoing exhibition throughout the week. Paintings are available for sale to patrons all week long.Read More...

October 31, 2021 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...

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...

October 2021. 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...

December 11, 2021. 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...

October 30, 2021. 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...

April 3, 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...

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

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...

June 12-20. 2021. The 27th annual Sedona International Film Festival is the ticket to the hottest show in town (and Virtually!) 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 – 9 DAYS & more than 90 films! Strict CDC safety protocols practiced in a scaled-down but incredibly entertaining immersion into all things independent film.Read More...

June 12-20, 2021. The 27th annual Sedona International Film Festival is the ticket to the hottest show in town (and Virtually!) 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 – 9 DAYS & more than 90 films! Strict CDC safety protocols practiced in a scaled-down but incredibly entertaining immersion into all things independent film.Read More...

May 2021 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...

April 23-25, 2021. 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 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...

May 1, 2021. Immerse yourself in a colorful Fiesta saluting a rich heritage at Tlaquepaque. Enjoy the festivities while cheering and whistling to the music of mariachi musicians, clapping to the steps of Folklorico dancers and savoring traditional Mexican food. Admission is free and there is a free trolley service from the Sedona Municipal parking lot-260 Schnebly Rd. Stop in and be a judge at the Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off.Read More...

2021. Sedona Arts Center proudly presents its annual Loving Bowls charity fundraiser in a new way this year. Loving Bowls and special Salad Bowls are available in the Fine Art Gallery in Uptown Sedona on an ongoing basis through 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...

Fall 2021 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...

October 2021 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...

March 5-7, 2021. 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...

September 18, 2021. Posse Grounds Pavillion. 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!Check event organizer's website 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...

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...

October 29-31, 2021. 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...

Dec 4-13, 2020. Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)by Michael Carlton, Jim FitzGerald, and John K. Alvarez. Original Music by Will Knapp. Instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told -- seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season! it will be fun as we send up everything from Dickens to Dr. SeussRead More...

January 27-28, 2022. 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...

October 2021. 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...

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...

November 11, 2021 The Sedona Heritage Museum and City of Sedona join to present this annual Veteran’s Day Tribute every November 11 at 11:00 a.m. This event has become the community’s official Veteran’s Day celebration. The day begins with the flag ceremony, dignitaries, a veteran’s tribute and music. After the program, there is free food and entertainment. All veterans and active military personnel will be honored and are invited. Free and open to the general public.Read More...

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November 25, 2021. 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...

February 2022. Sedona Visual Artists' Coalition Annual Exhibition @ Sedona Arts Center showcases local members art from the Verde Valley.Read More...

December 3, 2021 from 5:00 - 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...

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...

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October 23, 2021. 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...