Scroll through the listings below to find the celebration, festival, event, or ceremony that grabs your interest. There is something for everyone!
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Get ready for a Sedona and Verde Valley voluntourism experience, offering visitors and locals alike opportunities to get involved, give back and connect with Sedona on a deeper level. There will be 2-3 volunteer events each day so participants can tailor their experience to their interests and travel plans. The festival will conclude with the Friends of the Verde River Annual Cleanup, a powerful, community-wide stewardship event.
Experience the magic of a crisp winter day in a Candyland Carnival of our imagining. Attractions will include inflatables and rides, hot food and interactive displays. Families and kids of all ages are invited – please leave the pooch at home. Entry is free for all. Face painting, food and drinks available for purchase. Dress warm, this event is outdoors snow or shine. Only ADA Service dogs are welcome at this event.
One of the most beautiful races in one of the most beautiful places. The courses take participants through scenic Red Rocks, known for magical iron-clad formations, and on the streets of one of the most beautiful cities in the USA, Sedona Arizona.
Sedona International Film Festival
The Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) brings our local residents and people from all over the world together to experience the arts in one of its most unifying mediums: film. SIFF - what MovieMaker Magazine has dubbed one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World for two years running - offers an annual nine-day film festival event and all-year programming at their own Mary D. Fisher Theatre — their year-round arthouse theater venue. Festival dates are February 21 - March 1, 2026. Click here for festival passes.
Take part in carnival rides, spring events, petting zoo, egg hhttps://www.sedonaaz.gov/your-government/departments/parks-recreation/events/celebration-of-springunts, meet the Easter Bunny, and so much more! Event is now free for all!
The festivities are presented by the City of Sedona. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. from Jordan Historical Park and proceeds south on Jordan Road to Mesquite Avenue. Parade entrants include civic, social, cultural and religious organizations, dignitaries and area businesses.
Sedona Stumble 5K & 10K Trail Run
Stumble and bumble on the beautiful trails of Posse Grounds Park, located in the heart of Red Rock country - Sedona, AZ! Part flowy single track - part mountain bike slalom, this is certainly one trail run you won’t forget.
SYF creates brave transformational space for the deep seeker of yoga. Enjoy on-the-land yoga, celebratory and sacred chant, and a dive into a diverse range of yoga, meditation, and metaphysical practices led by outstanding teachers.
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.
The VUE in the Red Rocks of Sedona
The "VUE" ~ Vortex Ultra Experience in the Red Rocks of Sedona offers five distances, ranging from 50 miles to 4 miles, ensuring something for everyone. Carefully selected trails on the west side showcase Sedona's finest singletrack paths, stunning red rock views, slickrock plateaus, and towering spires.
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.
Cocodona 250 - Adventure Awaits
The Cocodona 250 links together some of the most iconic trails and towns in Arizona for one monumental undertaking of 250 consecutive miles on foot. A life altering ultramarathon adventure.
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. May 1-3, 2026
Hosted by the City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation, Fridays in May and September. Each concert is two hours long and may vary in format.
Welcome to the Sedona Music Festival! Get ready for a day filled with amazing music and local vendors at the Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park. Join us for a fantastic lineup of talented artists, delicious food vendors, and a great atmosphere. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy live music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Grab your dance partners, friends, and family, and come let go and release with us at the Sedona Music Festival!
Join us for a remarkable sacred celebration of film, dance, workshops, ceremony, storytelling and innovation in honor of our trusted teacher… WATER. In-person and livestream tickets available.
Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival
Experiencing birding during the peak spring migration season at Dead Horse Ranch State Park on the banks of the Verde River. Close proximity to the Verde River, Oak Creek, Sycamore Creek and other perennial waters offers a wide selection of guided tours, hikes and workshops in one of Arizona's richest birding habitats.
Co-sponsored by the Verde Valley Wine Consortium and the City of Cottonwood, wine enthusiasts from near and far will gather to celebrate the best of Arizona's burgeoning wine industry. In addition to the 20 wineries in attendance, festivalgoers will also be able to enjoy local beer, spirits, food from local eateries, shopping with artisans and live music - all within the charming atmosphere of Riverfront Park.
June is an excellent month for stargazing in Sedona. Learn more by reading our stargazing blog.
Enjoy Sedona’s best pool party with music and food trucks! This event is free of charge, but vendors will charge for their services. The pool opens at 12 p.m. for recreation swim with music and food trucks outside the gates. Parking available in the West Sedona School parking lots. Bring your own chairs. Swim attire required for pool use.
Screening of a classic western film made in Sedona during the heyday of westerns, along with an introductory panel discussion, party favors and prizes. The event takes place at the Mary D. Fisher Theater.
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.
Historical Red Rock Loop Round-Up
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.
Hosted by the City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation, Fridays in May and September. Each concert is two hours long and may vary in format.
Join us for Restaurant Week Sedona from September 18-27, 2026, and experience the culinary delights of the Verde Valley. This exciting event offers food enthusiasts and visitors the chance to savor specially priced meals from a diverse range of Sedona's top restaurants.
Red Rocks Music Festival (thru November)
The Red Rocks Music Festival educates, engages and challenges audiences through a unique collaboration of musicians from leading Arizona performing arts organizations and world-acclaimed artists.
Costume contest, talent show and games! This event is the perfect day out for dogs and their two-legged friends. This canine resource event will feature booths where you can stop, shop and learn from the area’s best dog-related product and service providers. A free raffle and interactive presentations will be scheduled throughout the morning.
Vortifest Music Festival & Experience
Sedona's Premier Music Festival. Semi-annually in beautiful Sedona, for an epic outdoor MUSIC event. The event will bring live music from premiere headliners, along with the mystical Vortifest Experience you've come to expect.
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
Immerse yourself in the large-scale installations and vignettes throughout Tlaquepaque to commemorate Mexico's Dia De Los Muertos. Remember loved ones and celebrate their lives with altars showcasing Mexican culture and heritage. A four-day event with special performances, decorating sugar skulls, musical entertainment and dance performances.
Join us at the Sedona Heritage Museum for a special arts & crafts show just in time for the holidays. You'll find handmade jewelry, ceramics, fine art, home décor, cards, woodcarvings, glass blowing, lotions & potions, lawn art, candles and more! Many artisans present do only this show or a very limited number of other shows making their items quite unique and special.
Cowboy poet & author Michael Peach presents a special & spooky performance of “Haunted History”. Enjoy an afternoon of ghostly tales with 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.
Safe & Fun Uptown Trick or Treat
Join us for safe trick or treating in Uptown Sedona. Look for ‘Uptown Trick or Treat’ signs at participating merchant locations. Don’t forget to bring your Halloween candy wrappers and deposit them in the Trick or Trash recycling box to help keep Sedona beautiful.
Sedona Airport will host an open house and family fun day. Many aircraft will be displayed: vintage airplanes, new, hi-tech aircraft, warbirds, and much more. Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime rides over the red rocks of Sedona. Enjoy food, vendors, displays, and plenty of action for kids ages 2 to 90. Win a raffled helicopter, balloon, or airplane scenic flight! Sponsored by Guidance Air and Sedona Oak-Creek Airport Authority. Requested donation of one non-perishable food item per person to benefit the Sedona Community Food Bank.
Sedona Annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show
45 vendors offering dazzling crystals, unusual minerals, rare fossils, meteorites, custom jewelry, gorgeous gemstones, beads and more. Join us for hourly raffle prizes and kids adventures. Food and beverages are available.
Attracting artists from across the country, this renowned festival will showcase a diverse lineup of over 100 juried artists, live music, food and libations, and raffle prizes. Admission covers both days; children 12 and under are free.
Sedona is a sublime environment with stunning beauty and the Sedona Arts Center has roots going back 63 years to the founding of Sedona’s identity as an ‘art colony’. Our community’s iconic and creative event—is a week-long celebration of extraordinary landscapes, world-renowned artists, unique workshops, and free events.
Check out our floating pumpkin patch and swim to pick out your perfect pumpkin to decorate! In addition to the floating pumpkin patch, we will also have fun, games, treats, and a table to paint your pumpkin. This event is perfect for all ages. Tickets are limited and will be pre-sold online.
Visitors are encouraged to paint their tributes on our 26-foot-long remembrance wall. This is an opportunity to remember your loved ones and create something lasting with others. Paints and brushes will be provided on-site with the murals from the previous years on display for your viewing and inspiration.
Celebrate autumn at Fest of Fall at Posse Grounds Pavilion. Fun for the whole family, including games, crafts, caricatures and more for the kids, and live music, cornhole tournament and beer vendors for the grown-ups. Food trucks all day, and more!
This is a great family activity to attend on Thanksgiving morning. The start and finish line will be held at Posse Grounds Park.
The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is a three-day mountain bike celebration that includes a main Expo/Festival, bike demos, shuttled rides, gear vendors, a beer garden, great bands, food trucks, skills clinics and a whole lotta sweet red singletrack!
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.
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. The show is about an hour long and appropriate for all audiences. Admission is a donation of food items or $6 for the Sedona Food Bank.
This free event includes pancakes, holiday caroling, Santa's stable of reindeer and a visit with St. Nick at the Hub, 525-B Posse Ground Rd. Breakfast will be served until 9:45 a.m. Some activities will be conducted outdoors, please dress accordingly.
Enjoy the miracle of the Menorah on the first night of Chanukah at Tlaquepaque in Patio Del Norte. Enjoy scrumptious latkes, donuts and hot chocolate while listening to festive music. Kids will have the opportunity to meet Judah the Maccabee - take a photo and even receive some gelt. Hosted by Chabad of Sedona and Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village.
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.
Snap a wonderful keepsake photo with Santa. Spend the afternoon enjoying musical entertainment, free face painting and special holiday guests. Toy Town will host craft time and giveaways. This free event takes place at Tlaquepaque.
