Fall is officially in the air, and the calendar of events in Sedona September 25 through October 1 is packed with something for everyone: a decade-strong outdoor concert series, a full slate of sound healing and yoga retreats, two film festival screenings, and a Verde Valley weekend loaded with car shows, a full moon sound bath, and the Rotary Club’s beloved Duck Race. Restaurant Week Sedona wraps up this weekend too, so there’s extra reason to get out and explore before the crowds of fall arrive.
- Friday, September 25
- Saturday, September 26
- Sunday, September 27
- Monday, September 28
- Tuesday, September 29
- Wednesday, September 30
- Thursday, October 1
- Happening Every Week
- Coming Up Soon
Friday, September 25
Red Dirt Concert Series: Swigfoot and The Skavelinas | 5:00 to 8:00 PM | Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Rd, Sedona | Free. This free outdoor show caps off 10 years of the Red Dirt Concert Series with Tucson’s horn-driven ska band Swigfoot and Northern Arizona’s six-piece Skavelinas. Pack a chair or blanket, arrive early for a good spot on the lawn, and expect a high-energy, all-ages dance party as the sun goes down.
Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Show | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday through Sunday | Sedona Vista Village, 6657 AZ-179, Sedona | Free admission. Local and visiting artists set up an open-air show of paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, and Native American art right along the main road into town. There’s live entertainment and gourmet food on site, and it’s an easy stop to combine with other Village of Oak Creek errands.
SIX the Musical LIVE! Premiere | Showtimes 3:00 and 7:00 PM, running through October 1 | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | $12 general, $9 for Film Festival members. The Sedona International Film Festival brings the original West End cast’s cinema event to town, reimagining Henry VIII’s wives as modern pop icons. Buy tickets ahead online since this run has already drawn strong advance interest.
Manhattan Short Film Festival | Screening daily through October 1 | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | $12 general, $9 for Film Festival members. Now in its 29th year, this global short film festival lets the Sedona audience vote alongside viewers worldwide to help pick the winning film. Check sedonafilmfestival.com for that day’s showtime before you go.
Cottonwood Farmers Market at Old Town Square | 4:00 to 7:00 PM | Old Town Square, 1042 N Main Street, Cottonwood | Free entry. Old Town Cottonwood’s Friday market brings local produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, and body care vendors together with live music on the patio. Park along Main Street and make an evening of it with dinner at one of the nearby restaurants.
Old Town Music and the Market | 5:00 PM | Old Town Activity Park, 187 E. Pima St, Cottonwood | Free. Cottonwood’s other Friday tradition returns with live music, food trucks, art, and local vendors in the Activity Park. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in on the lawn.
House of Ruth Walk for Life | Check-in 4:45 PM, walk 5:00 to 8:00 PM | Valley Life Church Cottonwood, 1020 S Camino Real, Cottonwood | Free to attend, donations support the cause. The 37th annual community walk benefits the House of Ruth Pregnancy Care Center with a patriotic costume contest, swag bags, and an after-party with live music and food trucks. Walkers who raise $100 or more get a free event t-shirt.
The Power of Frequency with Cheryl Bailey | 4:00 to 5:00 PM | Shine, 162 D Coffee Pot Drive, Sedona | Ticketed, see shinesedona.com. A sound bath ceremony using vibration and healing frequencies to support relaxation and nervous system balance. Reserve ahead as sessions are limited in size.
Saturday, September 26
Verde River Day and Duck Race Fundraiser | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (fishing clinic 8:00 AM to noon) | Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood | Free admission. The Rotary Club of the Verde Valley’s signature river celebration includes a kids’ fishing clinic, conservation booths, and the crowd-favorite rubber Duck Race in the irrigation ditch by the playground. Arrive early for parking since the state park fills up fast on event Saturdays.
Cruisin’ Through the Decades Car Show | 9:00 to 11:00 AM | 195 South Willard St, Cottonwood | Free to view. Hosted by Verde Valley Assisted Living, this classic and custom car show hands out a “Legend of the Lot” award and draws a great cross-section of local car owners. It’s a quick, family-friendly morning stop before heading into the rest of the Verde River Day festivities.
SIX the Musical LIVE! and Manhattan Short Film Festival | 7:00 PM and additional showtimes | Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Both film festival series continue their runs through Thursday; check sedonafilmfestival.com for Saturday showtimes.
Full Moon Ethereal Sound Bath | 7:00 to 8:30 PM | bāth sound healing, 250 S Bull Dogger Circle, Cottonwood | $55. Certified Vibrational Sound Therapist Jenni Shaw leads this full moon session using rare, custom-made high frequency instruments. Space is intimate, so reserve your spot in advance.
NYC Screamin’ Rebel Angels and The Limit Club | Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 to 11:30 PM | Queen B Vinyl Cafe, 102 E Pima St, Cottonwood | $10 advance, $15 day of. A psychobilly punk double bill pairing Laura Palmer’s reimagined rock project with Phoenix’s The Limit Club. All ages are welcome, and advance tickets are the better bet since day-of prices jump.
ELEVATE: September Edition | 8:00 PM to midnight | Humankind, 1730 W State Route 89A, Sedona | Around $14. An electronic music and movement night with DJs STARLORD and Lady Merkaba, professional sound, and video wall visuals in a substance-free, community-focused setting.
Jerome adds to the weekend too: The Lazy Aces play the Spirit Room, 166 Main St, Jerome, Sunday afternoon (see below), and the winding drive up the mountain is worth it on its own for the views.
Sunday, September 27
Sedona Community Farmers Market | 8:00 AM to Noon | Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 2201 W State Route 89A, West Sedona | Free entry. West Sedona’s weekly market runs through late October with local produce, baked goods, and prepared foods from area farmers and makers. Go early for the best selection before items sell out.
Flamenco in the Courtyard | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Patio de las Campanas, 336 AZ-179, Sedona | Free. Master guitarist Gaetano and friends perform live flamenco in Tlaquepaque’s courtyard, with food and drinks available from El Rincon’s outdoor bar. Grab a table early since this is one of the most popular free happenings in the village.
Healing Sound Bath | 5:30 to 6:30 PM | The Global Center for Christ Consciousness, 100 Northview Road, Sedona | $47. A guided sound bath paired with a personal energy reading, designed to help attendees unwind and reset for the week ahead. Reserve online in advance since space is limited.
The Lazy Aces at Spirit Room | 2:00 PM | Spirit Room, 166 Main St, Jerome | Free, tip the band. A Sunday afternoon live music set on the historic Spirit Room patio, one of Jerome’s most reliable weekend hangs with sweeping Verde Valley views. Parking in Jerome is tight on weekends, so plan to walk a block or two from wherever you find a spot.
Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Show | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Sedona Vista Village, 6657 AZ-179, Sedona | Free admission. Final day of this weekend’s run of the open-air arts and crafts show along Highway 179.
Monday, September 28
928 LIGHTWERK: Monday Night Dance Party | 7:30 to 9:00 PM | Humankind Center, 1730 W State Route 89A, Sedona | $10 cover. A concert-style dance fitness class led by Sara Woolsey, blending guided choreography with free-form movement over an African, tribal, hip-hop, and salsa soundtrack. No dance experience is needed, and all levels are welcome, so this is a great way to shake off a Monday.
Monday is otherwise a quieter night in town. If you want to make the most of it, this is a good evening for a sunset hike on the Airport Mesa Loop or a stroll through the galleries of Uptown Sedona before the weekday dinner rush.
Tuesday, September 29
Movies on the Move | 7:30 to 9:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 336 AZ-179, Sedona | Check sedonafilmfestival.com for pricing. The Sedona International Film Festival’s outdoor cinema series screens award-winning films under the stars in Tlaquepaque’s courtyards. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and arrive early since good sightlines fill up fast.
Dinner with Strangers | 6:00 to 8:00 PM | Outbound Sedona, 1752 AZ-179, Sedona | $162 per person, 21+. Outbound Sedona partners with Merkin Vineyards for a multi-course, locally foraged mushroom dinner paired with Arizona wines. Seating is limited, so reserve well ahead through Tock.
Verde Valley note: Ales on Rails, Verde Canyon Railroad’s Oktoberfest-style craft beer excursion out of Clarkdale, runs through October 31, so a Tuesday departure is a low-key way to combine the scenic canyon ride with Arizona craft beer tastings. Check verdecanyonrr.com for that week’s train times.
Wednesday, September 30
No major ticketed events are listed for Wednesday this week. It’s a good day to catch Oak Creek Brewing Company’s regular taproom hours in Sedona, or head to Page Springs Cellars in Cornville for their Harvest Estate Winery Tour and Tasting, offered only in September as grapes come off the vine. Reserve the harvest tour ahead through pagespringscellars.com, since it’s only available for a few weeks a year.
Thursday, October 1
Sedona Yoga Festival: IRL | Begins 12:00 PM, runs through October 5 | Outbound Sedona, 1752 AZ-179, Sedona | See sedonayogafestival.com for pass pricing. This conscious evolution conference kicks off its multi-day run with yoga, music, and energy work programming across Sedona’s red rock backdrop. Multi-day and single-day passes are both available, so decide ahead how much of the festival you want to catch.
SIX the Musical LIVE! and Manhattan Short Film Festival | Showtimes at 4:00 and 7:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Final day for both film festival runs, so it’s the last chance to catch either on the big screen this cycle.
Afternoon Recess at the REC, for Adults | 2:00 to 3:30 PM | The REC, 150 S 6th St, Cottonwood | Check with venue for pricing. An adults-only open gym session at Cottonwood’s recreation center, a fun, low-pressure way to get moving midweek with pickleball, basketball, or open court time.
Happening Every Week
- Sedona Community Farmers Market, Sundays 8:00 AM to Noon, Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, West Sedona
- Flamenco in the Courtyard, Sundays through Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
- Cottonwood Farmers Market at Old Town Square, Fridays 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Old Town Square, Cottonwood
- Drum Circle at Oak Creek Brewing Company, first and third Tuesdays, 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Oak Creek Brewing Co, Sedona
- Frequency Friday: Meditation, BioCharger and Sound Bath, Fridays, 5:45 to 7:00 PM, Humankind, Sedona
Coming Up Soon
- Sedona Yoga Festival: IRL, October 1 through 4, Outbound Sedona
- Ales on Rails, running through October 31, Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale
- Harvest Estate Winery Tour and Tasting, weekends in early October, Page Springs Cellars, Cornville
- Page Springs Cellars Fall Tastings, ongoing through October, Page Springs Cellars, Cornville
- Red Dirt Concert Series, check for the next fall date, Posse Grounds Park, Sedona
- Old Town Center for the Arts fall programming, ongoing October dates, Cottonwood
- D.A. Ranch Food Truck and Wine Events, weekends through October, Page Springs
- Jerome Town Calendar, ongoing weekend live music, Jerome
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