What’s Happening in Sedona This Week: September 4 to September 10, 2026
Labor Day weekend kicks things off in style this week, with the Red Dirt Concert Series marking its 10th anniversary, a full slate of Sedona International Film Festival premieres, and the Sedona Community Farmers Market rolling in on Sunday. Whether you are chasing live music, gallery openings, sound healing, or a Verde Valley night out […]
Hidden Gems in Sedona Most Visitors Miss
Everyone who visits Sedona hits Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross, and for good reason, they earn the hype. But the Sedona hidden gems are where the town actually starts to feel like yours. These are the trails, viewpoints, and canyons that locals drive past the tour vans to reach, […]
Sedona Art Galleries and the Tlaquepaque Arts District
If you’re spending an afternoon wandering Sedona, the Sedona art galleries clustered in and around Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village should be at the top of your list. This is one of the largest concentrations of fine art in the Southwest, tucked into a shaded courtyard along Oak Creek that feels more like a village […]
Exploring the Verde Valley: The Best Day Trips from Sedona
If Sedona is basecamp, the Verde Valley is everything within arm’s reach. Verde Valley day trips are the easiest way to stretch a Sedona visit, or a Sedona life, past the red rocks and into the small towns, wineries, and canyons that surround them. Most of these spots are twenty to forty-five minutes from Uptown, […]
What’s Happening in Sedona This Week: August 28 to September 3, 2026
Late summer is settling into Sedona with cooler evenings, full moon gatherings, and a packed slate of events in Sedona August 28 through September 3. This week brings indie film premieres, a moonlit hike at Red Rock State Park, live music on both sides of the Verde Valley, and the return of Sunday’s farmers market. […]
Sedona in Every Season: When to Visit and What to Expect
Ask ten locals when the best time to visit Sedona is and you will get ten different answers, mostly because Sedona does not really have a bad season. Sitting at about 4,350 feet in Arizona’s Verde Valley, the town gets four real seasons, but none of them are extreme. That is part of the magic […]
What’s Happening in Sedona This Week: August 21 to August 27, 2026
Late August in Sedona means golden afternoon light, cooler evenings, and a calendar packed with sound healing, live music, film, and community gatherings. Here is your complete guide to events in Sedona August 21 through 27, plus what is happening around the Verde Valley in Cottonwood, Clarkdale, and Jerome. Grab your calendar and start planning […]
Cottonwood, Arizona: The Verde Valley’s Growing Heart
Twenty minutes from the red rocks, the pace changes. Cottonwood, Arizona sits lower in the Verde Valley, past the last curve of red rock scenery, and it has quietly become one of the most talked about places to put down roots in this part of the state. If you have been circling Sedona listings and […]
Dog-Friendly Sedona: Trails, Patios, and Parks
If you’re planning a trip to red rock country with a four-legged travel partner, you’ll be glad to know Sedona is a genuinely dog friendly Sedona destination, not just a place that tolerates pets. From forest trails with wide, shaded stretches to patios where your dog can flop down under the table while you eat, […]
What’s Happening in Sedona This Week: August 14 to August 20, 2026
Trail and Creek Alert: The Pocket Fire that burned north of Sedona this summer is 100 percent contained at 27,393 acres, and Sedona itself is open and operating normally with State Route 89A open between Sedona and I-17. That said, several recreation areas remain closed while burned watersheds stabilize: Bear Sign Trail, David Miller Trail, […]