What’s Happening in Sedona This Week: October 2 to October 8, 2026

Fall is officially here, the Sedona Yoga Festival crowd is wrapping up its final weekend, and the calendar fills out fast with gallery openings, a dog-focused festival, live theatre, and a full slate of Verde Valley happenings. If you are looking for events in Sedona October 2, this week brings something for art lovers, music fans, families, and anyone who just wants a reason to wander Old Town Cottonwood on a weeknight.

• Friday, October 2
• Saturday, October 3
• Sunday, October 4
• Monday, October 5
• Tuesday, October 6
• Wednesday, October 7
• Thursday, October 8
• Happening Every Week
• Coming Up Soon

Friday, October 2

1st Friday in the Galleries | 4:00 to 7:00 PM (times vary by gallery) | Multiple locations: Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Hillside Sedona, Hozho, Uptown Sedona, and the Village of Oak Creek | Free. Sedona’s monthly gallery crawl brings artist receptions, live demonstrations, and open studios to participating galleries across town. Pace yourself, parking fills up at Tlaquepaque first, so start there and work outward.

30th Anniversary Fall Artist Shows | 4:00 to 8:00 PM | Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art, 561 SR-179, Sedona | Free, RSVP requested. Exposures celebrates 30 years with live artist demonstrations, including patina techniques from Kristin McDonald and live painting from Greg Creason, plus a newly released collection. Call 928-282-1125 to RSVP, it tends to fill up on opening night.

Love Letters by A.R. Gurney | 7:00 to 9:00 PM | Emerson Theater Collaborative, 110 Indian Cliffs Rd, Sedona | Ticketed. This tender, tragicomic two-hander opens the theater’s 10th season and explores a lifelong friendship told through decades of letters. Runs again Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, so if Friday sells out you have options.

Women’s Retreat: Accessing the Divine Feminine | 10:00 AM Friday through 4:00 PM Sunday | SpiritQuest Sedona Retreats, 2880 Hopi Dr, Sedona | Priced per package, contact for details. A multi-day retreat built around guided group work, intuition practices, and sisterhood set against the red rocks. Email [email protected] ahead of time, space is limited.

Saturday, October 3

7th Annual WagFest | 8:30 to 11:30 AM | Posse Ground Park Pavilion, 525 Posse Ground Rd, Sedona | Free. A dog-loving community morning with vendor booths, a costume contest, Doggie Musical Chairs, and a raffle. The first 100 dogs get a free goodie bag, so arrive right at 8:30 if your pup wants the swag.

Sedona Annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (also Sunday) | Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd | $5 cash only, kids 12 and under free. Two days of rock, gem, and jewelry vendors with hourly raffles, a grand prize drawing, and a kids’ activity area. Bring cash, there’s no card option at the gate.

Arvel Bird: A Mythical Musical Journey | 7:00 PM | Old Town Center for the Arts, 5th St & Main St, Cottonwood | $25 advance, $27 at the door. The “Lord of the Strings” blends Native American flute with Celtic fiddle rock, backed by cinematic visuals. Advance tickets are worth it, this intimate venue sells out for touring acts.

Fiddler on the Rock Concerts | 6:45 to 8:15 PM, doors 6:30 PM | Sedona Dances Headquarters, 2160 Shelby Dr #203, Sedona | $55 general, $85 VIP, $22 kids. Violinist Tyler Carson pairs instrumental mastery with striking audiovisuals in an intimate concert setting. Arrive by 6:15 for a good seat, general admission is not reserved.

Verde Valley Sanctuary “Fall Thrifty” | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Camp Verde Twice Nice, 575 S. Main St, Camp Verde | Free, raffle tickets available. A community donation and thrift event with live music and food trucks benefiting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Donate three items for a raffle entry toward the 50/50 drawing.

Community Outreach Event | 3:00 to 5:00 PM | The Hub, 525-B Posse Ground Rd, Sedona | Free. An annual meet-and-greet between residents and local public safety agencies, with SWAT, K9, and drone demonstrations plus free food and a caricature artist. Good family outing that pairs easily with WagFest earlier in the day.

Sunday, October 4

Sedona Community Farmers Market | 8:00 AM to Noon | Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 2201 W SR-89A, West Sedona | Free entry. The weekly gathering of local farmers, bakers, and makers runs on summer hours through October 25. Go early for the best produce selection before it sells out.

Sedona Annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd | $5 cash only, kids free. Second and final day of the gem and jewelry show, same vendors and kids’ adventure activity as Saturday.

Voices of Yiddish, Ladino & Broadway | 4:00 to 6:00 PM | Verde Valley School, 3511 Verde Valley School Rd, Sedona | Ticketed. Mezzo-soprano Isabelle Ganz and pianist Sandrine Erdely-Sayo perform an eclectic program spanning Yiddish, Ladino, and Broadway repertoire. Email [email protected] for ticket details ahead of time.

Love Letters by A.R. Gurney | 2:00 to 4:00 PM | Emerson Theater Collaborative, 110 Indian Cliffs Rd, Sedona | Ticketed. A Sunday matinee of the season-opening production, a good option if evening shows don’t fit your schedule.

Monday, October 5

A quieter day on the events calendar as the Yoga Festival crowd heads home. It’s a good day to take advantage of lighter trail traffic, Fay Canyon or Bear Mountain are solid mid-week hikes, or spend the afternoon working through the Tlaquepaque galleries at an unhurried pace before the Flamenco in the Courtyard performance kicks off in the evening (see Happening Every Week below).

Tuesday, October 6

Parenting the Love and Logic Way | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Virtual, link provided upon registration | Free, registration required. A six-week parenting series facilitated by Kelly Mattox, running Tuesdays through November 10. Call 928-708-0100 or email [email protected] to register.

Healthy Babies = Happy Families Donation & Book Drive | Ongoing through October 14 | Community Library Sedona, 3250 White Bear Rd, Sedona | Free, donations welcome. Wrapped in Love Diaper Bank’s 4th annual drive collects diapers, wipes, and gently used children’s books for Yavapai County families. Drop off donations any time the library is open.

Breaking Bread Locals’ Night | 5:00 to 7:00 PM | Page Springs Cellars, 1500 N Page Springs Rd, Cornville | $5 draft wine, complimentary small bites. A standing Thursday tradition worth planning around if you’re in Cornville this week, see the Happening Every Week section for the regular Thursday slot.

Wednesday, October 7

No large public events are confirmed in Sedona or the Verde Valley for Wednesday this week. It’s a good midweek window for a Red Rock State Park visit, a soak in the quiet of Oak Creek, or a drive up to Jerome to browse the shops and galleries without weekend crowds.

Thursday, October 8

Fiddler on the Rock Concerts | 5:45 to 7:15 PM, doors 5:00 PM (VIP 4:30 PM) | Sedona Heritage Museum, 735 Jordan Rd, Sedona | $55 general, $85 VIP. Violinist Tyler Carson performs at the historic Apple Barn with live loop pedals and a rare horn violin, reimagining contemporary music as cinematic soundscapes. Climate-controlled seating and free museum entry are included with your ticket.

Fall Italian Masquerade | 5:00 to 9:00 PM | Venue TBA, Verde Valley | Ticketed, see organizer for pricing. The Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition’s annual gala features appetizers, elegant dining with wine, silent and live auctions, and dancing, benefiting local caregiver support services. Check vvcaregivers.org/annual-gala for the final venue and ticket link.

Breaking Bread Locals’ Night | 5:00 to 7:00 PM | Page Springs Cellars, 1500 N Page Springs Rd, Cornville | $5 draft wine, complimentary small bites. A relaxed weekly wind-down with winery regulars, the patio views over the vineyard are worth timing your visit for sunset.

Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga | 4:00 to 5:00 PM | Sedona Wellness Cafe, 340 Jordan Rd, Sedona | Drop-in pricing at the door. Sedona Meditation Center’s Thursday movement class is a gentle way to close out the week, mats are provided but arrive a few minutes early to get settled.

Happening Every Week

• Sedona Community Farmers Market, Sundays 8:00 AM to Noon (summer hours through October 25), Wells Fargo parking lot, 2201 W SR-89A, West Sedona
• Flamenco Music in the Courtyard, Sundays through Tuesdays 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Patio de Las Campanas, Tlaquepaque, 336 SR-179, Sedona
• Sunset Drum Circle, weekly, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, drums and chairs provided, all levels welcome
• Breaking Bread Locals’ Night, Thursdays 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Page Springs Cellars, Cornville
• Live music nightly, Vino di Sedona, hours Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sunday and Monday 3:00 to 9:00 PM
• Live bands and weekly karaoke, Olde Sedona Bar & Broil, most nights
• Sound Bath sessions, Sedona Meditation Center, Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Coming Up Soon

Random Rab: Two Nights in Sedona | Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10, 8:00 PM to midnight | 1730 W SR-89A, Sedona | From $33. An immersive downtempo electronic journey with professional lighting and visuals.

FORM Arcosanti Festival | October 9 to 11 | Arcosanti, AZ | Ticketed. A genre-spanning music and arts gathering at the experimental desert community, featuring Molly Tuttle Band among the lineup.

Sedona Arts Festival | Saturday October 10, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday October 11, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd | $15 weekend pass, kids 12 and under free. More than 125 juried artists plus live music and a beer and wine garden.

Wings & Wheels: Sedona Airport Day | Saturday, October 10, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Sedona Airport, 235 Air Terminal Dr, Sedona | $2 donation or a non-perishable food item. Vintage warbirds, helicopter rides, and a MOPAR car show with red rock views.

Fest of Fall | Saturday, October 17, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Posse Ground Park, 525 Posse Ground Rd, Sedona | Free. Food trucks, a pickleball tournament, cornhole, and a kids’ zone.

Sedona Lantern Festival | Saturday, October 17, 3:00 to 8:30 PM | Sedona Mago Center, 3500 E Bill Gray Rd, Sedona | $29 early bird, $35 day of. A sunset lantern-release ceremony on the Healing Lake with live music and guided meditation.

Howl-O-Ween Costume Parade | Sunday, October 18, 10:00 AM to Noon, check-in 9:00 AM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Sedona | $20 per category entry. A costumed dog parade benefiting the Humane Society of Sedona.

Quetzal Guerrero | Friday, October 23, 7:00 PM | Old Town Center for the Arts, Cottonwood | $25 advance. Electric violin and live looping fused with Brazilian drum rhythms and American roots music.

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