Sedona, Arizona
Weekend Happenings
May 17th – 19th, 2013
Have a wonderful weekend in Sedona, Arizona and the Verde Valley!
Welcome to Sedona, Arizona and the Verde Valley! Below we have provided information on Sedona events, attractions, tours, and entertainment to enjoy this weekend. And if you are looking for a great place to stay make sure to check out our Sedona lodging section. Just click the links you are interested in and have a fabulous time in Sedona and the Verde River Valley. Make sure to visit us on Facebook and Twitter!
- Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Events
- Featured Sedona Entertainment
- Featured Sedona Metaphysical & Spiritual
- Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Tours
- Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Attractions
- Featured Sedona Lodging
Featured Sedona Events
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Bike MS: Ride the Vortex – Sedona Verde Valley
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Red Rock State Park
May 18th, 2013
Guided Bird Walk
8:00 am
Meet up with other bird lovers at the visitors center and enjoy a leisurely stroll through one of the most popular parks in Northern Arizona . Bird enthusiasts can join a naturalist for a “Guided Bird Walk”. Beginners as well as advanced birders are welcome. Rangers recommend that visitors bring their own binoculars. A limited number are available for loan from the Park. For more information on this Sedona hike please visit Red Rock State Park.
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48th Annual Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour
May 18th – 19th, 2013
Tickets:$15/ $8 for children
This longest running tour in the state of Arizona promises a look at the historic gems of this charming town including some never seen treasures that will delight visitors. In total, 7 homes and buildings are on the tour including the Gypsy Wagon at The Hillside House. There are lots of steps so this is not handicapped accessible and no pets or strollers allowed. For the first time, Home Tour participants will be able to go up the stairs of The Carriage House at The Douglas Mansion. This is the final stop before refreshments at Spook Hall. There will be a preview of a film by local historian Peggy Hicks, recounting the story of The Cuban Queen. For more information on this event please visit the Jerome Chamber of Commerce.
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Sedona International Film Festival
Special Event: Exhibition — Manet: Portraying Life
May 19th, 2013 (2:00 pm)
Locations: Mary D. Fisher Theatre
Tickets: $15/$12.50 Film Festival or Sedona Arts Center Members 
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Sedona Arts Center to present EXHIBITION: Art on Screen on Sunday, May 19 when it hosts the big screen premiere of the work of renowned artist Edouard Manet. The eagerly awaited exhibition, “Manet: Portraying Life” has been captured for cinema screens worldwide. This is the first ever major exhibition in the UK devoted to the portraiture of Edouard Manet, spanning his entire career. The exhibition will bring together great works from across Europe, Asia and the USA.The show features about 50 portraits and related works by Manet, the 19th-century French realist who is considered “the father of modern painting.” For more information on this Sedona event please visit the Sedona International Film Festival.
To see all the events taking place this weekend please visit our Sedona Events Page.
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Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Tours
Arizona ATV Adventures
“Drive our ATVs Through the West Sedona Valley”
1185 West Highway 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
| Go on an expertly guided 30 mile ATV tour in the outback of the West Sedona Valley where over 40 movies have been filmed. Arizona ATV Adventures has over a hundred miles of trails to choose from, which allows their guides to customize each tour based on the age, interests and skill levels of the group.
You’ll be awestruck by a view of the Verde Valley from the top of Skeleton Bone Mountain, over 800 feet above the valley floor. This is way more fun than riding in the back of a Jeep! Training for beginning drivers is included. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license. |
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Sedona Adventure Tours
“Unforgettable Outdoor Fun & Family Friendly Adventure”
Sedona Adventure Tours delivers unforgettable outdoor fun and family friendly adventure in the breathtaking scenery of Sedona and the Verde River Valley. Now featuring “Water to Wine Tours“, welcome to another amazing season of fun on the Verde River and delicious, local wines! For more information please visit Sedona Adventure Tours. Make sure to check out their “Verde River Trip“!
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Sedona Wine Adventures
“Wine and Adventure, the Perfect Pairing”
What could be better, enjoying the great wines of northern Arizona and experiencing the beauty of the Sedona Red Rock Country. Join one of these very popular small group tours that visit the best of the wineries in the region: Sedona Wine Trail, Jerome Wine & Art Walk, Sedona Wine Adventure. Holidays and weekends book quickly, so call today to reserve your spaces for a wonderful afternoon of wine and scenery. For more information please visit Sedona Wine Adventures.
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Verde Canyon Railroad
“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey!”
Take a ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad, Arizona’s longest-running nature show. For 20 years Verde Canyon Railroad has provided guests with style and comfort, romance and relaxation, service and beauty. The railroad meanders through the inner sanctum of Arizona’s other “grand canyon,” where each season creates a new reason to ride. Splendid vistas and centuries-old Indian ruins are around the bend as the train pulls away from remnants of a mining era which helped establish neighboring communities.
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Featured Sedona Attractions
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Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
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M Diamond Ranch
“It’s so much more than just a trail ride”
Take in the majestic scenery of Sedona and learn about real western history and heritage from the back of a horse with the M Diamond Ranch. At the M Diamond Ranch you can choose from a one- hour trail ride guided by a friendly, knowledgeable M Diamond Ranch cowboy wrangler, or a full morning or evening experience that combines a horseback ride with a Cowboy Cookout! Make sure to check out the New 2 Hour “Backcountry Trail“.
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Out of Africa Wildlife Park
“Your best Wild Life Adventure”
Get up close and personal to wild life in their natural habitat at Out of Africa Wildlife Park! The Park offers fun, exciting and educational attractions such as Wildlife Preserve, Tiger Splash, African Bush Safari and Predator Feed. Where else can kiss a giraffe, feed a Tiger, or watch people and tigers play together in a giant swimming pool? A favorite place for Sedona visitors! For more details please visit Out of Africa Wildlife Park.
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Sedona Fly Fishing Adventures
“Book it and Hook it”
Sedona Fly Fishing Adventure offers a fishing excursion of a lifetime from the red rocks of Sedona to Arizona’s White Mountains, and on to historic Lee’s Ferry. Book your trip today and ENJOY your stay in beautiful Sedona! For more information please visit Sedona Fly Fishing Adventure.
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Featured Sedona Lodging
| Best Western Inn of Sedona “Unbeatable Red Rock Views”
The Best Western PLUS Inn of Sedona showcases all that Sedona has to offer. The hotel’s award-winning terraced design takes full advantage of its hilltop location with promenade decks all around that allow their guests to enjoy 360 degree red rock views without leaving the hotel. For more details please visit the Best Western Inn of Sedona. |
The Best Western Inn of Sedona offers a wide variety of money saving, fun-filled Sedona vacation packages ! |
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Alma de Sedona Inn Bed and Breakfast
“The Soul of Sedona”
Alma de Sedona is an award winning member of “Sedona’s Premier Bed Breakfast Inns”, featuring a retreat-like setting in an upscale residential neighborhood, and spectacular red rock views. Make sure to check out their Seasonal Lodging Specials!
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Casa Sedona Bed & Breakfast Inn
“An Invitation to Indulge”
Casa Sedona is a nationally recognized Bed & Breakfast Inn nestled on an acre of natural and manicured gardens where beauty and serenity abound. Reserve one of their exceptional Sedona vacation packages!
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Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas
Awarded “Best of the Best in Customer Care”
The Best Western Arroyo Roble and Creekside Villasis located in the heart of Uptown Sedona, overlooking Oak Creek Canyon. Save some money when staying at the Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas with their Sedona Vacation Packages!
Make sure to check our Sedona Deals page for current vacation packages, discounted Sedona tours and much more. Check this website every Friday morning for an updated “Things to Do in Sedona this Weekend” story!
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