Come experience the fall season in Sedona, Arizona! Cooler weather has moved into the area, fall colors dance in Oak Creek Canyon, every hike and tour leaves an impression of Sedona’s fall magnificence. In the fall, the Sedona-Verde Valley area is alive with fun events, festivals and activities! You can plan your vacation to Sedona this October knowing you will have plenty of fun things to do, see and experience. Below you will find the highlights of Sedona events in October including:
- Specialized tours of the Verde Canyon on the Verde Canyon Railroad
- Sedona Jazz on the Rocks
- Sedona Arts Festival
- Guided hikes at Red Rock State Park
- 28th Season – “Magical Music in the Red Rocks”
- Sedona Plein Air Festival
Sedona’s Highlighted October Events
Verde Canyon Railroad
The Verde Canyon Railroad offers very special tours of the Verde Canyon in October including:
Fall Color Tours – All October
Wildlife is abundant in the Canyon and the jeweled tones of autumn magnify the geological beauty of the canyon.You will be awestruck by the gold, bronze and copper leaves along the route of the Verde Canyon.- Ales on Rails Festival – Every weekend in October
The Verde Canyon Railroad’s own version of Oktoberfest features a variety of beers and ales from throughout the world coupled with an alpine-inspired menu and music. - Haunted Halloween Express – October 31st
Haunted Halloween Express is a favorite at the Verde Canyon Railroad as ghouls, ghosts and goblins meander through the aisles of our coaches on our way to the ghost ranch of Perkinsville and back.
Sedona Jazz on the Rocks
October 2nd
This is a perfect opportunity to take that well deserved vacation and head up to the red rocks of Sedona to relax, kick back and enjoy all the Jazz. This October 2nd will herald the “re-jazzination” of Sedona’s Jazz on the Rocks, a very special Arizona tradition. Sedona’s Jazz on the Rocks will be adding an exciting twist this year, by expanding the musical line up to include Blues and R&B.
Sedona Arts Festival
October 9th & 10th
With over 150 nationally known artists displaying their work surrounded by red rock splendor along with live music, prizes and an interactive kid zone, there is no better place to spend an October weekend than at the Sedona Arts Festival. The festival will be at the Sedona Red Rock High School.
Red Rock State Park
Guided Hikes
Geology Hike – October 10th (2:00 pm)
Visitors can join a volunteer on a guided geology hike through Red Rock State Park. You will learn why the rocks are red, where they came from, where they are going, and more.- Moonlight Hike – October 22nd & 23rd (5:00 pm)
See Sedona in a whole new light with an unforgettable experience at Red Rock State Park’s very popular Moonlight Hike. The hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive hike on the park’s beautiful trails.
Chamber Music Sedona
28th Season – “Magical Music in the Red Rocks”
There will be two concerts taking place in October presented by Chamber Music Sedona as part of their “Magical Music in the Red Rocks”.
- Santa Fe Guitar Quartet of Argentina – October 17th
The Santa Fe Guitar Quartet (SFGQ) from Santa Fe, Argentina, is an innovative guitar ensemble whose repertoire ranges from Baroque works to modern tangos. - Eugenia Zukerman, flute and Milana Strezeva, piano – October 31st
Eugenia Zukerman is an internationally renowned recitalist and soloist. Her 2010-2011 season includes appearances as a flutist, writer, artistic director, television/web journalist and educator. She is joined by Manhattan Piano Trio pianist, Milana Strezeva, in a program of music by women composers.
Sedona Plein Air Festival
Featuring the finest Plein Air painters in the country!
October 23rd – 30th
Sedona Plein Air Festival is a celebration of Sedona’s extraordinary beauty as seen through the eyes of 30 of the finest plein air painters in the country. The week long festival will feature these painters all over town – on the streets, trailheads, creeks and vistas – capturing the beauty of the Sedona area on canvas. “En pleinair,” French for “in the open air,” is a spontaneous art form with artists creating outdoors, responding to the immediacy of the moment and reflecting the excitement of the changing light, weather conditions and deepening shadows on canvas.
Sedona is very busy in the Fall Season. Don’t wait! Make your vacation & lodging plans today!
Featured Sedona Lodging
Poco Diablo Resort
“On eight acres of lush landscaping in Sedona’s Red Rocks”
Poco Diablo Resort combines comfortable accommodations, top-notch amenities, golf and tennis, all in a great location with breathtaking vistas of the Red Rocks. View their Arizona Vacation Values Special (only available on this website!)
Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas
Awarded “Best of the Best in Customer Care”
Located in the heart of Uptown Sedona, offering an abundance of family fun opportunities including fishing, wading and swimming.
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. Check out the special savings with their Autumn Splendor Special.
Best Western Inn of Sedona
“Unbeatable Views of Sedona’s Red Rocks”
The Best Western Inn of Sedona offers a wide variety of money saving, fun-filled Sedona vacation packages. Excellent views of the red rocks of Sedona! Check out their Sleep ‘n’ Jeep vacation package.
Kokopelli Suites -
Offering a Fall Vacation Package
“Five star luxury at two star prices”
Kokopelli Suites, winner of 2009 & 2010 Best of Sedona hotels, offers a variety of rooms and suites at affordable prices. Special savings with their Fall Into Savings hotel special.
Wildflower Inn
“Offering you the comfort and convenience you deserve”
Wildflower Inn offers views like no other hotel in Sedona with exceptionally affordable accommodations. Close to Bell Rock. Treat yourself to sum extra luxury with their Champagne & Chocolates package.
