Sedona, Arizona
Weekend Happenings
02/03/12 – 02/05/12
Arts ~ Sedona Marathon ~ Studio Live ~ History
What a great weekend to visit Sedona! This weekend promises to have something for everyone visiting red rock country. For the art lover we have 1st Friday Evening in the Galleries and the Jerome Art Walk, for athletes we have the Sedona Marathon, for Music lovers we have singer/songwriter Peter Mayer playing at Studio Live Sedona and for the history buff we have “Arizona History and Hi-Jinx” at the Sedona Heritage Museum. There is no end to the fun to be found in Sedona this weekend, enhance your visit with a Sedona horseback ride, Sedona hiking adventure, Sedona ATV guided tour or a ride aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad. Just click on the links below and you will be on your way to a great weekend in Sedona, Arizona! Make sure to visit us on Facebook and twitter!
- Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Events
- Featured Sedona Metaphysical & Spiritual
- Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Tours
- Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Attractions
- Featured Sedona Lodging
Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Events
Sedona Marathon
Marathon in the Red Rocks
February 4th, 2012
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce, along with the entire Sedona area, will welcome thousands of runners, their families and friends for a weekend of fierce competition and neighborly camaraderie in the world famous resort destination of Sedona, Arizona. More than 2,500 runners will participate in 5K, 10K, Half or Full Marathon races which will take the runners through the scenic Coconino National Forest District, known for its magical red rock formations, and onto the streets of what Good Morning America has chosen as one of the Top 10 most beautiful cities in the United States. For more information please visit the Sedona Marathon. Join Tlaquepaque for the Sedona Marathon Post-Race Awards Ceremony. The celebration starts at 3:00 pm with awards starting at 4:00 pm!
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1st Friday Evening in the Galleries- Meet Local Artists & Tour the Galleries
02/03/12 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
Cost: Free
On the first Friday of each month, members of the Sedona Gallery Association offer a unique monthly showcase highlighting artists, special exhibits, and art events. These special art receptions give locals and Sedona visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments while beginning their weekends with an exploration of Sedona’s exciting art scene. For your convenience, the Sedona Trolley provides free transportation to venture from art gallery to art gallery. For more information on the galleries participating and their exhibits please visit Sedona Gallery Association.
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Jerome Art Walk – Arizona’s Art Destination
02/04/12 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Jerome continues its love affair with ART on February 4th with the First Saturday ART WALK. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the 26 galleries and studios of Jerome will be brimming over with visual delights. There will be plenty of chocolate, music and good conversation at this vibrant event. Meet the artists that night and mingle with other art lovers who are drawn to this charming mountain town.This free event has become a Verde Valley favorite with a shuttle that will transport you from the artist filled Old Jerome High School, up to the center of town with The Lincoln Gallery and Made in Jerome Pottery and everything in-between. For more information please visit the Jerome Art Walk.
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Studio Live Sedona – Singer/songwriter Peter Mayer
02/02/12 ( 7:30 pm)
Tickets Tickets: $22/day of show and $20/advance
Join Studio Live Sedona in welcoming singer/songwriter Peter Mayer. Peter Mayer writes songs for a small planet—songs about interconnectedness and the human journey; about the beauty and the mystery of the world. Whimsical, humorous, and profound, his music breaks the boundaries of “folk”, and transcends to a realm beyond the everyday love song, to a place of wonder at the very fact of life itself. For more information please visit Studio Live Sedona.
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Sedona Heritage Museum – “Arizona History and Hi-Jinx”
02/04/12 (1:30 pm)
Cost: $6
Join the Sedona Heritage Museum in welcoming local actor Michael Peach presenting “Arizona History and Hi-Jinx”. Local actor Michael Peach weaves humor, song, cowboy poetry, and historical narrative into an informative and entertaining experience. In his 1-hour show, he brings to life Arizona and Sedona history and relays tales of our interesting road to statehood. All based on true events and a family friendly show. For more information visit Sedona Heritage Museum.
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Sedona’s Featured Metaphysical & Spiritual
| Sedona Metaphysical and Spiritual Association Your Trusted Source for Personal Enrichment Vortexes, Psychics, Spirituality and Healing  Sedona is a place of wisdom, enlightenment, beauty and transformative opportunities where retreats, metaphysical book stores and classes provide abundant spiritual learning experiences.Book your personalized spiritual, metaphysical, and healing experiences with members of the Sedona Metaphysical Spiritual Association,an Affinity Group of The Sedona Chamber of Commerce, all of whom abide by a pledge of professional integrity.
Members of the Sedona Metaphysical and Spiritual Association, take great pleasure in guiding you as a Sedona visitor along the path of your choice of individualized growth and assure you of the best possible experience while you are here in Sedona. For more information please visit the Sedona Metaphysical and Spiritual Association’ website or visit the SMSA Center inside Gloden Books & Music at 1575 West State Route 89A. |
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Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Tours
Verde Canyon Railroad
“Eagle Watch”
Verde Canyon Railroad’s Eagle Watch is more than just an excursion train. It’s more than an expedition filled with scenic wonders, more than a stress-free escape. It’s a journey to the very heart of America. Each winter migrating bald and golden eagles join resident pairs in this ancient sanctuary. Verde Canyon is a protected breeding area closed to the public. Only the Verde Canyon Railroad provides this exclusive opportunity to view these extraordinary raptors in their natural habitat. For more information please visit the Verde Canyon Railroad.
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Sedona Adventure Tours
“Unforgettable Outdoor Fun & Family Friendly Adventure”
Sedona Adventure Tours and Verde River Rafting provides unforgettable outdoor fun and family friendly adventure in the breathtaking scenery of Sedona Arizona and the Verde Valley. They provide unforgettable family fun with adventures by raft, inflatable kayak, hikes, wine & micro brew tastings, horseback rides, scenic tours, tubing madness all at the edge of the Sonoran Desert! Make sure to check out their Rock Hop and Swirl Tour!
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Arizona ATV Adventures
“Thrilling Family Fun”
Take your family 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. Book an ATV tour now!
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Featured Sedona Attractions
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! Receive a 1/2 off General admission internet coupon by clicking here!
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Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
“The Art and Soul of Sedona”
When it comes to exploring the world of art in Sedona, the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is the place to be. Tlaquepaque is a perfect setting to witness gifted artisans absorbed in their work. With over 40 specialty shops and exclusive art galleries, your journey into the arts of Sedona becomes a joyful revelation of fabulous art treasures and distinctive gifts around every corner. For more information visit 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 “Saddle & Swirl” Sedona vacation package.
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Featured Sedona Lodging
| Best Western Inn of Sedona “Unbeatable Views of Sedona’s Red Rocks”
Beckoned by the mystique of Sedona, Arizona, the Best Western Inn of Sedona will surround you with breathtaking beauty and the natural majesty of Sedona’s Red Rocks, showcased from one of their four terraced promenade decks that cascade from our hilltop location into the splendor of Sedona. 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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Wild
flower Inn
“Your Home Away from Home”
Wildflower Inn offers quaint, peaceful accommodations at extremely reasonable rates making it easy to say yes to the concept of taking a moment to enjoy the natural beauty of the Red Rocks like Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte right outside every room at this Sedona hotel! Check out their Sedona hotel specials!
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Kokopelli Suites
“Voted Best of Sedona 3 years in a row”
Kokopelli Suites, winner of Best of Sedona hotels three years in a row, offers a variety of rooms and suites at affordable prices. Check out their great Sedona hotel deals & discounts!
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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!
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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The Sedona Marathon