Here is a sampling of Special Events and Activities in and around Sedona this fall:

Third Annual Festival of Native American Culture

September 30th - October 4th: The Verde Valley Archaeology Center announced the third annual Festival of Native American Culture held from September 30 through October 4.  The Festival has two tracks that include Native American Culture and Archaeology.

Jerome Ghost Walk

October 7th – 8th: Stroll down the spookiest streets in Arizona during the annual Ghost Walk in the historic ghost city Jerome. This year's show celebrates the grand opening of the JEROME GHOST HALL OF FAME.

Sedona Jazz on the Rocks

October 7th - 8th: Celebrating its 30th year, Sedona Jazz on the Rocks, one of the oldest and most respected jazz festivals in the Southwest, is proud to bring together an eclectic group  of artists for the 2011 festival. This two-day music festival takes place in the picturesque city of Sedona at the Sedona Golf Resort.

Chamber Music Sedona 29th Season

October 7th - June 3rd: Chamber Music Sedona 29th Season! Presenting Great Live Performances. Six Subscription Concerts plus additional concerts and events.

Navajo Code Talkers Exhibit

Through October 9th: Japanese photographer Kenji Kawano, born in Fukuoka in 1949, was not yet born when a group of modern-day Navajo warriors, known as the Code Talkers, defied Japanese intelligence during World War II. By communicating in their own language, the Navajo Code Talkers provided the U.S. Marines with an unbreakable code.

Woman Arising

October 9 - 10: Led by acclaimed authors, inspiring luminaries and celebrities, the Woman Arising event is an opportunity for women to take a personal journey to Sedona – one of the most glorious spots in the world – and delve deeper into the meaning of their lives, honor their own stories, and find tools to help them live their full potential.

Mad Red Mud Run
October 16

The Mad Mud Run is four miles of action-packed excitement as you travel up, over, around, and through Posse Grounds Park in Sedona, Arizona. Runners will travel on a marked course passing through multiple obstacles along the way. These obstacles will resemble those which you'd find at a boot camp training course, but they are doable by the vast majority of people. The race ends with a crawl thru a huge mud pit! After the adult race, the kiddies get their chance for some fun with the Mudpuppy Splash - a mini course that ends in the mud pit as well! For more info- http://www.madmudrun.com

The Sedona Psychic Fair ~ Holistic Event

October 23rd: The annual event, now at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, features a variety of psychic readings, healing modalities, and exclusive products, as well as free lectures every hour. Get an energy field reading by an M.D., have your aura photo taken with a special camera, consult an astrologer with a unique approach, and experience Huna Enlightenment.

Falling in Love with Fall on the Verde Canyon Railroad

Through October 31st: Taking a scenic drive to search for leafy color is an autumn tradition for many families. Of course that means watching the road, fighting traffic, stopping for food and quelling sibling quarrels over backseat turf. An autumn drive may not always be the hoped-for soothing respite. Yet it can be. Put those cares aside and climb aboard Verde Canyon Railroad's Fall Colors Tour. Then there's nothing to do but relax and enjoy the splendor of the season.

You can read more about all these events in and around Sedona by visiting Gateway to Sedona (Thank you, Victoria!)

October 31: Halloween!

Safe & Fun Trick or Treat in Uptown Sedona is held on Halloween eve from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sedona Main Street Merchants welcome all good ghouls and ghosts to visit their storefronts along State Route 89A in Uptown for little tricks and great treats! These merchants have a longstanding tradition of good will, providing this safe and fun Halloween celebration. This free community event is coordinated by Sedona Main Street Program for a howling good time.

Autumn, the perfect time to visit Sedona…
Visit mid-week and enjoy discounted Fall Frolic Rates!

There is not a better time to visit Sedona than fall, when the spectrum of colors begins to change into nostalgic hues of brilliant yellows, oranges and cranberry red against the backdrop of Sedona’s scenic copper-splashed rocks and desert lavender.  Our hotel is situated perfectly to enjoy this autumn palette.  Views are everywhere from the hotel.  And you need only to step out your hotel door and head for the gentle hiking trails directly behind the hotel to experience this fall fantasy which nature bestows so elegantly.  Or stroll to the heart of Sedona’s art district enjoying the changing leaves along the creek, just across the street.

We serve a healthy complimentary breakfast with some of the best coffee in Sedona. Take your coffee for a short hike, or you can go miles and miles into the Sedona forest, catching “Snoopy Rock” on the way. Our sparkling pool is kept to just the right temperature to enjoy a swim when you return in the afternoon, or later in the evening.  Also, you may decide to skip the swim and just luxuriate in the generous outdoor spa. There is a workout gym for those more ambitious in keeping fit while on vacation.

For a dinner not to be missed, visit our outstanding gourmet Mexican restaurant, Café Elote, where you may savor a margarita made with the finest tequila and fine dining on the heated patio, indoors in the colorful dining room, or around the intimate bar…perfect addition to a fabulous fall adventure. Our restaurant is set high on the grounds, so views of the fall splendor are everywhere while you dine or enjoy a cocktail.

 

Here are some great Autumn Sedona Vacation Activities and Packages for your getaway:

• Hot Air Ballooning
• Grand Canyon Day Trips
• Verde River Tubing
• Grand Canyon Adventure
• Sedona Best Hiking
• Golf
• Pink Jeep Tours
• Sedona Wine Country Tours
• Historic Walking Tours
• Romance in Sedona
• Mountain Biking