Family events in Sedona, AZ

Create + Connect offers a weekly open studio focused on sewing and textiles. Participants can bring any project, use studio tools, receive guidance from sewists, and meet other makers. Attendance is donation based on a pay what you can model. Everyone is welcome, and children may participate with an accompanying adult.

Liberty Wildlife in Phoenix partners with Verde Canyon Railroad to give visitors an up close look at birds of prey at the depot. Volunteers introduce rescued animals that help educate visitors, including hawks, owls, falcons, vultures, and eagles, meeting passengers on the depot patio before the afternoon train departs. Offered on select dates each month, this experience is open to all. In June, July, and August, the focus shifts to Reptiles at the Rails.

Free concerts fill the square in the heart of Downtown Flagstaff all summer, showcasing performances by local musicians. Visitors can pick up a to-go coffee, lunch, or dinner from nearby spots and enjoy a picnic while the music plays. It is a relaxed way to unwind, savor good food, and support local talent throughout the season. The 2026 series is presented with support from Old Town Shops, Liv Sky Cottages, and Findlay Toyota.

Finding Nemo JR. retells the Pixar story on stage as a musical. The focus is on Marlin, an anxious father who travels across the ocean to find his son after Nemo is taken and placed in a dentist’s aquarium in Sydney.

An early morning 5K kicks off a full day in the park, with runners setting out on a course through the grounds. Once the race concludes and the gates open for regular hours, the celebration continues with live music, local vendors, a silent auction, activities for children, and a variety of food trucks. Throughout the day, Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Sanctuary keeps its usual animal shows and attractions on the schedule, creating a blend of everyday experiences and special festivities. The day is family friendly and supports the mission of wildlife conservation and rhino protection.

Each month, the CAL Ranch parking lot becomes a lively hub for growers, bakers, homesteaders, herbalists, artists, makers, and local families. It is the kind of market where you might arrive for a loaf of sourdough and end up heading home with tomato starts, artisan soap, farm eggs, and a new connection to your community. Explore plants, seeds, and herbs, and find eggs alongside homestead animals. Gardeners can stock up on compost, composting worms, and soil amendments. Treat yourself to fresh sourdough, jams, jellies, other baked favorites, and local honey. Discover handmade crafts, fiber arts, jewelry, and books, then browse teas, tinctures, salves, and other apothecary goods. Look for custom shirts, tumblers, and jackets, and tap into helpful community resources. Food trucks and fresh lemonade add to the experience. Children can enjoy face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon animals, and a free arts and crafts table. Arrive hungry and take time to wander, meet the people behind the goods, and support local creators making real things. This open air market is set in the CAL Ranch parking lot and is not hosted by CAL Ranch.

Verde Canyon Railroad offers a Saturday evening rail outing on select dates that begins in the late afternoon and glides from daylight to dusk and into moonlit night. The four hour trip starts in sunshine, with Arizona canyon walls and wide skies shifting in color as the sun lowers. As twilight settles, there is a chance to notice wildlife moving and calling in its natural habitat. Night reveals crisp desert views of constellations beyond city glow, and the scenery may shine in silver under a bright moon or sparkle under a canopy of stars, depending on the lunar phase. Rock formations can seem to take on the shapes of animals or angelic figures beneath this celestial light. It is a romantic, scenic journey through Verde Canyon from day to night.

Puppy Yoga brings playful energy to the beer garden patio at Dark Sky Brewing Co. in Flagstaff. Settle into a relaxing yoga session while friendly pups roam nearby, creating a calm, lighthearted atmosphere. All ages are welcome, and every participating puppy is seeking a forever home. Attendees are encouraged to bring pet supply donations to support animals in need. After the session, enjoy a $2 recovery beer at either DSB location, a simple way to unwind and connect. The puppies will continue to spend time in the beer garden afterward as they hope to meet their new families.

Free live music fills the heart of Downtown Flagstaff with performances by local musicians. Visitors can grab a to-go coffee, lunch, or dinner from nearby eateries and enjoy a picnic on the square while the music plays. It offers a relaxed way to unwind, savor good food, and support local artists throughout the season. Sponsorship for the 2026 season comes from Old Town Shops, Liv Sky Cottages, and Findlay Toyota.