Community Calendar

Discover different kinds of circus fun from all over the world! From awesome aerial lessons, to the German wheel, Chinese, pole, and the spectacle of acrobatics & juggling skills! Nine wonderful workshops have been lined up just for YOU to enjoy. These workshops are the perfect opportunity for you to do something totally different from your everyday. Make your October sparkle & shine at the American Youth Circus Festival!
This event is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and the best part is that you don't need ANY experience to get in on the fun. AYCO Fest is for aerialists & future aerialists ages 8-20. Bring your circus friends, work friends, maybe even your not-quite-friends-yet friends! Youth scholarships are available as well; help us continue spreading the joy of circus!

Discover different kinds of circus fun from all over the world! From awesome aerial lessons, to the German wheel, Chinese, pole, and the spectacle of acrobatics & juggling skills! Nine wonderful workshops have been lined up just for YOU to enjoy. These workshops are the perfect opportunity for you to do something totally different from your everyday. Make your October sparkle & shine at the American Youth Circus Festival!
This event is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and the best part is that you don't need ANY experience to get in on the fun. AYCO Fest is for aerialists & future aerialists ages 8-20. Bring your circus friends, work friends, maybe even your not-quite-friends-yet friends! Youth scholarships are available as well; help us continue spreading the joy of circus!

Discover different kinds of circus fun from all over the world! From awesome aerial lessons, to the German wheel, Chinese, pole, and the spectacle of acrobatics & juggling skills! Nine wonderful workshops have been lined up just for YOU to enjoy. These workshops are the perfect opportunity for you to do something totally different from your everyday. Make your October sparkle & shine at the American Youth Circus Festival!
This event is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and the best part is that you don't need ANY experience to get in on the fun. AYCO Fest is for aerialists & future aerialists ages 8-20. Bring your circus friends, work friends, maybe even your not-quite-friends-yet friends! Youth scholarships are available as well; help us continue spreading the joy of circus!

Over the weekend of October 11-12, 2025, the 34th Annual Sedona Arts Festival will showcase a diverse lineup of more than 100 juried artists from across the country. Held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona, this renowned fine art festival will also feature live music, food trucks, and libations all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sedona’s red rocks. The festival will run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Considered Sedona’s oldest and largest premier arts event, the Sedona Arts Festival is proud to present award-winning artists working in a wide array of mediums, including glass, painting, metal, wordworking and more. The festival enjoys a great mix of returning artists, along with new artists that keep the show fresh and interesting each year.

The Sedona Arts Festival rounds out its offerings with a variety of food truck choices along with beer and wine selections provided by DA Ranch Estate Vineyards, an Arizona fan-favorite winery. Gourmet Row features locally produced kitchen, bath and home items available for sale. The Sedona Arts Festival is also proud to include live music throughout the weekend. The lineup will be announced in the fall.

Attendees are sure to enjoy a fabulous fall day in Sedona with amazing art, food, libations and music. Admission to the Sedona Arts Festival is $15, which covers both days of the event; children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets may be purchased online at www.sedonaartsfestival.org.

Over the weekend of October 11-12, 2025, the 34th Annual Sedona Arts Festival will showcase a diverse lineup of more than 100 juried artists from across the country. Held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona, this renowned fine art festival will also feature live music, food trucks, and libations all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sedona’s red rocks. The festival will run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Considered Sedona’s oldest and largest premier arts event, the Sedona Arts Festival is proud to present award-winning artists working in a wide array of mediums, including glass, painting, metal, wordworking and more. The festival enjoys a great mix of returning artists, along with new artists that keep the show fresh and interesting each year.

The Sedona Arts Festival rounds out its offerings with a variety of food truck choices along with beer and wine selections provided by DA Ranch Estate Vineyards, an Arizona fan-favorite winery. Gourmet Row features locally produced kitchen, bath and home items available for sale. The Sedona Arts Festival is also proud to include live music throughout the weekend. The lineup will be announced in the fall.

Attendees are sure to enjoy a fabulous fall day in Sedona with amazing art, food, libations and music. Admission to the Sedona Arts Festival is $15, which covers both days of the event; children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets may be purchased online at www.sedonaartsfestival.org.

United Animal Friends is hosting their annual Hike for Hounds Fall Festival on October 25th at the UAF Rescue Ranch, 2600 Heckethorn Road in Prescott. Hike a portion of the Peavine Trail, then return to the Ranch for a picnic lunch, vendors, exhibitors, and lots of fun activities. Register online at https://unitedanimalfriends.org/hike-for-hounds/ and pay in advance or at the event. One free tote bag with $50 total purchase and one free event tee for total $100 purchase. Friendly dogs welcome. All proceeds benefit animals in need.

Discover the Wild Flagstaff Music Festival, a unique celebration where the deep roots of global musical traditions converge in the heart of downtown. This is an immersive experience designed for artists and audiences to connect, learn, and create together. Featuring musicians with a deep commitment to their craft, culturally rooted yet innovative, each group will create an interactive performance experience through telling about their journeys, teaching dance steps, and/or leading a workshop. There also may be an unforgettable, spontaneous mainstage jam session. This festival offers a rare (and free!) opportunity to engage directly with multicultural traditions, expanding horizons and fostering empathy through the universal language of music and dance. Family friendly—all welcome!
Weatherford Hotel, all day Oct. 25, (11AM-11PM), (all-day jams and workshops in the Gopher Hole and mainstage acts at Charly's). FREE!
Organized by Wild Steps and The Literacy Center with support from AZ Commission on the Arts and Creative Flagstaff
More info: wildsteps8@gmail.com

Calling all ghouls, goblins, and trick-or-treaters!
The Verde Village is brewing Halloween magic at their Duck Pond with Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 31st.
Gather the kids, dress up in your costumes and swing by between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm whether you are starting the night’s trick-or-treating or coming from other Halloween events.
Sparklight has contributed the candy, and the free treats will be distributed from decorated trunks in the spirit of the season!
Traffic control will guide you to the trunks for your treats at 3901 E Del Rio Drive in Cottonwood, the Verde Village Pond.
Contact info@vvcc.life to set up a trunk for you or your business.
See you there for treats!

Join us for the inaugural Scottsdale Book Festival, a one-day, citywide celebration of books, literacy, and storytelling. Experience the joy of reading as we bring together literary enthusiasts from every corner of the community. With more than 200 authors, publishers, and exhibitors, plus food vendors and live entertainment, this free festival invites families, educators, and book lovers of all ages to gather at the Scottsdale Civic Center for a full day of imagination, discovery, and connection. Explore the festival grounds to meet authors, uncover new voices, and enjoy stories spanning every genre — from fiction and nonfiction to YA, children’s books, poetry, and more.