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New Year's Eve in Sedona

Sedona is one of Arizona’s most peaceful places to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Instead of crowded city parties, you’ll find a mellow, personal way to welcome the New Year. Think cozy dinners with red-rock views, champagne toasts at scenic overlooks, and memory-making moments with loved ones. Sedona also offers a wealth of resources when it comes to taking steps towards accomplishing those New Year Resolutions.

Sedona New Year’s Eve Celebration Ideas

Watch the Ball Drop

Stream the Times Square countdown from your vacation rental with snacks, board games, and a midnight toast—cozy, simple, and fun for all ages.

Karaoke Night

Host a small in-person or virtual karaoke party. Create a family playlist, crown a “song of the year,” and snap photos under Sedona’s starry sky.

Dinner with a View

Reserve a holiday menu at a top Sedona restaurant, then head to a scenic overlook for a sparkling cider or champagne toast at sunset.

Scenic Champagne Countdown

Celebrate from Airport Mesa or a Cathedral Rock vista point. Pack blankets, thermoses, and a portable speaker for your family soundtrack.

Bonfire & Hot Chocolate

Gather on a permitted property or outdoor patio, roast marshmallows, sip cocoa, and count down beneath the luminous red-rock skyline.

Featured Sedona New Year’s Eve Events

Thrive 2025 Celebration — West Sedona

Dec 30 – Jan 1

Multi-day, family-friendly celebration with live entertainment, creative activities, food vendors, and a community countdown atmosphere.

  • All-ages activities; kids & teens welcome
  • Music, art stations, interactive fun
  • Great option for groups seeking a festive vibe

Blazin’ M Ranch New Year’s Celebration — Cottonwood

Dec 31

Western-style party near Sedona with dinner, live entertainment, line dancing, desserts, and a midnight toast (cider options for kids).

  • Family-friendly dinner & show format
  • Short drive from Sedona
  • Advance reservations recommended

Tlaquepaque Holiday Lights & Dining

Twinkling courtyards, last-minute gifts, and New Year’s Eve dinner options at on-site restaurants. Perfect for photos before the countdown.

  • Romantic ambiance for couples
  • Kid-friendly strolls under lights
  • Arrive early for parking and pictures

Restaurant & Hotel Celebrations

Many properties host special menus or festive seatings. Book in advance for prime times and creekside or red-rock views.

  • Che Ah Chi at Enchantment Resort
  • Cress on Oak Creek at L’Auberge de Sedona
  • Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock

Family-Friendly Things To Do on New Year’s Weekend

Verde Canyon Railroad: Magical Christmas Journey

Keep holiday cheer rolling with a festive train ride (typically through Dec 30). Expect lights, treats, characters, and plenty of kid-friendly moments.

  • Great for younger children and grandparents
  • Book early for preferred departure times
  • Pair with dinner in Old Town Cottonwood

New Year’s Day Hikes

Start 2025 outdoors. Choose easy, photogenic trails and hit them early for parking and sunrise glow.

  • Bell Rock Pathway (wide, family-friendly)
  • Cathedral Rock viewpoint (short, scenic reward)
  • Red Rock State Park loops (gentle nature walk)

Explore Uptown Sedona

Grab souvenirs, sweet treats, and group photos. Many shops extend hours on New Year’s Eve.

  • Family-style dinners and kid-friendly menus
  • Photo ops with red-rock backdrops
  • Easy access to overlooks for the countdown

Stargazing From a Scenic Pullout

Sedona’s clear skies make for an epic star show. Bring blankets, headlamps, and hot cocoa for an unforgettable family countdown.

  • Airport Mesa, Red Rock Crossing, scenic lay-bys
  • Check weather; pack layers for cold nights
  • Have a safe driver and leave no trace

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A Day In The West

Sedona's oldest continually owned family tour business (since 1949) offers a wide variety of tours, including: Jeep tours, horseback rides with BBQ cookouts, winery/jeep combination tours, and much more. In Sedona we are known as the fun and friendly tour company, and we've got a reputatio
Sedona's oldest continually owned family tour business (since 1949) offers a wide variety of tours, including: Jeep tours, horseback rides with BBQ cookouts, winery/jeep combination tours, and much more. In Sedona we are known as the fun and friendly tour company, and we've got a reputation to back that up. Let our Cowboy and Indian guides show you what's special about Sedona's high desert. Check out our website for savings on online bookings.
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Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village

Your unforgettable Sedona experience must include spending time at internationally renowned Tlaquepaque (pronounced Tla-keh-pah-keh), Sedona Arizona's Arts & Crafts Village. Tlaquapaque treats visitors to an exceptional collection of Sedona art galleries and shops bordered by four outstand
Your unforgettable Sedona experience must include spending time at internationally renowned Tlaquepaque (pronounced Tla-keh-pah-keh), Sedona Arizona's Arts & Crafts Village. Tlaquapaque treats visitors to an exceptional collection of Sedona art galleries and shops bordered by four outstanding restaurants including a micro-brewery. You'll want to return to this epicenter of Sedona shopping and activities again and again - to look and wander, to sample and buy, to eat, drink and refresh body and soul. We also serve as an intimate and beautiful wedding venue.
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Pink Jeep Adventures

Hang on tight for a fun-filled adventure that leads you on and over the red rocks in a cutting edge Jeep Wrangler, while the magnificent canyon walls surround you. You'll be awestruck by the natural splendor and thrilled as your guide expertly navigates you down iconic red rock trails. Cho
Hang on tight for a fun-filled adventure that leads you on and over the red rocks in a cutting edge Jeep Wrangler, while the magnificent canyon walls surround you. You'll be awestruck by the natural splendor and thrilled as your guide expertly navigates you down iconic red rock trails. Choose from over 15 adventure tours or go with Sedona's most popular tour for nearly 60 years, The Broken Arrow Tour, exclusively offered by Pink Jeep Tours.
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The Blazin’ M Ranch - A Western Themed Frontier Town, Dinner, and A Show

Join us at the Blazin’ M Ranch for an evening of western activities, dinner, and an unforgettable show! The Blazin’ M Ranch features an authentic Western Themed Town located in Cottonwood, Arizona. You’ll find fun family activities and the best chicken and ribs in Arizona, along with

Join us at the Blazin’ M Ranch for an evening of western activities, dinner, and an unforgettable show! The Blazin’ M Ranch features an authentic Western Themed Town located in Cottonwood, Arizona. You’ll find fun family activities and the best chicken and ribs in Arizona, along with foil-wrapped potato, cowboy beans, our prickly pear coleslaw, flying biscuits and a delicious homemade dessert.

After dinner the Blazin’ M Cowboys entertain ya’ with their award-winning musical talents mixed with cowboy poetry and humor with a 1 hour show from 7:30pm - 8:30pm!

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Sedona & Red Rock State Park Self-Guided Driving Tour

Tap into the energy of the Earth in beautiful Sedona! Locals call this a cathedral without walls, and it only takes one look to understand why. Surrounded by towering buttes and spires of bold red rock and bisected by a canyon that’s green all year-’round, Sedona is like nowhere else on th
Tap into the energy of the Earth in beautiful Sedona! Locals call this a cathedral without walls, and it only takes one look to understand why. Surrounded by towering buttes and spires of bold red rock and bisected by a canyon that’s green all year-’round, Sedona is like nowhere else on the planet. Explore Sedona at your own pace with over 53 stories laid out on a 15-mile route.
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  • Professionally Narrated Stories
  • Works Offline
  • Fun Facts
  • Tour At Your Own Pace
  • Location Aware, Plays Automatically
  • Don’t Miss Any Sightseeing Points
  • No Groups. No Tips
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    Best Grand Canyon Day Tours

    Voted on Trip Advisor as the most popular Grand Canyon day tour. This is the best way to enjoy the Grand Canyon without doing any strenuous hiking. Nearly five millions people come to see the Canyon each year and many spend much of their time trying to figure out what to do. Our profess

    Voted on Trip Advisor as the most popular Grand Canyon day tour. This is the best way to enjoy the Grand Canyon without doing any strenuous hiking. Nearly five millions people come to see the Canyon each year and many spend much of their time trying to figure out what to do. Our professional guides will make sure you get the most out of your trip. While touring in comfort you will learn about the geology and history of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The day tour includes short walks to some incredible "less-used" outlooks, a looking into some of the areas most impressive historic buildings, and time to browse resident art galleries and gift shops.

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    Mystical Bazaar

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    Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters

    World's Largest and Most Experienced Helicopter Sightseeing Company! Daily multilingual tours of Grand Canyon departing from Sedona, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon West and Las Vegas. Choose from a variety of Air Tours, River Rafting, Weddings venus, IMAX attractions, or e
    World's Largest and Most Experienced Helicopter Sightseeing Company! Daily multilingual tours of Grand Canyon departing from Sedona, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon West and Las Vegas. Choose from a variety of Air Tours, River Rafting, Weddings venus, IMAX attractions, or even fly the Vegas strip by night.
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    Private Spiritual Vortex Healing Tours

    Private Vortex Tour! Each tour is customized and personalized for your spiritual well-being. Our vortex tours are deeply transformational healing experiences.

    We draw upon our deep connection to Sedona's healing Vortex energies to help you achieve a state of grounded inner peace

    Private Vortex Tour! Each tour is customized and personalized for your spiritual well-being. Our vortex tours are deeply transformational healing experiences.

    We draw upon our deep connection to Sedona's healing Vortex energies to help you achieve a state of grounded inner peace. You will let go of mental and emotional blockages that prevent you from being fully alive and happy!
    Each Vortex Tour is a deeply transformational, healing experience, guided by one of Sedona's first Vortex tour guides.

    Our Shamanic Medicine Wheel ceremony takes you further into your personal spiritual guidance about your life path.

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    Northern Light Balloon Expeditions

    Founded in 1974, Northern Light Balloon Expeditions/Sedona Balloon Flights is Sedona's original and most experienced hot air balloon company. We offer sunrise flights in smaller seven passenger and larger 14 passenger balloons, with free pick-up service from most Sedona hotels. We will do
    Founded in 1974, Northern Light Balloon Expeditions/Sedona Balloon Flights is Sedona's original and most experienced hot air balloon company. We offer sunrise flights in smaller seven passenger and larger 14 passenger balloons, with free pick-up service from most Sedona hotels. We will do our best to accommodate balloon size requests, but we can’t guarantee placement. As one of only two companies permitted to fly in the area, Northern Light Balloon Expeditions provides guests with a unique and exclusive experience. We offer online reservations 24 hours a day, or phone reservations from 9am to 5pm, Arizona time, seven days a week. Please contact us today to secure your spot as we are limited by weight allowance and passenger count.
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    Healing with Nature - Vortex Healing Tours

    VOTED Best of the Best 2024
    Reader’s Choice Awards by Verde Valley
    Independent Reader’s Best Vortex Tour!

    Authentic Experience with Reiki Master Healer & Local Guide.
    Learn how to use Vortex and Reiki Energy: Energy to Heal, Ground and Reconnec

    VOTED Best of the Best 2024
    Reader’s Choice Awards by Verde Valley
    Independent Reader’s Best Vortex Tour!

    Authentic Experience with Reiki Master Healer & Local Guide.
    Learn how to use Vortex and Reiki Energy: Energy to Heal, Ground and Reconnect to Yourself .

    Sacred Medicine Wheel Ceremony, Personalized Spiritual Healing Experience.

    • All Tours Include Reiki Energy Healing
    • Private Vortex Tours for Solo Travelers & Groups
    • Visit Locally Known, Less Traveled Vortex Locations
    • Pick Up &Drop Off from Place of Lodging Available. (Sedona & Village of Oak Creek)
    • Includes All Entrance Fees
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    One Tribe Tours

    Experience Sedona's healing power by tapping into her potent vortex energy. Let us take you deeper into the present moment where you can safely release, heal, and recharge your batteries. Our tours and retreats are private, personalized and customizable to meet your spiritual and physical
    Experience Sedona's healing power by tapping into her potent vortex energy. Let us take you deeper into the present moment where you can safely release, heal, and recharge your batteries. Our tours and retreats are private, personalized and customizable to meet your spiritual and physical needs. Your tour can include a smudging ceremony, rose petal ceremony, guided meditation, hiking, yoga in a vortex site, a healing session, and spectacular views. We will show you how to connect to Mother Earth in a sacred way. Plus enjoy our delicious organic homemade cookies, chocolates, and tea!
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    Sedona Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale

    Tour the magical red rocks of Sedona and visit Native American ruins during this Sedona Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale. Highlights include spending the day surrounded by the stunning red rock landscapes of Sedona, see ancient Sinagua cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument

    Tour the magical red rocks of Sedona and visit Native American ruins during this Sedona Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale. Highlights include spending the day surrounded by the stunning red rock landscapes of Sedona, see ancient Sinagua cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument. Visit Bell Rock, Airport Mesa and Chapel of the Holy Cross. Options available for shopping, galleries, restaurants in Uptown or T'laquapaque and off-road Jeep tours or guided hike add-ons.

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    Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course

    Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course is an elevated obstacle course set in the tall Ponderosa Pines. It is securely suspended between the trees at 15 to 60 feet off the ground. At Flagstaff Extreme, we believe the best family memories are usually ones that take place outdoors, so bring th

    Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course is an elevated obstacle course set in the tall Ponderosa Pines. It is securely suspended between the trees at 15 to 60 feet off the ground. At Flagstaff Extreme, we believe the best family memories are usually ones that take place outdoors, so bring the entire family! There are 5 adult courses and 1 junior course with obstacles ranging from tarzan ropes, to wobbly bridges, swinging logs, cargo nets, ziplines, and even an aerial surf board!

    Come Play in the Trees and explore the outdoors like you never have before!

    To see our availability or book a reservation, check out www.flagstaffextreme.com or give us a call at 888-259-0125!

    (See our website for age and height restrictions)

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    Wildland Trekking

    Go on an epic journey in Sedona or to the Grand Canyon! Services include 1 to 8 day hiking adventures, tasty backcountry cuisine, and quality gear served up by America's most experienced and knowledgeable Grand Canyon guides. 25+ years experience in adventure travel.
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    Maverick Helicopter Tours

    Maverick Helicopters offers tours of the Grand Canyon West Rim and South Rim. Maverick brings VIP service to the canyon with climate-controlled helicopters and unobstructed views perfect for sightseeing. They give you an adventure of a lifetime and not just another tour of the Grand Canyon
    Maverick Helicopters offers tours of the Grand Canyon West Rim and South Rim. Maverick brings VIP service to the canyon with climate-controlled helicopters and unobstructed views perfect for sightseeing. They give you an adventure of a lifetime and not just another tour of the Grand Canyon.
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    Grand Canyon South Rim Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale with Sedona

    Take in unforgettable views of classic southwestern landscapes. Explore the Grand Canyon South Rim in this incredible tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale that covers the deepest and widest parts of the Grand Canyon. This day tour of the South Rim spends approximately three hours in Grand Canyon
    Take in unforgettable views of classic southwestern landscapes. Explore the Grand Canyon South Rim in this incredible tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale that covers the deepest and widest parts of the Grand Canyon. This day tour of the South Rim spends approximately three hours in Grand Canyon National Park and some time in Sedona.
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    Sedona UFO Tour Guided By Contacted Scientist

    At sundown, all participants caravan 3 miles to a parking area with a dark sky. 3rd gen night vision goggles are distributed to see what can't be seen with the naked eye. Satellites, airplanes and UFOs are seen every night.

    Personal UFO Tour: With 3 or more in a

    At sundown, all participants caravan 3 miles to a parking area with a dark sky. 3rd gen night vision goggles are distributed to see what can't be seen with the naked eye. Satellites, airplanes and UFOs are seen every night.

    Personal UFO Tour: With 3 or more in a party, the Sedona UFO Tour Guide comes to you with the gear and the information that has made Michael THE guide to hire for a UFO Tour.

    Conversations with a Contactee: Michael will buy lunch and spend an hour sharing his ET contact story, and answering the attendees' questions.

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    Grand Canyon South Rim Self-Guided Driving Tour

    Witness one of the natural wonders of the world in all its glory. The Grand Canyon is so massive, and awe-inspiring that you simply must see it with your own two eyes to truly understand its scale. This value-for-money self-guided tour takes you to all the best vistas and hiking trails. Ex
    Witness one of the natural wonders of the world in all its glory. The Grand Canyon is so massive, and awe-inspiring that you simply must see it with your own two eyes to truly understand its scale. This value-for-money self-guided tour takes you to all the best vistas and hiking trails. Explore Grand Canyon at your own pace with over 60 stories laid out on a 45-mile route.
  • Fully Guided Personal Tours
  • Professionally Narrated Stories
  • Works Offline
  • Fun Facts
  • Tour At Your Own Pace
  • Location Aware, Plays Automatically
  • Don’t Miss Any Sightseeing Points
  • No Groups. No Tips
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    Arizona Private Tours

    Arizona Private Tours is the leading private tour agency in Northern Arizona. We specialize in safe & sanitary custom tours. We pick up guests in Flagstaff and spend our day exploring scenic Arizona in an intimate setting with an expert guide in comfort. Our luxury SUV's will take you and
    Arizona Private Tours is the leading private tour agency in Northern Arizona. We specialize in safe & sanitary custom tours. We pick up guests in Flagstaff and spend our day exploring scenic Arizona in an intimate setting with an expert guide in comfort. Our luxury SUV's will take you and up to 6 guests on a completely customizable tour of Northern Arizona. For majestic private Grand Canyon tours to Verde Valley Wine tours & ghost towns in the Sedona area, we cover it all. Let us create the custom tour of your dreams and know that we want to make this a day that you will remember for the rest of your life.
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    Grand Canyon Railway

    Visit the official website for Grand Canyon Railway. Book your reservation online for a train tour on one of five classes of service on our vintage train to the Grand Canyon. Or,select a vacation package that includes lodging at our own Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and in Grand Canyon Nation
    Visit the official website for Grand Canyon Railway. Book your reservation online for a train tour on one of five classes of service on our vintage train to the Grand Canyon. Or,select a vacation package that includes lodging at our own Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and in Grand Canyon National Park.
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    Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend

    Spend a day visiting two of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest- Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend! Our Lower Antelope Canyon Tours take you into the heart of one of the most spectacular slot canyons in the world. Afterwards, we visit the famous Horseshoe Bend, where y

    Spend a day visiting two of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest- Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend! Our Lower Antelope Canyon Tours take you into the heart of one of the most spectacular slot canyons in the world. Afterwards, we visit the famous Horseshoe Bend, where you can peer off the edge at the mighty Colorado River! Tours leaves from Flagstaff.

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