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Sedona Holiday Season 2026: Thanksgiving to New Year’s

Sedona’s holiday calendar centers on Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village on State Route 179 and on Posse Grounds Park, where the City of Sedona holds its family events. This page covers the 2026 events we could confirm on the organizers’ own pages, Visit Sedona and the City of Sedona calendar, read on October 30, 2026. Where a 2026 detail is not published, we say so. Shortlist homes and casitas on Sedona rentals, then book on the property site.

Quick answer

The Sedona Turkey Trot 5K starts at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Posse Grounds Park. The Tlaquepaque Tree Lighting and Santa visit is Friday, December 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The city’s free Breakfast with Santa is Saturday, December 5, from 8 to 10 a.m. The Holiday Sweet Stroll at Tlaquepaque is Saturday, December 19, from 3 to 7 p.m.

The 2026 holiday calendar

Many rentals set their own minimum stay for these nights, and it can differ from the rest of the season. Read the minimum for your exact dates on the booking site, not the general winter rule.

Thanksgiving morning: the Sedona Turkey Trot (November 26)

The race’s registration page lists the 17th annual Sedona Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting and finishing at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Grounds Road. The 5K runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. MST, and there is a separate entry for children 13 and under. The race-morning timeline lists packet pickup and on-site registration from 7 to 8:45 a.m., a free kids dash at 8:45 a.m. and awards at 10:30 a.m. The race is also on the City of Sedona calendar.

Tlaquepaque Tree Lighting and Santa visit (December 4)

Tlaquepaque’s Tree Lighting page lists the annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, December 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Tlaquepaque North, co-sponsored with the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau. The page lists a 26-foot tree, Santa’s arrival, children’s activities, complimentary hot chocolate and local holiday performances. Visit Sedona’s listing gives the same date and time and lists admission as free. Tlaquepaque is at 336 State Route 179.

Breakfast with Santa (December 5)

The City of Sedona calendar lists Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Visit Sedona’s listing gives 8 to 10 a.m. at The Hub, 525-B Posse Grounds Road, with a sensory-friendly time from 7:30 to 7:55 a.m. for families with members who have light and sound sensitivities. The listing describes a free breakfast of pancakes, cocoa and juice, with Santa, games and carolers.

Holiday Sweet Stroll at Tlaquepaque (December 19)

Tlaquepaque’s Sweet Stroll page lists Saturday, December 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. throughout the village. At 5 p.m., guests are invited to help light the luminarias along the walkways and courtyards. The page lists visits with Santa Claus, strolling carolers and galleries and shops open late with holiday treats. Visit Sedona’s listing gives the same date and time.

Christmas and New Year’s Eve

We did not find a 2026 city or Tlaquepaque event for Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve on these pages as of October 30, 2026. If you plan a holiday dinner out, confirm the restaurant’s holiday hours and whether it takes reservations; see our Sedona restaurants guide.

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FAQ

When is the Tlaquepaque tree lighting in 2026?

Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Tlaquepaque North, per Tlaquepaque’s event page and Visit Sedona. Admission is free.

When is the Sedona Turkey Trot?

Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 9 a.m., starting and finishing at Posse Grounds Park, per the race’s registration page.

When is Breakfast with Santa in Sedona?

Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 8 to 10 a.m. at The Hub at Posse Grounds Park, with a sensory-friendly time from 7:30 to 7:55 a.m., per Visit Sedona and the City of Sedona calendar.

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