11 Fun Things To Do In Sedona At Night (2025)
Are you looking for fun nighttime activities in Sedona? If so, you’re in the right place.
Sedona is my favorite Arizona city to visit, from the amazing hiking trails to the restaurants, and unique shops. Many people visit Sedona on a day trip, but end up missing out on the sunset views, stargazing, and other fun evening activities.
This article will cover all of the best things to do in Sedona at night, from glassblowing workshops to Western dinner shows, and more!
Here are 11 fun things to do in Sedona at night.
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1. Watch The Sunset From Airport Mesa
For the best sunset view in town, head to the Sedona Airport Mesa Scenic Lookout. This is a beautiful viewpoint overlooking West Sedona, and iconic mountains like Chimney Rock, and Thunder Mountain.
It’s $3 to park at the large dirt parking lot by the lookout (no Red Rock passes accepted).
For an even better view, you can visit the Airport Mesa Vortex, a panoramic viewpoint of West Sedona and Bell Rock, on the bottom of Sedona’s airport hill.
Check out our guide to visiting Airport Mesa Vortex for step by step directions on how to get there.
2. Enjoy A Sunset Dinner With Red Rock Views
As the sun begins to set, head to Mariposa Latin Grill to enjoy a fancy meal overlooking the red rocks.
Mariposa Latin Grill is a fine dining latin restaurant with outdoor seating, and arguably the best sunset view in town. Here are some other great restaurants with a view.
- The Hudson: American restaurant known for their bruschetta with patio seating and a gorgeous view of the red rocks
- Mesa Grill: American restaurant on top of Sedona’s airport hill, with a beautiful view of the red rocks and planes leaving the airport.
3. Go Stargazing With An Astronomer
Sedona is a designated International Dark Sky Community, and considered one of the best places to go stargazing in Arizona.
You can go stargazing on your own, or join a stargazing tour to use professional telescopes to view the galaxy with an astronomer.
The best places to go stargazing in Sedona are a few miles outside of downtown, where there’s little light pollution. Many of Sedona’s hiking trails are excellent places for stargazing, and I had a great view of the stars at Fay Canyon’s trailhead.
Here are some of the best stargazing locations in town if you plan on going on your own:
- Fay Canyon Trail
- Aerie Trailhead
- Thunder Mountain Trailhead
- Two Trees Observing Area
- Baldwin Trailhead
For your convenience, I’ve pinned them on the map below.
4. Shop And Dine In Uptown
Sedona has a lively downtown shopping plaza, lined with boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and unique shops.
There’s many small shops open till 8pm, selling everything from candles to spices, and souvenirs. This is a fun place to stroll around after dinner, and you can stop for dessert at the Sedona Fudge Company or PussyCat gelato.
If you’re staying in the Village of Oak Creek, the Collective is another great shopping center with small craft shops and art galleries.
5. Learn How To Make Glass Art
If you’re looking for a unique nighttime activity, take a glassblowing workshop at The Melting Point.
You’ll get a hands-on demonstration of glassblowing art, and leave the session having created your own glass flower! They offer evening sessions, and it’s the perfect activity for all ages.
Hike Baldwin Trail At Sunset
If you’re looking for the perfect sunset hike, hike the Baldwin trail.
This trail has the best view of Cathedral Rock in town, and during sunset, you’ll get to watch the mountain glow a fiery orange.
This is also an amazing spot for astrophotography if you want to capture the stars over Cathedral Rock!
The trailhead for this hike is located on the opposite side of the river as the Crescent Moon Picnic Site, which has picnic areas, and a parking fee of $12/vehicle.
You can park at the Crescent Moon Picnic Site for closer access to the river, but keep in mind that it closes at 6pm.
Enjoy A Western Dinner Show At Blazin M Ranch
Stop by the Blazin M Ranch in Cottonwood to watch a Western stage show with dinner.
This is an old western frontier town with saloons, mechanical bulls, axe throwing, mini golf and more.
Their chuckwagon dinner show starts around sunset, and is the perfect night time activity for the whole family!
Go On A Ghost Tour In Jerome
If you’re up for a thrill, go on a night time ghost tour in Jerome! Jerome is a ghost town perched on top of Cleopatra Hill, a half hour outside of Sedona.
This town historically operated as a mining town, and was rebuilt several times due to explosions and catastrophic fires.
It’s now a popular tourist attraction, and the main street’s lined with quirky shops, restaurants, historic saloons, and museums.
In Jerome, you can dine out at the Haunted Hamburger, or go on a night time ghost tour to check out the supposedly buildings.
Visit Lowell Observatory In Flagstaff
If you love astronomy, go on a day trip to the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff.
The Lowell Observatory is the astronomical observatory that discovered Pluto, and they have a rooftop dark sky planetarium that offers stargazing sessions.
Additionally, they have a public viewing plaza with 6 professional telescopes you can use to view the night sky. If you’re looking for the best stargazing opportunity in Arizona, this is definitely it.
Tour A Winery
Sedona is home to many great wine bars, and nearby wineries. In town, you can enjoy wine and live music at Vino di Sedona, or tour a winery in the Verde Valley.
Cornville has a trail of wineries off of the same road, and is less than a 30 minute drive from Sedona.
In Cornville, you can stop by Page Springs Cellars, the DA Ranch, Oak Creek Vineyards, or the Javelina Leap Winery for a wine-tasting tour.
And if you don’t want to drive, you can join a tour with the Wine Tours of Sedona to tour some of the top wineries in the region.
Ride The Verde Canyon Starlight Train Ride
For a relaxing night time activity, ride the Verde Canyon starlight train ride. This is a 4-hour narrated train ride, where you’ll get to see ancient ruins, wildlife, and the sun setting over the Verde Valley.
The train’s depot is located in Clarkdale, which is just 30 minutes outside of Sedona, and the ride begins at sunset.
Stroll Old Town Cottonwood
Old Town Cottonwood is a charming downtown lined with small shops, restaurants, wineries, and bars.
This is another great place to shop and dine outside of Sedona, and it has everything from old fashioned diners to fancy steakhouses.
Other Night Time Activities In Sedona
Here are a few more fun things to do in Sedona at night
- Hike Bell Rock or Cathedral Rock during sunset
- Stroll around the shops near Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
- Watch a movie at Sedona’s Harkins Theatre
- Get icecream at Rocky Rd Icecream Co
- Attend a show at Sedona’s Film Festival Theatre
- Go Bowling At Cliff Castle Casino (30 min from Sedona)
- Solve an Escape Room at Constant Evolution Escape Rooms (Cottonwood)
Summary
Sedona is a serene small town nestled in the red rocks that offers much more than just hiking.
Whether you want to go stargazing, enjoy a sunset dinner, or shop for unique gifts and artwork in downtown, it has something for everyone.
For more ideas on what to do in and around town, check out our Phoenix to Sedona day trip itinerary!
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