Cathedral Rock near Sedona

Family

Things to do in Sedona with kids

4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.

Family-friendly ideas around Sedona, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.

Playgrounds

3 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.

  • Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park1.4 mi from downtown
  • Sedona Military Service Park1.7 mi from downtown
  • Sunset Park2.3 mi from downtown
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Libraries

Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.

  • Sedona Public Library3250 White Bear Rd
See all 1 →

Picnic spots

Day-use areas for a family picnic.

  • Crescent Moon Ramada4 mi southwest
  • Dairy Springs17 mi east
  • Montezuma Castle National Monument17 mi south
See all 15 →

Wildlife and nature

Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.

  • Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin4 mi southwest
  • Cave Spring9 mi north
  • Pine Flat Campground West10 mi north
See all 30 →

Around town

2014 Arizona Sedona red rocks
2014 Arizona Sedona red rocks 04Nicholas Hartmann · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sedona-Jordan Historical Park- Winona Railroad Station and Telegraph office-1890
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Sedona-Jordan Historical Park- Fruit Packing House-1946-1
Sedona-Jordan Historical Park- Fruit Packing House-1946-1Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Questions

What is there to do in Sedona with kids?

Playgrounds (3), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (15), Wildlife and nature (30). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.

What can kids do in Sedona for free?

Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.

What can families do in Sedona when it rains or it’s hot?

Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.

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