Southwest Calendar of Events and Seasonal Destinations
By Elizabeth R. Rose, About.com Guide to Southwest US Travel
Southwest United States Event and Festival Calendars. Each month and each season in the Southwest will bring you more festivals, sports, events, cultural celebrations and art exhibits. We bring you month by month event calendars and not-to-be-missed seasonal highlights.
- Southwest Destinations for Spring
- Monthly Event and Destination Calendars
- Southwest Destinations for Summer
Southwest Destinations for Spring
Spring in the Southwest is a time for sunshine, Spring Training baseball, outdoor recreation and festivals galore. Enjoy a Spring vacation in the Southwest while others are still digging out from under the snow!
- Hot Spots for Wildflowers
- Baseball Spring Training
- Spring in the Texas Hill Country
- Desert Botanical Garden Spring Butterfly Exhibit
- Ride the Desert at White Stallion Guest Ranch
- Spring Break at Lake Havasu, Arizona
- Float Down the Colorado River from Lake Powell, AZ
Monthly Event and Destination Calendars
Each month there is something special going on in the Southwest. We bring you some of the greatest sports events, festivals and holiday destinations each month. Some are major events and some are little-known gems but all will add to your Southwest experience.
Southwest Destinations for Summer
You can find cool places in the desert or head for the high country. Here are some great suggestions for summer getaways in the Southwest.
- Keep Cool in Phoenix
- Grand Canyon Railway - Relax in Luxury On Your Way to the Grand Canyon
- Top Things to Enjoy in Santa Fe
- Santa Fe's August Indian Market
- Enjoy the Wildflowers and Wildflower Festivals in Colorado
- Enjoy a Traditional 4th of July in the Southwest
- Experience the Culture and the Color at Intertribal in Gallup
- Houseboat on Lake Powell or Float Down the Colorado
- Enjoy the Cool Kartchner Caverns In Arizona
Fall in the Southwest
The aspens are golden and Sedona's Oak Creek is lined with color. It's a great time for balloon festivals, wine tasting, hiking and attending Fall festivals.
- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
- Chile Roasts and Festivals in New Mexico
- Finding Fall Color
- Touring and Tasting Wine in Southern Arizona
- Hiking the Sedona Back Country
- Wine Tasting and Adventuring in Sedona, Arizona
- Hike the Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon
- Marvel at the Wonders of Zion
Winter Wonders in the Southwest
Winter is usually a time when visitors flock to the Southwest for sunshine, golf and outdoor recreation. Still others seek quality recreation opportunities in the snow. Here's some ideas for your visit to the six southwest states.
- Starr Pass Resort - Golf and Saguaros
- Rancho de Los Caballeros - Historic Guest Ranch
- Brian Head, Utah - Snowmobiling
- Taos, New Mexico - Ski and Hostel
- Santa Fe, New Mexico - Santa Fe Style Exhibit
- Yuma, Arizona - Sun and History
- Quartzsite, Arizona - Desert Gathering
- Brownsville, Texas - Charro Days
Christmas and Winter Holidays
You'll never forget Christmas at the Grand Canyon or the glowing farolitos in old Santa Fe. We bring you warm and wonderful experiences for the winter holiday season. The Southwest has some very unique events and celebrations. Pine cone drop for New Year's anyone?
