Discover Navajo

Holistic Healing Through Art
2025-09-23 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | Navajo Nation Library, 36 Window Rock Loop Road, Window Rock, AZ, 86515, United States

112th Annual Northern Navajo Nation Fair (Shiprock, NM)
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-05 | Shiprock Fairgrounds, Hwy 491 and Uranium Blvd, Shiprock, NM, 87420, United States
Northern Navajo Fair 2025
October 2-5, 2025 • Shiprock, New Mexico

Crownpoint Rug Auction (monthly)
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Crownpoint Elementary School, 1 Codetalker Drive, Crownpoint, NM, 87313, United States

41st Annual Native American Connections Parade (Phoenix, AZ)
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Phoenix, AZ, 3rd Street and Oak Street, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Indigenous Peoples Day / Verde Valley Arch. Ctr & Museum (Verde Valley, AZ)
2025-10-11 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Verde Valley Archaeology Center & Museum, 460 West Finnie Flat Road, Camp Verde, AZ, 86322, United States
Join us at the museum for a fun day celebrating the heritage, culture, and continued contributions of Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples.

The festivities include a Native American Artist Market featuring over 30 artists specializing in fine-art, weavings, pottery, jewelry, katsinas, silversmith work, apparel, and crafts! Plus, homemade fry bread will be available for purchase.

At 12:00 p.m. enjoy an engaging talk presented by Clive J. Hustito, Zuni Pathfinder of The Light. Clive is a wisdom keeper and a master Zuni fetish carver and sculptor. He is the son of the late Clifford Mahooty. Seating for the presentation is located inside the museum and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Following Clive J. Hustito’s talk, a complimentary reception of hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Verde Valley Archaeology Center & Museum
📍 460 W. Finnie Flat Rd, Camp Verde, AZ, United States, Arizona 86322

***(09/26/2025) – Important update regarding our Indigenous Peoples Day celebration! On Saturday, October 11th sections of Finnie Flat Road and Main Street in Camp Verde will temporarily be closed from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. due to the Fort Verde Days parade.

Visitors can still access the Native American Artist Market and our museum during this time by way of Highway 260 to Finnie Flat Road. Please make a left turn after the Circle K gas station onto the entrance road that leads into the Basha’s shopping plaza. Once at the Basha’s shopping plaza visitors can proceed without obstructions to the museum. Parking for VVAC’s event is located throughout the shopping plaza since the artist market will be held in our parking lot.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phx Fest | Rise + Thrive Nite Market (Phoenix, AZ)
2025-10-12 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Downtown Phoenix, 455 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phoenix event is a multi-day celebration of Indigenous creativity and economic empowerment. This year, Cahokia PHX, an Indigenous women-led venue in downtown Phoenix, is hosting a two-day Nite Market on October 12–13, 2025, from 6–10 PM at the Arizona Center.
Themed “Rise & Thrive,” the Nite Market honors Indigenous talent and supports the creative economy. Visitors will experience a vibrant mix of local and regional Indigenous brands, food vendors, artists, performers, and installations—showcasing both tradition and contemporary creativity.
Located on the ancestral lands of the O’odham and Piipaash peoples, Cahokia PHX fosters collaboration among social entrepreneurs, artists, and culture bearers. Beyond hosting events, it provides training and opportunities to empower Indigenous individuals in building sustainable creative enterprises.
This year’s Nite Market is more than an evening out—it’s a chance to support Indigenous entrepreneurs, enjoy unforgettable performances, and join a movement committed to equity and cultural resilience.

NO COST / Business Series of Classes
2025-10-14 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Karigan Professional Building, 100 Taylor Road and Highway 264, St. Michaels, AZ, 86511, United States
Empower Your Future with No-Cost Business Classes!
Embrace the Journey with Customer Service Essentials!
Join us!
📆 Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⏰ 10:30AM to 12:00PM (Navajo Nation time)
📍Karigan Professional Building – Conference Room A – 2nd Floor
St. Michaels, Arizona
Hosted by the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development & Fort Defiance Regional Business Development Office (FD/RBDO)
For more information or to REGISTER, please call Jennifer Russell at 📱 928-532-6170 or 📧 jennifer.russell@npc.edu

Western Navajo Fair (Tuba City, AZ)
2025-10-16 08:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00 UTC | Western Navajo Fair, 36.1278023282176, -111.20684923979026, Tuba City, AZ, United States
October 16–19, 2025
Western Navajo Fair, Tuba City, AZ

Rain God Mesa: The Heart of Monument Valley
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Navajo Nation Museum & Library, Window Rock, AZ, 86515, United States

Naatsis’áán Trail Ultra
2025-10-25 | Navajo Mountain High School, 365C+V3, Navajo Mountain, UT, 84510, United States
The Naatsis’áán Trail Ultra at Navajo Mountain offer unique courses in one of the most beautiful spots on Dine’ Bikeyah. The ultra traverses challenging and stunning landscapes, including dirt roads, old double-track and trails. All routes are challenging with major elevation gains, rocky surfaces and varied terrain. The stunning nature of Naatsis’áán (Navajo Mountain, UT) permeates all courses.

Registration Information

Registered runners will receive a performance long-sleeve t-shirt, course support, finisher’s medal, post-race meal and a shot at overall and age-group awards.
Race weekend also includes a 5K trail fun run and race, along with a Kids Run on Friday. There will be live music throughout the weekend.
More details and registration can be found on the registration page:
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7th Annual Division of Public Safety - Trunk Or Treat
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Eastern Dine Justice Center, 2925a NM-371, Crownpoint, NM, 87313, United States
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LIVE DEMO: Diné Moccasin Making (Window Rock, AZ)
2025-11-07 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise / Window Rock, Window Rock, AZ, 86515, United States

Veteran's Day Fun Run/Walk (Fort Defiance, AZ)
2025-11-11 07:00 - 23:00 UTC | Navajo Nation Div. of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (FD), PWPJ+8PW, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, Fort Defiance, 86504, United States

NNSDP - Running Against Diabetes Run/Walk (Whippoorwill, AZ)
2025-11-11 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | Whippoorwill, AZ, Whippoorwill, 86520, United States

Veteran's Day Gourd Dance (Fort Defiance, AZ)
2025-11-11 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Fort Defiance Chapter House, Old Red Lake Rd #19, Fort Defiance, AZ, 86504, United States

NNSDP – Running Against Diabetes Run/Walk (Becenti, NM)
2025-11-12 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Becenti Chapter House, Sr 7009 &, NM-371, Crownpoint, NM, 87313, United States

Uranium Film Festival 2025 (Window Rock, AZ)
2025-11-13 10:00 - 2025-11-14 18:30 UTC | Navajo Nation Museum & Library, Window Rock, AZ, 86515, United States
To view the agenda, click here

NNSDP – Running Against Diabetes Run/Walk (LeChee, AZ)
2025-11-13 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | LeChee Chapter House, VH53+2R Page, Arizona, LeChee, 86040, United States

NNSDP – Running Against Diabetes Run/Walk (Church Rock, NM)
2025-11-14 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | Pyramid Rock Trail, Church Rock, NM, G9WQ+FC Church Rock, New Mexico, Church Rock, NM, 87311, United States

Monument Valley Veteran's Marathon & Half Marathon
2025-11-15 07:30 - 15:00 UTC | Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Monument Valley, AZ, United States
The Monument Valley Marathon, Half Marathon and Wildcat 4-Miler are all run within the heart of the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, one of the wonders of the world. The event honors all Diné warriors and our military heroes from off the Nation. A special pre-race program will recognize all of the veterans, and there will be a special tribute to the family of one of the Code Talker legends.

Registration Information
The Marathon is capped at 100 runners. The course begins and ends in Arizona neat the AZ/Utah stateline.

The route includes several miles in the backcountry of the Valley through some dramatic, rarely seen landscapes. This is a challenging marathon mostly on dirt and jeep roads and is one of the most scenic routes in the country. There is a significant amount of sand on this route. Highlights include the Arches Loop, Totem Pole, The Cube and Rain God Mesa.
The Half Marathon is primarily a dirt road course, on Valley loop road. It is a graded dirt road with a significant descent within the first meaning, translating to a major climb in the first mile. The event is capped at 400 runners.
A competitive, rigorous 4-mileTrail Race – The Wildcat 4-Miler – will be held on the Wildcat Trail around and between East and West Mitten on a challenging route. While it is a competitive event for some, Wildcat participants are welcome to jog or walk their event.
There will be signage and pin flags along the course for the marathon and half. The Wildcat 4-Miler route follows the trail’s brown fiberglass posts. There will be spotters and signage with arrows at key locations.

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Holiday Arts & Crafts Market @ NavajoLand Inn (St. Michaels, AZ)
2025-11-21 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | NavajoLand Inn, St. Michaels, AZ, St. Michaels, AZ, 86511, United States

Holiday Bazaar (Fort Defiance, AZ)
2025-11-25 11:00 - 19:00 UTC | Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center, Fort Defiance, AZ, 86504, United States
WRUSD Holiday Bazaar Date:
Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center – Heritage Hall
$20/Table ~ Limited Spots ~ Concession Onsite

Time varies for each bazaar is tied into a basketball game or district event.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Friday, December 19, 2025
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Saturday, January 31, 2026

Information: contact@wrschool.net or 928.729.6706

Art Market (Window Rock, AZ)
2025-11-28 09:00 - 2025-11-29 19:00 UTC | Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise / Window Rock, Window Rock, AZ, 86515, United States
Get ready for the ultimate holiday shopping experience! The Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise is celebrating small businesses with our festive ART MARKET in Window Rock, Arizona!
Join us November 28th & 29th from 9 AM – 7 PM for incredible art, entertainment, door prizes, storytelling, and delicious food! Don’t miss out on supporting local artisans.

Winter Walk/Run Series (Window Rock, AZ)
2025-12-03 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Window Rock Wellness Center (NNSDP), Window Rock, AZ, 86515, United States
Fort Defiance Service Area/Window Rock Wellness Center
WRWC Winter Walk/Run Fitness Series
“REINDEER DASH”DECEMBER 3, 2025 | 11:30AM TO 1:30PMWindow Rock Wellness Center“CHRISTMAS NIGHT LIGHTS”DECEMBER 5, 2025 | 4:30PM TO 6:30PMWindow Rock Musuem Trail“SANTA HAT DASH”DECEMBER 17, 2025 | 11:30AM TO 1:30PMWindow Rock Wellness Center“ADIOS (Hagoh’neh) 2025 RUN”DECEMBER 29, 2025 | 11:30AM TO 1:30PMWindow Rock Wellness CenterIf you should have any questions, please call our Fort Defiance Service Area/Window Rock Wellness Center at 928.871.7870 or by email nsdp.wrwc@navajo-nsn.gov

Four Corners Quad Keyah
2025-12-04 | NM
The Four Corners Quad Keys is a unique, 4-day running odyssey at the Four Corners Monument near Teen Nos Pos, Arizona. Runners complete a Marathon and Half Marathon in each of four states over four days. There are paved road and trail options for runners on each day. The road is a one-mile circuit on the main park road, while the trails are challenging routes throughout the park.

Registration Information

All registered runners receive a variety of swag (performance long-sleeve t-shirt, poster, finisher’s medal each day, a unique 4C Christmas ornament and more), plus course support and hearty aid stations throughout the day. There is also post-race food on each day.
There is live music on the course plus a DJ at the start/finish to help keep you motivated on your journey

NNSCI, Inc. / Christmas Tree Lighting (various towns)
2025-12-04 17:30 - 2025-12-19 19:30 UTC | NM

27th Annual Késhmish Arts Market (Window Rock, AZ)
2025-12-05 09:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Navajo Nation Museum & Library, Window Rock, AZ, 86515, United States
