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The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Chanukah in Carefree
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, 5:30pm at Carefree Downtown
Chanukah in Carefree
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
Celebrate Chanukah in Carefree with the lighting of the Menorah in the beautiful Desert Gardens, surrounded by the glow of community spirit. Enjoy traditional blessings, music, and festive treats as we honor this season of light and unity.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Two Step Thursday Nights from 7pm to 8 pm
Free Two Step Dance Lessons
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, January 3rd, 2025, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, January 3rd, 2025, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Friday, January 3rd, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Desert Awareness Park Tour
Saturday, January 4th, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Desert Awareness Park ((Behind Brunch/Cowboy Pizza)
Check website for details. https://hollandcenter.org/events/month/
Tours run November thru April. 1st Saturday of the month.
Desert Awareness Park, in the heart of Cave Creek. Good place to take visitors to understand the local desert life. https://hollandcenter.org/desert-awareness-park/
Ramblerz playing at MVP
Saturday, January 4th, 2025, 5pm to 9pm at Mountain View Pub
Hi everybody! Hey the RAMBLERZ will be at our favorite bar the MVP this weekend (Saturday) from 5-9 pumping out some hard drivin country, rock and blues for you! Hope to see you down there!
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, January 4th, 2025, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, January 4th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, January 5th, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Sunday, January 5th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Rancho HOA Board Meeting
Monday, January 6th, 2025, 10am at Holland Center
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Monday, January 6th, 2025, 6pm at Town Hall
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month unless they fall on a Holiday or are canceled.
In case of a holiday, the Regular Council Meeting is conducted the following Tuesday. The public is encouraged to participate in person at Town Hall, or remotely via Zoom. Regular Council Meetings are also recorded and available by video on the website under Council Videos.
Agendas can be found by clicking the pdf icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Town calendar, or in the Town's Document Center.
To participate or speak during a Council Meeting please complete a comment card and submit them to the Town Clerk. In-person this can be done immediately before the meeting. If you plan to participate remotely through Zoom, please submit an electronic comment card no later than 2pm the day of the meeting here: https://www.cavecreekAZ.gov/comment
Cave Creek Town Hall:
37622 N Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
To participate remotely:
Zoom Link : https://zoom.us/s/97966005071
(Please allow for time to create a Zoom user account and download the App if you've never used it before). Listeners are muted, unless you complete a comment card before 2pm the day of the meeting, in which case you will be called on and unmuted during Call to the Public or the respective Agenda item.
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, January 6th, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Foothills Speaker Series (DFLT)
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, All Day Event at Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Desert Foothills Land Trust. Speaker Series
1st Tuesday of the month
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
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The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, January 9th, 2025, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, January 9th, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Two Step Thursday Nights from 7pm to 8 pm
Free Two Step Dance Lessons
Library: Monthly Book Sale @ Chapter2Books
Friday, January 10th, 2025, 9am to 5pm at Desert Foothills Library
Monthly event at Library
Check the website for details
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, January 10th, 2025, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Cave Creek Fine Art & Wine Festival
Friday, January 10th, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Stage Coach Village
Welcome to the 15th Cave Creek Fine Art & Wine Festival, returning to Stagecoach Village from January 10-12, 2025! Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene amidst the breathtaking desert landscape of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona.
Explore a curated selection of local and regional artists showcasing their talents in an enchanting open-air plaza with panoramic desert views. Stagecoach Village, nestled at the intersection of Cave Creek and Carefree, provides an idyllic setting for this outdoor art extravaganza.
Discover a fusion of art and culture as you wander through the charming plazas of Stagecoach Village. From western-style architecture to sprawling mountain vistas, every corner offers an intimate festival experience. Artists are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the Village, showcasing their masterpieces amidst quaint shops, inviting plazas, and lush botanical gardens.
Indulge your senses with an array of original and unique artworks, including sculptures in bronze, clay, glass, metal and wood. From intricate ceramics to vibrant paintings, handcrafted jewelry to fine photography, and boutique style clothing, there’s something to captivate every taste.
Cave Creek beckons with its eclectic charm, offering a plethora of attractions for visitors of all interests. Explore the town’s renowned dining scene, browse through art galleries, or soak in the ambiance of authentic western saloons. Make the most of your visit by exploring the myriad of unique shops and restaurants that Cave Creek has to offer.
Experience the festival’s lively atmosphere as you sip on fine wines, savor delicious festival fare, and enjoy the rhythms of live music. Enhance your shopping spree with wine tastings from local wineries, available on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.
Support a worthy cause as you indulge in the festivities. Our host charity for the wineries, Horses Help, is dedicated to providing therapeutic and recreational horsemanship opportunities to individuals facing physical, cognitive, and behavioral challenges, including at-risk and military populations. Join us in making a difference in the lives of others.
Stay tuned for updates on wine ticket sales, available soon through Arizona Wine Festivals ~ Join us for a weekend to remember at this vibrant celebration of art in Cave Creek. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with artists and explore exceptional artworks in a picturesque setting.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, January 10th, 2025, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Friday, January 10th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Farmers Market
Saturday, January 11th, 2025, 9am to 1pm at The Holland Center
https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/ check the schedule as events can change.
Gold Mining Experience At Cave Creek Museum
Saturday, January 11th, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Cave Creek Museum
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™ Event @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am.
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd Saturdays. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain.
The program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday, followed by a visit to the arrastre, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold!
Remember, your admission ($15 for guests 13 yrs and up, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past, the Historic First Church, and our TB Cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the onlyknown existing tubercular cabin from that era.
Get ready to travel back in Time! Note: this program is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes long and largely takes place in the Outside Exhibit Area. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen!
**Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event.
Buy Ticket: https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd Saturdays. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain.
The program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday, followed by a visit to the arrastre, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold!
Remember, your admission ($15 for guests 13 yrs and up, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past, the Historic First Church, and our TB Cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the onlyknown existing tubercular cabin from that era.
Get ready to travel back in Time! Note: this program is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes long and largely takes place in the Outside Exhibit Area. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen!
**Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event.
Buy Ticket: https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Cave Creek Fine Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, January 11th, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Stage Coach Village
Welcome to the 15th Cave Creek Fine Art & Wine Festival, returning to Stagecoach Village from January 10-12, 2025! Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene amidst the breathtaking desert landscape of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona.
Explore a curated selection of local and regional artists showcasing their talents in an enchanting open-air plaza with panoramic desert views. Stagecoach Village, nestled at the intersection of Cave Creek and Carefree, provides an idyllic setting for this outdoor art extravaganza.
Discover a fusion of art and culture as you wander through the charming plazas of Stagecoach Village. From western-style architecture to sprawling mountain vistas, every corner offers an intimate festival experience. Artists are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the Village, showcasing their masterpieces amidst quaint shops, inviting plazas, and lush botanical gardens.
Indulge your senses with an array of original and unique artworks, including sculptures in bronze, clay, glass, metal and wood. From intricate ceramics to vibrant paintings, handcrafted jewelry to fine photography, and boutique style clothing, there’s something to captivate every taste.
Cave Creek beckons with its eclectic charm, offering a plethora of attractions for visitors of all interests. Explore the town’s renowned dining scene, browse through art galleries, or soak in the ambiance of authentic western saloons. Make the most of your visit by exploring the myriad of unique shops and restaurants that Cave Creek has to offer.
Experience the festival’s lively atmosphere as you sip on fine wines, savor delicious festival fare, and enjoy the rhythms of live music. Enhance your shopping spree with wine tastings from local wineries, available on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.
Support a worthy cause as you indulge in the festivities. Our host charity for the wineries, Horses Help, is dedicated to providing therapeutic and recreational horsemanship opportunities to individuals facing physical, cognitive, and behavioral challenges, including at-risk and military populations. Join us in making a difference in the lives of others.
Stay tuned for updates on wine ticket sales, available soon through Arizona Wine Festivals ~ Join us for a weekend to remember at this vibrant celebration of art in Cave Creek. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with artists and explore exceptional artworks in a picturesque setting.
Monthly Book Sale @ Chapter2Books
Saturday, January 11th, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Desert Foothills Library
Monthly event at Library
Check the website for details
https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Check the website for details
https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, January 11th, 2025, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, January 11th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Cave Creek Fine Art & Wine Festival
Sunday, January 12th, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Stage Coach Village
Welcome to the 15th Cave Creek Fine Art & Wine Festival, returning to Stagecoach Village from January 10-12, 2025! Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene amidst the breathtaking desert landscape of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona.
Explore a curated selection of local and regional artists showcasing their talents in an enchanting open-air plaza with panoramic desert views. Stagecoach Village, nestled at the intersection of Cave Creek and Carefree, provides an idyllic setting for this outdoor art extravaganza.
Discover a fusion of art and culture as you wander through the charming plazas of Stagecoach Village. From western-style architecture to sprawling mountain vistas, every corner offers an intimate festival experience. Artists are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the Village, showcasing their masterpieces amidst quaint shops, inviting plazas, and lush botanical gardens.
Indulge your senses with an array of original and unique artworks, including sculptures in bronze, clay, glass, metal and wood. From intricate ceramics to vibrant paintings, handcrafted jewelry to fine photography, and boutique style clothing, there’s something to captivate every taste.
Cave Creek beckons with its eclectic charm, offering a plethora of attractions for visitors of all interests. Explore the town’s renowned dining scene, browse through art galleries, or soak in the ambiance of authentic western saloons. Make the most of your visit by exploring the myriad of unique shops and restaurants that Cave Creek has to offer.
Experience the festival’s lively atmosphere as you sip on fine wines, savor delicious festival fare, and enjoy the rhythms of live music. Enhance your shopping spree with wine tastings from local wineries, available on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.
Support a worthy cause as you indulge in the festivities. Our host charity for the wineries, Horses Help, is dedicated to providing therapeutic and recreational horsemanship opportunities to individuals facing physical, cognitive, and behavioral challenges, including at-risk and military populations. Join us in making a difference in the lives of others.
Stay tuned for updates on wine ticket sales, available soon through Arizona Wine Festivals ~ Join us for a weekend to remember at this vibrant celebration of art in Cave Creek. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with artists and explore exceptional artworks in a picturesque setting.
Ramblerz Playing at MVP Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, January 12th, 2025, 1pm to 8pm at Mountain View Pub
It's Party Time!! Join MVP for our 8th anniversary and celebrate with us this Sunday, January 12th. Good times, great drinks, tasty bits & amazing music!
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, January 12th, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Sunday, January 12th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
The Amazing Artist Series
Monday, January 13th, 2025, 1pm at The Holland Center
Confirm schedule as events can change https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/
The Amazing Artist Series is the 2nd Monday of the month at 1pm. Reserve your seat today, only $10. All proceeds benefit the Sonoran Arts League and Holland Community Center art programs.
Here are all the AMAZING ARTISTS this season:
October 14, 2024 ~ Kathy Q. Parks November 11, 2024 ~ Jules Gallatig December 9, 2024 ~ Michael McKee January 13, 2025 ~ Linda Storey-London February 10, 2025 ~ Judy Bruce March 10, 2025 ~ Roxanne Eklund April 14, 2025 ~ Mike & Pat Markham May 12, 2025 ~ Gordon Paul Mischke
Confirm schedule as events can change https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, January 13th, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
——————————-
The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Art, Coffee and Conversation with a local Artist. Holland Center
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Holland Center
A monthly series at Holland Center. Check website for details. https://hollandcenter.org/events/month/
Rancho Ladies Book Club
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 5:30pm
Monthly Book Club. the group meets 1st Tuesday of the month, unless conflict with a holiday. Contact Person: Katrina
Rancho Guys Happy Hour.
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Happy Hour for the book-club guys. The spouse of the Ladies Book Club host selects the happy hour location. Contact Person: John C
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Carefree Art Evening
Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 4pm to 8pm at Easy Street, Carefree town center
Carefree Art Night
Carefree Art Night returns on Thursday, October 17, from 4 to 7 p.m., inviting art lovers to explore local galleries, meet artists, and enjoy live music and refreshments.
Every Third Thursday
Oct. 17
Nov. 21
Dec. 19
Jan. 16
Feb. 20
Mar. 20
Apr. 17
May 1
October: Timeless Treasures
In honor of the Town's 40th anniversary, "Timeless Treasures" celebrates both the enduring spirit of Carefree and the timeless quality of the art displayed in our galleries. Expect to find pieces that capture the history, heritage, and heart of our community, from classic desert landscapes to contemporary expressions of local culture.
Nov. 21
Dec. 19
Jan. 16
Feb. 20
Mar. 20
Apr. 17
May 1
October: Timeless Treasures
In honor of the Town's 40th anniversary, "Timeless Treasures" celebrates both the enduring spirit of Carefree and the timeless quality of the art displayed in our galleries. Expect to find pieces that capture the history, heritage, and heart of our community, from classic desert landscapes to contemporary expressions of local culture.
December: Small Works, Big Talent
As the holiday season approaches, discover a curated selection of smaller, yet equally captivating, pieces perfect for holiday gifting. “Small Works, Big Talent” showcases the impressive craftsmanship of local artists, offering unique and affordable artworks that are sure to delight art lovers on your list.
As the holiday season approaches, discover a curated selection of smaller, yet equally captivating, pieces perfect for holiday gifting. “Small Works, Big Talent” showcases the impressive craftsmanship of local artists, offering unique and affordable artworks that are sure to delight art lovers on your list.
March: Where the Wild Things Are
Inspired by the natural beauty surrounding Carefree, "Where the Wild Things Are" will feature works that pay homage to the flora, fauna, and desert wildlife that define our town’s surroundings. This month celebrates the art of nature and encourages guests to reconnect with the world around them.
Inspired by the natural beauty surrounding Carefree, "Where the Wild Things Are" will feature works that pay homage to the flora, fauna, and desert wildlife that define our town’s surroundings. This month celebrates the art of nature and encourages guests to reconnect with the world around them.
In addition to stunning art, Carefree Art Night offers an evening of lively entertainment, delightful refreshments, and a true sense of community. Local musicians will perform at various locations, and several galleries will host artist talks, live demonstrations, and special exhibits. It’s the perfect occasion to gather with friends, meet new people, and enjoy an evening filled with creativity and culture. Carefree Art Night isn't just an event—it's an experience that captures the essence of what makes our town so unique. From the scenic vistas that frame our charming streets to the welcoming atmosphere that defines our community, Carefree is a place where creativity thrives. Join us to celebrate the arts and discover why Carefree is the heart of Arizona's art scene!
Carefree Arts Night
Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 4pm to 7pm at Carefree - Sundial/Easy Street
Check out the website for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/385260137185097/385260147185096/?active_tab=about
Join us for the Carefree Art Night on every third Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m.!
Stroll the quaint Town of Carefree as you take in the sights of the Desert Gardens and visit local art galleries for special artist engagements and live entertainment.
Local musicians provide the perfect ambiance for a 'Carefree' evening under the stars!
Art Galleries:
Sue Bickerdyke – Bashas Center
Bella Fine Goods – Bashas Center
Sonoran Arts League – Carefree Plaza Easy St -
Thunderbird Artists – Los Portales
Steve Stento – Courtyard Easy St
Victoria Monize – Courtyard
Zuva Gallery – Courtyard
Medicinal Art Gallery – Courtyard
Stoyonov - East St
Wild Holly – Easy St
Adelante – Spanish Village
Grace Renee – Spanish Village
Compass & Crow
Gallery Michele – Michele Hutchins
Stroll the quaint Town of Carefree as you take in the sights of the Desert Gardens and visit local art galleries for special artist engagements and live entertainment.
Local musicians provide the perfect ambiance for a 'Carefree' evening under the stars!
Art Galleries:
Sue Bickerdyke – Bashas Center
Bella Fine Goods – Bashas Center
Sonoran Arts League – Carefree Plaza Easy St -
Thunderbird Artists – Los Portales
Steve Stento – Courtyard Easy St
Victoria Monize – Courtyard
Zuva Gallery – Courtyard
Medicinal Art Gallery – Courtyard
Stoyonov - East St
Wild Holly – Easy St
Adelante – Spanish Village
Grace Renee – Spanish Village
Compass & Crow
Gallery Michele – Michele Hutchins
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Two Step Thursday Nights from 7pm to 8 pm
Free Two Step Dance Lessons
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, January 17th, 2025, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Friday, January 17th, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Easy Street, Carefree town center
32nd Annual Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
January 17th, 18th & 19th, 2025
Established 1993
January 17th, 18th & 19th, 2025
Established 1993
The Town of Carefree Signature Event
101 Easy Street, Carefree, 85377
Hours 10am - 5pm
Admission $5.00 (cash only) - Hours 10am - 5pm
Souvenir Glass Wine Glass with tasting tickets - $15.00 (cash preferred)
The Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival aims to provide a platform for artists to showcase their exceptional talent and creativity. With over 155 juried fine artisans, attendees can expect a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. From the vibrant strokes of oil paintings to the delicate details captured in watercolor, there is something to captivate every art enthusiast.
The Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival aims to provide a platform for artists to showcase their exceptional talent and creativity. With over 155 juried fine artisans, attendees can expect a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. From the vibrant strokes of oil paintings to the delicate details captured in watercolor, there is something to captivate every art enthusiast.
Sculptures, both small and life-sized, will grace the festival grounds, showcasing the mastery of artists who have skillfully molded clay, metal, stone, wood, and bronze into captivating forms. The intricate details and unique designs of these sculptures are sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors.
For those with an appreciation for the delicate beauty of hand-blown glass, the festival offers an array of sparkling creations that catch the light in mesmerizing ways. Each piece tells a story through its colors and shapes, reflecting the skill and artistry of the glassblower.
In addition to traditional mediums, attendees will also have the opportunity to explore one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry and beautiful photography that captures the essence of a moment, freezing it in time for eternity.
The festival will take place in downtown Carefree, at the corner of Easy and Ho Hum streets. Hours are 10am to 5pm each day. Parking is free all weekend. All together, this event promises to be a weekend to forever remember.
Local Music: X-Static
Friday, January 17th, 2025, 7:30pm at Janey’s
It's Go Time -- this Friday, our very own Bob and the boys will be rocking Janey's Bodega, see y'all there!
Get ready to rock and roll! From the sun-soaked party clubs of Mexico to the electrifying blues and rock venues of California and Arizona, this band brings decades of experience and a killer vibe to the stage.
$10 Cover charge.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, January 17th, 2025, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Friday, January 17th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, January 18th, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Easy Street, Carefree town center
32nd Annual Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
January 17th, 18th & 19th, 2025
Established 1993
January 17th, 18th & 19th, 2025
Established 1993
The Town of Carefree Signature Event
101 Easy Street, Carefree, 85377
Hours 10am - 5pm
Admission $5.00 (cash only) - Hours 10am - 5pm
Souvenir Glass Wine Glass with tasting tickets - $15.00 (cash preferred)
The Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival aims to provide a platform for artists to showcase their exceptional talent and creativity. With over 155 juried fine artisans, attendees can expect a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. From the vibrant strokes of oil paintings to the delicate details captured in watercolor, there is something to captivate every art enthusiast.
The Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival aims to provide a platform for artists to showcase their exceptional talent and creativity. With over 155 juried fine artisans, attendees can expect a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. From the vibrant strokes of oil paintings to the delicate details captured in watercolor, there is something to captivate every art enthusiast.
Sculptures, both small and life-sized, will grace the festival grounds, showcasing the mastery of artists who have skillfully molded clay, metal, stone, wood, and bronze into captivating forms. The intricate details and unique designs of these sculptures are sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors.
For those with an appreciation for the delicate beauty of hand-blown glass, the festival offers an array of sparkling creations that catch the light in mesmerizing ways. Each piece tells a story through its colors and shapes, reflecting the skill and artistry of the glassblower.
In addition to traditional mediums, attendees will also have the opportunity to explore one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry and beautiful photography that captures the essence of a moment, freezing it in time for eternity.
The festival will take place in downtown Carefree, at the corner of Easy and Ho Hum streets. Hours are 10am to 5pm each day. Parking is free all weekend. All together, this event promises to be a weekend to forever remember.
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, January 18th, 2025, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, January 18th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Easy Street, Carefree town center
32nd Annual Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
January 17th, 18th & 19th, 2025
Established 1993
January 17th, 18th & 19th, 2025
Established 1993
The Town of Carefree Signature Event
101 Easy Street, Carefree, 85377
Hours 10am - 5pm
Admission $5.00 (cash only) - Hours 10am - 5pm
Souvenir Glass Wine Glass with tasting tickets - $15.00 (cash preferred)
The Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival aims to provide a platform for artists to showcase their exceptional talent and creativity. With over 155 juried fine artisans, attendees can expect a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. From the vibrant strokes of oil paintings to the delicate details captured in watercolor, there is something to captivate every art enthusiast.
The Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival aims to provide a platform for artists to showcase their exceptional talent and creativity. With over 155 juried fine artisans, attendees can expect a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. From the vibrant strokes of oil paintings to the delicate details captured in watercolor, there is something to captivate every art enthusiast.
Sculptures, both small and life-sized, will grace the festival grounds, showcasing the mastery of artists who have skillfully molded clay, metal, stone, wood, and bronze into captivating forms. The intricate details and unique designs of these sculptures are sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors.
For those with an appreciation for the delicate beauty of hand-blown glass, the festival offers an array of sparkling creations that catch the light in mesmerizing ways. Each piece tells a story through its colors and shapes, reflecting the skill and artistry of the glassblower.
In addition to traditional mediums, attendees will also have the opportunity to explore one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry and beautiful photography that captures the essence of a moment, freezing it in time for eternity.
The festival will take place in downtown Carefree, at the corner of Easy and Ho Hum streets. Hours are 10am to 5pm each day. Parking is free all weekend. All together, this event promises to be a weekend to forever remember.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Monday, January 20th, 2025, 6pm at Town Hall
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month unless they fall on a Holiday or are canceled.
In case of a holiday, the Regular Council Meeting is conducted the following Tuesday. The public is encouraged to participate in person at Town Hall, or remotely via Zoom. Regular Council Meetings are also recorded and available by video on the website under Council Videos.
Agendas can be found by clicking the pdf icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Town calendar, or in the Town's Document Center.
To participate or speak during a Council Meeting please complete a comment card and submit them to the Town Clerk. In-person this can be done immediately before the meeting. If you plan to participate remotely through Zoom, please submit an electronic comment card no later than 2pm the day of the meeting here: https://www.cavecreekAZ.gov/comment
Cave Creek Town Hall:
37622 N Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
To participate remotely:
Zoom Link : https://zoom.us/s/97966005071
(Please allow for time to create a Zoom user account and download the App if you've never used it before). Listeners are muted, unless you complete a comment card before 2pm the day of the meeting, in which case you will be called on and unmuted during Call to the Public or the respective Agenda item.
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, January 20th, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
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The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, 4pm to 5:30pm at Holland Center
Monthly presentation. See Event schedule for topic. https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Two Step Thursday Nights from 7pm to 8 pm
Free Two Step Dance Lessons
American Legion Rummage Sale
Friday, January 24th, 2025, TBD at American Legion, Cave Creek Road
American Legion Rummage Sale
January 24 @ 11:30 am - January 25 @ 2:00 pm MST
January 24 @ 11:30 am - January 25 @ 2:00 pm MST
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, January 24th, 2025, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, January 24th, 2025, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Friday, January 24th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
American Legion Rummage Sale
Saturday, January 25th, 2025, TBD at American Legion, Cave Creek Road
American Legion Rummage Sale
January 24 @ 11:30 am - January 25 @ 2:00 pm MST
January 24 @ 11:30 am - January 25 @ 2:00 pm MST
Keep Cave Creek Clean (Up)
Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 8am to 9am at 44th Street & Carefree Highway
Community volunteers, lead my Thomas Secor and Bobby Herbeck, are holding a Keep Cave Creek Clean event on Saturday, January 25 at 8 a.m. to pick up trash along Carefree Hwy. The group is starting at 44th Street and Carefree Hwy. Tools provided.
For more details go to https://bit.ly/3PGhbGe for the Keep Cave Creek Clean group page.
Cave Creek is now a member of Keep American Beautiful (KAB), a national nonprofit organization with the sole purpose of inspiring and educating volunteers to take action to keep communities clean.
Our first (of many) street cleanups will coincide with the Foothills Food Bank annual Shred-a-Thon which promotes safe disposal of sensitive documents, proper recycling of electronics, re-use of clothing to those in need and large waste removal. This one hour cleanup will happen before Shred-a-Thon event begins and thanks to North Valley Junk Removal, we'll be able to have everything disposed of in a proper manner as we beautify our community and make our desert more healthy that it was before
Shred-A-Thon
Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 9am to 12pm at Foothills Food Bank. Carefree Hwy
Community Recycle Day. Shred your old papers!
4246 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, United States
Gold Mining Experience Cave Creek Museum
Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Cave Creek Museum
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™ Event @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am.
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd Saturdays. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain.
The program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday, followed by a visit to the arrastre, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold!
Remember, your admission ($15 for guests 13 yrs and up, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past, the Historic First Church, and our TB Cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the onlyknown existing tubercular cabin from that era.
Get ready to travel back in Time! Note: this program is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes long and largely takes place in the Outside Exhibit Area. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen!
**Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event.
Buy Ticket: https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Art Fair/Event @ Cave Creek Collective
Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 10am to 4pm at Cave Creek Collective ( Opposite Local Jonny’s)
This Saturday is a BIG day at Cave Creek Collective! Not only do you have the store filled with great items, but it's also the Arts and Crafts Destash Event with artists and crafters selling great items they no longer use! Great time to restock for yourself, or find projects you can do with the kids! Open from 10 to 4 on Saturday, 6070 E. Cave Creek Rd.
Vicki Orrico is the only contact for this event!
Vicki Orrico is the only contact for this event!
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, January 26th, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Sunday, January 26th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, January 27th, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
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The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Green Fire: Desert Foothills Land Trust
Thursday, January 30th, 2025, 6:15pm at Carefree Pavilion
DFLT Special Screening
Green Fire | Documentary Film about Aldo Leopold Thursday, Jan. 30
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Program begins at 6:15 p.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St.
Tickets: $25/person | Available at dflt.org Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) invites the community to a special screening of "Green Fire," the award-winning documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Aldo Leopold, legendary conservationist. The event will take place on Thursday, January 30th, at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in Carefree. Doors will open at 5:30 PM, with the event beginning at 6:15.
Considered by many to be the father of modern conservation and wildlife ecology, Aldo Leopold was a forester, philosopher, conservationist, educator, writer, and outdoor enthusiast. The documentary "Green Fire" captures Leopold's transformative journey, tracing his evolution from his formative years working in the National Forests of Arizona to his groundbreaking later conservation career. Through stunning cinematography and thoughtful narrative, the film showcases how Leopold's revolutionary ideas continue to shape modern conservation efforts from urban centers to remote wilderness areas.
The evening will include a conversation between two passionate voices in conservation. Buddy Huffaker brings Leopold's vision to life as Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, where he champions Leopold’s enduring philosophy of the land ethic. He'll be joined by our own Vicki Preston, DFLT President and CEO, for a dynamic discussion that connects Leopold's timeless wisdom to the vital work of protecting our beloved Sonoran Desert landscape. Together, they'll explore how global conservation principles play out in our own backyard.
"Leopold's vision of the natural world as a community to which we all belong remains powerfully relevant today," says Vicki Preston, DFLT President and CEO. "We're honored to host this screening and facilitate important conversations about conservation in our community."
Make an evening of it! Savor delicious local fare from the popular Speedy Burger before the film. This special event also offers an opportunity to purchase the 75th anniversary edition of "A Sand County Almanac" – Leopold's masterwork that continues to inspire generations of conservationists and nature lovers alike.
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars where film, conversation, and community come together to celebrate the enduring legacy of Aldo Leopold. Whether you're a long-time conservationist or simply curious about our natural world, this event promises to inspire and enlighten. Space is limited, so secure your tickets today and be part of this exceptional gathering that connects our local conservation efforts to a greater global vision. Buy Tickets. https://vqk4wagbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dD41bWGzbZy7tmJOBKU2UgVAXPOhwvLEkuHmsoiRZd2pWfcRj4DUiizF0w6j_FxuN57H8pBHFPz2fzfJeMX72ej_1SzquEtnlgHHPk9lwLiPmS6IdQ8wdf4yl4FYFQpFArwVn3DDaI8jDRZAYhSrhN9OZfnb8LYd7k_Z4RGce-fsJqSqjGwGEOLCONwhhNM-HHYXRWwTlQk=&c=URiXlARkjJjCBh3SG9eSxQ5mHfsUnpaiNWqYYE2TNPlDYuZLeJGFCA==&ch=MbErdthGMiz5EeI0F7gl_Wtc2B5t8aTPqprnrLxykT6KfSlMvXiwkA==
About Desert Foothills Land Trust:
Desert Foothills Land Trust connects people to nature by working with communities and partners to conserve and steward sensitive lands and species for the survival of our Sonoran Desert. Operating in communities across the Phoenix area, this nonprofit has conserved nearly 1,100 acres across 29 preserves, many open for public exploration. Re-accredited in 2022 by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, the organization continues its vital work protecting the region's unique desert landscapes, balancing conservation with community needs in rapidly developing areas
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, January 30th, 2025, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, January 30th, 2025, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Two Step Thursday Nights from 7pm to 8 pm
Free Two Step Dance Lessons
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, January 31st, 2025, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
X-Static Band Plays Local Jonny’s
Friday, January 31st, 2025, 6pm at Local Jonny’s
Our very own Bob C plays at Local Jonny’s tonight. Show starts at 6pm
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, January 31st, 2025, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Friday, January 31st, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/