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Turquoise Circuit ProRodeo
Saturday, November 1st, 2025, TBD at Memorial Arena
Did you hear the Turquoise Circuit ProRodeo is coming to the Town of Cave Creek! October 31st and November 1st will be two action-packed days as the Best in the Southwest battle it out for the championship buckle at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena! Tickets are on sale now! Find out everything you need to know at https://www.turquoisecircuitfinalsrodeo.com/
Prickly Pear Festival
Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 9am to 1pm at The Holland Center
Prickly Pear Festival
Sat. November 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sat. November 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
You won’t want to miss this annual FREE event! Hosted by our Desert Awareness Committee and held on the patio, the Prickly Pear Fest is a treasured event in our Sonoran Desert. Come learn about the many things you can do with this abundant fruit including harvesting, juicing and flour processing. There will be delicious samples of smoothies, salsa, bread and more!
Craft Fair and Bake Sale
Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 10am to 3pm at American Legion Post 34. Cave Creek
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 34 in Cave Creek is pleased to announce their
8th Annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale to be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The event will take place from 10am - 3pm in the Hall and Patio of the American Legion located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Rd in the heart of Cave Creek. The amazing arts and crafts will include unique wooden creations, specialty Christmas items, handcrafted jewelry, natural soaps, purses, candles, Arizona honey and so much more !! Baked goods will be handmade by Auxiliary members. A raffle table, silent auction, and a lunch for sale on the patio will add to the day’s festivities. This truly special event is open to the public and you and your friends will be helping to raise funds to bless Veterans in need.
8th Annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale to be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The event will take place from 10am - 3pm in the Hall and Patio of the American Legion located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Rd in the heart of Cave Creek. The amazing arts and crafts will include unique wooden creations, specialty Christmas items, handcrafted jewelry, natural soaps, purses, candles, Arizona honey and so much more !! Baked goods will be handmade by Auxiliary members. A raffle table, silent auction, and a lunch for sale on the patio will add to the day’s festivities. This truly special event is open to the public and you and your friends will be helping to raise funds to bless Veterans in need.
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, November 1st, 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!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, November 1st, 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, November 2nd, 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, November 2nd, 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, November 3rd, 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). Your Community Parks
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, All Day Event at Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
December 2, 2025 - Starry Desert Nights
January 6, 2026 - Javelina
February 3, 2026 - Sonoran Pollinators and You
March 3, 2026 - Deep History of Arizona
April 7, 2026 - Science of Wildfire
Desert Foothills Land Trust. Speaker Series
1st Tuesday of the month
November 4, 2025 - Your Community Parks
Join park leaders from Arizona State Parks, Maricopa County Parks, and City of Phoenix Parks as they share insights about the recreational opportunities, hidden gems, and community benefits of the diverse park systems right in your backyard.
Click here to register.
December 2, 2025 - Starry Desert Nights
Explore the science of astronomy and the mysteries of the night sky using telescopes with Jenny Hall of Paradise Valley Community Collegeand Kevin LeGore of Focus Astronomy.
Click here to register.
January 6, 2026 - Javelina
Discover the wild side of Arizona’s “not-actually pigs,” and learn how we can peacefully coexist with these common wildlife neighbors, with Jeff Meyers of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Registration coming soon!
February 3, 2026 - Sonoran Pollinators and You
Discover our diverse native pollinator species, and learn simple ways you can support them at home, with Natalie Case of Scottsdale Community College.
Registration coming soon!
March 3, 2026 - Deep History of Arizona
Take a journey through nearly 2 billion years of Arizona's geological history, revealing how ancient forces created the landscapes we treasure today, with Dr. Steve Semken of Arizona State University.
Registration coming soon!
April 7, 2026 - Science of Wildfire
Join us for an illuminating evening unpacking the science behind wildfire management in our unique Sonoran Desert ecosystem, with Tiffany Davila of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, 8:30am at Various
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.15am.
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: FORD.
Our Autumn hiking season has arrived!! Hopefully most of you will return to the Sonoran Desert in November and will be able to join some of the hikes planned for the four Tuesdays during next month.
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, 5pm 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.
Rancho Ladies Book Club
Tuesday, November 4th, 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, November 4th, 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
Contact Person: John C
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, November 4th, 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, November 5th, 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, November 5th, 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, November 6th, 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, November 6th, 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
Black Mountain Guitar Grand Re-Opening Weekend
Friday, November 7th, 2025, TBD at 6220 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-8567, United States
Black Mountain Guitar Grand Re-Opening Weekend | Nov 7-9
We’re throwing a grand re-opening party and you’re invited! Come hang out, check out the new space, and take advantage of up to 20% off all in-stock gear all weekend long.
We’ll be giving away three guitars plus pickups, cables, strings, and other goodies. We’ll also have reps from PRS, Fender, Gibson, Suhr, Ibanez, Yamaha, Fishman, & Korg in the shop all weekend.
Friday, Nov 7 — Martin Showcase Event (5–8PM)
Kick off the festivities with a special Martin showcase evening! Enjoy swag giveaways, a chance to win a Martin guitar, and meet Martin Rep Colin Besancon.
Kick off the festivities with a special Martin showcase evening! Enjoy swag giveaways, a chance to win a Martin guitar, and meet Martin Rep Colin Besancon.
Saturday, Nov 8 — An Evening with Andy Timmons (7PM)
Don’t miss this intimate performance and hang with Andy Timmons. Limited seating, grab your spot at BlackMountainGuitar.com.
Don’t miss this intimate performance and hang with Andy Timmons. Limited seating, grab your spot at BlackMountainGuitar.com.
Come celebrate, play some incredible gear, and be part of the next chapter at Black Mountain Guitar.
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, November 7th, 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 Fall Fine Art & Wine Festival
Friday, November 7th, 2025, 10am at Easy Street, Carefree
32nd Annual Fall Carefree Fall Fine Art & Wine Festival, Nov 7-9!
Downtown Carefree transforms into an open-air gallery for the Thunderbird Artists Festival, with the streets closed to make way for over 165 artists and more than 5,000 truly unique works of art. Check out the website for wine tasting packages and savings on entries for two or more people.
???????? Tickets link, use code TBA20 for 20% off when you buy multiple tickets.
#CarefreeFineArtFestival #ThunderbirdArtists #TracyHillArt #PhoenixEvents #arizonaartscene
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, November 7th, 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, November 7th, 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/
Black Mountain Guitar Grand Re-Opening Weekend
Saturday, November 8th, 2025, TBD at 6220 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-8567, United States
Black Mountain Guitar Grand Re-Opening Weekend | Nov 7-9
We’re throwing a grand re-opening party and you’re invited! Come hang out, check out the new space, and take advantage of up to 20% off all in-stock gear all weekend long.
We’ll be giving away three guitars plus pickups, cables, strings, and other goodies. We’ll also have reps from PRS, Fender, Gibson, Suhr, Ibanez, Yamaha, Fishman, & Korg in the shop all weekend.
Friday, Nov 7 — Martin Showcase Event (5–8PM)
Kick off the festivities with a special Martin showcase evening! Enjoy swag giveaways, a chance to win a Martin guitar, and meet Martin Rep Colin Besancon.
Kick off the festivities with a special Martin showcase evening! Enjoy swag giveaways, a chance to win a Martin guitar, and meet Martin Rep Colin Besancon.
Saturday, Nov 8 — An Evening with Andy Timmons (7PM)
Don’t miss this intimate performance and hang with Andy Timmons. Limited seating, grab your spot at BlackMountainGuitar.com.
Don’t miss this intimate performance and hang with Andy Timmons. Limited seating, grab your spot at BlackMountainGuitar.com.
Come celebrate, play some incredible gear, and be part of the next chapter at Black Mountain Guitar.
Cave Creek Cactus Classic Mountain Bike Race
Saturday, November 8th, 2025, 8:30am at Cave Creek/Spur Cross
1:00PM Ride Cutoff, All riders must be off the course.
Mountain bike race. There will be limited access to some areas of the local desert trails during the bike race. Plan accordingly.
25 Mile Race
The Cave Creek Cactus Classic (C4) produced by DFMBA, takes riders through 25 miles of beautiful Sonoran desert, with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Whoa cowboy, think you’re fast? Last year the race winner rode it in 1 hour and 24 minutes! Mortals should plan for 2.5 – 3.5 hours and bring plenty of water!
The Cave Creek Cactus Classic (C4) produced by DFMBA, takes riders through 25 miles of beautiful Sonoran desert, with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Whoa cowboy, think you’re fast? Last year the race winner rode it in 1 hour and 24 minutes! Mortals should plan for 2.5 – 3.5 hours and bring plenty of water!
Tentative Route subject to change:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3370958185190324478
https://www.strava.com/routes/3370958185190324478
20 Mile Fun Ride
Enjoy most of the same scenic course with 1,800 feet of elevation gain—just without the racing pressure. This non-competitive event is ideal for casual riders or anyone seeking a relaxed, enjoyable adventure. Since it’s not eligible for awards, you can focus on the ride, the views, and the fun. Want a keepsake? Event T-shirts are available for purchase separately—grab one to remember the day!
Enjoy most of the same scenic course with 1,800 feet of elevation gain—just without the racing pressure. This non-competitive event is ideal for casual riders or anyone seeking a relaxed, enjoyable adventure. Since it’s not eligible for awards, you can focus on the ride, the views, and the fun. Want a keepsake? Event T-shirts are available for purchase separately—grab one to remember the day!
Tentative Route subject to change:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3370955579653218106
https://www.strava.com/routes/3370955579653218106
1:00PM Ride Cutoff, All riders must be off the course.
Gold Mining Experience At Cave Creek Museum
Saturday, November 8th, 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/
AZ Gold Mining Experience
Saturday, November 8th, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Cave Creek Museum
BUY YOUR TICKET! This event normally sells out fast. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
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 YOUR TICKET! This event normally sells out fast. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
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.
Monthly Book Sale @ Chapter2Books
Saturday, November 8th, 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
Carefree Fall Fine Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, November 8th, 2025, 10am at Easy Street, Carefree
32nd Annual Fall Carefree Fall Fine Art & Wine Festival, Nov 7-9!
Downtown Carefree transforms into an open-air gallery for the Thunderbird Artists Festival, with the streets closed to make way for over 165 artists and more than 5,000 truly unique works of art. Check out the website for wine tasting packages and savings on entries for two or more people.
???????? Tickets link, use code TBA20 for 20% off when you buy multiple tickets.
#CarefreeFineArtFestival #ThunderbirdArtists #TracyHillArt #PhoenixEvents #arizonaartscene
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, November 8th, 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!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, November 8th, 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/
Black Mountain Guitar Grand Re-Opening Weekend
Sunday, November 9th, 2025, TBD at 6220 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-8567, United States
Black Mountain Guitar Grand Re-Opening Weekend | Nov 7-9
We’re throwing a grand re-opening party and you’re invited! Come hang out, check out the new space, and take advantage of up to 20% off all in-stock gear all weekend long.
We’ll be giving away three guitars plus pickups, cables, strings, and other goodies. We’ll also have reps from PRS, Fender, Gibson, Suhr, Ibanez, Yamaha, Fishman, & Korg in the shop all weekend.
Friday, Nov 7 — Martin Showcase Event (5–8PM)
Kick off the festivities with a special Martin showcase evening! Enjoy swag giveaways, a chance to win a Martin guitar, and meet Martin Rep Colin Besancon.
Kick off the festivities with a special Martin showcase evening! Enjoy swag giveaways, a chance to win a Martin guitar, and meet Martin Rep Colin Besancon.
Saturday, Nov 8 — An Evening with Andy Timmons (7PM)
Don’t miss this intimate performance and hang with Andy Timmons. Limited seating, grab your spot at BlackMountainGuitar.com.
Don’t miss this intimate performance and hang with Andy Timmons. Limited seating, grab your spot at BlackMountainGuitar.com.
Come celebrate, play some incredible gear, and be part of the next chapter at Black Mountain Guitar.
Carefree Fall Fine Art & Wine Festival
Sunday, November 9th, 2025, 10am at Easy Street, Carefree
32nd Annual Fall Carefree Fall Fine Art & Wine Festival, Nov 7-9!
Downtown Carefree transforms into an open-air gallery for the Thunderbird Artists Festival, with the streets closed to make way for over 165 artists and more than 5,000 truly unique works of art. Check out the website for wine tasting packages and savings on entries for two or more people.
???????? Tickets link, use code TBA20 for 20% off when you buy multiple tickets.
#CarefreeFineArtFestival #ThunderbirdArtists #TracyHillArt #PhoenixEvents #arizonaartscene
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, November 9th, 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, November 9th, 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, November 10th, 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, November 10th, 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, November 11th, 2025, 8:30am at Various
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.15am.
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: FORD.
Our Autumn hiking season has arrived!! Hopefully most of you will return to the Sonoran Desert in November and will be able to join some of the hikes planned for the four Tuesdays during next month.
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Art, Coffee and Conversation with a local Artist. Holland Center
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Holland Center
A monthly series at Holland Center. Check website for details. https://hollandcenter.org/events/month/
Veterans Day Celebration
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, 3pm at Carefree Easy Street
This year, the program will feature Commander Martin Sepulveda, U.S. Navy Reserve, (Retired), who served in Desert Storm, the Kosovo Air Campaign, four combat tours in Iraq and a combat tour in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. With more than three decades of service, from 1977 to 2015, Commander Sepulveda will share his profound insights on courage, resilience, and patriotism, offering the audience a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by our military heroes. Adding a touch of legacy and reflection, local youth will also play an important role in this year’s celebration. The Imprints of Honor program, formerly known as the Veterans Heritage Project, encourages students to connect with veterans and document their stories. The program’s student – teacher liaison and U.S. Army National Guard veteran, Jacob Wampfler, will share the impact that these interviews have with both students and veterans.
The celebration will be woven with the sounds of patriotic and military-themed music. Local high school junior Olivia Nicosia will deliver a stirring rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful”.
The Main Event Swing Band will add a lively touch with classic tunes and play the military hymns. As the ceremony draws to a close, a moving rendition of The Last Post and TAPS will echo through the pavilion, played on responding bugles.
The Town of Carefree happily invites all to join us for this meaningful afternoon of remembrance and celebration. Together, as a community, we will honor the legacy of our veterans, celebrate their sacrifices, and reflect on the freedoms they have secured for us all.
For more information, please visit www.visitcarefree.com/veterans or click the button below.
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The Town of Carefree warmly invites the community to gather for its 16th Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. This cherished tradition unites the town in a heartfelt tribute to the bravery and dedication of veterans, past and present, who have selflessly served to protect our nation’s freedoms.
This year, the program will feature Commander Martin Sepulveda, U.S. Navy Reserve, (Retired), who served in Desert Storm, the Kosovo Air Campaign, four combat tours in Iraq and a combat tour in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. With more than three decades of service, from 1977 to 2015, Commander Sepulveda will share his profound insights on courage, resilience, and patriotism, offering the audience a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by our military heroes. Adding a touch of legacy and reflection, local youth will also play an important role in this year’s celebration. The Imprints of Honor program, formerly known as the Veterans Heritage Project, encourages students to connect with veterans and document their stories. The program’s student – teacher liaison and U.S. Army National Guard veteran, Jacob Wampfler, will share the impact that these interviews have with both students and veterans.
The celebration will be woven with the sounds of patriotic and military-themed music. Local high school junior Olivia Nicosia will deliver a stirring rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful”.
The Main Event Swing Band will add a lively touch with classic tunes and play the military hymns. As the ceremony draws to a close, a moving rendition of The Last Post and TAPS will echo through the pavilion, played on responding bugles.
The Town of Carefree happily invites all to join us for this meaningful afternoon of remembrance and celebration. Together, as a community, we will honor the legacy of our veterans, celebrate their sacrifices, and reflect on the freedoms they have secured for us all.
For more information, please visit www.visitcarefree.com/veterans or click the button below.
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Foothills Speakers Series
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, 6pm to 8pm at The Holland Center
Foothills Speaker Series. 2nd Tuesday of each month. https://www.dflt.org/calendar
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, November 11th, 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, November 12th, 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, November 12th, 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, November 13th, 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, November 13th, 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, November 14th, 2025, 9am to 5pm at Desert Foothills Library
Monthly event at Library
Check the website for details
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, November 14th, 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, November 14th, 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, November 14th, 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/
CANCELLED: Annual Desert Discovery Day at JOTC
Saturday, November 15th, 2025, TBD at Jewel of the Creek, Spur Cross
Desert Foothills Land Trust
CANCELLED: Desert Discovery Day
Saturday, November 15th, 2025, 10am to 2pm at Spur Cross - Jewel of the Creek
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 13th annual Desert Discovery Day, a fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. Unplug and join us for the 13th annual Desert Discovery Day -- a day of digital detox, fresh air, fun, and adventure for everyone! Held at Jewel of the Creek. (Terrain is not suitable for strollers.) **Reservations and tickets are not required.**
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, November 15th, 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!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, November 15th, 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/
Community Band Concert
Sunday, November 16th, 2025, 4pm at Presbyterian Church, Tom Darlington Road
Our neighbor, Jerry Ross, is playing clarinet in a concert coming up Sun., Nov. 16, 4-5 p.m. at the beautiful Foothills Presbyterian Church (corner of Scottsdale Rd & Carefree Hwy. The concert is called, "From Sea to Shining Sea," featuring music from the cities and states of America. Jerry is buying! Actually, the price is right...free! I saw a couple of Jerry's concerts this past year and they are magnificent. You'll leave feeling good.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, November 16th, 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, November 16th, 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, November 17th, 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, November 18th, 2025, 8:30am at Various
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.15am.
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: FORD.
Our Autumn hiking season has arrived!! Hopefully most of you will return to the Sonoran Desert in November and will be able to join some of the hikes planned for the four Tuesdays during next month.
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
Tuesday, November 18th, 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, November 18th, 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, November 19th, 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, November 19th, 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 Arts Night
Thursday, November 20th, 2025, 4pm to 7pm at Carefree - Sundial/Easy Street
I’m 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
Check out the website for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/385260137185097/385260147185096/?active_tab=about
Carefree Art Evening
Thursday, November 20th, 2025, 4pm to 8pm at Easy Street, Carefree town center
Carefree Art Night
Carefree Art Night returns on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., inviting art lovers to explore local galleries, meet artists, and enjoy live music and refreshments.
Every Third Thursday
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!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, November 20th, 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, November 20th, 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, November 21st, 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.
Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour
Friday, November 21st, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Cave Creek & Carefree Area
2025 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
A signature event, the 2025 tour will feature artists in various studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale.
In its 29th year, the free, self-guided studio tour offers seasoned collectors and art enthusiasts a rare chance to observe artists at work in their private studios during the six-day tour. The studio tour also attracts holiday shoppers seeking original and unique gifts.
Happy Hour at Fine Arts Gallery
Friday, November 21st, 2025, 5pm to 7pm at The Fine Arts Gallery
Arts Happy Hour
3rd Friday of the Month. WHERE: The Finer Arts Gallery, 6137 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17
COST: Free admission
INFO: thefinerartsgallery.com
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, November 21st, 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, November 21st, 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/
Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Cave Creek & Carefree Area
2025 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
A signature event, the 2025 tour will feature artists in various studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale.
In its 29th year, the free, self-guided studio tour offers seasoned collectors and art enthusiasts a rare chance to observe artists at work in their private studios during the six-day tour. The studio tour also attracts holiday shoppers seeking original and unique gifts.
AZ Gold Mining Experience
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Cave Creek Museum
BUY YOUR TICKET! This event normally sells out fast. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
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 YOUR TICKET! This event normally sells out fast. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
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.
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, November 22nd, 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!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, November 22nd, 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/
Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Cave Creek & Carefree Area
2025 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
A signature event, the 2025 tour will feature artists in various studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale.
In its 29th year, the free, self-guided studio tour offers seasoned collectors and art enthusiasts a rare chance to observe artists at work in their private studios during the six-day tour. The studio tour also attracts holiday shoppers seeking original and unique gifts.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, November 23rd, 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, November 23rd, 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, November 24th, 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, November 25th, 2025, 8:30am at Various
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.15am.
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: FORD.
Our Autumn hiking season has arrived!! Hopefully most of you will return to the Sonoran Desert in November and will be able to join some of the hikes planned for the four Tuesdays during next month.
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, 5pm 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.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, November 25th, 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, November 26th, 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, November 26th, 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, November 27th, 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, November 27th, 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, November 28th, 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.
Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour
Friday, November 28th, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Cave Creek & Carefree Area
Happening Now!
2025 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
2025 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
A signature event, the 2025 tour will feature artists in various studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale.
In its 29th year, the free, self-guided studio tour offers seasoned collectors and art enthusiasts a rare chance to observe artists at work in their private studios during the six-day tour. The studio tour also attracts holiday shoppers seeking original and unique gifts.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, November 28th, 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, November 28th, 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/
Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour
Saturday, November 29th, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Cave Creek & Carefree Area
Happening Now!
2025 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
2025 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
A signature event, the 2025 tour will feature artists in various studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale.
In its 29th year, the free, self-guided studio tour offers seasoned collectors and art enthusiasts a rare chance to observe artists at work in their private studios during the six-day tour. The studio tour also attracts holiday shoppers seeking original and unique gifts.
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, November 29th, 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!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, November 29th, 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/
Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour
Sunday, November 30th, 2025, 10am to 5pm at Cave Creek & Carefree Area
Happening Now!
2025 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
2025 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 21, 22 & 23 and 28, 29, 30
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
A signature event, the 2025 tour will feature artists in various studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale.
In its 29th year, the free, self-guided studio tour offers seasoned collectors and art enthusiasts a rare chance to observe artists at work in their private studios during the six-day tour. The studio tour also attracts holiday shoppers seeking original and unique gifts.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, November 30th, 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, November 30th, 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/