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Foothills Speaker Series (DFLT)
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, All Day Event at Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Desert Foothills Land Trust. Speaker Series
1st Tuesday of the month
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
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The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Bike Week 2025
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, 10am at Cave Creek
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse's 27th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from March 28th to April 6th in 2025! ????️????
Gear up for Sunday contests, free-spirited gypsy tours, and more. Dive into a sea of vendors offering the coolest gear, catch the vibe with live music that'll make your heart race, and witness the mastery at the builders open house. It's a two-wheel extravaganza that'll leave you revved up and craving more!
Rancho Ladies Book Club
Tuesday, April 1st, 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, April 1st, 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, April 1st, 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, April 2nd, 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.
Bike Week 2025
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, 10am at Cave Creek
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse's 27th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from March 28th to April 6th in 2025! ????️????
Gear up for Sunday contests, free-spirited gypsy tours, and more. Dive into a sea of vendors offering the coolest gear, catch the vibe with live music that'll make your heart race, and witness the mastery at the builders open house. It's a two-wheel extravaganza that'll leave you revved up and craving more!
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, April 2nd, 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
Bike Week 2025
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, 10am at Cave Creek
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse's 27th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from March 28th to April 6th in 2025! ????️????
Gear up for Sunday contests, free-spirited gypsy tours, and more. Dive into a sea of vendors offering the coolest gear, catch the vibe with live music that'll make your heart race, and witness the mastery at the builders open house. It's a two-wheel extravaganza that'll leave you revved up and craving more!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, April 3rd, 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, April 3rd, 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
Sage Art Market at The Holland Center
Friday, April 4th, 2025, TBD at Holland Center
10th Annual Arizona Sage Art Market at the Holland Center on April 4th & 5th
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, April 4th, 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.
Bike Week 2025
Friday, April 4th, 2025, 10am at Cave Creek
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse's 27th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from March 28th to April 6th in 2025! ????️????
Gear up for Sunday contests, free-spirited gypsy tours, and more. Dive into a sea of vendors offering the coolest gear, catch the vibe with live music that'll make your heart race, and witness the mastery at the builders open house. It's a two-wheel extravaganza that'll leave you revved up and craving more!
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, April 4th, 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, April 4th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Sage Art Market at The Holland Center
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, TBD at Holland Center
10th Annual Arizona Sage Art Market at the Holland Center on April 4th & 5th
Bike Week 2025
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 10am at Cave Creek
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse's 27th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from March 28th to April 6th in 2025! ????️????
Gear up for Sunday contests, free-spirited gypsy tours, and more. Dive into a sea of vendors offering the coolest gear, catch the vibe with live music that'll make your heart race, and witness the mastery at the builders open house. It's a two-wheel extravaganza that'll leave you revved up and craving more!
Desert Awareness Park Tour
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Desert Awareness Park ((Behind Brunch/Cowboy Pizza)
Check website for details. https://hollandcenter.org/events/month/
Tours run November thru April. 1st Saturday of the month.
Desert Awareness Park, in the heart of Cave Creek. Good place to take visitors to understand the local desert life. https://hollandcenter.org/desert-awareness-park/
Dozen Ways of Dying in the Desert: CC Museum Presentation
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 3pm to 5pm at Cave Creek Museum
Weekly Presentation. See schedule for speaker. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Cave Creek Museum Presents: A Dozen Ways of Dying in the Desert
April 5 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cave Creek Museum Presents: “A Dozen Ways of Dying in the Desert” with featured speaker Len Marcisz. “Rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, mountain lions, heat stroke, hypothermia and bees! Oh my! What a way to go. There are so many unusual ways in which humans end up ten toes in the air in the middle of the Sonoran Desert” says Len. This presentation introduces us to our prickly, spiny, thorny and horny (toad) neighbors in our desert community. The goal of the discussion is to tell the stories of the often-misunderstood flora and fauna we live among to help you feel at home in our Sonoran Desert.
April 5 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cave Creek Museum Presents: “A Dozen Ways of Dying in the Desert” with featured speaker Len Marcisz. “Rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, mountain lions, heat stroke, hypothermia and bees! Oh my! What a way to go. There are so many unusual ways in which humans end up ten toes in the air in the middle of the Sonoran Desert” says Len. This presentation introduces us to our prickly, spiny, thorny and horny (toad) neighbors in our desert community. The goal of the discussion is to tell the stories of the often-misunderstood flora and fauna we live among to help you feel at home in our Sonoran Desert.
Appointed by the Governor, Len Marcisz served on the board of directors of the Arizona Historical Society, a State of Arizona trustee agency that oversees several museums and historic properties across the state. He served from 2011 through 2015, and again during 2018 through 2019, including service as the board chairman and president. Marcisz also served as vice chairman of the City of Scottsdale’s Historic Preservation Commission and on the board of directors of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy In addition, his commentaries have appeared in Field & Stream, Travel & Leisure and Arizona Highways.
Admission is $10, including an all-day Museum pass. (No discounts or Culture Passes will be honored.) FREE for members.
Admission is $10, including an all-day Museum pass. (No discounts or Culture Passes will be honored.) FREE for members.
Reservations are required!
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be used for Museum Admission or Event within 90 days of purchase by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be used for Museum Admission or Event within 90 days of purchase by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.
Weekly Presentation. See schedule for speaker. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Corvettes & Coffee
Sunday, April 6th, 2025, 8am to 10am at Carefree/Bashas Parking Lot
Corvettes & Coffee
Sunday, April 6 | 8 - 10 a.m.
Automotive legend Jon Moss, the man who saved the Corvette, will be a special guest, alongside Sean Reavie, author of Keys to the Kingdom, which reveals the secret project that kept the Corvette alive. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet fellow Corvette enthusiasts, hear an incredible story, and see some amazing cars!
Corvettes & Coffee
Sunday, April 6 | 8 - 10 a.m.
Carefree Marketplace
Enjoy a special Corvettes and Coffee event on Sunday, April 6th, from 8–10 a.m. at Carefree Outdoor Living in Carefree' Marketplace.
Enjoy a special Corvettes and Coffee event on Sunday, April 6th, from 8–10 a.m. at Carefree Outdoor Living in Carefree' Marketplace.
Automotive legend Jon Moss, the man who saved the Corvette, will be a special guest, alongside Sean Reavie, author of Keys to the Kingdom, which reveals the secret project that kept the Corvette alive. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet fellow Corvette enthusiasts, hear an incredible story, and see some amazing cars!
Bike Week 2025
Sunday, April 6th, 2025, 10am at Cave Creek
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse's 27th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from March 28th to April 6th in 2025! ????️????
Gear up for Sunday contests, free-spirited gypsy tours, and more. Dive into a sea of vendors offering the coolest gear, catch the vibe with live music that'll make your heart race, and witness the mastery at the builders open house. It's a two-wheel extravaganza that'll leave you revved up and craving more!
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, April 6th, 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, April 6th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Monday, April 7th, 2025, 6pm at Town Hall
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month unless they fall on a Holiday or are canceled.
In case of a holiday, the Regular Council Meeting is conducted the following Tuesday. The public is encouraged to participate in person at Town Hall, or remotely via Zoom. Regular Council Meetings are also recorded and available by video on the website under Council Videos.
Agendas can be found by clicking the pdf icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Town calendar, or in the Town's Document Center.
To participate or speak during a Council Meeting please complete a comment card and submit them to the Town Clerk. In-person this can be done immediately before the meeting. If you plan to participate remotely through Zoom, please submit an electronic comment card no later than 2pm the day of the meeting here: https://www.cavecreekAZ.gov/comment
Cave Creek Town Hall:
37622 N Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
To participate remotely:
Zoom Link : https://zoom.us/s/97966005071
(Please allow for time to create a Zoom user account and download the App if you've never used it before). Listeners are muted, unless you complete a comment card before 2pm the day of the meeting, in which case you will be called on and unmuted during Call to the Public or the respective Agenda item.
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, April 7th, 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, April 8th, 2025, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
——————————-
The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, April 8th, 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, April 9th, 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.
Cave Creek Wild Fire Readiness
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, 3:30pm at Library
The Cave Creek Fire Department and Daisy Mountain Fire District are hosting an important community meeting to discuss the town’s preparedness for any wildfires in our area. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at the Desert Foothills Library. Presenters include Tonto National Forest, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, and Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical
Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, April 9th, 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, April 10th, 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, April 10th, 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, April 11th, 2025, 9am to 5pm at Desert Foothills Library
Monthly event at Library
Check the website for details
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, April 11th, 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.
Art, Coffee and Conversation with a local Artist. Holland Center
Friday, April 11th, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Holland Center
A monthly series at Holland Center. Check website for details. https://hollandcenter.org/events/month/
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, April 11th, 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, April 11th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast!
Saturday, April 12th, 2025, 7am to 12pm at Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Easy Street Carefree
???? Get your tickets now for the annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast!
“This year, we’re thrilled to extend our event by an extra hour, giving you more time to enjoy fresh pancakes, sizzling sausages, and hot coffee while connecting with our amazing community.” -Barb Pearse, Pancake Breakfast Chair
This family-friendly fundraiser is a great way to enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast while giving back to our community. Last year, Kiwanis Club of Carefree, AZ contributed nearly $2 million toward scholarships and youth programs. See you there! Visit the link below for additional information and to purchase tickets. ????️
???? Saturday, April 12
⌚ 7 am to 12 pm
⌚ 7 am to 12 pm
????: Kiwanis Club of Carefree, AZ
Farmers Market
Saturday, April 12th, 2025, 9am to 1pm at The Holland Center
https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/ check the schedule as events can change.
Gold Mining Experience At Cave Creek Museum
Saturday, April 12th, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Cave Creek Museum
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™ Event @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am.
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd Saturdays. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain.
The program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday, followed by a visit to the arrastre, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold!
Remember, your admission ($15 for guests 13 yrs and up, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past, the Historic First Church, and our TB Cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the onlyknown existing tubercular cabin from that era.
Get ready to travel back in Time! Note: this program is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes long and largely takes place in the Outside Exhibit Area. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen!
**Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event.
Buy Ticket: https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd Saturdays. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain.
The program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday, followed by a visit to the arrastre, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold!
Remember, your admission ($15 for guests 13 yrs and up, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past, the Historic First Church, and our TB Cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the onlyknown existing tubercular cabin from that era.
Get ready to travel back in Time! Note: this program is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes long and largely takes place in the Outside Exhibit Area. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen!
**Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event.
Buy Ticket: https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Monthly Book Sale @ Chapter2Books
Saturday, April 12th, 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
Gold Fever Jeep Adventure: CC Museum Presentation
Saturday, April 12th, 2025, 1pm to 4pm at Cave Creek Museum
Weekly Presentation. See schedule for speaker. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Gold Fever Jeep Adventure
April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must” for everyone!
April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must” for everyone!
Cave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s first and only total gold mining experience to life. After seeing the interactive, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME), Gold Feverlovers break for lunch and return to Cave Creek Museum to leave promptly at 1:00pm for the 3-hour gold mine tour in a unique 10-passenger vehicle that takes you into the Continental Mountains and to the mine. The tour ascends to the Mountain Chaparral vegetation zone with absolutely breathtaking views up to a 4,500-foot elevation.
Your full-day immersible history of mining and the Cave Creek area consists of you attending the interactive Arizona Gold Mining Experience in the morning and the Gold Fever Adventure in the afternoon. (These are purchased separately.)
The short ride to the summit can be a bit dusty and bouncy, but is exhilarating fun with entertaining narration and educational photo stops along the trail. You can enjoy complimentary refreshments with free time to relax on the patio while taking in the jaw-dropping vistas.
Proceed then to the gold mine where you are rewarded with a historic tableau of 1800’s artifacts excavated from the Ft. Worth Gold Mine site. This mine was part of the Historic Rackensack Mines, which were instrumental in the founding of Cave Creek. You will interact with the knowledgeable guide and follow the same vein of gold that Old Rackensack (a real person) chased in 1880.
This first-of-its kind adventure tour is the perfect way to learn about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the “Gold Fever” within yourself.
Reservations are required in advance. No cancellations under 60 days. The Gold Fever Adventure is limited to 9 guests. Culture passes and discounts are not accepted for this event. No passengers under 12 years of age.
This first-of-its kind adventure tour is the perfect way to learn about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the “Gold Fever” within yourself.
Reservations are required in advance. No cancellations under 60 days. The Gold Fever Adventure is limited to 10 guests. Culture passes and discounts are not accepted for this event. No passengers under 12 years of age.
Note: This adventure is approximately 3 hours. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen!
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, April 12th, 2025, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, April 12th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, April 13th, 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, April 13th, 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, April 14th, 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, April 14th, 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, April 15th, 2025, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
——————————-
The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
Tuesday, April 15th, 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, April 15th, 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, April 16th, 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, April 16th, 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, April 17th, 2025, 4pm to 7pm at Carefree - Sundial/Easy Street
✨The next Art Night is this Thursday, April 17 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. ✨
Wander through the charming streets of downtown Carefree and explore vibrant local galleries, live art demonstrations, and exclusive exhibitions. Mingle with artists, discover one-of-a-kind treasures, and enjoy the magic of creativity in the desert.
Make it a night to remember by grabbing dinner at a local restaurant—see you there!
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
There are only two Carefree Art Nights left this season—don’t miss your chance to experience one of Carefree’s most colorful and inspiring evenings!
✨The next Art Night is this Thursday, April 17 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. ✨
Wander through the charming streets of downtown Carefree and explore vibrant local galleries, live art demonstrations, and exclusive exhibitions. Mingle with artists, discover one-of-a-kind treasures, and enjoy the magic of creativity in the desert.
From fine art and sculpture to handcrafted jewelry and mixed media pieces, there’s something waiting to spark your imagination.
Make it a night to remember by grabbing dinner at a local restaurant—see you there!
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
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, April 17th, 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, April 17th, 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, April 18th, 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, April 18th, 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, April 18th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Spring Brush Rounup
Saturday, April 19th, 2025, 8am to 12pm at Drop off Water Ranch
Spring Brush Roundup
Saturday, March 15 and Saturday, April 19
Water Ranch, located at 4300 E. Carefree Hwy.
Saturday, March 15 and Saturday, April 19
Water Ranch, located at 4300 E. Carefree Hwy.
Yard growth, such as weeds, leaves, brush, and small branches that are around your home, could be the primary source of wildfire fuel. To support the community in creating defensible space in their yards for fire prevention, the Town of Cave Creek is hosting two drop-off events for residents (only) to discard green waste and debris. These events will occur on Saturday, March 15, and Saturday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Water Ranch, located at 4300 E. Carefree Hwy.
Please bring proof of your Cave Creek residence (either a driver’s license, utility bill, addressed piece of mail) and be prepared to unload your debris in areas designated by Town staff once you arrive. Once unloaded, staff will take care of the rest.
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 19th, 2025, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Carefree Earth Day Celebration
A Fun-Filled Celebration for Our Planet!
Saturday, April 19
Get up close with mini ponies, birds, and rattlesnakes in live animal encounters while wildlife experts share fascinating facts about Arizona’s unique ecosystem. You’ll also learn ways to protect these incredible creatures and their habitats. Throughout the day, enjoy a variety of interactive activities and games—test your luck at prize wheels, unleash your creativity with crafts, explore sensory boxes, and even try karate board breaking! Local conservation groups will be on hand with exciting exhibits, making sustainability both fun and inspiring.
Don’t miss the legendary Smokey Bear, champion of wildfire prevention, as well as local and regional organizations dedicated to preserving our natural spaces. If you’re looking to live greener, our sustainability exhibitors will share practical tips on reducing waste, conserving resources, and making a lasting environmental impact. Meanwhile, the Jubilate Conservatory of Music will provide the perfect soundtrack to your day with live performances that add a magical touch to the event.
And, of course, be sure to join in the Carefree Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt activity, which will be happening throughout the Carefree Desert Gardens.
Carefree Earth Day Celebration
A Fun-Filled Celebration for Our Planet!
Saturday, April 19
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
(101 Easy Street)
Kick off Easter weekend with a day of adventure, discovery, and fun at the Carefree Earth Day Celebration in the breathtaking Carefree Desert Gardens! Join us on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for an unforgettable morning that celebrates both our planet and the joy of being outdoors.
Kick off Easter weekend with a day of adventure, discovery, and fun at the Carefree Earth Day Celebration in the breathtaking Carefree Desert Gardens! Join us on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for an unforgettable morning that celebrates both our planet and the joy of being outdoors.
Get up close with mini ponies, birds, and rattlesnakes in live animal encounters while wildlife experts share fascinating facts about Arizona’s unique ecosystem. You’ll also learn ways to protect these incredible creatures and their habitats. Throughout the day, enjoy a variety of interactive activities and games—test your luck at prize wheels, unleash your creativity with crafts, explore sensory boxes, and even try karate board breaking! Local conservation groups will be on hand with exciting exhibits, making sustainability both fun and inspiring.
Don’t miss the legendary Smokey Bear, champion of wildfire prevention, as well as local and regional organizations dedicated to preserving our natural spaces. If you’re looking to live greener, our sustainability exhibitors will share practical tips on reducing waste, conserving resources, and making a lasting environmental impact. Meanwhile, the Jubilate Conservatory of Music will provide the perfect soundtrack to your day with live performances that add a magical touch to the event.
And, of course, be sure to join in the Carefree Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt activity, which will be happening throughout the Carefree Desert Gardens.
Carefree Earth Day is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of nature, learning, and fun for everyone. Whether you’re an animal lover, a conservationist, or simply looking for a great day outdoors, this is the perfect way to honor our planet and create unforgettable memories. See you there!
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Featured Partners and Exhibitors:
APS
Carefree Park
Carefree Fire Department
Carefree Water Company
Foothills Animal Rescue
Desert Foothills Land Trust
Jubilate Conservatory of Music
KarateBuilt Martial Arts
Maricopa County Air Quality
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Rattlesnake Solutions
Sanderson Lincoln
Smokey Bear
Tender Little Hearts
USDA Forest Service
Wild At Heart Raptors
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Featured Partners and Exhibitors:
APS
Carefree Park
Carefree Fire Department
Carefree Water Company
Foothills Animal Rescue
Desert Foothills Land Trust
Jubilate Conservatory of Music
KarateBuilt Martial Arts
Maricopa County Air Quality
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Rattlesnake Solutions
Sanderson Lincoln
Smokey Bear
Tender Little Hearts
USDA Forest Service
Wild At Heart Raptors
Town of Carefree | 8 Sundial Circle PO Box 740 |Carefree, AZ 85377 US
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Rick and the Ramblerz at MVP
Saturday, April 19th, 2025, 5pm to 9pm at Mountain View Pub
Rick and Bob at MVP. Come out for a fun evening.
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, April 19th, 2025, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, April 19th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, April 20th, 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, April 20th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Monday, April 21st, 2025, 6pm at Town Hall
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month unless they fall on a Holiday or are canceled.
In case of a holiday, the Regular Council Meeting is conducted the following Tuesday. The public is encouraged to participate in person at Town Hall, or remotely via Zoom. Regular Council Meetings are also recorded and available by video on the website under Council Videos.
Agendas can be found by clicking the pdf icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Town calendar, or in the Town's Document Center.
To participate or speak during a Council Meeting please complete a comment card and submit them to the Town Clerk. In-person this can be done immediately before the meeting. If you plan to participate remotely through Zoom, please submit an electronic comment card no later than 2pm the day of the meeting here: https://www.cavecreekAZ.gov/comment
Cave Creek Town Hall:
37622 N Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
To participate remotely:
Zoom Link : https://zoom.us/s/97966005071
(Please allow for time to create a Zoom user account and download the App if you've never used it before). Listeners are muted, unless you complete a comment card before 2pm the day of the meeting, in which case you will be called on and unmuted during Call to the Public or the respective Agenda item.
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, April 21st, 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, April 22nd, 2025, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
——————————-
The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Keep Cave Creek Clean(up)
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, 8:30am at Cave Creek Town Hall
Earth Day clean up event organized by Tom and Bobby.
Keep cave creek clean!
To celebrate #EarthDay2025 and fulfill our #GreatestAmericanCleanup pledge, signed by Mayor Morris earlier this year, we invite you to join us for our 2nd Annual Clean The Creek event.
We'll meet at 8:30am in the Town Hall parking lot, provide the tools needed and make our beautiful town and desert better than ever.
It takes about an hour to clean the specified areas and the trash collected is disposed of by the Town.
See you there!
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, April 22nd, 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, April 23rd, 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, April 23rd, 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, April 24th, 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, April 24th, 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, April 25th, 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, April 25th, 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, April 25th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Gold Mining Experience Cave Creek Museum
Saturday, April 26th, 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/
Rancho Block Party
Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 2pm to 4pm at 56th Place
Beat the heat party at 56th Cul-de-sac. Bring dish to share, drink, chair etc
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Carefree Bourbon & Cigar Festival
Sunday, April 27th, 2025, 11am to 9pm at Sticks Golf & Cigar Lounge Lot, Hum Drive, Carefree
The festival kicks off on Friday with an exclusive VIP Cigar Dinner featuring a Frank Sinatra impersonator for an evening of elegance and entertainment. On Saturday and Sunday, attendees can explore a curated selection of bourbons and cigars, enjoy VIP experiences, and take in live performances from talented bands. Raffle prizes will also be up for grabs, adding to the excitement.
A portion of the event's proceeds will support Friends of Freedom, an organization dedicated to helping the families of fallen law enforcement officers.
Inaugural Carefree Bourbon & Cigar Festival
Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27 | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27 | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sticks Golf & Cigar Lounge Lot
The first ever Carefree Bourbon & Cigar Festival, hosted by Sticks Golf & Cigar Lounge, will take place from April 26-27, in Carefree, Arizona. This premier event invites guests to indulge in a weekend of fine bourbons, premium cigars, and live music, all set against a sophisticated and relaxed backdrop.
The first ever Carefree Bourbon & Cigar Festival, hosted by Sticks Golf & Cigar Lounge, will take place from April 26-27, in Carefree, Arizona. This premier event invites guests to indulge in a weekend of fine bourbons, premium cigars, and live music, all set against a sophisticated and relaxed backdrop.
The festival kicks off on Friday with an exclusive VIP Cigar Dinner featuring a Frank Sinatra impersonator for an evening of elegance and entertainment. On Saturday and Sunday, attendees can explore a curated selection of bourbons and cigars, enjoy VIP experiences, and take in live performances from talented bands. Raffle prizes will also be up for grabs, adding to the excitement.
A portion of the event's proceeds will support Friends of Freedom, an organization dedicated to helping the families of fallen law enforcement officers.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, April 27th, 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, April 27th, 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, April 28th, 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, April 29th, 2025, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
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The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, April 29th, 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, April 30th, 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, April 30th, 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