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The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, 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 1st, 2026, 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
Trivia Night at Local Jonny’s
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, 5:45pm at Local Jonny’s
Trivia at Local Jonny's!
Come play, it's fun (and humbling...). First question at 6pm, FREE to play, winning team takes home a $25 gift card. Get there early!!!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, 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 2nd, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Free dance lessons, western style at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse!
Whether you're new to the dance floor or just ready to let loose, scoot on over for some classic country steps and good fun.
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Ready to groove? Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KkuZHe
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, April 3rd, 2026, 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
Friday, April 3rd, 2026, 11am at Cave Creek: Roadhouse, Hideaway
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse’s 28th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from April 3rd to April 12th in 2026!
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 3rd, 2026, 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 3rd, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Desert Awareness Park Tour: Walk Talk & Taste Tour
Saturday, April 4th, 2026, 10am to 11:30am at Desert Awareness Park ((Behind Brunch/Cowboy Pizza)
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/
Walk, Talk, & Taste in the Park
Sat. April 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Sat. April 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
You can live off the desert if you know what to pick and when. Find out more as our Signature Program, Desert Awareness Committee, takes us for a stroll to see food producing plants and learn about harvesting techniques and food preparation ideas… and even taste some recipes from the “Our Tastes of the Desert” recipe book.
This FREE event held at our Desert Awareness Park is a perfect opportunity to learn more about our beautiful desert! We will stroll through the ¼ mile trails at Desert Awareness Park and meet our education team guides along the way who share information about the plants. Learn when and how to harvest as you stand before the plant. Gather in the interpretive center after the walk to taste foods prepared from these plants.
Trail is sandy and uneven. Wear appropriate footwear.
The complete circuit, visiting all the stations, starts at 10:00AM and will take 90 minutes.
Bike Week
Saturday, April 4th, 2026, 11am at Cave Creek: Roadhouse, Hideaway
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse’s 28th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from April 3rd to April 12th in 2026!
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!
Rick and The Ramblerz at MVP
Saturday, April 4th, 2026, 5pm to 9pm at Mountain View Pub
Rick and Bob playing MVP
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, April 4th, 2026, 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, April 4th, 2026, 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/
Bike Week
Sunday, April 5th, 2026, 11am at Cave Creek: Roadhouse, Hideaway
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse’s 28th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from April 3rd to April 12th in 2026!
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 5th, 2026, 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 5th, 2026, 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/
Bike Week
Monday, April 6th, 2026, 11am at Cave Creek: Roadhouse, Hideaway
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse’s 28th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from April 3rd to April 12th in 2026!
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!
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, April 6th, 2026, 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, April 7th, 2026, 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
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, April 7th, 2026, 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
Bike Week
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, 11am at Cave Creek: Roadhouse, Hideaway
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse’s 28th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from April 3rd to April 12th in 2026!
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!
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, 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, April 7th, 2026, 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 7th, 2026, 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 7th, 2026, 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 8th, 2026, 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
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, 11am at Cave Creek: Roadhouse, Hideaway
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse’s 28th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from April 3rd to April 12th in 2026!
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 8th, 2026, 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
Thursday, April 9th, 2026, 11am at Cave Creek: Roadhouse, Hideaway
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse’s 28th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from April 3rd to April 12th in 2026!
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!
Trivia Night at Local Jonny’s
Thursday, April 9th, 2026, 5:45pm at Local Jonny’s
Trivia at Local Jonny's!
Come play, it's fun (and humbling...). First question at 6pm, FREE to play, winning team takes home a $25 gift card. Get there early!!!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, April 9th, 2026, 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 9th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Free dance lessons, western style at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse!
Whether you're new to the dance floor or just ready to let loose, scoot on over for some classic country steps and good fun.
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Ready to groove? Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KkuZHe
Library: Monthly Book Sale @ Chapter2Books
Friday, April 10th, 2026, 9am to 5pm at Desert Foothills Library
Monthly event at Library
Check the website for details
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, April 10th, 2026, 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
Friday, April 10th, 2026, 11am at Cave Creek: Roadhouse, Hideaway
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse’s 28th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from April 3rd to April 12th in 2026!
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!
X-Static playing Harold’s
Friday, April 10th, 2026, 12pm at Harold’s
Bob C and X-Static plays Harold's in Cave Creek on Friday the 10th at 12PM.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, April 10th, 2026, 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 10th, 2026, 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/
Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, April 11th, 2026, 7am to 11am at Carefree Easy Street
You're invited to Kiwanis's Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 11th at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Start your morning with a delicious, all-you-can-eat breakfast featuring pancakes topped with syrup and berry compote, savory sausages, and refreshing orange juice, coffee, and tea. This cherished community tradition supports the Kiwanis Club of Carefree’s mission to serve others and make a lasting difference in the lives of local children. It’s a feel-good morning filled with great food, friendly faces, and community spirit.
Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, April 11 | 7 - 11 a.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
You're invited to Kiwanis's Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 11th at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Start your morning with a delicious, all-you-can-eat breakfast featuring pancakes topped with syrup and berry compote, savory sausages, and refreshing orange juice, coffee, and tea. This cherished community tradition supports the Kiwanis Club of Carefree’s mission to serve others and make a lasting difference in the lives of local children. It’s a feel-good morning filled with great food, friendly faces, and community spirit.
AZ Gold Mining Experience
Saturday, April 11th, 2026, 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, April 11th, 2026, 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
Bike Week
Saturday, April 11th, 2026, 11am at Cave Creek: Roadhouse, Hideaway
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse’s 28th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from April 3rd to April 12th in 2026!
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!
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, April 11th, 2026, 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, April 11th, 2026, 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/
Bike Week
Sunday, April 12th, 2026, 11am at Cave Creek: Roadhouse, Hideaway
Rev your engines and get ready for a wild ride at The Hideaway Grill/Roadhouse’s 28th annual Cave Creek Bike Week, blazing through from April 3rd to April 12th in 2026!
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 12th, 2026, 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 12th, 2026, 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 13th, 2026, 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 13th, 2026, 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 14th, 2026, 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, April 14th, 2026, 10am to 11:30am at Holland Center
A monthly series at Holland Center. Check website for details. https://hollandcenter.org/events/month/
Foothills Speakers Series: Wolves and Coyotes
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, 6pm to 8pm at The Holland Center
Foothills Speaker Series. 2nd Tuesday of each month. https://www.dflt.org/calendar
Join us for an incredible evening with the Sonoran Speaker Series as we explore the fascinating world of "Wolves and Coyotes" on Tuesday, April 14th at 6 pm at the Valley of the Sun J. Wildlife Biologists Jeff Meyers and Cheyenne Towne from the Arizona Game and Fish Department will take you on a captivating journey into the lives of two of Arizona's most charismatic species. Discover the remarkable intelligence and adaptability of the coyote - that clever opportunist thriving in our neighborhoods - then delve into the compelling story of Arizona's wolves, from their local extinction to the exciting reintroduction of the Mexican Wolf back into our ecosystem. Bring your questions and come learn about our wildlife neighbors.
Foothills Speaker Series. 2nd Tuesday of each month. https://www.dflt.org/calendar
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, 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 15th, 2026, 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.
Rancho Bloody Mary Party
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, 11am at 38965 N 58th St, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-8551, United States
Bring a brunch dish to share. Bloody Marys, ice tea and water will be provided
RSVP Rose Reiner 623-332-9941
RSVP Rose Reiner 623-332-9941
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, 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 16th, 2026, 4pm to 7pm at Carefree - Sundial/Easy Street
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
Trivia Night at Local Jonny’s
Thursday, April 16th, 2026, 5:45pm at Local Jonny’s
Trivia at Local Jonny's!
Come play, it's fun (and humbling...). First question at 6pm, FREE to play, winning team takes home a $25 gift card. Get there early!!!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, April 16th, 2026, 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 16th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Free dance lessons, western style at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse!
Whether you're new to the dance floor or just ready to let loose, scoot on over for some classic country steps and good fun.
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Ready to groove? Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KkuZHe
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, April 17th, 2026, 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.
Rick and the Ramblerz play MVP
Friday, April 17th, 2026, 5pm at Mountain View Pub
Our own Rick and Bob play Mountain View Pub.
Happy Hour at Fine Arts Gallery
Friday, April 17th, 2026, 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
COST: Free admission
INFO: thefinerartsgallery.com
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, April 17th, 2026, 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 17th, 2026, 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/
Yard Green Waste Drop Off
Saturday, April 18th, 2026, 8am to 12pm at Water Ranch, located at 4300 E. Carefree Hwy
The Town is ready to collect and dispose of your GREEN WASTE! The last yard waste drop-off event for residents is this Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Water Ranch, located at 4300 E. Carefree Hwy. You'll see the signs!
This is for Cave Creek residents only. If you live in Tatum Ranch, but have Cave Creek in your mailing address, you are not a Creeker. Only people who live within the Cave Creek town limits are eligible.
#GreenWaste #CaveCreek #YardCare #WildfirePreparedness
Fat Ox BBQ
Saturday, April 18th, 2026, 11am to 4pm at The Roadhouse
Fat Ox BBQ Fest is coming to Cave Creek.
Cave Creek Roadhouse, 6900 E Cave Creek Road
???? 11 am to 4 pm
Get your tickets online for special advance pricing. Tickets will also be available at the gate.
Wristband required for entry.
Expect a full day of live fire BBQ and open flame cooking with samples from BBQ teams and the Open Fire Corral featuring chefs from around the world. Whole hogs, goat, alligator, Argentine beef, wings, pork, and beef all cooked and served throughout the day.
VIP tickets include unlimited samples, private VIP tent access, refreshments, soda, patio bar, and a cigar lounge.
Online ticket holders can pick up wristbands at the front gate in an envelope upon arrival.
Come hungry and don’t miss Cave Creek’s ultimate BBQ experience!
Event info: https://bit.ly/4tSdQWq
????: @fatoxbbq
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, April 18th, 2026, 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, April 18th, 2026, 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 19th, 2026, 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 19th, 2026, 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/
Earth Day Clean Up
Monday, April 20th, 2026, 8am at Local Jonny’s
Our 3rd Annual #EarthDay cleanup is happening on Monday at 8am!
We’ll meet at Local Jonny's and do our part to take care of our community and desert habitat. I’ll have bags, gloves, buckets, etc — but if you have your favorite picker-upper, bring it along.
It’s roughly about an hour and as part of our involvement in The Greatest American Cleanup, the Town of Cave Creek will pickup our roadside trash.
Hope to see you there! — 
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, April 20th, 2026, 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 21st, 2026, 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, April 21st, 2026, 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 21st, 2026, 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 22nd, 2026, 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 22nd, 2026, 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
Gathering of Heroes
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, 4pm at Carefree Easy Street
Join the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) as they kick off their 20th Annual Arizona Golf Tournament with the Gathering of Heroes. We'll be welcoming and honoring five Medal of Honor recipients on Thursday, April 23 at 4:15 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial in the Carefree Desert Gardens.
Welcome the following Medal of Honor Recipients with us:
The Marine Corps–Law Enforcement Foundation supports the children of fallen service members by providing financial help for their education.
MC-LEF Gathering of Heroes
Medal of Honor Recipient Welcome
TODAY
Thursday, April 23 | 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, April 23 | 4:15 p.m.
Veterans Memorial in Carefree Desert Gardens
Join the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) as they kick off their 20th Annual Arizona Golf Tournament with the Gathering of Heroes. We'll be welcoming and honoring five Medal of Honor recipients on Thursday, April 23 at 4:15 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial in the Carefree Desert Gardens.
Welcome the following Medal of Honor Recipients with us:
COL. Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr.
Vietnam War - U.S. Marine Corps
CSM Robert Martin Patterson
Vietnam War - U.S. Army
1st LT. Brian Miles Thacker
Vietnam War - U.S. Army
MAJ James Allen Taylor
Vietnam War - U.S. Army
Vietnam War - U.S. Marine Corps
CSM Robert Martin Patterson
Vietnam War - U.S. Army
1st LT. Brian Miles Thacker
Vietnam War - U.S. Army
MAJ James Allen Taylor
Vietnam War - U.S. Army
Charles Reaux, U.S. Army, Vietnam War Veteran will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and local tenth grader Ava Cohen will perform the National Anthem and American the Beautiful.
The Marine Corps–Law Enforcement Foundation supports the children of fallen service members by providing financial help for their education.
NFL Draft Night
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, 5pm at Harold’s
We’re beyond excited to share that Harold's has been selected as 1 of only 12 featured Steelers bars in the WORLD for the NFL Draft activation in Pittsburgh! From Cave Creek to Pittsburgh, Harold’s will be showcased at Steelers Country during the Draft! How incredible is that?!
This honor wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Black & Gold family who have been showing up, cheering loud, and supporting our Steelers at Harold’s for over 30 years. You’ve made us what we are today, and now the whole world gets a taste of Harold’s Steelers pride!
Let’s hear it, Steelers fans, this one’s for YOU! Here We Go!????????
Trivia Night at Local Jonny’s
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, 5:45pm at Local Jonny’s
Trivia at Local Jonny's!
Come play, it's fun (and humbling...). First question at 6pm, FREE to play, winning team takes home a $25 gift card. Get there early!!!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, 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 23rd, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Free dance lessons, western style at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse!
Whether you're new to the dance floor or just ready to let loose, scoot on over for some classic country steps and good fun.
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Ready to groove? Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KkuZHe
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, April 24th, 2026, 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.
NFL Draft
Friday, April 24th, 2026, 4pm at Harold’s
We’re beyond excited to share that Harold's has been selected as 1 of only 12 featured Steelers bars in the WORLD for the NFL Draft activation in Pittsburgh! From Cave Creek to Pittsburgh, Harold’s will be showcased at Steelers Country during the Draft! How incredible is that?! This honor wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Black & Gold family who have been showing up, cheering loud, and supporting our Steelers at Harold’s for over 30 years. You’ve made us what we are today, and now the whole world gets a taste of Harold’s Steelers pride! Let’s hear it, Steelers fans, this one’s for YOU! Here We Go!????????
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, April 24th, 2026, 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 24th, 2026, 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/
NFL Draft
Saturday, April 25th, 2026, 9am at Harold’s
We’re beyond excited to share that Harold's has been selected as 1 of only 12 featured Steelers bars in the WORLD for the NFL Draft activation in Pittsburgh! From Cave Creek to Pittsburgh, Harold’s will be showcased at Steelers Country during the Draft! How incredible is that?!
This honor wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Black & Gold family who have been showing up, cheering loud, and supporting our Steelers at Harold’s for over 30 years. You’ve made us what we are today, and now the whole world gets a taste of Harold’s Steelers pride!
Let’s hear it, Steelers fans, this one’s for YOU! Here We Go!????????
This honor wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Black & Gold family who have been showing up, cheering loud, and supporting our Steelers at Harold’s for over 30 years. You’ve made us what we are today, and now the whole world gets a taste of Harold’s Steelers pride!
Let’s hear it, Steelers fans, this one’s for YOU! Here We Go!????????
AZ Gold Mining Experience
Saturday, April 25th, 2026, 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.
Food Bank Farmers Market
Saturday, April 25th, 2026, 10am to 1pm at Food Bank, Carefree Hyw
Food Bank Farmer’s Market @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Shop artisan breads, spreads, sweets, and fresh local produce right here on Carefree Highway. You won’t leave empty-handed or hungry!
With holiday visitors all winter, bring them out to soak up our gorgeous shorts weather, shop the freshest local produce, and enjoy a market day that’s pure Arizona. A portion of all sales will benefit the Foothills Food Bank.
Meet us at the Farmer’s Market the fourth Saturday of every month from 10am – 1pm.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center Parking Lot 4250 E. Carefree Highway Cave Creek, AZ
Rick and the Ramblerz at American Legion
Saturday, April 25th, 2026, 1pm to 5pm at American Legion
Rick and Bob playing the legion in Cave Creek
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, April 25th, 2026, 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, April 25th, 2026, 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 26th, 2026, 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 26th, 2026, 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 27th, 2026, 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/
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, 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, April 28th, 2026, 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 29th, 2026, 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.
Recent History of the Spur Cross Area – 1900-2000
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, 5pm at The Holland Center
Recent History of the Spur Cross Area – 1900-2000
Wed. April 29, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Cave Creek’s Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in this engaging presentation led by Park Supervisor Kevin Smith. Explore its rich history, diverse wildlife, rare desert waterways, and ancient Hohokam sites, while gaining a deeper appreciation for one of the Sonoran Desert’s most scenic and culturally significant landscapes.
Wed. April 29, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Cave Creek’s Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in this engaging presentation led by Park Supervisor Kevin Smith. Explore its rich history, diverse wildlife, rare desert waterways, and ancient Hohokam sites, while gaining a deeper appreciation for one of the Sonoran Desert’s most scenic and culturally significant landscapes.
Abundant water and plant life make this a home to many species of animals including javelina, mule deer, and coyotes. Over 80 species of birds have been observed in this habitat, per Audubon bird counts. Beyond the banks of the stream lies one of the region’s densest stands of saguaro cactus. The park contains nearly 90 archaeological sites used by the Hohokam Indians between 700 – 1200 A.D. Hohokam petroglyphs dot the area. Both the Hopi and the Fort McDowell Mohave-Apache Indian communities have identified Spur Cross Ranch as a sacred place.
FORMAT: In-Person – classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture
AGES: Adults 18+
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels
PREREQUISITES: None
FEE: Free – but please kindly RSVP below so we can plan accordingly; seating is limited.
FORMAT: In-Person – classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture
AGES: Adults 18+
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels
PREREQUISITES: None
FEE: Free – but please kindly RSVP below so we can plan accordingly; seating is limited.
PRESENTER: Kevin Smit
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, 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
Trivia Night at Local Jonny’s
Thursday, April 30th, 2026, 5:45pm at Local Jonny’s
Trivia at Local Jonny's!
Come play, it's fun (and humbling...). First question at 6pm, FREE to play, winning team takes home a $25 gift card. Get there early!!!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, April 30th, 2026, 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 30th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Free dance lessons, western style at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse!
Whether you're new to the dance floor or just ready to let loose, scoot on over for some classic country steps and good fun.
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Ready to groove? Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KkuZHe