Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 13th annual Desert Discovery Day, a fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. Unplug and join us for the 13th annual Desert Discovery Day -- a day of digital detox, fresh air, fun, and adventure for everyone! Held at Jewel of the Creek. (Terrain is not suitable for strollers.)
Children ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult) will hear stories with a historical theme, interact through music and movement, and engage in an activity that promotes learning. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree -- Registration is limited & required.
It’s holiday time at the museum! Come help us decorate by making ornaments to hang on our tree and to take home. See Cowboy Santa and join us in old fashioned Christmas caroling. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree -- Registration is limited and required.
The Desert Foothills have been a spiritual, prehistoric and historic, cultural and agricultural, and artistic center place for over 2,000 years. The landscape is a roadmap through history. The parcel of land known as Harmony Hollow is sited at the crossroads of all this living history and Steve Greenberg joins us to share some of its stories and stories of the surrounding area.
Children ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult) will hear stories with a historical theme, interact through music and movement, and engage in an activity that promotes learning. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree -- Registration is limited & required.
A layman’s overview of the geology of the Desert Foothills. If the boulders at The Boulders aren’t really boulders, what are they? Why is Black Mountain black—and why do saguaro mostly grow on the west slope?
How did the early inhabitants of the Foothills live here in the desert without modern conveniences? What kind of homes did they build, what did they eat? Was life all work without play time? Learn what petroglyphs are plus make your own clay pot! FREE, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE KIWANIS' CLUB OF CAREFREE. Registration is limited and required.
The iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026 and it has stories to tell! Roger Naylor, renowned author and museum favorite, will discuss the Mother Road’s history and cultural significance. This event will be held at Holland Community Center.
Children ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult) will hear stories with a historical theme, interact through music and movement, and engage in an activity that promotes learning. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree -- Registration is limited & required.
Cave Creek’s resident historian and local storyteller, Kraig Nelson, will reveal the captivating and engaging narrative behind the founding of Cave Creek, the road and town, plus the role our stamp mill played in this fascinating history.
How do you take raw wool or cotton and make yarn? How did the Native Americans do this? What about the pioneers? Come and see how weaving is done. Learn how to use a drop spindle. FREE, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE KIWANIS' CLUB OF CAREFREE. Registration is limited and required.
Children ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult) will hear stories with a historical theme, interact through music and movement, and engage in an activity that promotes learning. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree -- Registration is limited & required.
Open October through May
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday:
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
(Closed Holidays)
2nd Saturday of the Month at 10:00 am
6140 E Skyline Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Open October through May
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday:
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
(Closed Holidays)
2nd Saturday of the Month
10:30 am – 4.30 pm
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