Join us at the Cave Creek Museum, along with our local paranormal investigation / ghost hunting team that has been featured on the Travel channel’s Destination Fear and Ghost Adventures plus AZ Ghost Adventures for a night of historical hauntings and Paranormal investigation. This event is always a spooky sell-out!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the afternoon discovering local history, connecting with neighbors, and exploring the museum—inside and out! Young explorers will enjoy hands-on children's activities and the challenge of spotting our mischievous costumed runaway cowboy roaming the museum grounds. This FREE event is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Carefree!
*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the AZ 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 only during these events.
Support us and 10 other local nonprofits for an evening of great food, live music, raffles, and community spirit. There will be great music and great food for great causes! Be part of something bigger at this 3rd annual event. 100% of ticket sales using the button below goes directly to the Cave Creek Museum!
*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the AZ 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 only during these events.
Cave Creek Museum is honored to welcome, Gary Owens, Jr., Director of The Huhugam Ki: Museum, as a featured speaker in this season’s Cave Creek Museum Presents series. At this special presentation, he will share insight into the traditional gathering and farming of indigenous foods of the Salt River People.
*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the AZ 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 only during these events.
Great fun for the whole family with a special performance by the Phoenix Boys Choir and special activities for children. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree.
*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the AZ 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 only during these events.
This one-of-its-kind adventure tour is the perfect way to spend an exciting day learning about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the "Gold Fever" within yourself. You'll interact with the knowledgeable guide and follow the same vein of gold that Old Rackensack chased in 1880. This mine was were instrumental in the founding of Cave Creek. Limited to 9 adult guests. Advance reservations are required.
*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the AZ 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 only during these events.
Join us for an informative and visually rich presentation as Tom traces Cave Creek from its source in Yavapai County, 30 miles north of the Town of Cave Creek, all the way to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. This event will be held at Holland Community Center.
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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