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SUMMARY:Kiwanis' Preschool Pioneers: Rosie and the Rustlers
DESCRIPTION:“Rosie and the Rustlers”  Rope tying and rip-roaring western activities will help you get to know ranch boss Rosie and her gang of hardworking cowboys. \nKiwanis Preschool Pioneers is for children ages 3-5; however\, all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.  Age-appropriate books set the stage for movement and music\, trying out a process\, exploring museum artifacts or acting out parts of the story with props.  \nPre-registration is strongly encouraged\, walk-ins are accepted first come\, first serve as class size is limited. Plan to be engaged with your child — this is not a drop off program!  \nThis event is FREE thanks to the financial support of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/kiwanis-preschool-pioneers-rosie-and-rustlers/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Kiwanis Sundays,Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250910T004627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T000030Z
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SUMMARY:Kiwanis' Family Fun Days: Wild at Heart (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:Wild At Heart is a program that will encourage understanding\, respect and compassion for wildlife and the environment.  Adults learn to better understand the role of urban wildlife in our environment and children learn to engage with the natural world without fear. \nThis event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. \nRegistration is limited and required. \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/kiwanis-family-fun-days-wild-at-heart/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Kiwanis Family Fun Day,Kiwanis Saturday,Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250903T175821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T025134Z
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SUMMARY:The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
DESCRIPTION:Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. \nThe 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. 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. \nThe 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! \nThen 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! \nRemember\, your admission ($20 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 only known existing tubercular cabin from that era. \nGet ready to travel back in Time!\nNote: this program is approximately 1 hour 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! \n**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.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \nxProduct()Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \n Your email confirmation receipt is your ticket.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/the-arizona-gold-mining-experience-38/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250910T001106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T211239Z
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SUMMARY:Kiwanis' Family Fun Days: Fiber Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Roxanne Eklund\, a Cave Creek felt sculptor who uses Churro sheep wool that’s sourced from the Indigenous Navajo shepherds to create sculptures inspired by their culture. Try your hand at her spinning wheel and other “tools of the trade” as you enjoy a day focused on fiber arts geared to visitors of all age groups. \nThis program is FREE thanks to the generous support of Kiwanis Club of Carefree. \nRegistration is limited and required. \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/kiwanis-family-fun-days-fiber-fun-day/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Kiwanis Sundays,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250903T225754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T225754Z
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SUMMARY:Gold Fever Jeep Adventure
DESCRIPTION:This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must”! \nCave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s one and only total gold mining experience to life.  After seeing the interactive\, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME)\, Gold Fever lovers 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 jeep 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. \nYour 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.) \nThe 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. \nProceed 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. \nThis adventure tour is the perfect way to learn about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the “Gold Fever” within yourself. \nReservations are required in advance. No cancellations under 60 days. The Gold Fever Adventure is limited to 9 adult guests.  Culture passes and discounts are not accepted for this event.  No passengers under 13 years of age. \nNote:  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! \nxProduct()\n\n\nEcwid.init();\nGold Fever Adventure is an “once-a-month” donation from our dear friends and supporters at Rackensack Canyon Tours.  We are so happy that every month this tour sells out!  GREAT NEWS … If Gold Fever Adventure (benefiting the Cave Creek Museum) is sold out or the date we are advertising doesn’t work for you—you can still enjoy this thrilling Jeep tour to the top of Continental Mountain and deep into the depths of Rackensack Mine.  Just click on the button to the right to visit Rackensack Canyon Tours to find an available date.  (They have helicopter tours as well!) \nThank you for supporting these wonderful folks who support the Cave Creek Museum! \nVisit Rackensack Canyon Tours
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/gold-fever-jeep-adventure-5/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250902T201953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T024958Z
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SUMMARY:The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
DESCRIPTION:Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. \nThe 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. 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. \nThe 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! \nThen 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! \nRemember\, your admission ($20 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 only known existing tubercular cabin from that era. \nGet ready to travel back in Time!\nNote: this program is approximately 1 hour 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! \n**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.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \nxProduct()Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \n Your email confirmation receipt is your ticket.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/the-arizona-gold-mining-experience-35/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250908T170849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T192844Z
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SUMMARY:Kiwanis' Preschool Pioneers: Wonkey Donkey (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:“Wonkey Donkey”  Follow this donkey and ours throughout the entire museum and see who is the most spunky\, hanky-panky\, cranky\, stinky\, dinky\, lanky\, honky tonky\, winky wonkey donkey! \nKiwanis Preschool Pioneers is for children ages 3-5; however\, all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.  Age-appropriate books set the stage for movement and music\, trying out a process\, exploring museum artifacts or acting out parts of the story with props.  \nPre-registration is strongly encouraged\, walk-ins are accepted first come\, first serve as class size is limited. Plan to be engaged with your child — this is not a drop off program!  \nThis event is FREE thanks to the financial support of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. \nEVENT IS SOLD OUT
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/kiwanis-preschool-pioneers-wonkey-donkey/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Kiwanis Sundays,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250908T224233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T224233Z
UID:10000456-1775311200-1775318400@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Cave Creek Museum Presents: "The Northern Hohokam Periphery” with Scott Wood
DESCRIPTION:The history of Arizona did not begin with the introduction of air conditioning.  Archaeologist Scott Wood will discuss the rich and fascinating story of the prehistoric occupation and lifeways of the Hohokam people of the Phoenix valley and points north\, from the desert foothills to Perry Mesa and Bloody Basin.  In his talk\, he will share insights into how these industrious peoples not only survived but thrived in our seemingly harsh environment. Centuries before air conditioning! \nScott Wood retired in 2015 from his position as Forest Archaeologist for the Tonto National Forest.  He has published extensively on the Hohokam\, Salado and Apache archaeology in Central Arizona.  Scott continues his research efforts with the Arizona Archaeological Society and Friends of the Tonto National Forest. \nAdmission is $10\, including an all-day Museum pass.  (No discounts or Culture Passes will be honored.)  FREE for members.  Reservations are required! \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/cave-creek-museum-presents-the-northern-hohokam-periphery-with-scott-wood/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cave Creek Museum Presents:,Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250902T201830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T024825Z
UID:10000427-1774692000-1774697400@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
DESCRIPTION:Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. \nThe 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. 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. \nThe 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! \nThen 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! \nRemember\, your admission ($20 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 only known existing tubercular cabin from that era. \nGet ready to travel back in Time!\nNote: this program is approximately 1 hour 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! \n**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.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \nxProduct()Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/the-arizona-gold-mining-experience-34/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250908T222108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T233642Z
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SUMMARY:Cave Creek Museum Presents: “The 66 Kid on Growing up on the Mother Road” with Bob Boze Bell
DESCRIPTION:Triple B\, B3\, Bob Boze Bell is a true triple threat of talent! Publisher of True West magazine\, he is an award-winning author\, highly collected artist\, and occasional rock and roll drummer.  He grew up on Route 66 in Kingman\, Arizona. His father ran Al Bell’s Flying A gas station on the storied highway that provided the inspiration and imagination that fuels his professional and personal life.  Bob has lived in Cave Creek for 40 years and knows where most of the bodies are buried\, but is willing to tell the (tall) tales and legends about our amazing western history. \nBell will have his paintings and published books of the stories and landscapes that continue to inspire him for display and sale. \nBob Boze Bell is the co-owner and publisher of True West magazine and the host of Outrageous Arizona\, an Emmy-winning documentary about Arizona’s road to statehood. He has published and illustrated groundbreaking books on Wyatt Earp\, Billy the Kid\, and Doc Holliday\, as well as his series entitled Classic Gunfights. Boze’s artwork and writing have also appeared in Arizona Highways\, New Times\, Playboy\, Wild West\, and National Lampoon. \nAdmission is $10.  (No discounts or Culture Passes will be honored.)  Advance reservations are required. \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/cave-creek-museum-presents-the-66-kid-on-growing-up-on-the-mother-road-with-bob-boze-bell/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cave Creek Museum Presents:,Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250903T225548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T225548Z
UID:10000437-1773493200-1773505800@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Gold Fever Jeep Adventure
DESCRIPTION:This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must”! \nCave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s one and only total gold mining experience to life.  After seeing the interactive\, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME)\, Gold Fever lovers 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 jeep 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. \nYour 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.) \nThe 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. \nProceed 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. \nThis adventure tour is the perfect way to learn about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the “Gold Fever” within yourself. \nReservations are required in advance. No cancellations under 60 days. The Gold Fever Adventure is limited to 9 adult guests.  Culture passes and discounts are not accepted for this event.  No passengers under 13 years of age. \nNote:  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! \nxProduct()\n\n\nEcwid.init();\nGold Fever Adventure is an “once-a-month” donation from our dear friends and supporters at Rackensack Canyon Tours.  We are so happy that every month this tour sells out!  GREAT NEWS … If Gold Fever Adventure (benefiting the Cave Creek Museum) is sold out or the date we are advertising doesn’t work for you—you can still enjoy this thrilling Jeep tour to the top of Continental Mountain and deep into the depths of Rackensack Mine.  Just click on the button to the right to visit Rackensack Canyon Tours to find an available date.  (They have helicopter tours as well!) \nThank you for supporting these wonderful folks who support the Cave Creek Museum! \nVisit Rackensack Canyon Tours
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/gold-fever-jeep-adventure-4/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/GoldFever-Chaparral.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250902T201643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T024659Z
UID:10000426-1773482400-1773487800@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
DESCRIPTION:Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. \nThe 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. 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. \nThe 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! \nThen 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! \nRemember\, your admission ($20 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 only known existing tubercular cabin from that era. \nGet ready to travel back in Time!\nNote: this program is approximately 1 hour 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! \n**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.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \nxProduct()Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \n Your email confirmation receipt is your ticket.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/the-arizona-gold-mining-experience-33/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250908T170551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T190315Z
UID:10000447-1773311400-1773315000@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Kiwanis' Preschool Pioneers: There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea
DESCRIPTION:“There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea”  Our coyote in this story swallows increasingly larger desert animals\, including a cactus\, western hat and more in this humorous rhyming tale.  We will walk the museum to find some of them and explore them. \nKiwanis Preschool Pioneers is for children ages 3-5; however\, all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.  Age-appropriate books set the stage for movement and music\, trying out a process\, exploring museum artifacts or acting out parts of the story with props.  \nPre-registration is strongly encouraged\, walk-ins are accepted first come\, first serve as class size is limited. Plan to be engaged with your child — this is not a drop off program!  \nThis event is FREE thanks to the financial support of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/kiwanis-preschool-pioneers-coyote-swallowed-flea/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Kiwanis Sundays,Museum Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Preschool-pioneers.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20260130T220504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T022400Z
UID:10000472-1773162000-1773169200@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Cave Creek Museum's Annual Miners' Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This highly anticipated event\, “Staking a New Claim”\, celebrates the rich history and vibrant Cave Creek community. It’s also the museum’s finest event of the season and its largest fundraiser of the year. This ever-popular event will be held at Harold’s Corral\, which serves as the official sponsor. \n“Staking a New Claim” honors the museum’s past and exciting future plans. Along with dinner\, the event will feature a silent auction\, balloon pop\, the ol’ miner\, western characters\, a bake sale and the beer burro\, Poncho! Plus other activities — it’s sure to be a blast! \nAttendees will enjoy local favorite Kevin Causey\, the featured musician\, who will also serve as Master of Ceremony. In addition\, guest Bob Boze Bell will join the fun. Bell has published more than 12 other books on legendary Old West characters like Billy the Kid\, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. He also co-wrote and published “Hellraisers & Trailblazers: The Real Women of The Wild West.” Bell will sell his books and artwork\, which feature local landscapes like Elephant Butte and The Seven Sisters. \nPurchase your tickets online or at the museum located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek\, Ariz.\, 85331. Tickets are $100 per person. \nSeating is limited and we expect this event to sell out quickly – purchase your tickets today! \n(Poncho’s special appearance is courtesy of Cave Creek Beer Burro\, voted best party burros by Phoenix Magazine 2024 & 2005.) \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/cave-creek-museums-annual-miners-dinner/
LOCATION:Harold’s Corral\, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Fundraiser,Museum Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Miners-Dinner-invite-2026-scaled.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250906T183512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T211021Z
UID:10000440-1772877600-1772884800@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Kiwanis' Family Fun Days: Meet a Miner Day
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a day in the life of a miner\, blacksmith and other characters from Cave Creek’s 1800’2 gold mining era. Try your hand at gold panning\, experience what children in a gold camp did for fun. Costumed interpreters will guide your family through the historic mining campus and tell stories of the gold-fueled days of the American West. \nThis event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree \nRegistration is limited and required. \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/kiwanis-family-fun-days-meet-a-miner-day/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Kiwanis Family Fun Day,Kiwanis Saturday,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250903T175501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T024513Z
UID:10000432-1772272800-1772278200@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
DESCRIPTION:Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. \nThe 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. 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. \nThe 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! \nThen 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! \nRemember\, your admission ($20 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 only known existing tubercular cabin from that era. \nGet ready to travel back in Time!\nNote: this program is approximately 1 hour 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! \n**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.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \nxProduct()Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \n Your email confirmation receipt is your ticket.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/the-arizona-gold-mining-experience-37/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/stamp-mill-120917.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250908T185809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T224613Z
UID:10000451-1771682400-1771689600@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Cave Creek Museum Presents: "The Story of Our Stamp Mill\, Cave Creek and Phoenix” with Kraig Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Cave Creek Museum’s most precious asset is the rough-hewn Ten Stamp Mill.  The Golden Reef Mine stamp mill plus how the museum acquired and relocated it from Continental Mountain is an epic and roaring story.  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. \nPresenter Kraig Nelson began as a docent at the Cave Creek Museum in 2008\, became a regular columnist for the Museum’s newsletter in 2011 and the Museum Board elected him the Museum’s official historian in 2016.  Kraig also co-authored the Museum’s 2013 book\, “Images of America-Cave Creek and Carefree”. Kraig is a regular columnist for “A Peak at the Peak” and North Valley Magazine.  He has been published in many other periodicals\, including True West. \nAdmission is $10\, including an all-day Museum pass.  (No discounts or Culture Passes will be honored.)  FREE for members; advance reservations are required.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/cave-creek-museum-presents-story-our-stamp-mill-cave-creek-phoenix-with-kraig-nelson/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cave Creek Museum Presents:,Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250903T225332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T225332Z
UID:10000436-1771074000-1771086600@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Gold Fever Jeep Adventure
DESCRIPTION:This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must”! \nCave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s one and only total gold mining experience to life.  After seeing the interactive\, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME)\, Gold Fever lovers 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 jeep 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. \nYour 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.) \nThe 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. \nProceed 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. \nThis adventure tour is the perfect way to learn about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the “Gold Fever” within yourself. \nReservations are required in advance. No cancellations under 60 days. The Gold Fever Adventure is limited to 9 adult guests.  Culture passes and discounts are not accepted for this event.  No passengers under 13 years of age. \nNote:  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! \nxProduct()\n\n\nEcwid.init();\nGold Fever Adventure is an “once-a-month” donation from our dear friends and supporters at Rackensack Canyon Tours.  We are so happy that every month this tour sells out!  GREAT NEWS … If Gold Fever Adventure (benefiting the Cave Creek Museum) is sold out or the date we are advertising doesn’t work for you—you can still enjoy this thrilling Jeep tour to the top of Continental Mountain and deep into the depths of Rackensack Mine.  Just click on the button to the right to visit Rackensack Canyon Tours to find an available date.  (They have helicopter tours as well!) \nThank you for supporting these wonderful folks who support the Cave Creek Museum! \nVisit Rackensack Canyon Tours
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/gold-fever-jeep-adventure-3/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250903T175319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T024357Z
UID:10000430-1771063200-1771068600@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
DESCRIPTION:Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. \nThe 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. 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. \nThe 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! \nThen 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! \nRemember\, your admission ($20 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 only known existing tubercular cabin from that era. \nGet ready to travel back in Time!\nNote: this program is approximately 1 hour 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! \n**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.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \nxProduct()Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \n Your email confirmation receipt is your ticket.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/the-arizona-gold-mining-experience-36/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250908T170315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T192223Z
UID:10000446-1770890400-1770894000@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Kiwanis' Preschool Pioneers: The Night the Grandfathers Danced
DESCRIPTION:“The Night the Grandfathers Danced”  Step into the life of young Autumn\, dressed in her pink fringed shawl ready for her first Bear Dance and explore traditional Native American crafts\, foods and objects from museum exhibits. \nKiwanis Preschool Pioneers is for children ages 3-5; however\, all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.  Age-appropriate books set the stage for movement and music\, trying out a process\, exploring museum artifacts or acting out parts of the story with props.  \nPre-registration is strongly encouraged\, walk-ins are accepted first come\, first serve as class size is limited. Plan to be engaged with your child — this is not a drop off program!  \nThis event is FREE thanks to the financial support of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/kiwanis-preschool-pioneers-night-grandfathers-danced/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Kiwanis Sundays,Museum Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Preschool-pioneers.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20240820T224544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T194535Z
UID:10000381-1770472800-1770480000@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT!! Cave Creek Museum Presents: Author Roger Naylor & "Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial"
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to partner with the Holland Center in presenting Roger Naylor’s fascinating talk on Route 66.  The iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026 and it has stories to tell!  The renowned author and museum favorite will discuss the Mother Road’s history and cultural significance. If the Grand Canyon is the heart of Arizona\, then Route 66 is the main artery. \nRoger Naylor is an award-winning Arizona author. He has been the freelance travel writer for the Arizona Republic since 2007.  He was inducted into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame in 2018 and is also the narrator of the Verde Canyon Railroad.  Naylor’s work has also appeared in the USA Today\, The Guardian\, Country Magazine\, Arizona Highways\, and dozens more. \nBooks will be for sale following the presentation\, including Naylor’s brand-new Arizona Route 66 Road Trip\, and his best-selling Arizona Kicks on Route 66. For more information\, visit www.rogernaylor.com. \nSOLD OUT!! \nAdmission is $10.  (No discounts or Culture Passes will be honored.)  Advance reservations are required.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/cave-creek-museum-presents-author-roger-naylor-celebrate-route-66-centennial/
LOCATION:Holland Community Center\, 34250 N. 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, 85266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cave Creek Museum Presents:,Event Reservations,Kiwanis Sundays,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250909T235227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T235227Z
UID:10000459-1770458400-1770472800@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Kiwanis' Family Fun Days: Archaeology Expo
DESCRIPTION: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? Join us to learn about survival in the desert.  Learn what petroglyphs are plus make your own clay pot! \nFREE\, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE KIWANIS’ CLUB OF CAREFREE. \nRegistration is limited and required. \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/kiwanis-family-fun-days-archaeology-expo-2/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Kiwanis Sundays,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20240820T221043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T204501Z
UID:10000378-1769868000-1769875200@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT!! Cave Creek Museum Presents: "The Boulders at The Boulders Aren’t Really Boulders" with Stephanie Bradley
DESCRIPTION:Reservations REQUIRED as this rock-solid presentation is frequently SOLD OUT … Reserve early! \nYou’ll get 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 saguaros mostly grow on the west slope?  What kind of precious minerals lurk under the earth for which prospectors flocked to our region?  Now you’ll know! \nCave Creek Museum’s resident rock hound rock-star Stephanie Bradley brings ancient geology to life and she is an audience favorite. \nAdmission is $10\, including an all-day Museum pass.  (No discounts or Culture Passes will be honored.)  FREE for members.  Reservations are required! \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/cave-creek-museum-presents-boulders-at-the-boulders-arent-really-boulders-with-stephanie-bradley/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cave Creek Museum Presents:,Event Reservations,Museum Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/image0.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250902T201132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T024239Z
UID:10000425-1769248800-1769254200@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
DESCRIPTION:Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. \nThe 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. 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. \nThe 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! \nThen 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! \nRemember\, your admission ($20 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 only known existing tubercular cabin from that era. \nGet ready to travel back in Time!\nNote: this program is approximately 1 hour 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! \n**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.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \nxProduct()Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \n Your email confirmation receipt is your ticket.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/the-arizona-gold-mining-experience-32/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20251217T220659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T220743Z
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SUMMARY:Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Wildlife Watchers
DESCRIPTION:How well do you know our desert wildlife? Where do they live? Who hunts (predator) and who hides (prey)?\nAre they carnivores\, herbivores\, or omnivores? How can you tell?\nCan you spot them just by their tracks\, or maybe by their… scat?\nIf you’re curious about desert predators and prey\, their habitats\, and more\, come join us for a fun\, hands-on\, interactive adventure! Learn from experts at the Desert Awareness Committee and Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center as they guide you through the amazing world of desert creatures.\nDon’t miss out on this wild experience!\nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT\, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE KIWANIS’ CLUB OF CAREFREE. \nReservations are required.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/kiwanis-family-fun-days-wildlife-watchers-2/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kiwanis Family Fun Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250903T225123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T211410Z
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SUMMARY:Gold Fever Jeep Adventure
DESCRIPTION:This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must”! \nCave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s one and only total gold mining experience to life.  After seeing the interactive\, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME)\, Gold Fever lovers 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 jeep 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. \nYour 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.) \nThe 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. \nProceed 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. \nThis adventure tour is the perfect way to learn about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the “Gold Fever” within yourself. \nReservations are required in advance. No cancellations under 60 days. The Gold Fever Adventure is limited to 9 adult guests.  Culture passes and discounts are not accepted for this event.  No passengers under 13 years of age. \nNote:  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! \nxProduct()Gold Fever Adventure is an “once-a-month” donation from our dear friends and supporters at Rackensack Canyon Tours.  We are so happy that every month this tour sells out!  GREAT NEWS … If Gold Fever Adventure (benefiting the Cave Creek Museum) is sold out or the date we are advertising doesn’t work for you—you can still enjoy this thrilling Jeep tour to the top of Continental Mountain and deep into the depths of Rackensack Mine.  Just click on the button to the right to visit Rackensack Canyon Tours to find an available date.  (They have helicopter tours as well!) \nThank you for supporting these wonderful folks who support the Cave Creek Museum! \nVisit Rackensack Canyon Tours
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/gold-fever-jeep-adventure-2/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250902T201008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T024123Z
UID:10000424-1768039200-1768044600@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
DESCRIPTION:Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. \nThe 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. 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. \nThe 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! \nThen 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! \nRemember\, your admission ($20 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 only known existing tubercular cabin from that era. \nGet ready to travel back in Time!\nNote: this program is approximately 1 hour 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! \n**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.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \nxProduct()Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \n Your email confirmation receipt is your ticket.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/the-arizona-gold-mining-experience-31/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250908T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T174703Z
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SUMMARY:Kiwanis' Preschool Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Kiwanis Preschool Pioneers is for children ages 3-5\, accompanied by an adult. Children will hear stories with a historical theme\, interact through music and movement\, and engage in an activity that promotes learning.  Focus books: “Wonky Donkey” and “Pedro’s Pan” \nThis event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree — Registration is limited & required. \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/kiwanis-preschool-pioneers-4/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Kiwanis Sundays,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250908T211302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T211302Z
UID:10000453-1767448800-1767456000@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Cave Creek Museum Presents: "Time Travel at Harmony Hollow Ranch” with Steve Greenberg
DESCRIPTION: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.  Steve and his wife\, Lori\, have added their own story to that continuum as preservationists and stewards of the historic property. \nSteve Greenberg is Cave Creek resident and former member of the board of Cave Creek Museum.  He is the founder of Thin Client Computing\, a leading IT consulting group based on Scottsdale\, AZ.  With his wife Lori\, they purchased Harmony Hollow Ranch – adjacent to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area\, to conserve the land and to preserve the history. \nAdmission is $10\, including an all-day Museum pass.  (No discounts or Culture Passes will be honored.)  FREE for members; advance reservations are required. \nxProduct()
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/cave-creek-museum-presents-time-travel-harmony-hollow-ranch-with-steve-greenberg/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cave Creek Museum Presents:,Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T035900
CREATED:20250902T200824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T172025Z
UID:10000423-1766829600-1766835000@cavecreekmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
DESCRIPTION:Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. \nThe 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. 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. \nThe 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! \nThen 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! \nRemember\, your admission ($20 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 only known existing tubercular cabin from that era. \nGet ready to travel back in Time!\nNote: this program is approximately 1 hour 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! \n**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.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \nTickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control. \n Your email confirmation receipt is your ticket.
URL:https://cavecreekmuseum.org/event/the-arizona-gold-mining-experience-30/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E Skyline Drive\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Reservations,Museum Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
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