learning Archives - Cave Creek Museum

Cave Creek Museum’s Annual Miners’ Dinner

Join us for our favorite and largest fundraiser, the Cave Creek Museum's Annual Miners' Dinner on March 10, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm. This event will be held at Harold’s Corral, which serves as the official sponsor. You'll be entertained by local favorite Kevin Causey, who is also Master of Ceremony. Plus, special guest Bob Boze Bell will join the fun and meet Poncho, the beer burro!! Also featured is a silent auction, balloon pop, the ol’ miner, western characters and a bake sale, among other activities. Your support and attendance of this event allows the Museum to continue to grow and serve our community and guests.

Cave Creek Museum2026-02-05T12:04:23-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Pioneer Fun & Games

How did children play in the 1800’s without cell phones and computers? Unplug and enjoy learning how to play indoor games, such as jacks, dominoes, pick up sticks, cup and ball, doll making and outside games such as marbles, hoop rolling, game of graces, and more. Fun for all ages! This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree -- Registration is limited and required.

Cave Creek Museum2025-09-29T14:03:41-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Wild at Heart

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. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree -- Registration is limited and required.

Cave Creek Museum2026-01-31T16:48:48-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Fiber Fun Day

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”. This event is open to visitors of all age groups. Registration is limited and required. This event is FREE thanks to the generous support of Kiwanis Club of Carefree.

Cave Creek Museum2026-01-30T14:12:39-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Archaeology Expo

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.

Cave Creek Museum2025-09-09T16:52:27-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Christmas in the Hills

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.

Cave Creek Museum2025-09-09T16:33:13-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers: Rosie and the Rustlers

This program is for children ages 3-5; however, all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. "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. This event is FREE thanks to the financial support of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Cave Creek Museum2026-02-05T12:41:03-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers: Wonkey Donkey

This program is for children ages 3-5; however, all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. "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! This event is FREE thanks to the financial support of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Cave Creek Museum2026-02-05T12:35:37-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers: There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea

This program is for children ages 3-5; however, all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. "There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea" -- Our coyote 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. This event is FREE thanks to the financial support of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Cave Creek Museum2026-03-03T12:03:15-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers: The Night the Grandfathers Danced

This program is for children ages 3-5; however, all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. "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. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Cave Creek Museum2026-02-05T12:22:23-07:000 Comments