Cave Creek Museum Presents: “Arizona’s World War II Airfields” with Steve Hoza

Arizona is a surprising place with its secrets sometimes in plain view.  Pilot, bombardier and gunnery cadets from the USA, Great Britain and China prepared for battle on some of the country’s largest training fields located in Arizona.  Photos taken during and after the war, including historical artifacts, will be presented. Steve Hoza is a native Phoenician who has worked in the museum field his entire career and he is a recognized authority on the history of World War II in Arizona. 

2025-09-08T13:57:39-07:000 Comments

Cave Creek Museum Presents: “Desert Survival and Hiking Basics” with Paul Diefenderfer

The desert is an unforgiving place with extreme temperatures, limited water sources, and potential wildlife encounters. You could be navigating sections of trails that are ill-defined and cell service is hard to come by.  What should you carry?  When should you go?  How do you get help?  Desert hiking expert Paul Diefenderfer shares tips and techniques to make your adventures in the desert safe and survivable.

2025-09-08T11:34:17-07:000 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.

2026-02-05T12:41:03-07:000 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.

2026-02-05T12:35:37-07:000 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.

2026-02-05T12:28:38-07:000 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.

2026-02-05T12:22:23-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers

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.

2025-09-08T10:47:03-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers

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.

2025-09-08T10:43:57-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers

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.

2025-09-08T10:40:30-07:000 Comments