Chanukah in Carefree - Nightly Menorah Lighting and Celebrations
December 25, 2024, to January 1, 2025, from 5:50 PM to 7:30 PM at Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at 101 Easy Street in Carefree. Celebrating its sixth season, join us for 'Chanukah in Carefree' every evening at 5:30 PM during Chanukah. Enjoy presentations and the menorah lighting led by community leaders each night under the stars in Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Each year, Chanukah in Carefree selects a local charity to support through charitable giving. Visit their website for more information.
December 25, 2024, to January 1, 2025, from 5:50 PM to 7:30 PM at Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at 101 Easy Street in Carefree. Celebrating its sixth season, join us for 'Chanukah in Carefree' every evening at 5:30 PM during Chanukah. Enjoy presentations and the menorah lighting led by community leaders each night under the stars in Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Each year, Chanukah in Carefree selects a local charity to support through charitable giving. Visit their website for more information.
Carefree Farmer’s Market Every Friday, (Winter Hours - 9 AM to 1 PM October through May) (Summer Hours - 8 AM to 11 AM June through September) - Town of Carefree - 8 Sundial Circle, Carefree, AZ 85377. Every Friday near the Sundial in Carefree! Vendors change weekly. Features may include fresh, local, seasonal produce, herbs, and flowers; locally made jams, jellies, and salsas; and fresh baked breads. FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING! When it's hot, the market moves to the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion stage area with shade and misters to cool the area.
Every Friday evening from 5 PM to 9 PM at Carefree Town Center at 8 Sundial Circle in Carefree. This weekly event invites you to explore the charm of Carefree after sunset. Local restaurants offer live entertainment, and stores in the Town Center stay open later for more shopping. Enjoy a delightful dinner, stroll through the Carefree Desert Gardens, and discover local treasures—in one night. It's a simple and enjoyable way to experience the best of Carefree under the stars.
Tuesday Night Music Club
First Tuesday night of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 at Black Mountain Guitar located at 6220 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek. Open forum for aspiring songwriters to meet, share, and collaborate their ideas with others. Please bring your instrument and be ready to encourage others and grow in your musical journey.
Sonoran Fine Art Festival
January 10 - 12, 2025 10 AM to 5 PM at Stagecoach Village located at 7100 E Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. Three days of art, wine, music, and food! Features 100 Fine Artists and talented craftsmen exhibiting throughout the open-air plaza of Stagecoach Village creating a relaxing and intimate setting for patrons to shop while sipping wine, listening to live music, and taking in the panoramic views of the cactus-studded foothills. Enjoy wine tastings, gourmet chocolates, and patio dining from fine restaurants and food trucks. See more at the event website.
GCS Farmers Market
Held every 2nd Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM each month November through April with over 50 vendors at the Holland Community Center located at 34250 N 60th St in Scottsdale.
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience
January 11th, 2025, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at the Cave Creek Museum located at 6140 E Skyline Dr, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. *** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** SPECIAL 2ND SATURDAY TIME!!!! The museum opens at 8:30 am for event check-in, The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE begins at 10 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, which are always on display but operated on 2nd Saturdays.
Kiwanis Family Days - CAVE CREEK MUSEUM
January 12th from 2 PM to 4 PM at Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Join us for the second Sunday every month for a family fun activity. Check out their website for themes.
Country Comfort Music Jam at Black Mountain Guitar
Every second Tuesday night of each month from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at Black Mountain Guitar located at 6220 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek. They will be Hee-Haw'n to both kinds of music, Country and Western, and more... Grab your fiddle, guitar, washboard, etc.... and join our friend Tim Brady as he leads in our favorite Americana music including Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and more... All levels of players are welcome to join in!
Ukulele Jam at Black Mountain Guitar
Every Third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Black Mountain Guitar located at 6220 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek. Join Nancy Bagley and other guest artists as they lead us in song with our Ukulele. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, come on down and play along. Together we'll make joyful Ukulele music.
Third Thursday Art Walks
Every third Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM in downtown Carefree.
Join Carefree Galleries on the Third Thursday of every month beginning October through May for our seasonal Art Night. Carefree’s Third Thursday event series invites visitors to stroll, shop, dine, and enjoy an evening celebrating the arts in downtown Carefree! These events help support local businesses and local creativity which make our Arizona culture a better place to live, work, and visit. The Art Evenings are FREE and self-guided, every month, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 PM and offer FREE PARKING. Begin at any gallery, then continue to other participating galleries. Enjoy a diverse display of artistic styles and mediums, meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and converse about art and architecture. See the link for participating galleries.
Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival - Thunderbird Artists
January 17 - January 19, 10 AM to 5 PM in Carefree. The Carefree Fine Art Festival features more than 155 juried fine artisans from throughout the United States and abroad. Artists will participate in displaying paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and ink; impressive small, medium, and life-sized sculptures, sparkling hand-blown glass, clay, metal, stone, wood, bronze, one-of-kind handcrafted jewelry, beautiful photography and much more! The festival will take place in downtown Carefree, at the corner of Easy and Ho Hum streets. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm each day. Parking is free all weekend. Visit their website for all the details.
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™-SPECIAL 3RD SATURDAY EVENT!
January 25, 2025, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at Cave Creek Museum located at 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ. *** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** THIS A SPECIAL 3RD SATURDAY TIME!!!! The museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in, The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10 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, which are always on display, but operated during the AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™.
Tuesday Bluesday Jam at Black Mountain Guitar
Every 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at Black Mountain Guitar located at 6220 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek. Got the Tuesday Night Blues? Grab your favorite Axe and join blues legend Chuck Hall as we jam the Blues together. Vocalists, harp, bass, piano, and percussionists are also welcome. This event is for all levels from beginners to advanced. Come prepared to learn, encourage each other, and play the Blues!
Shred-A-Thon & Prescription Take-Back
Saturday, January 27th, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The Foothills Food Bank is kicking off 2024 with a free Shred-a-Thon and prescription take-back event. Bring your sensitive documents for shredding before your eyes! Donations of food and cash are always appreciated and help keep the event free. Community partners will be accepting books, used clothing, and household items to upcycle. Also accepting small electronics and cell phones and will destroy computers to protect personal data. Volunteers will be available for heavy lifting! The collection site is in the public parking lot at 6061 E. Hidden Valley Drive, one block south of Cave Creek Road.
13th Annual Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival
January 31st, February 1 & 2, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM. It is located in Old Town Scottsdale at 7135 E Camelback Road in Scottsdale. Admission is $5 (cash only). Wine Tasting Ticket with Souvenir Glass is $15 (cash preferred). Free public parking on the north side of the canal in the public parking garage adjacent to Nordstrom's. Patrons love strolling through spectacular paintings, bronzes, glass, stone, copper, clay sculptures, photography, and jewelry. The Scottsdale Waterfront is a superb backdrop, which adds romance to the event with reflections across the waters. See all the details on their website.
Looking for more events?
Check out the event calendar at the Carefree-Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce HERE.
Click HERE to see February Events!
