Cave Creek Guide

Luminaria Walk at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
2025-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Luminaria Walk at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a serene self-guided Luminaria Walk through the stunning Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. As twilight falls, the trail will be softly illuminated by glowing luminarias, creating an enchanting ambiance perfect for quiet reflection and festive cheer.
The walk spans approximately 1.5 miles, featuring gentle elevation changes and some rocky terrain—be sure to wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for an outdoor evening adventure. Wander at your own pace along the softly lit path, immersing yourself in the desert’s peaceful beauty. For added visibility, bring a flashlight, but please avoid headlamps to maintain the tranquil experience for all walkers.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special evening celebration! Admission is $3 for adults, payable by cash, Maricopa County annual passes, or Cave Creek resident cards at the entry station. Children under 15 are admitted free.

Cave Creek Museum - AZ Gold Mining Experience (2nd Saturday)
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331, United States
Museum opens at 9:30am for event check-in, The ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE begins at 10am.
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated for this event. 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.
The 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 Steam” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echoes with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then 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!
Remember, your admission ($7 for adults, children 12 & under 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.
Get ready to travel back in Time!
*Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE, we recommend pre-purchasing your tickets on line for speedier check-in. Tickets may be purchased here:

The Golden Hour Market
2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | AZ
A night of community gathering
Featuring your favorite small businesses and local artisans
This event is free admission, and we will have a raffle as well as a limited number of vendor bags! There will be upwards of 18 unique vendors and small businesses collaborating for this magical evening.
Behind Big Earls
6147 E Cave Creek Rd

Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
2025-12-06 17:00 - 2025-12-07 02:00 | AZ
Cave Creek CHRISTMAS Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

Costume Contests * Drink Specials * Live Music

21+

Get ready to jingle all the way through Cave Creek!

Don your ugliest holiday sweaters, sip on merry cocktails, and crawl through town spreading festive cheer. Starting at Hansen’s, catch a FREE party bus and make your way to 7 merry bars.

Even the elves know not to drink and drive! Book your Ubers, Lyfts, hotel rooms and babysitters for a sage, unforgettable night!

5pm Horny Road
6pm Local Jonny’s Tavern
7pm Big Earls Greasy Eats
8pm Kiki Rae’s
9pm The Hideaway
10pm Harold’s Corral
11pm Roadhouse
Let’s party ugly sweater style!!

Finer Arts Mimosas & Muffins
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Finer Arts Gallery, 6137 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331
The first Saturday of every month (even summer) we host an Art Affaire, no admission charge, from 10am til noon. Mimosas & muffins will be served. Stop by to see the fabulous art created by over 50 LOCAL artists. Most of our artists will be there every event to speak with visitors and explain their artwork.

Hidden In The Hills Studio Tour - 2nd weekend
2025-11-28 10:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 | AZ
Visit dozens of artist studios in Cave Creek and surrounding area.

Cave Creek Museum - AZ Gold Mining Experience (4th Saturday)
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331, United States
Museum opens at 9:30am for event check-in, The ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE begins at 10am.
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated for this event. 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.
The 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 Steam” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echoes with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then 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!
Remember, your admission ($15 for adults, children 12 & under 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.
Get ready to travel back in Time!
*Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE, we recommend pre-purchasing your tickets on line for speedier check-in. Tickets may be purchased here:

Finer Arts Art Affaire
2025-11-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Finer Arts Gallery, 6137 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331
The third Friday of every month (even summer) we host an Art Affaire, no admission charge, from 5 until 7. Refreshments are always served. Stop by to see the fabulous art created by over 50 LOCAL artists. Most of our artists will be there every event to speak with visitors and explain their artwork.

Hidden In The Hills Studio Tour - 1st weekend
2025-11-21 10:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | AZ

High Desert Market
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Frontier Town, 6245 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, 85331
Handmade goods
One of a kind gifts
Vintage Treasures
Kids activities & crafts
Live Music

Desert Discovery Day
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | AZ
Join Us!
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025
10 am – 2 pm
Jewel of the Creek Preserve
Unplug and join us for a day of digital detox, fresh air, fun, and adventure!
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 13th annual Desert Discovery Day, a fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. Discover the Sonoran Desert, learn about all its dwellers, past and present, and interact with native wildlife.
FREE
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY!

Cave Creek Cactus Classic
2025-11-08 06:30 - 17:00 | AZ
Arizona’s legendary mountain bike race produced by Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association

So Long Summer Community Appreciation @ Local Jonny's
2025-11-01 14:00 - 20:00 | AZ
We’re closing out the season Local-style with live music, drink specials, and something fun for everyone!
Live music by Sh*t Show Romeo
Local vendors & artisans
Free tacos from 3-4pm
Drink specials
50/50 Raffle
Kids Zone with chalk art, face painting & more!

Turquoise Circuit ProRodeo
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-01 | Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N 28th Street, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331
Two action packed days as the Best in the Southwest battle it out for the championship buckle at the Cave Creek Memorial Area.

Harold's Corral Community Fest
2025-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Harold’s Corral, 6895 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331, United States
Get ready! The 2nd Annual Community Fest at Harold’s Corral is back, bringing neighbors, nonprofits, and local businesses together for one unforgettable night of fun and giving. For just $25, your ticket includes Harold’s famous backyard BBQ, plus a night filled with live music, exciting games, and fabulous raffles. Best of all, every dollar raised benefits eight incredible nonprofits serving the Cave Creek and Carefree community—so you can enjoy the party while making a difference close to home!

Cave Creek Wicked
2025-10-25 17:00 - 2025-10-26 02:00 | AZ
Adult fun at night. Town wide bar crawl.

Taste of Cave Creek
2025-10-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Stagecoach Village, 7100 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331, United States
Are you the biggest foodie around? Do you love trying different types of food, especially local food? Then don’t miss one of the most delightful—and delicious— events in Cave Creek, the Taste of Cave Creek. It’s where you can sample the very best food in Cave Creek in a fun, family-friendly environment in the open air setting of Stagecoach Village.
25+ local restaurants * Craft beer garden * Live music
Admission $15
Food samples $5-$7
Wednesday & Thursday 5-9pm

Arizona Gunfighters at Hansen's Cowboy BBQ - Frontier Town
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Frontier Town, 6245 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, 85331
For almost 30 years Arizona Gunfighters have been taking people on journeys back in time. Back to the days of the “wild west”, who among us has not heard the names of “Wild Bill” Hickok, “Doc” Holliday, Wyatt Earp and many more. So join us for a reenactment of the gunfight at the OK Corral in Tombstone.
Show times: 11am & 2pm

Cave Creek Car Show & Cruise
2025-10-04 09:00 - 14:30 | Frontier Town, 6245 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, 85331
Here it is !!! Cave Creek Car Show and Cruise October 4th and 19 participating businesses to hang out at , Frontier Town will be headquarters with Live Music, Entertainment, Playboy Reunion in town, so we’ll have some Bunnies presenting Awards and it’s FREE!!!!!

Thank you Kent Schweiss and Cave Creek for helping so much to make this happen. All welcome,anything on wheels , we even have a Tractor Club,
