Our Signature Program, Desert Foothills Theater is kicking off their 50th Anniversary Season with a Show for Kids, By Kids! Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek KIDS is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Our Signature Program Desert Awareness Committee (DAC) invites you to hone your storytelling skills in a fun, interactive way amidst the natural beauty of Harmony Hollow at Spur Cross. Storytellers from the renowned South Mountain Storytelling Institute will teach you how to create engaging stories related to life in the desert, and that will delight and educate the listener.
Celebrate stories, community, and creativity at the Desert Foothills Book Festival! Meet award-winning local authors, explore books across every genre, and take home signed favorites. Enjoy lively conversations with fellow readers and discover new stories that inspire. Admission is free—join us for a fun day dedicated to books and the people who love them.
You are invited to a special event celebrating the art of expression by our current featured gallery artists: Arizona Watercolor Association and Josephine Wilt.
Join us for an evening of celebration that brings the entire community together AND that benefits a good cause. Tickets are $25 per person and includes Harold’s famous BBQ, live music, games, and raffles. A portion of sales goes straight back to The Holland Center to support our arts & education programming.
You won't want to miss this annual FREE event! Hosted by our Desert Awareness Committee and held on the patio, the Prickly Pear Fest is a treasured event in our Sonoran Desert. Come learn about the many things you can do with this abundant fruit including harvesting, juicing and flour processing. There will be delicious samples of smoothies, salsa, bread and more!
Who knew staying home could do so much good? Join us in a unique fundraiser supporting The Holland Center while enjoying some of your favorite at-home activities. Whether you’re watching your favorite movie, binge-watching a new series, ordering take-out from a local restaurant, or diving into a great book, you can make a meaningful impact from the comfort of your own couch!