This is your chance to meet the people behind the scenes of the some of the most reputable non-brick & mortar businesses (businesses without storefronts) serving our area and see what products and services they can offer you!
A free happy hour and orientation for new residents of the Desert Foothills area—Rio Verde, Desert Mountain, North Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek, Desert Hills, and far North Phoenix. Meet neighbors, learn about the community, and start building connections in a relaxed, welcoming setting with drinks and appetizers served.
You are invited to a special event celebrating the art of expression by our current featured gallery artist Beth Zink. Registration not required, but RSVP kindly requested on our website.
Imagine Dancing with the Stars with an Arizona twist! Watch local and Arizona TV personalities compete on the dance floor for community bragging rights—all for a great cause. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and live music by the Whiskey Lizard Band at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center. Proceeds support arts, education, wellness, and community programs through four local nonprofit partners including The Holland Center. Tickets: Purchase at community-fest.org/event/dancing-with-the-desert-stars
This free event connects seniors and their loved ones with trusted local partners offering resources for aging with confidence. Explore support for staying active, fraud prevention, independent living, in-home care, financial planning, caregiver support, health services, and more. Come gather practical information, ask questions, and meet friendly people ready to help.
Explore how the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy can strengthen leadership skills, expand your professional network, and deepen your understanding of the issues shaping the Desert Foothills region. Meet Academy alumni, community leaders, and business professionals while learning how the program develops leadership potential through diverse perspectives and community-focused experiences. Free light bites and drinks provided.
A special event celebrating the art of expression by our current featured gallery artists Pamela Fingerhut, Diane J. Huff, and Margit Kagerer. Meet the artists and learn about each piece in the exhibit.
Meet award-winning local authors, talk all things books, and purchase signed copies of your favorites while supporting local writers and our community. Reading is fun—and even better when you meet the people behind the stories! This free community event is open to all.
Celebrate the Cave Creek and Carefree community while supporting local nonprofits at this lively evening of food, music, games, raffles, and community spirit. Enjoy Harold’s famous BBQ, connect with organizations making a difference, and meet friends and neighbors. Every ticket helps support local nonprofits, including The Holland Center’s arts and education programming.
Come to our haunted desert for the 7th Annual Prickly Pear Festival! This free, family-friendly event features prickly pear treats and products, demonstrations of juicing, jojoba oil pressing and mesquite flour preparation, plus face painting, caricatures, a haunted-desert photo opportunity, and an interactive storytelling performance. Come in costume and kick off Halloween with fun, food, and desert-inspired festivities for all ages!
Join us for the 5th Annual Winter Artisan Market, presented by The Holland Center and the Sonoran Arts League! Shop a wonderful selection of handcrafted gifts and one-of-a-kind creations from talented local artists and makers. It’s a fun way to kick off your holiday shopping, support local artists, and maybe even find a little something for yourself. 🎁 Admission is free, so bring a friend and come enjoy a festive day of shopping and creativity!
Join us for the 5th Annual Winter Artisan Market, presented by The Holland Center and the Sonoran Arts League! Shop a wonderful selection of handcrafted gifts and one-of-a-kind creations from talented local artists and makers. It’s a fun way to kick off your holiday shopping, support local artists, and maybe even find a little something for yourself. 🎁 Admission is free, so bring a friend and come enjoy a festive day of shopping and creativity!
Our 5th Annual Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show is truly a memorable cultural awareness event that we're privileged to experience in our area. Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade Navajo rugs, jewelry, and crafts — and experience Native music, weaving demonstrations & stories, and cultural teachings. 100% of all proceeds directly support the Navajo Elders and help reduce the extreme poverty and hardship they face on the Navajo Reservation.
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