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  • Mini Minds in STEM – Paleontology

    Featured Mini Minds in STEM
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Discover how paleontology reveals the ancient world through fossils, prehistoric life, excavation, and scientific clues. Taught by accomplished STEM students, this free session helps grades 1–5 learners build curiosity and critical-thinking skills while exploring what paleontology can look like as a future career. Each participant will uncover “fossils” and use evidence to reconstruct prehistoric life.

  • “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” Watch Party!

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Travel the globe with National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner through all four episodes of the original Blue Zones docuseries, discovering how the world’s longest-living communities create longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Enjoy stretch breaks, mindfulness activities, trivia prizes, and conversation between episodes—or drop in for a single stop on the journey.

  • Line Dancing for Beginners

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    This can’t-miss line dancing class features an expert instructor guiding beginners and seasoned dancers through easy routines set to country and pop music. Wear comfy clothes and enjoy movement, rhythm, and laughter in a welcoming environment; there's no audience watching while you learn—just fun, low-impact exercise while learning new steps with others.

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together

    Featured Monday Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Every Monday, develop your painting skills in a supportive community where all levels and painting genres are welcome. Beginners build foundational skills through guided exercises, while experienced artists pursue independent projects, experiment with new media or subject matter, and receive personalized one-on-one coaching from Susan. Learn and strengthen techniques as you gain confidence while developing your own artistic style.

    Get Tickets $40.00

  • Mah Jongg Strategy: Building a Better Hand

    Featured American Mah Jongg Classes & Open Play
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Learn how to get the most out of every deal. Discover the strengths in your starting hand, use simple hand-building strategies, and make confident decisions as the game unfolds. You’ll learn when to stay the course, when to adjust, and how to manage risk from the Charleston to the final tile.

    Get Tickets $50.00

  • Spooky Tuesday Lunchtime Theater: The Monkey’s Paw

    Featured Desert Foothills Theater Lunchtime Theater
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join our Signature Program, Desert Foothills Theater, every Tuesday in October for a classic radio thriller brought to life by local actors in a staged reading. Experience W.W. Jacobs’ “The Monkey’s Paw,” a chilling tale of a mummified paw that grants three wishes with deadly consequences—all while enjoying a delicious lunch during your break.

    Get Tickets $35.00

  • Community FiESTa 2026

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    Harold's Corral 6895 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Piece Together Your Own Mosaic Tray Design

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Create a one-of-a-kind 10-by-14-inch mosaic tray using colorful glass and ceramic pieces. Learn basic mosaic techniques while designing a functional work of art in your choice of geometric, abstract, or nature-inspired patterns. No experience is necessary, and all tools and materials are provided. Complete the grouting at home to transform your design into a finished tray.

    Get Tickets $85.00

  • Mah Jongg Charleston Strategy: Balancing Offense & Defense Evening Class

    Featured American Mah Jongg Classes & Open Play
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    The Charleston sets the tone for your entire Mah Jongg game. It’s not just about passing tiles, but making smart, strategic choices that shape your hand and influence your opponents' decisions. In this intermediate-level class, we’ll explore how to make confident decisions during each Charleston pass, including which tiles to hold, pass, and how to balance offense and defense.

    Get Tickets $65.00

  • Whispers of the Desert: Sonoran Landscape in Pastels

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Learn to create a stunning three-dimensional desert landscape by combining drawing and pastels. Through step-by-step instruction, discover how values, color, and depth bring a scene to life. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this supportive workshop guides you in creating a finished 9-by-12-inch artwork to display at home or give as a gift.

    Get Tickets $125.00

  • Artist Open Studio

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Every Thursday, make time for creativity in a welcoming, dedicated space. Beginners through experienced artists are invited to bring their own supplies and work independently or in a small group. Paint, draw, explore mixed media, fiber arts, glass, collage, and more. Develop skills, experiment, finish works in progress, or start something new. Self-directed studio time; no instructor.

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • Defensive Play: How to Read the Table in American Mah Jongg

    Featured American Mah Jongg Classes & Open Play
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Sharpen your strategy with our Defensive Play workshop, designed to help you use the Charleston to collect early information, read exposures, make safer discards, and know when to pivot from offense to defense. If you’re ready to elevate your game, this class is for you. Players will benefit most from this class after developing a solid foundation in offensive play and hand-building strategies.

    Get Tickets $50.00

  • Mini Minds in STEM – Meteorology

    Featured Mini Minds in STEM
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Become a weather scientist for the day and discover how clouds form, why storms happen, and how meteorologists predict the weather. Taught by accomplished STEM students, this free session helps grades 1–5 learners build curiosity and critical-thinking skills while exploring meteorology as a future career. Students will create a cloud-in-a-container experiment and tornado model to explore air movement and pressure.

  • Prickly Pear Festival

    Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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!

  • Learn American Mah Jongg

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Discover the fun and strategy of American Mah Jongg in this lively, hands-on class. No experience needed! You’ll learn the essentials like tile names and suits, how to use the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card, and the basics of game play and etiquette. This class combines instruction with guided play to help you build confidence and enjoy the game.

    Get Tickets $90.00

  • Tai Chi for Everyone – November 4 Session Series

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Discover the gentle power of Tai Chi in 4 weekly class sessions for beginners and returning enthusiasts. Enjoy low-impact exercise that supports balance, flexibility, posture, stress reduction, cardiovascular fitness, and overall well-being. Each class begins with breathing exercises and gentle stretching before learning and executing Tai Chi techniques in a welcoming, supportive environment.

    $40.00

  • Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together

    Featured Monday Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Every Monday, develop your painting skills in a supportive community where all levels and painting genres are welcome. Beginners build foundational skills through guided exercises, while experienced artists pursue independent projects, experiment with new media or subject matter, and receive personalized one-on-one coaching from Susan. Learn and strengthen techniques as you gain confidence while developing your own artistic style.

    Get Tickets $40.00

  • Foothills Speaker Series: Arizona’s Bats

    Featured Foothills Speaker Series with Desert Foothills Land Trust
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Discover the fascinating world of Arizona’s bats and their essential role in the desert ecosystem. Hally Cokenias, co-founder of Arizona Bat Rescue, explores the biology, behavior, habitats, and ecological importance of the state’s 29 bat species, including their role in controlling insects and pollinating native plants. Gain a deeper understanding of these often-misunderstood animals and the vital role they play in our desert.

  • Realistic Watercolors – with Larry Charles (Class Full)

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    In four Tuesday morning workshops, nationally recognized artist and instructor Larry Charles shares professional techniques for creating more realistic watercolors. Beginners are welcome! Each session includes a step-by-step demonstration followed by guided hands-on practice. Explore texture, clothing, skin tones, water reflections, lighting, and realistic hands and eyes. Expect to complete at least two finished watercolor techniques per class.

    Sold Out $220.00

  • Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community: A Cultural History Up to Present Day

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Discover the history, culture, language, and agricultural traditions of the O’odham and Piipaash, members of a thriving community bordering Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, and Fountain Hills. Explore how their ancestors lived along the Gila and Salt Rivers, including innovative approaches to water delivery and crop cultivation. Presented for free in partnership with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

  • Realistic Watercolors Afternoon Class – with Larry Charles

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    In four Tuesday afternoon workshops, nationally recognized artist and instructor Larry Charles shares professional techniques for creating more realistic watercolors. Beginners are welcome! Each session includes a step-by-step demonstration followed by guided hands-on practice. Explore texture, clothing, skin tones, water reflections, lighting, and realistic hands and eyes. Expect to complete at least two finished watercolor techniques per class.

    Get Tickets $220.00

  • Page to Stage: Where Kids Bring Stories to Life

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Give young writers the chance to see their own stories come to life! Over six weeks, 2th–5th graders will develop original stories into a short play, learning character development, dialogue, plot structure, and performance skills. Guided by children’s writing and theater professionals, students will collaborate, build confidence, and present their creation in a final reader’s theatre showcase for families.

    Get Tickets $119.00

  • Mah Jongg Open Play: Tiles, Friends & Community

    Featured American Mah Jongg Classes & Open Play
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join us on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays each month for informal American Mah Jongg Open Play. All levels are welcome, especially those who have completed our Mah Jongg classes. Bring friends, meet new players, and enjoy a fun way to support brain health and social connection. No instructor or group leader; social play only—no money games.

  • Learn American Mah Jongg – Evening Class

    Featured American Mah Jongg Classes & Open Play
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Discover the fun and strategy of American Mah Jongg in this lively, hands-on class. No experience needed! You’ll learn the essentials like tile names and suits, how to use the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card, and the basics of game play and etiquette. This class combines instruction with guided play to help you build confidence and enjoy the game.

    Get Tickets $90.00

  • Pen & Ink for the Holidays: Techniques to Handmade Cards

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Discover the beautiful art of pen and ink in this fun, creative two-day holiday workshop! Designed for beginners through intermediate artists, this class will introduce you to the techniques that make pen and ink such a unique and expressive art form. You’ll take home your own handmade holiday cards (at least 4) to share with family and friends.

    Get Tickets $185.00

  • Beginner Guided Open Play: American Mah Jongg

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Already know the basics of American Mah Jongg but want extra support? Strengthen your skills, build confidence, ask questions, and learn through hands-on play in a relaxed, social setting. No lessons are provided. Bring your 2026 NMJL card and your own set or use one provided. Limited to 12 players. Social play only—no money games.

    Get Tickets $25.00

  • Mini Minds in STEM – Physics of Sound

    Featured Mini Minds in STEM
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Explore the forces and sounds that shape our world! Taught by accomplished STEM students, this free session helps grades 1–5 learners discover the basic laws of gravity and how sound travels and is processed by the human body. Students will verify Newton’s gravitational laws through an experiment, see a theremin demonstration, and observe sound vibrations through a “dancing rice” activity while exploring physics as a future career.

  • Paws Across America Family Event

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Bring your family, friends, and four-legged companions for a free community event celebrating pets, RV life, and connections that make a difference. Meet adoptable dogs, explore Newmar RVs, watch mobile grooming demonstrations, discover local pet-care resources, and cool off with ice cream. Hosted by RVOptimizer, this event brings people and pets together while helping deserving dogs find loving homes.

  • Our Sonoran Desert: What We Owe the Desert

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    The Sonoran Desert has sustained its own remarkable ecosystem for thousands of years. But the rapid urbanization of Arizona and the broader Southwest has put that balance under serious strain. As Arizona and the surrounding states face large cutbacks of Colorado river water, understanding our role is crucial. Join us for a community conversation about our unique Cave Creek environment.