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  • Desert Foothills Theater Presents: “Little Women” – This Weekend!

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    The Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Carefree AZ

    Experience the magic of live theater under the stars at Carefree’s beautiful Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion! Join Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March in Little Women the Musical, a heartwarming story of family, love, laughter, and chasing your dreams. With memorable music and a timeless story, this is a wonderful evening of outdoor theater you won’t want to miss!

  • Learn American Mah Jongg (Class Full)

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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.

    $90.00

  • 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, join other artists learning, creating and painting together. All levels are welcome and encouraged to meet other artists in a positive and supportive environment. New students will be guided through basic exercises as your learn to paint. Experienced painters will find a supportive community of artists and guidance from a teacher that respects your uniqueness as an artist.

    $40.00

  • Spooky Tuesday Lunchtime Theater: The Hitch-Hiker

    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 Lucille Fletcher’s "The Hitch-Hiker," originally introduced by Orson Welles in 1941, as Ronald Adams encounters a mysterious hitchhiker dressed in black during his journey from Brooklyn to California—all while enjoying a delicious lunch during your break.

    $35.00

  • Water: Arizona’s Most Precious Resource – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    As the future of the Colorado River hangs in the balance, learn how history, policy, drought, and changing conditions are shaping Arizona’s water supply. Explore the agreement governing Colorado River allocations, why reservoirs are critically low, and how evolving water management decisions could affect communities, economies, and the future of Arizona.

  • Transform Colorful Glass into Garden Art

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

    Create two unique 3-by-5-inch fused glass garden art panels to brighten your garden, patio, or home. Choose colorful glass and decorative elements, including dots, stringers, and vitrigraph, to add texture, movement, and personality. Designed for all experience levels, your finished pieces will be fired, mounted in metal garden stands, and ready to display or give as gifts.

    Get Tickets $90.00

  • 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 in on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday each month for American Mah Jongg Open Play. Bring your friends, make new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of American Mah Jongg strategy and fun.  All levels are welcome to join, with a special invitation to those that have taken our Learn American Mah Jongg and Beginner Guided Open Play classes. 

  • Autumn Sound Bath & Energy Relaxation Experience

    Featured Living Well Series with Heavens Light Wellness
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Relax - Restore – Reset. As the seasons change, slow down and recharge your mind and body. Experience the calming vibrations of crystal singing bowls combined with the gentle energy of Reiki in this deeply relaxing group wellness experience. Scientific research continues to explore how sound meditation and mindfulness practices may support stress reduction, better sleep, relaxation, and emotional well-being.

    Get Tickets $25.00

  • Artist Open Studio Every Thursday

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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

  • Learn How Butterfly Gardens Make a Difference

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

    Join Master Gardener and Monarch Tagger, Adiane Hopkins, Director of Education at Butterfly Wonderland, as she shares how small changes in your yard can make a big difference for Arizona butterflies, including monarchs. You will also learn why monarchs are tagged, what we have learned by tracking them, and how each of us can contribute to their protection.

  • 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, join other artists learning, creating and painting together. All levels are welcome and encouraged to meet other artists in a positive and supportive environment. New students will be guided through basic exercises as your learn to paint. Experienced painters will find a supportive community of artists and guidance from a teacher that respects your uniqueness as an artist.

    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

  • MCSO Cadet Skills Training Program

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

    Teens ages 14–18 are invited to join the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Cadet Program — a unique opportunity to learn about law enforcement, build leadership skills, and serve the community. Weekly Tuesday afternoon sessions provide hands-on training and real-world insight into public safety. This is a drop-in program—students can start at any time.

  • 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 (Class Full)

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

    Create a one of a kind 10 x 14 mosaic tray. Learn the basics of mosaics and create a functioning piece of art as you see your design come to life! Whether you prefer a geometric pattern, colorful abstract design, or something inspired by nature, your finished tray of glass and ceramic pieces will be completely your own.

    Sold Out $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

    Discover how drawing and pastels come together to create a stunning three-dimensional desert landscape! Learn the magic of values, color, and depth as you follow step-by-step with the instructor. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this fun, supportive workshop makes creating your own masterpiece easy and inspiring.

    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

    Join in for this free session and become a weather scientist for the day where you will discover what makes our atmosphere so exciting! Students will learn how clouds form, why storms happen, and how meteorologists predict the weather. Then students will participate in a fun, hands-on cloud-in-a-container experiment and create a 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

    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

  • 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.

    Get Tickets $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, join other artists learning, creating and painting together. All levels are welcome and encouraged to meet other artists in a positive and supportive environment. New students will be guided through basic exercises as your learn to paint. Experienced painters will find a supportive community of artists and guidance from a teacher that respects your uniqueness as an artist.

    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.