The Holland Center

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34250 N. 60th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85266 United States Get Directions
Phone 480-488-1090
Website https://hollandcenter.org/

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  • 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.

  • 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 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.

    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

    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

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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, 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.

  • 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

  • Amazing Artists Series – Featuring Jeanne Bonine

    Featured Amazing Artist Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Get to know accomplished artists and learn all about their creative processes in the Amazing Artist series—a collaboration between The Sonoran Arts League & The Holland Center. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This month's featured artist: Ted Loomis - Mixed Media/Encaustic The Series: Visit the Amazing Artist Series page for [...]

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Improv for Seniors – Come Laugh with Us!

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

    Join Sandi Carll of our Signature Program, Desert Foothills Theater, for four lively, low-stress improv classes designed to boost cognitive health, creativity, engagement, and connection. Enjoy fun, accessible games in a supportive, never-embarrassing environment. No improv experience or performance required! Activities can be adapted for low mobility or seated play.

    Get Tickets $60.00

  • The Wild West Fiddle Project – Arizona’s Hidden Soundscape

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

    Join in on an all-ages, interactive live music and storytelling performance that uncovers Arizona’s rich blended heritage through traditional folk music and dance. We will hear revived tunes showing how cultures converged to create a unique sound, reminding us to connect with the beauty of our state’s open skies, deep canyons, and vast forests.