All day event featuring Celebrities, Concerts, Art, Music, Dance, Food , and Drinks.  Featuring Esteban plus many other bands.  El Pedregal at The Boulders.  For information and tickets go to www.cavecreekmusicfest.com

AFFINITY - Contemporary swing and big band jazz performed by a 10-piece band.  Held in the outdoor amphitheatre, guests are invited to sit under the blue sky and listen to classic music every Sunday between the hours of 1:00pm and 4:00pm.  Admission is free and food tickets and commemorative wine glasses are available for purchase.

9:00 am   Take your walk to the Desert Easy  An innovative, fun, easy 1.5 hr walking experience for health, camaraderie, and   the desert’s serenity. This is designed for people who want to begin trekking in the desert at an easy pace.  Bring sturdy shoes, a water bottle and a hat.  This activity will be led by park docents Coni Grossman and/or Tammy Teegardin.

   9:00 am   Exploring Spur Cross  Easy  Join us for a 2-hour introductory exploration of Spur Cross.  From its Hohokam prehistory and historic gold mining to the romantic days when Spur Cross meant vacation from a saddle, we explore the wonders of Spur Cross.

Discover the Flume   9:00am– 11:30am   (Meet at the Slate Trailhead)  Take a step back into our past as we visit an area of the park where our mining history is all around us. This easy 4 mile hike will bring you along our Slate and Flume trails where we will see an old mining camp, mines and a flume that was historically used to transport water. Wear sun protection and sturdy shoes and never forget plenty of water.

9:00 am   Nature Walk  Easy  Join interpretive ranger Kevin Smith for a nature walk through the diverse habitats of Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area.   Learn about the ecology of the Sonoran desert and spend an enjoyable 2 hours of hiking slowly and enjoying nature. We encourage you to bring binoculars if you have them.

9:00 am   Dragonfly Trail Exploration Hike Moderate Come along with park ranger Kevin Smith on this exploration of the newest trail in the Spur Cross trail system, the Dragonfly Trail. On this moderate 3.5 mile hike we will visit a prehistoric rock art site and also stroll along a beautiful section of riparian habitat on Cave Creek.

5:00 pm   Sunset over Spur Cross Easy  Come with us on a casual stroll along the Metate Trail as the sun sets over the hills of the conservation area. The twilight is an ideal time to watch for wildlife and take pictures so bring some binoculars and/or a camera.

Hiking is for the Birds   9:00am– 10:30am   (Meet at the NatureCenter)  This bird watching hike will teach you the basics on what birds you can find in CaveCreekPark. We will be identifying these beautiful birds by sight and sound as they go about their daily routines. You don’t have to be an expert for this bird adventure. This will be an easy 2 mile roundtrip hike. Bring binoculars, water and some sturdy shoes

 Reach Your Goal Fitness Series Finale!!!  9:00am– 12:30pm   (Meet at the Go John Trailhead)  You have made it this far! Now for the long one! Keep it going!  Week 9- Go John Trail -6 miles/moderate to difficult at points

Frontier Tour “  9:00am– 11:00am  (Meet at the Slate Trailhead)We are going to flashback to the past and visit the days of the Old West. We will be visiting Cave Creek’s history and make you feel like you are riding the stagecoach. This easy 2 mile hike will bring you down our historic Slate Trail and visit an old mining site. Bring EXTRA water and some sturdy shoes.   Wiggling and Walking Moonlight Hike   7:00pm-9:00pm  (Meet at the Slate Trailhead)   We will wiggle our way down the trail as we approach the Full Worm Moon. All the animals are out and about with spring coming. Get ready to hear Owls, Coyotes and some of our other desert dwellers. This will be an easy 2 mile hike along our Slate trail. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. Please bring a flashlight in case you need it.

Road Runner Sports and Team W.I.S.H. Arizona will sponsor a Prediction race to benefit the 3 day Susan Komen Race.  Accurately predict how long its going to take to finish your 5K run/walk.  Winner is the person closest to their prediction.  Cost is $25.  Sign up in person at Road Runner Sports 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Scottsdale or online www.ultrasignup.com.  Sign up 7:00 am- 7:45. Start 8:00 am

International recording Artist Chris Spheeris and special guests cellist Corutney Yeates and percussionist Eric Yang. Tickets $15, $20 at door.  Seating limited.  Cave Creek Coffee and Wine Bar, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek.  480-488-0603. Tickets on line www.cavecreekcoffee.com

March 31st – Flowers, Flowers and More Flowers!  9:00 am– 10:30 am   (Meet at the Go John Trailhead) style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: none" class="MsoNormal">There is nothing more beautiful than wildflowers in the desert! We will be taking an easy 2 mile hike on a portion of the Go John Trail. We will be talking about the colorful flowers of the desert and their uses today and years past. It is heating up so bring plenty of water and comfortable clothing.