The Cave Creek Museum has named Local Jonny's Tavern & Cafe, 6033 E. Cave Creek Road, a Local Landmark, and presents the bronze plaque Oct. 8 at 10 a.m., AZ Big Media reports. The building has housed a variety store, a hardware shop, a barber and Cave Creek Coffee Company since the 1950s. Co-owners Lauren Van Winkle and Jon Oughterson took over in 2014 and grew a small coffee counter into a full tavern with live music.
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The Cave Creek Museum hosts a free family-friendly event from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 17, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. The theme is "Where Melodies Spark Memories and Objects Tell Stories," with live music, interactive storytelling and hands-on activities, including a branding demo from the museum's in-house artisan.
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The 17th annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival fills 7100 E. Cave Creek Road Oct. 23 to 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. This year's charity partner is Robinson Ranch, which offers therapeutic horsemanship.
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The Town of Cave Creek's 2026 Community Grant Program is open, and the town says the fund is bigger than previous years at $60,000. Applications close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. The money goes to local groups doing work in and for the town, so if you run or volunteer with one, the window is about six weeks.
