🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Town of Carefree! 🦃🍂 Today, we’re especially grateful for our wonderful community that makes Carefree such a special place to both visit and call home. Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, good health, and delicious food! 🧡
5 days ago, Town of Carefree
Happy Thanksgiving
Mayor and Vice Mayor smiling
Long time residents talking
Kiwanis members
People playing strings
Family posing for christmas
Two people smiling
YMCA staff
Group doing yoga
Boy scout troop 603
#ThrowbackThursday: SkyRanch at Carefree! ✈️ Built in 1961 with just a dirt runway, SkyRanch was and is a vibrant hub for aviation enthusiasts and a cornerstone of our community. It all began with Woody Woods (in the second photo), an avid aviator and visionary, who transformed it into Arizona’s first fly-in residential community, where homeowners could taxi their planes right to their private hangars. 🏡🛬 Over the decades, it’s evolved from bringing guests of the Carefree Inn to becoming a Sonoran desert haven for aviation and automotive lovers . Swipe to see how this historic landmark has soared through the years! 🌵💼
12 days ago, Town of Carefree
Dirt SkyRanch airstrip
Woody Woods and Cliff Robertson
Aerial  view of SkyRanch in 1976
SkyRanch show with kid
SkyRanch in 1986 in a newspaper
Black and white photo of SkyRanch
SkyRanch hangars in 1998
Guests getting off plane
SkyRanch 2000's Wings and Wheels show
🚗✨ What an incredible weekend! Our Wings & Wheels event celebrating Carefree’s 40th anniversary soared to new heights! Families, couples, and friends gathered to marvel at a stunning collection of planes and cars from our SkyRanch community members. The atmosphere was electric with delicious food, live music, and unforgettable moments. ✈️ A huge thank you to Tommy and Kit for making this event possible! 🎉 Special thanks to the Our Lady of Joy Youth Choir for their moving patriotic performances, and to Eddy Roswell, the Phantom Ranch Band, and Acoustic Habit for bringing the groovy vibes! 🎶 We also want to extend our gratitude to Sanderson Lincoln for their support and for making this day even more special. 🚙👏
20 days ago, Town of Carefree
Kids sitting on parents shoulders
Kit and Tommy receiving gifts
Band playing music
Fly over- Falcon Warbirds
Cars and people among the backdrop of Black Mountain
Three people looking at a plane
Man and women looking at car
Mayor and a kid smiling
Youth choir singing
Sanderson Lincoln
Our 15th Annual Veterans Celebration was a powerful and emotional tribute! ✨ Filled with honor, respect, stories, music, and community spirit—it had us all crying, cheering, and dancing! 🥰 A heartfelt thank you to Army Master Sergeant David Allwine & U.S. Marine Corps Captain Sophie Ripa for your inspiring stories along with Preston Westmoreland for being the MC. 🎤 We are always grateful for the support and participation of the Cave Creek Boy Scout Troop #603, the Daughters of the American Revolution (Black Mountain Chapter), Honor Flight Arizona, and Imprints of Honor. 🪖 Thank you to Annalyn Abraham from Cactus Shadows High School, the Carolyn Eynon Singers, and the Main Event band for bringing the event to life through music. 🎼 Last but not least, we appreciate Carefree Coffee Roastery for providing the coffee for the event. ☕
21 days ago, Town of Carefree
Women hugging by podium
Boy scouts holding flags
Carolyn Eynon Singers
Kiwanis members
Man speaking at podium
Two singers
Women and veteran at podium
Group of kids dancing
Mayor speaking at podium
Crowd clapping
Carefree events aren't slowing down! 🍁 November is here, and we’ve got a full calendar of exciting events you won't want to miss! Enjoy 40th Anniversary events, our annual Veterans Day Celebration, holiday festivities, theater performances, Sanderson Lincoln Saturday Concerts, and so much more! ✈️🎉🎭🎶 Mark your calendar and make sure you don’t miss out! SAVE & SHARE this post so you and your friends are in the know! 📨 Let’s make some memories this November! ✨
25 days ago, Town of Carefree
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A huge thank you to all the concierges who joined us for our annual Carefree Concierge Tour! 🏨 We strolled through town, visiting several restaurants to enjoy small tastes of their amazing food, sip on delicious drinks, and revel in their unique atmospheres. 🍷 It was a night full of great food, good vibes, and happy, satisfied guests. Carefree truly appreciates you spending the evening with us and giving our incredible restaurant owners and their staff a chance to shine! ✨ Thank you to the Foothills Caring Corps for providing the transportation for the night! 🚌
26 days ago, Town of Carefree
Large group smiling of concierges
Group eating at long table in Keelers Steakhouse
Group cheering with wine on Venues patio.
Group eating in the English Rose Tea Room
Check out this new mesmerizing sculpture in Carefree! 🧑‍🎨 Marilyn and Terry Alexander unveiled their latest 11-foot steel and fused glass sculpture, Mariposa, at Carefree's first Art Night of the season. 🎨 Displayed outside the Thunderbird Artists Gallery, Mariposa beautifully showcases the “softer side of steel” and was warmly celebrated as the Alexanders’ season-opening feature. The evening brought together art enthusiasts who enjoyed the unveiling and themed refreshments, making it a memorable event. 🍰
about 1 month ago, Town of Carefree
Mariposa Sculpture and its Artists
We’re thrilled to announce that the Carefree Water Consolidation Project has earned the prestigious ACEC Arizona Engineering Excellence Award! 🏆 Former Councilmember Tony Geiger represented the Town of Carefree / Carefree Water Company and was joined by Tracy Grunden, Director of Water/Wastewater at Coe & Van Loo Consultants, Inc. (CLV), and other members of the CVL staff on October 18. This award is a testament to our commitment to sustainable water solutions for our community! 💧
about 1 month ago, Town of Carefree
ormer Councilmember Tony Geiger represented the Town / Carefree Water Company and was joined by Tracy Grunden, Director of Water/Wastewater at Coe & Van Loo Consultants, Inc. (CLV), and other members of the CVL staff accepting ACEC Award.
There’s nothing quite like a Carefree sunset! 🌄 The sun shines through desert trees and cacti, casting a stunning glow through our iconic 65-year-old sundial. As the sun dips below the horizon, a peaceful calm fills the air, inviting you to stroll through the gardens and soak in the beauty. 🌵 Come experience the magic of our small-town for yourself! 😉
about 1 month ago, Town of Carefree
Sunset peeking through sundial
🍂 Last Saturday, we kicked off our first-ever Fall in Love with Carefree event, and it was the perfect way to celebrate fall as a community! 🎃 Big thanks to the YMCA for hosting the costume contest and to the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, Foothills Food Bank, Foothills Caring Corps, and Rural Metro for being part of the fun. 👻🍭 Families filled our streets, enjoying fun activities around town, while kids impressed us with their incredible costumes. It was a day brimming with laughter, fall spirit, and the charm of small-town magic. 🧡
about 1 month ago, Town of Carefree
Kid posing in the photobooth
YMCA at the booth
Kiwanis Club of Carefree booth
Kids in costumes on stage
Foothills Caring Corp in photobooth
Overview photo of event
Mayor and his wife in the photobooth
Rural Metro Fire team
Foothills Food Bank booth
Dog in the sunlight
Join us for "Wings and Wheels," a celebration of Carefree's 40th anniversary at SkyRanch on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ✈️ 🚗 This family-friendly event features a flag-raising tribute to veterans, live music, a thrilling flyover by The Falcon Warbirds, and displays of 20 planes and 50 vehicles. 🪖 Enjoy food from local favorites, remote control plane demos, and more. 🍔 Don't miss this day of aviation, automotive history, and community spirit in the scenic Sonoran Desert. Learn more at www.carefree40.com. 🌵
about 1 month ago, Town of Carefree
Wings and Wheels event
Introducing Gallery Michele, who has been a vibrant part of Carefree since 2019! 🎨 Michele Hutchins's artistic journey began at the age of six, but her path was interrupted when she spent 3 years battling a chronic illness. After regaining her health, she took the opportunity to open a gallery with the support of Joy and Ted, the previous owners whose artwork still graces the space today. 🖼️ Despite challenges, Michele and her husband Todd have grown the gallery into a haven for art lovers, showcasing a curated collection that includes Michele's own acrylic and oil paintings, along with pieces in metal, wood, glass, jewelry, and ceramics. Their artist pool is intentionally kept small to remain loyal to their base and one artist even has a work featured in the Louvre. ✨ Gallery Michele, located near the Post Office and Sundial in Carefree, is a must-visit for art enthusiasts. The gallery will soon be launching an online shopping component, be sure to check out their website at www.gallerymichele.art.💻
about 1 month ago, Town of Carefree
Michele's studio
Metal work and mixed media canvases
Jewelry showcase
Ceramic piece
Metal work and framed prints
#ThrowbackThursday - Back in the 1960s, the Desert Forest Inn, soon renamed the Carefree Inn, emerged as the social hub of Carefree. 🌵✨ Originally envisioned as a charming desert retreat, it quickly became the go-to spot for community gatherings, family get-togethers, and business events. It was the home of a synchronized swimming group named the Aqua Maids. 🧜‍♀️👙 The Inn was also a popular choice for hosting conferences, and the investors' wives famously used the town's 20-page phone book to invite residents to spontaneous 'TGIF' parties, making it the heart of local life. 🏨🎉 Today, the it is lived on as the CIVANA Wellness Resort, focusing on wellness, connection, and relaxation in the desert. Do you have fond memories of the Carefree Inn? 🌞✨ #Carefree40 #TownOfCarefree #CarefreeAZ
about 2 months ago, Town of Carefree
Carefree Inn rooms with trees and the pool
Getting ready inside the Carefree Inn
Carefree Inn landscape and archway
Arriving at the Inn
Lobby of the Inn
Men playing table tennis
Aerial shot of the pool
Poolside service
Aqua Maids in the pool
🎶 Sanderson Lincoln Saturdays are back, adding to the lively atmosphere of the Carefree Town Center on select Saturdays! Check out our October and November lineup. Enjoy casual concerts featuring talented local musicians and bands. These performances 1 - 3 p.m. add a charming touch to our small-town, creating the perfect background for a leisurely stroll through the streets, shopping, or enjoying lunch at a restaurant. 🥙 Don't forget to explore our local shops offering art, jewelry, western goods, lunch, and more while you're here! 🛍️
about 2 months ago, Town of Carefree
Brady Grey
Alona Liesniak
Tyler Nielson
Cave Creek Ukestra
Fooji Magoo
Early voting is here! 🗳️ Ballots were mailed out on Oct. 9, and the official drop box at Town Hall is now OPEN! 📬 Did you know? Voting by mail saves our county 68¢ per ballot in tax dollars. 💸 You can track your ballot online through your voter dashboard at BeBallotReady.Vote. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. Stay tuned for more updates, including when the in-person voting center at the Town Council Chamber opens. Learn more at carefree.org/elections. ✅
about 2 months ago, Mayor John Crane
Ballot Drop Box
🐾 It's #WildlifeWednesday here in Carefree, and we’ve got some big visitors! Check out this majestic buck cooling off in the shade. Did you know Arizona is home to tho types of deer? The Rocky Mountain mule deer is the most common, but we also have white-tailed Coues deer in the southeast! 🦌 Bucks shed their antlers in winter and grow them back in spring. After breeding season, they lose their antlers to make way for a larger set next year. ❄️ With excellent hearing and a 310-degree field of view, these graceful animals are always alert. Keep your eyes peeled for these beautiful creatures and make sure to give them space! 👀
about 2 months ago, Town of Carefree
Buck in the shade
Our Stargazing Event had us all star-struck! ⭐ We had an amazing crowd of 200+ stargazers join us to celebrate Carefree’s 40th Anniversary under the stars last Saturday. ✨ Big thanks to astronomy expert Mark Johnston for sharing his incredible knowledge about the stars – we were all blown away! 🚀 Thank you to and Bruce Arlen from Cave Creek Dark Sky for helping organize the event. Thanks to everyone who came out and made this night unforgettable. (Including the shooting star that made an appearance! 🌠)
about 2 months ago, Town of Carefree
Two people looking at solar eclipse
Crowd looking at the screen with stars under the stars.
Crowd looking at galaxies on a screen under the starry night.
🎉 Event season is here, and we have some incredible yearly favorites and brand new events coming your way! 🍂🎵🎨 Stay in the loop by signing up for emails at www.carefree.org to get updates on every Carefree event, holiday celebration, and non-profit fundraiser. Don’t miss a thing—subscribe now! 📧✨
2 months ago, Town of Carefree
Channukah in Carefree
Boy Scouts at Veterans Day
Empty Bowls
Christmas Tree Lighting
Art Night Live Music
Fine Art and Wine Festival
We’re giving a huge shoutout to our Public Works team for all their hard work during the blistering hot summer (and all year long)! ❤️ If you’ve seen them while driving you’ll have noticed they’ve been clearing the sides of the roads, tidying up the landscaping around Town Center, maintaining several Town assets at a time all to ensure everything is perfect for our residents and visitors. 🌵 They do so much more behind the scenes, and we want to make sure they know how much they are appreciated. 😊
2 months ago, Town of Carefree
Dustim smiling at camera with large hat on
Man pushing tree branch into a wood chipper.
Three men raking the landscape
✨ Carefree Business Highlight: Sue Bickerdyke Interiors ✨ Sue Bickerdyke, an Arizona native and Allied Member of ASID with over twenty-five years of experience, specializes in creating comfortable and elegant interiors, from single-room makeovers to complete designs for homes and boutique commercial spaces. 🖼️🛋️ Known for her love of fabrics and color, Sue works closely with clients to make their spaces "feel good," bringing in custom furniture, accessories, and unique artifacts from around the world. Her approach blends global treasures with a sophisticated, eclectic style, ensuring each project reflects the client's unique personality and offers a truly personalized design experience. 💎 Sue believes that the final touches—those collectible artifacts that add character and life—are what make a room truly special. Her passion for design makes shopping at SBI an extraordinary experience, where each item contributes to what she calls "The Carefree Style of Living." 🌵 Learn more about what Sue Bickerdyke has to offer at www.suebickerdyke.com.
3 months ago, Town of Carefree
Sue Bickerdyke posing with a historic rock doorway.
Living room with dark farm animal theme
Showroom living room with fun eclectic chairs
Painting with side tables and a chair
Light and blue interior design