WINTER

Homestead Celebration

The DC Ranch Community Programs team invites the community to our annual Homestead Celebration commemorating the history of DC Ranch with events for residents of all ages. The celebration features an evening for adults with Swingin’ Saloon Night, followed by our complimentary 10th Annual Founder’s Day signature event, an afternoon reminiscent of the old west, including great food, western style games and live entertainment. Past Homestead Celebration activities have included an adult trolley party to restaurants in historic Phoenix, horseback riding on the Verde River Trail, and a kid’s trolley party to Tempe Town Lake and the Tempe Performing Arts Theatre.

Winter Break Family Fun

With Scottsdale Unified Schools on winter break, we invite students and parents to an evening for all to enjoy! Last year’s event began with dinner at a local pizzeria followed by a shuttle ride to the Phoenix Zoo for their magical Zoolights tour.

SPRING

Desert Bloom Celebration

The annual Desert Bloom Celebration brings the community together to kick off the spring season! Highlighting this celebration is the signature 10th Annual Eggstravaganza event, which gives families a great opportunity to enjoy a festive champagne brunch, egg decorating, egg hunts, raw egg drop and photos with Peter Cottontail. Other events featured during the Desert Bloom Celebration include a daddy/daughter dance, mother/son kart racing experience and live jazz music on the green at The Homestead Community Center’s new amphitheatre.

Spring Break Family Fun

Take advantage of spring break’s leisurely days spending time as a family outdoors. Our popular ‘Rockin’ with the Diamondbacks’ experience took families to an Arizona Diamondbacks Spring training ballgame, with goodie bags filled with authentic fan gear and lunch at the nearby Hard Rock Café, the coolest place in town.

SUMMER

Dive-In Movies

When temperatures rise, community members and their family are invited to “dive-in” to the Desert Camp Community Center pool to watch a family movie on the big outdoor screen complete with cool treats and movie munchies. Don’t forget your swimsuit!

Fourth of July Event

This annual holiday celebration includes activities for all ages. An authentic BBQ dinner kicks off the event as children enjoy festive arts and crafts and refreshing water play. Join your neighbors in a friendly competition of community tug-of-war, ping pong tournament, water balloon toss and watermelon eating contests. Live entertainment, a community sing-a-long and dancing under the stars close the evening under the stars.

FALL

Passport (International Celebration Day)

Each year the DC Ranch Community Programs team brings a foreign land into our community’s backyard. The Passport event allows residents to experience an international culture through authentic foods, entertainment and decoration. Past events have included “Moroccan Nights” complete with live camels and Moroccan dancers, and “Passport to Africa” featuring a captivating dance performance and heart pounding community drum circle.

Autumn Days, Fall Nights Celebration

The autumn season comes alive with a colorful array of events. This celebration includes unique outings like the Oktoberfest “Ales on Rails” experience to the Verde Canyon Railway, family creepy pumpkin carving night and the signature Spooky Carnival and Haunted Maze with candy and games for kids of all ages. Be sure to come in costume and participate in the DC Ranch costume contest for all ages.

Community Thanksgiving Meal

The DC Ranch Community Thanksgiving Meal brings residents together to give thanks on the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving, allowing neighbors to celebrate with each other before traveling to see their families for the holiday.

The Homestead Playhouse

The Homestead Playhouse is a theatre company housed at The Homestead Community Center. The mission of The Homestead Playhouse is to produce high – quality theatre and performance for DC Ranch and surrounding Scottsdale communities. Performers and patrons of all ages are welcome.

TGIF Junior Teen Nights

Junior teens 8 years and older are invited to spend one Friday night a month filled with exciting and creative activities, contests and dinner. Each month features a different theme such as “Tacky N’ Tie-Dyed Teens” and “All About Game Shows”. Parents, this is your opportunity to relax and let your preteens enjoy a night designed just for them.