Summer Saturday
2024-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | The Homestead Community Center, 18600 N. 98th St., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Celebrate summer with fun free activities on the veranda! Residents are invited to create their own tie dye item and make a decadent ice cream sundae. Please bring a t-shirt, pillow case, bag, socks or anything white; all other supplies are provided. The splash pad will be on to cool off. No RSVP required. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For more information contact Lindsay Vanegas.

City Council Candidate Forum
2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | The Homestead Community Center, 18600 N. 98th St., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
The July 30 primary election reduced the field to four candidates who will be asked questions by a moderated panel. This is a convenient way to hear the candidates and make a better-informed vote on November 5.
Scottsdale Progress and the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce are partnering with DC Ranch for the event, which is open to the public. DC Ranch does not endorse any candidate.

Prickly Pumpkin Patch
2024-10-22 16:30 - 17:30 | The Homestead Community Center, 18600 N. 98th St., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Bring your little pumpkin to the annual pumpkin patch! Residents will enjoy games, crafts and a memorable photo opportunity. Juice and cookies provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult; no fee for adults.
For more information contact Lindsay Vanegas.
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Community Safety Forum
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The Homestead Community Center, 18600 N. 98th St., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Residents are invited to attend the annual Community Safety Forum for an opportunity to engage with the Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale Fire Department and DC Ranch team members. Come learn what you can do to enhance the security of your home, what the Ranch Association does to protect the community, and how the City of Scottsdale collaborates with DC Ranch to create a safer environment. Light bites and beverages provided.
Topics include:
How to create an emergency plan
Using cameras and lighting as a deterrent
Routine inspections by Landscape & Maintenance
Overview of Community Patrol and Gate Access services
Neighborhood Watch and Firewise programs

Food Truck Night
2024-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | The Homestead Community Center, 18600 N. 98th St., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Enjoy a night off from cooking as some of the Valley's best food trucks roll into DC Ranch! Moore Of That will serve American favorites while Rockin Rollz offers lobster rolls, sushi bowls and more.

Spooky Carnival: Alien Invasion
2024-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | The Homestead Community Center, 18600 N. 98th St., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Prepare for extraterrestrial fun and watch the cosmos collide at this DC Ranch Signature event. Put on an out-of-this-world costume to enjoy a night of intergalactic games, an interactive DJ, a cosmic buffet and Martian treats!
Menu includes:
Alien Fruit Salad – V/GF
Starship Salad – V/GF
Roswell Pinwheels - V
Space Invader Pasta Salad – V
Galactic Flatbread – V/GF
Nebula Nuggets
Deep Space Sliders
Key Lime Alien Bars – V
Stellar Cupcakes – V
Martian Monster Rice Krispie Treats – V/GF
Alien Slimeade
V= Vegan, GF= Gluten free
Tickets required for all participants ages 4+. Limited to 6 tickets per household. For more information contact Nicole Andreae.
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Note: Parking is available for residents at The Homestead Community Center and at The Village Health Club & Spa on Thompson Peak Parkway. If residents park at The Village, they will need to walk to The Homestead. Look for directional signage along the path.

Desert Camp Grand Reopening Celebration
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Residents are invited to celebrate the Grand Reopening of Desert Camp Community Center.* Opening remarks and a ribbon cutting will kick off the event at 9 a.m. Stay to explore the new space and enjoy a range of fun activities! Partake in a community art piece, indoor/outdoor activities, gourmet coffee and pastries, crafts for the kids, and take home branded DC Ranch giveaways.
The renovated center features:
Expanded fitness center with state of the art equipment
Dedicated fitness studio
Enhanced gathering spaces
Four pickleball courts
¼ mile loop trail around the center
Note: Limited parking is available at Desert Camp. Residents are encouraged to carpool, walk or bike. A complimentary shuttle to Desert Camp will be available from The Homestead starting at 8:30 a.m. The last shuttle back to The Homestead will depart Desert Camp at 12:30 p.m. No pets, please.
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*Event pending issuance of required permits.

Merry & Bright Trail of Lights
2024-12-07 18:00 - 2024-12-31 22:00 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Enjoy a leisurely evening stroll through the beautifully illuminated path around Desert Camp. Stop along the path for a variety of photo ops and tag @dcranch on Instagram to share your holiday memories with the community. Lights are on from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly.

Cookies with Mrs. Claus
2024-12-10 16:00 - 18:30 | The Homestead Community Center, 18600 N. 98th St., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Mrs. Claus is visiting the Ranch to spread holiday cheer. Bring your little ones for a fun holiday celebration that includes cookie decorating, holiday crafts, songs and games with Mrs. Claus, as well as photo opportunities. Children (ages 0-12) must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information contact Lindsay Vanegas.
Waitlist 4 p.m.
REGISTER 5:30 p.m.

Yappy Hour
2024-12-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Enjoy festive fun with furry friends! Stroll your pup along the Desert Camp 1/4-mile loop aglow with twinkling lights for an evening of holiday cheer, treats and sweets.
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Cocoa & Caroling
2024-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Join neighbors for a festive celebration while strolling the Desert Camp 1/4-mile loop decorated with holiday lights. Indulge in hot chocolate and desserts, meet Santa, and embrace the season with classic holiday tunes sung by cheerful carolers.
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Canceled- Family Yoga
2025-01-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Bring the family together for a month of interactive yoga classes (4 total) designed to accommodate all ages and skill levels. Through playful poses, breath work and partner exercises, residents will strengthen their bodies, enhance flexibility and promote mindfulness while fostering connection. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle.

DC Ranch Day
2025-01-11 15:30 - 17:30 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Join the annual community-wide celebration of DC Ranch history! Residents are invited to wear their cowboy best for this Western-themed event that includes live music, special guests, crafts, games and a delicious BBQ dinner.
Menu:

Smoked Beef Brisket
Quartered BBQ Chicken
Cornbread (Vegetarian)
Macaroni and Cheese (Vegetarian)
Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Southwest Caesar Salad
Fudge Brownies
Peach Cobbler a la mode
Vegan Berries & Crème Shooters (Gluten Free)

Limited parking is available at Desert Camp. Residents are encouraged to carpool, walk or bike. A complimentary shuttle to Desert Camp will be available from The Homestead starting at 3:15 p.m. The last shuttle back to The Homestead will depart Desert Camp at 5:30 p.m.
For questions please contact Nicole Andreae.
RSVP

Yappy Hour
2025-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Celebrate unconditional love with your furry Valentine and other dog lovers. Enjoy a relaxed evening of outdoor play complete with Valentine-themed treats for both pups and their owners.
For more information contact Nicole Andreae.
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Eggstravaganza
2025-04-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Get ready to embark on a Jurassic Eggs-pedition with family and neighbors! Residents will chomp on a delicious brunch, adventure on a dinosaur egg hunt, explore prehistoric crafts and activities, stomp to a dino-mite DJ and have a roar-ing good time. Don't forget to bring your Easter baskets!
For more information contact Nicole Andreae.
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Egg hunt schedule:
0-3 years: 9:30-9:45 a.m.
4-5 years: 10-10:15 a.m.
5-7 years: 10:30-10:45 a.m.
8-10 years: 11-11:15 a.m.
Menu:

Jurassic Munch (P,V, GF) – fresh fruit
Caveman Crunch (P) – vanilla yogurt, berries, granola
Dino-Dough – assorted pastries, breakfast breads, and matzah (P)
Triassic Treats (P, GF, V) – apple slices with honey and cinnamon
Stego Smash (Veg) – Avocado Toast
Egg-o-saurus (P, GF) – scrambled eggs
Fossil Fuel Frittata (GF) – chicken sausage, veggie, and cheese frittata
Jurrasic Pork (GF) – bacon
T-rex Toast – cinnamon French toast sticks
Tricera-tots (P, GF) – crispy hashbrowns
Water, coffee, orange juice, lemonade

Limited parking is available at Desert Camp. Residents are encouraged to carpool, walk or bike. A complimentary shuttle to Desert Camp will be available from The Homestead starting at 8:30 a.m. The last shuttle back to The Homestead will depart Desert Camp at Noon.

Yappy Hour
2025-10-21 09:30 - 10:30 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Enjoy a beautiful morning with fellow dog lovers! Stroll around Desert Camp while enjoying a cup of coffee -- and treats for you and your pup.
For more information contact Nicole Andreae.
RSVP
Eco friendly program
DC Ranch is advancing its DCR2025 sustainability goals by reducing paper waste and composting food at select programs. These eco-friendly events use compostable dinnerware, reusable glassware, and sustainably sourced items.

Prickly Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Bring your little pumpkin to the annual pumpkin patch! Residents will enjoy games, crafts and a memorable photo opportunity. Juice and cookies provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult; no fee for adults. No pets, please.
For more information contact Nicole Andreae.
REGISTER

Spooky Carnival: Ghost Town
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Saddle up for a hauntingly good time. Residents will step into a forgotten mining town filled with ghostly carnival games, eerie cowboy crafts, a grave digging DJ, and a catered dinner fit for the finest prospectors. Don’t forget to stop by the Gold Nugget Candy Hut to strike it rich with treats!
Menu includes:
Boo-nanza Bowls – Potato bowls with various toppings (GF available)
Sheriff’s Sloppy Joes – Portobello mushroom or ground beef sloppy joe with GF bun option (Veg, GF), grilled vegetables
Chuckwagon Chili Bar – Turkey chili or vegan lentil chili with toppings (GF, V)
Rootbeer Round Up – Rootbeer float bar (GF)
Peach Cobbler with Streusel
Cowboy Cooler – fresh squeezed lemonade
Tickets required for ages 4+ only. Early registration ($12); regular registration ($15) Oct. 17-25. 6 ticket purchase limit per household. No pets.
For more information contact Nicole Andreae.
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Limited parking is available at Desert Camp. Residents are encouraged to carpool, walk or bike. A complimentary shuttle to Desert Camp will be available from The Homestead starting at 5:40 p.m. The last shuttle back to The Homestead will depart Desert Camp at 8:30 p.m.

Merry & Bright Trail of Lights
2025-12-01 18:00 - 2025-12-31 22:00 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Residents are invited to delight in holiday magic with a leisurely evening stroll through the beautifully illuminated path around Desert Camp every night in December!

DC Ranch Day
2026-01-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Join the annual community-wide celebration of DC Ranch history! Channel your inner Neon Cowboy and come dressed in your brightest western wear for live music, a petting zoo, crafts, games and a delicious BBQ dinner.
Menu:

Smoked Beef Brisket and Quartered BBQ Chicken (GF available)
Cornbread (vegan)
Macaroni and Cheese (vegan)
Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes (Vegan and GF)
Southwest Caesar Salad (GF available)
Fudge Brownies
Peach Cobbler a la mode
Berries and Crème Shooters (vegan and GF)
Iced Tea, Lemonade and Water

For more information contact Nicole Andreae
RSVP
Limited parking is available at Desert Camp. Residents are encouraged to carpool, walk or bike. A complimentary shuttle to Desert Camp will be available from The Homestead starting at 3:15 p.m. The last shuttle back to The Homestead will depart Desert Camp at 6 p.m.

Community Life Open House
2026-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Curious about what’s happening on the Ranch? Stop by to meet team members from Communications, Community Centers and Community Engagement, discover all the programs, events, clubs and volunteer opportunities available to residents. Get a walkthrough of Club Automation, ask questions and see how you can get involved in the year ahead. Residents will have a chance to enter and win raffle prizes.

Food Truck Night
2026-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Desert Camp Community Center, 9260 E. Desert Camp Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
Enjoy a night off from cooking as some of the Valley's best food trucks roll into DC Ranch! Batchelor's Pad BBQ and Lili's Taco Truck will be on site.
