2016
Steve Woods2019-04-24T16:42:24-07:00In April, the Kiwanis Splash Pad opens in the Carefree Desert Gardens. Featuring a unique water scorpion, the nature-inspired play area was donated to the [...]
2011
Steve Woods2019-04-24T16:41:57-07:00Carefree Desert Gardens are renovated as a gift from Mark and Juanita Wdowiak of Desert Foothills Landscaping. Their contribution allowed for the addition of a [...]
2009
Steve Woods2019-06-07T13:53:15-07:00Carefree celebrates its 25th anniversary on Saturday, October 3. The Town’s motto is “Carefree. Where the sun marks time.”
2008
Steve Woods2019-04-24T16:36:15-07:00The Town’s new Fire Station No. 1 and Emergency Operations Center is completed. The building is designed to meet the future needs of the area, [...]
2001
Steve Woods2019-04-24T16:34:22-07:00A dirt lot in the center of Town is transformed into the Carefree Desert Gardens, featuring walkways, bridges, water features and an amphitheater.
1999
Steve Woods2019-04-24T16:32:04-07:00Carefree Studios (formerly Southwestern Studios) is demolished and replaced with a retail center.
1993
Steve Woods2019-04-24T16:31:06-07:00Thunderbird Artists hold their first Fine Art and Wine Festival in downtown Carefree.
1992
Steve Woods2019-04-24T16:28:37-07:00The Labyrinth at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center is completed. Located at 7415 East Elbow Bend Road, it is a part of a [...]
1984
Steve Woods2019-04-24T16:25:49-07:00Concerned about encroachment by the City of Scottsdale, Carefree incorporates as a Town. Merritt Bigelow becomes the Town’s first mayor.
