Verrado in Buckeye. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Adam Zaklikowski · CC BY 3.0
Buckeye lists its 2026 fall-break camp for Oct. 12-16 at John S. McCain Elementary School, from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The program serves kindergarten through eighth grade, ages 5 and older, at $25 per day or $100 for the week per child. Registration is required; check current space availability with the city before making plans.
This brief records the information reported on Oct 10, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is scheduled to open October 15 at 1505 N. Verrado Way, Suite 105, in Buckeye. The West Valley Regional Chamber lists a 4 p.m. ribbon cutting that Thursday and opening celebrations through October 17. The shop’s listed hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Confirm the latest details with the store before making the trip.
Source: West Valley Regional ChamberVerrado in Buckeye. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Adam Zaklikowski · CC BY 3.0
Verrado Marketplace keeps filling in, AZ Big Media reports. After SALT, Handel's and Shake Shack open with The District on Oct. 15, November brings Emersa, a speakeasy inspired by observatories with 4K VR displays and projection mapping, plus a 63,500-square-foot Safeway. Harkins Verrado Theatres and BackLot, OHSO Brewery & Distillery, BJ's and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are slated for the end of 2026.
Source: AZ Big MediaVerrado in Buckeye. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Adam Zaklikowski · CC BY 3.0
Updated October 9: the West Valley Regional Chamber lists Handel’s Verrado opening for October 15 and Shake Shack’s grand-opening celebration for October 20, 2026, at Verrado Marketplace. Our earlier headline grouped the restaurants under October 15; that should not be read as a confirmed opening date for every tenant. These are scheduled celebrations, not confirmation that either shop is serving now. Check each restaurant’s announcement before visiting; any earlier soft-opening service remains unconfirmed.
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