Cactus Gaming Lounge owners at the business, photographed by Ryan Tafoya. Image source: InBuckeye
InBuckeye published a rundown on August 22 of where Buckeye goes for board games, miniatures and card play, covering gaming shops through miniature and hobby stores in town. The short version is that the drive into Phoenix is no longer the only option for tabletop players out here.
This brief records the information reported on Aug 25, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Verrado Marketplace lists District Fest for Oct. 15 to 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily to celebrate its District opening. The free activity lineup includes character visits Thursday and Friday, evening bands Thursday through Saturday, and mini golf and carnival games Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities have separate time slots; check the organizer’s schedule before going. The center is at 1509 N. Verrado Way in Buckeye. Food and shopping purchases are not described as free.
Source: Verrado MarketplaceVerrado in Buckeye. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Adam Zaklikowski · CC BY 3.0
See’s Candies lists its Buckeye shop at 1585 N. Verrado Way, Suite 101, with hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. This October 25 update replaces our earlier opening-celebration forecast and the shopping center’s general address with the shop’s own listing. The operator’s broader Buckeye directory still says “Coming soon,” so confirm hours with the shop at 480-210-9856 before traveling. We have not established the exact first day of service.
Source: See’s CandiesVerrado 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.
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