The historic Woolworth building in Glendale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Gudeng Precision Industrial celebrated the opening of its first U.S. manufacturing facility on October 6, 2026, at 5260 W. Phelps Road in Glendale. The Arizona Commerce Authority says the 12,000-square-foot plant represents $5 million in investment and is expected to support more than 30 jobs making semiconductor and aerospace components. Its initial phase includes aircraft CNC machining and precision inspection. The job figure is a projection, not a count of positions already filled.
This brief records the information reported on Oct 12, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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The historic Woolworth building in Glendale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Shape Up Us schedules its Family Fun Community Event for November 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Glendale Heroes Regional Park, near 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The organizer lists pickleball lessons, an obstacle course and bounce houses, with a separate registration link for the pickleball lessons. Check the organizer for signup requirements before going.
Source: Shape Up UsThe historic Woolworth building in Glendale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Maricopa Live Steamers offers free Halloween train rides October 23-24, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 22822 N. 43rd Avenue in Glendale. Donations are optional. Every visitor entering the park needs an individual liability waiver. Children must ride in their own seats rather than on an adult’s lap; check the operator’s boarding and safety requirements before visiting.
Westgate’s October 2026 calendar lists five upcoming concerts at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale: Sombr on October 14, Phil Wickham on October 17, Chayanne on October 18, Charli xcx on October 21 and Los Tigres del Norte on October 24. Check the arena’s event pages for tickets and the latest show times. Chayanne’s time differs between Westgate and a ticketing listing, so confirm it on your ticket before making plans.
