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InMaricopa published the first renderings and branding Sept. 9 for MADCAPS, a two-story indoor-outdoor family entertainment center planned on 7.2 acres just west of Copper Sky Regional Park at John Wayne Parkway and Martin Luther King Boulevard. Developer Scott Bartle, a former Maricopa resident who bought the land in November 2025, is pitching duckpin bowling, miniature golf, go-karts, arcade games, a mixed-reality arena and dining. The project is in planning and design; no opening date has been announced.
This brief records the information reported on Sep 15, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Groove Machine performs November 6, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mike Ingram Heritage Park, 44240 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. Admission is free for this Concerts in the Park event, part of Maricopa First Friday. The city recommends bringing a blanket or lawn chair; the performance includes a 15-minute intermission.
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Maricopa’s Merry Copa celebration is scheduled for December 5, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard. The city lists free admission, shopping, food trucks and a tree-lighting ceremony. Additional program details are still to come; check the city’s event page as the date approaches.
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Maricopa’s Veterans Day parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 9 a.m. Local VFW Post 12043 lists the start at Central Arizona College on West Bowlin Road and the finish at Leading Edge Academy on North Porter Road. Check the local veterans’ organization’s event information before heading out.
