KTAR reports Diversified Partners is developing Destination at Gateway, 163 acres at the State Route 24 interchange at Signal Butte Road in southeast Mesa. The plan pairs a Walmart-anchored power center with 24 Auto Row, about 80 acres split into eight parcels. Named tenants so far include 7 Brew, Taco Bell, Take 5 Oil Change, Zara Nail Bar and PAC Dental. Site work west of Signal Butte was expected to wrap in the third quarter of 2026.
Source: KTARThe historic Arizona Bank building in Peoria. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0
KTAR reports Barclay Group is building Vistancia Commerce Park, 239,700 square feet across four buildings ranging from 9,400 to 54,000 square feet, at the southeast corner of Westward Skies Drive and Desert Cactus Lane in Peoria's Five North at Vistancia near Loop 303. The October 2025 announcement put construction start at mid-2026 and completion at mid-2027.
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Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure closes Aug. 30 at the Heard Museum. The hands-on experience is set in the fictional Alaskan village of Qyah and lets kids fly a replica bush plane, drive a snow machine and go ice fishing while exploring Alaska Native culture at interactive stations called the Trading Post and Tribal Hall. The Heard lists it as included with museum admission, with add-on fees only on select special event dates.
Source: Heard MuseumQueen Creek Town Hall. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Queen Creek Tribune reports The Perch, a 62,000-square-foot project on Muniz Street, will include a brewery plus retail and restaurant space and is expected to open by the end of 2026. It is one piece of roughly $200 million in private investment reshaping the downtown core, alongside the Switchyard, a 20,000-square-foot office project at Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo, and an 8,500-square-foot plaza in the former Magma Engineering building.
Source: Queen Creek TribuneThe Scottsdale Waterfront. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Joseph Plotz · CC BY 3.0
Patch reports a new Whole Foods is targeting a fall 2026 opening at 7628 E. Indian School Road near Old Town Scottsdale, in a 35,222-square-foot building. Whole Foods has not announced an exact grand-opening date.
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Village at Prasada's own coming-soon list names Kohl's, Nordstrom Rack, Sierra Trading Post and Boot Barn, plus a dual-brand Marriott TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn. The center lists Lou Malnati's, First Watch, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Barrio Queen, Cooper's Hawk and O.H.S.O. Brewery as already open. No opening dates are posted for the retailers still to come.
Source: Village at PrasadaThe Tempe skyline. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Siphonophora · CC BY-SA 4.0
Downtown Tempe lists SINGALONG BROADWAY at Tempe Center for the Arts on Friday, Sept. 25, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The same calendar has Dancing for one-n-ten at the center Sept. 12 and a Pedal Haus beer pairing dinner Sept. 3. Admission details are not posted on the calendar, so check with the venue.
Source: Downtown TempeVerrado in Buckeye. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Adam Zaklikowski · CC BY 3.0
AZBEX reports NexMetro Communities is opening Avilla Marigold at 19765 W. Thomas Road later this month. The 19-acre gated community has 214 build-to-rent homes, described as single-level, mostly detached one-, two- and three-bedroom rental homes with private backyards.
Source: AZBEXDesert hills around Cave Creek. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Kennito454 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Finer Arts Gallery at 6137 E. Cave Creek Road hosts Art Affaire from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month, with the next one listed for Sept. 18. The same gallery runs Mimosas & Muffins from 10 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of every month, next listed for Oct. 3.
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Cave Creek Guide lists Cave Creek Wicked on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25 starting at 5 p.m., billed as a town-wide bar crawl and a nighttime Halloween event for adults.
Source: Cave Creek GuideAn aerial view of Chandler. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Chris J · CC BY-SA 2.0
Chandler Center for the Arts lists Ballet Under the Stars, presented by Ballet Arizona, on Friday, Oct. 2. Tickets run through the center's own calendar listing. The center's fall calendar also lists the 13th Annual Center Stage Gala on Oct. 17 and Shanghai Ballet on Oct. 23.
Source: Chandler Center for the ArtsASU community activity photography; not a record of the announced festival date. Image source: Eventbrite
Maricopa County WIC and ASU host the Spooktacular Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ASU West Valley campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road. The listing is free and open to all, with fall games and crafts, kid-friendly trick-or-treating with costumes encouraged, a DJ, and free books from Kids Need To Read. Activities are mostly indoors with shaded outdoor areas.
Source: EventbritePhoenix viewed from the surrounding hills. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Bigmikebmw · CC BY-SA 3.0
FoodieLand Food Festival runs Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27 at Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive in Avondale. The listing promises more than 200 vendors plus live music and entertainment. Hours differ by day, so check the event listing before you drive out.
Source: EventbriteQueen Creek Town Hall. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine · CC BY-SA 3.0
Horseshoe Harvest Hangout runs Friday, Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to midnight and Saturday, Oct. 31 from noon to 10 p.m. at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road. The event lists roughstock rodeo nightly at 7 p.m., live music Friday, trunk or treat, carnival games, a petting zoo, costume contests for people, pets and livestock, and a vendor marketplace with food trucks. Festival admission is free. Rodeo and concert tickets are sold separately and parking is $20 per day.
Source: Horseshoe Harvest HangoutSurprise Lake. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: RandomMainstream · CC0
AZBEX reports representatives of the City of Surprise joined LivAway Suites officials for a ribbon-cutting at the company's newest hotel at 14020 W. Mountain View Blvd.
Source: AZBEXThe Tempe skyline. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Siphonophora · CC BY-SA 4.0
Four Peaks Oktoberfest lists Oct. 9, 10 and 11 in Tempe, with free general admission and VIP passes for sale. The event benefits Tempe Sister Cities, and organizers call it a Tempe tradition celebrating more than 50 years. The official page lists conflicting hours for the final day, so confirm times there before you go.
Source: Four Peaks OktoberfestVerrado in Buckeye. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Adam Zaklikowski · CC BY 3.0
InBuckeye reports Walmart picked up roughly 80 acres in Buckeye across two sites about five miles apart, about 39 acres near State Route 85 and Southern Avenue and about 40 acres near the southeast corner of Apache and Maricopa roads, for $21.4 million combined. Walmart has not announced what it plans to develop on the land.
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The 2026 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour runs Nov. 20 to 22 and Nov. 27 to 29. The town's events page lists it alongside Taste of Cave Creek on Oct. 14 and 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. and the 33rd annual Fall Carefree Garden Art Experience on Nov. 7 and 8.
Source: Town of Cave CreekAn aerial view of Chandler. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Chris J · CC BY-SA 2.0
The 27th annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival comes to Chandler Center for the Arts on Saturday, Nov. 1, and the city says tickets will be available soon. It follows Chandler Contigo, the Hispanic Heritage Month lineup that starts with Dia de Fiesta on Sept. 12 and runs library events through Oct. 15.
Source: City of ChandlerThe Gilbert Heritage District. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine ( talk ) · CC BY-SA 3.0
3 International Tenors performs at Hale Concert Hall inside Hale Centre Theatre on West Page Avenue in Gilbert from Sept. 1 to 5. The listing puts the runtime at about an hour and a half, which makes it an easy weeknight out in the Heritage District.
Source: Discover GilbertStorefront and owner photographs from the opening coverage, credited to Ryan Tafoya and supplied photographs. Image source: InMaricopa
InMaricopa reports Taco Spot, a Chandler based birria-forward franchise, and Antojitos LindaMar are moving into 44600 W. Smith-Enke Road in the old Barro's Pizza space. Owners Emmanuel Flores and Cristina Ruiz were hoping for an opening party at the end of August, and no set opening date had been announced when the story ran.
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Saboten Con runs Sept. 4 to 7 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Arizona's long-running anime convention takes over a downtown hotel for the whole Labor Day weekend, and the schedule and badge details are posted on the convention's own site.
Source: Saboten ConQueen Creek Town Hall. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine · CC BY-SA 3.0
Queen Creek holds Founders' Day on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Frontier Family Park, 20039 S. 220th St. The town lists a family friendly community event with activities, vendors, an FFA Zone of agricultural experiences and the Battle of the Badge relay competitions. Start time and wristband details are on the town's event page.
Source: Town of Queen CreekThe Scottsdale Waterfront. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Joseph Plotz · CC BY 3.0
The Arabian National Breeder Finals run Sept. 16 to 19 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona. It is one of three horse events filling WestWorld this September, alongside the West's Most Western Rodeo on Sept. 11 to 13 and the AZQHA Arizona Fall Championship on Sept. 23 to 27.
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