The Valley Now archive
746 dated briefs from across the Phoenix Valley. Older stories preserve what was reported at the time; opening details can change.
Tempe ·
The 2026 Street League Skateboarding Tempe Takeover runs Aug. 29 at Mullett Arena with a custom course. Arizona hosted the first SLS event, and the roster includes Chandler native Dashawn Jordan and Jagger Eaton.
Source: ABC15
Buckeye ·
Safeway will anchor Festival Ranch Marketplace, a 114,000-square-foot shopping center at Canyon Springs Boulevard and Sun Valley Parkway in Buckeye. The $45 million development is set to open in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Source: ABC15
Chandler ·
Fitlab AZ is opening its second location at 2375 S. Arizona Ave, Suite 1 in Chandler, with 24/7 access, more than 100 strength and cardio pieces, infrared saunas, cold plunges and compression therapy. Owner Brandon Burden says the team is shooting for a late August or early September opening.
Source: What Now Phoenix
Gilbert ·
7 Brew is planning a drive-thru at the southwest corner of Baseline and Gilbert roads in Gilbert, in a Fry's-anchored shopping center. An opening date has not yet been announced.
Source: What Now Phoenix
Glendale ·
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire runs August 8 and 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Desert Diamond Arena, and Wheels & Shields is at the Westgate Entertainment District on August 8. Cowboys vs. Cardinals follows August 22 at 7 p.m. at State Farm Stadium.
Source: Westgate Entertainment District
Mesa ·
The Mesa International Film Festival takes over the Mesa Convention Center and other venues from August 12 to 16. Gathering of the Ghouls follows at the convention center on August 22 and 23.
Source: KTAR
Peoria ·
Scottsdale-based Lyfe Companies is developing Five North at Vistancia on the 320-acre commercial core of the 7,000-plus-acre master-planned community in north Peoria. Plans include healthcare, light industrial, and a new shopping and dining plaza. No timeline has been announced.
Source: ABC15
Phoenix ·
Family Field Day Frenzy takes over Chase Field in downtown Phoenix on August 29. Also downtown this month, WordCamp US runs August 16 to 19 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Source: KTAR
Queen Creek ·
Aubergine Kitchen is planning a location at Queen Creek Marketplace, 21398 S. Ellsworth Loop Rd. The chain prepares its food from scratch without seed oils or added sugar and serves bowls, salads, plates, smoothies, acai and breakfast. No opening date has been announced.
Source: What Now Phoenix
Scottsdale ·
Porta Via, the California bistro and bar founded in Beverly Hills in 1994, is planning its first Arizona location at Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road. The opening is set for 2027 and the team is still finalizing details.
Source: What Now Phoenix
Surprise ·
Surprise unveiled a vision for 6,500 acres between Peoria Avenue and Happy Valley Road, putting a few regional parks on 3,500 acres and leaving 3,000 acres to open space and wildlife corridors. The project is in early planning, with public input expected in 2028 once funding is available and full development taking three to 10 years.
Source: ABC15
Tempe ·
Downtown Tempe's own new-business list now includes Sushi by Bou, Phantom Fox Beer Co., Rally House, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Slab City Bar & Grill. Several are listed without confirmed opening dates.
Source: Downtown Tempe Authority
Buckeye ·
The Arizona chapter of the American Public Works Association named Buckeye Fleet Manager Beth Casillas its Professional Manager of the Year for Public Fleet, crediting her with building the city's fleet division into one of the nation's top-performing municipal fleet programs, and named Environmental Services Operations Manager Robert van den Akker Professional Manager of the Year for Solid Waste.
Source: InBuckeye
Chandler ·
Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila opened its second Arizona location in Chandler on August 5. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant has indoor dining and two outdoor patios, a list of more than 100 premium tequilas and mezcals, daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m., and all-day Taco Tuesday specials.
Source: Arizona Foothills Magazine
Gilbert ·
Heritage Park broke ground in Gilbert's Heritage District and will open in phases, with the first openings anticipated in 2026. It puts a park in the middle of a downtown that already draws restaurant and farmers market traffic.
Source: Town of Gilbert
Glendale ·
Whole Foods Market and 99 Ranch Market are both headed to the Arrowhead area, each the first of its kind in the region. Also in the works: a Moxy Hotel under construction and Big Air, the first trampoline and entertainment park in the West Valley. No opening dates have been announced.
Source: ABC15 ArizonaGlendale ·
Cornish Pasty Co. is opening in Glendale, its first location in the West Valley. It joins a run of new arrivals the city's economic development office is tracking downtown and along the West Valley's major corridors. No opening date has been announced.
Source: ABC15 ArizonaMesa ·
The City of Mesa's July 2026 economic report tracks EastMarket, a new shopping center in east Mesa anchored by a Sprouts Farmers Market. No opening date has been published.
Source: Select MesaMesa ·
The City of Mesa's July 2026 economic report tracks a 37-acre surf park development taking shape in the city. No opening date, developer or site details have been published in that report.
Source: Select Mesa
Peoria ·
OneAZ Credit Union announced its new Peoria Trailhead branch at 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley, pitched around consumer and small-business lending plus local jobs. No opening date was given in the announcement.
Source: AZ Big MediaPhoenix ·
The Sleepy Whale opened in late July at 100 E. Camelback Road, Suite 160, pairing a craft beer bar with barbecue and bar food. Phoenix New Times named it one of the most exciting new restaurants now open in the city.
Source: Phoenix New Times
Scottsdale ·
HonorHealth's new 40,000-square-foot fitness center at Pima Center, on the west side of the Loop 101 at Pima Road, is set to open in August 2026. It includes an indoor track, heated lap and therapy pools, a sauna, pickleball courts, outdoor turf space, group fitness classes and a kids club, inside a larger 100,000-square-foot campus.
Source: KTAR News
Surprise ·
A dual-brand hotel is on the Village at Prasada coming soon list: TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites sharing one building. It joins Portillo's, Shake Shack, Nordstrom Rack, Sierra, Target, Kohl's and Boot Barn on the center's coming soon roster. No opening date has been announced.
Source: Village at PrasadaChandler ·
The City of Chandler has published its special events slate through December. Halloween Spooktacular is October 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed in November by the Chandler Golf Challenge on the 6th, Arbor Day and Diwali: Festival of Lights on the 7th, the Military Appreciation Breakfast on the 13th, the Community Center's 40th birthday celebration on the 19th and Woofstock on the 21st. Santa's House opens December 5.
Source: City of Chandler
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