Scottsdale ·
Shemer Art Center's Inside Perspective exhibit runs through Aug. 27
The historic adobe house-turned-gallery in Old Town is showing its Inside Perspective exhibition now through Aug. 27, free to visit.
Source: Shemer Art CenterThe Valley Now archive
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Tempe ·
Keep Tempe Beautiful is hosting a Town Lake cleanup Aug. 22
Volunteers pull trash and invasive stinknet from the Mill Ave bridge area at Tempe Town Lake, three 1-hour shifts starting at 8am, no minimum age and community service hours available.
Source: Keep Tempe Beautiful
Gilbert ·
A $145 million project is bringing Whole Foods and Dick's House of Sport to Gilbert
Signature at SanTan Village breaks ground now on the northwest quadrant of SanTan Village Parkway and Williams Field Road. Phase I includes a 43,000 sq ft Whole Foods and a 119,397 sq ft Dick's House of Sport with a climbing wall, golf simulator bays and multi-sport cages.
Source: AZ Big Media
Glendale ·
Four new fast-casual spots are landing at Tanger Outlets Phoenix in Glendale
Habit Burger & Grill and QDOBA Mexican Eats open this summer in the north parking lot, with drive-thru service. Cafe Zupas and Yogurtland follow this fall, rounding out four new dining options at the outlet mall.
Source: ABC15
Peoria ·
Peoria's free Saturday night market is back through September
Desert West Night Market returns to Peoria Sports Complex every Saturday in August and September, 6-9pm. The open-air event features 120+ vendors, food trucks, a DJ, a full bar and splash pad activities. Free to enter, free to park.
Source: City of Peoria
Surprise ·
A new 16-acre retail hub is coming to Surprise's Prasada community
Developer Diversified Partners is bringing roughly 120,000 sq ft of pad sites, shop space and build-to-suit options to the northeast corner of Cactus Road and Cotton Lane. A convenience store with fuel, drive-thru restaurant brands and a veterinary clinic are already confirmed tenants.
Source: AZ Big Media
Tempe ·
Carhartt just opened its first stand-alone Phoenix-metro store at Tempe Marketplace
The 6,000 sq ft store marks Carhartt's first stand-alone retail location in the Phoenix metro area. KUIU, a performance hunting and outdoor brand, is set to open its first Arizona store at the same center later this summer.
Source: KTAR
Chandler ·
Seafood City's grand opening is today, and there's a $1 rice deal
Arizona's first Seafood City opened at Chandler Fashion Center this morning at 9am with performances throughout the day. The first 200 customers with a $35 purchase get a 15-pound bag of rice for $1.
Source: KTAR News
Glendale ·
The Cowboys return to State Farm Stadium Aug. 22
It's the Cardinals' lone home preseason game this year, kicking off at 7pm against Dallas. It's the first time the Cowboys have played at State Farm Stadium since 2023.
Source: AZCardinals.com
Mesa ·
Haidilao hot pot is joining Mesa's Mekong Plaza expansion
The Sichuan hot pot chain is among the new restaurants anticipated at Mekong Plaza's expansion, joining the wave of Asian dining names that have already turned the plaza into one of Mesa's biggest food destinations.
Source: Phoenix New TimesScottsdale ·
Fox Restaurant Concepts' newest spot, The Henry, opens this summer
The Henry is built to work all day, morning coffee and brunch, lunch meetings, happy hour cocktails and dinner, all in one space from the local restaurant group behind some of the Valley's best-known concepts.
Source: Scottsdale.com
Tempe ·
Coach is now open at Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace now lists Coach as open near Sephora at 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway. This October 28 update replaces the earlier planned-opening status; the center has not specified an opening day or store hours in its announcement.
Source: Tempe Marketplace
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Buckeye ·
Panera and Starbucks just broke ground at Buckeye Commons
Buckeye Commons keeps growing past its original Costco anchor. A groundbreaking was just held for new Panera and Starbucks locations, joining a lineup that already includes Home Depot's first Buckeye store, Dick's Sporting Goods, Five Below and Barnes & Noble.
Source: KTAR NewsChandler ·
Floor & Decor's new Chandler warehouse store opens Aug. 20
The new location at 1901 E. Northrop Boulevard celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting alongside the Chandler Chamber of Commerce at 4pm on Aug. 20, followed by a family-friendly Super Saturday event on Aug. 23 from 10am-2pm featuring local vendors.
Source: Floor & DecorGilbert ·
Ghost Donkey, Palma and Blue Sushi are coming to Gilbert's Heritage Park
Three concepts from Flagship Restaurant Group are headed to the 10-acre Heritage Park development: Ghost Donkey, the NYC Mexican bar known for loaded nachos and churros; Palma, a happy-hour-forward eatery with brunch and sushi; and Blue Sushi Sake Grill, their 3rd Arizona location. First openings land in 2026, full build-out by March 2027.
Source: KTAR News
Glendale ·
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live roars into Glendale Aug. 8-9
Desert Diamond Arena hosts three shows: Saturday 11:30am and 6:30pm, Sunday 1:30pm, featuring Bigfoot, Bone Shaker, Tiger Shark and the world debut of a new truck, Rhinomite, plus freestyle motocross and enhanced pyro effects.
Source: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Mesa ·
A Korean shaved ice dessert cafe is joining Mesa's Mekong Plaza
Snowy Village Dessert Cafe is bringing bingsoo, towering shaved milk ice piled with fresh fruit, to Mekong Plaza's 32,000 sq ft expansion, alongside newcomers Meet Fresh (Taiwanese boba, its 2nd AZ location), ANH Vietnamese, bb.q Chicken and more.
Source: Phoenix New TimesPeoria ·
Peoria's 1906 schoolhouse is becoming an arts and culture hub
Central School, a Mission Revival schoolhouse on the National Register of Historic Places, is being restored into a full arts and culture center at 83rd Avenue and Madison Street, with exhibit, performance and classroom space plus a new restroom/office annex. Construction started this spring and is expected to wrap by the end of October.
Source: City of Peoria
Phoenix ·
The 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships land in Phoenix Aug. 6-9
The nation's top gymnasts compete at the Mortgage Matchup Center over four days: men's competition Aug. 6 and 8, women's Aug. 7 and 9, juniors in the afternoon and seniors in the evening. The event broadcasts live on NBC Sports, CNBC and Peacock.
Source: USA Gymnastics
Queen Creek ·
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is joining The Switchyard in Queen Creek
The Denver-founded breakfast favorite is opening at the northeast corner of Ellsworth and Ocotillo Roads, joining Shake Shack, Postino and The Porch in The Switchyard's first phase, a $120 million, 10-acre district, aiming to be Queen Creek's first walkable hangout.
Source: What Now PhoenixScottsdale ·
A Reba and Dolly tribute show hits Casino Arizona Aug. 7-9
The Reba and Dolly Tribute Show plays the Showroom at Casino Arizona for three nights: Aug. 7 and 8 at 7:30pm, Aug. 9 at 3pm. It's a tribute act covering both artists' catalogs, with tickets starting around $36-39.
Source: Ticketmaster
Tempe ·
Scott Price's RePUBLic bar and grill is opening on Mill Ave in August
C.A.S.A. Modern Tequileria creator Scott Price is opening RePUBLic, a bar and grill with pool tables, south of Sixth Street on Mill Avenue. He's expanding his original C.A.S.A. location the same month, both targeting an August 2026 opening.
Source: Phoenix New TimesChandler ·
Kids Day hits the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market this Saturday
Downtown Chandler Farmers Market's Kids Day lands Aug. 1 at 9am at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, with free family activities and life-size games alongside the regular lineup of local farmers, food vendors and artisans.
Source: Downtown ChandlerGilbert ·
Gilbert's Riparian Preserve hosts the final AZ Sunrise Series 5K on Aug. 8
The AZ Sunrise Series wraps its 7th and final leg at Riparian Preserve on Aug. 8, a 5K starting at 6:30am with an open start window from 5:45. It's capped at 600 runners on a course mixing gravel and concrete paths through the park.
Source: Discover Gilbert