The Christmas Cafe is under construction at 24980 N. 83rd Ave., near 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road, with a fall 2026 opening planned. Owners Victoria Andrej and Marie Pantelic are building a holiday-themed coffee, food and gift shop around the line "Joy to the world, 365 days a year." The preview menu includes a Peppermint Bark Latte topped with homemade chocolate whipped cream, red and green sprinkles and a peppermint bark snowman.
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The 2026 Cactus League season drew 1,753,849 visitors across 237 games and added $495.8 million to Arizona's GDP, the highest figures since measurement began more than 20 years ago, according to an ASU Seidman Research Institute study reported by AZ Big Media. It was the fifth straight season of attendance growth across the Valley's 10 ballparks.
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Peoria's Pumpkin Patch at 7717 W. Thunderbird Road runs Oct. 13 to 31, according to Raising Arizona Kids' 2026 pumpkin patch guide. The Peoria Church of the Nazarene fills the patch with pumpkins through the second half of October, along with fall events.
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Jefferson House at 83rd Avenue and Jefferson Street in Downtown Peoria's Arts District is targeting a November 2026 opening. Plans include three chef-run kitchens, six retail and eatery spots, a courtyard bar, a live music stage, a 16-foot splash pad and seating for 300-plus under a covered canopy.
