Dream Builders Children’s Business Fair is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frontier Family Park, 20039 S. 220th Street in Queen Creek. The Queen Creek Chamber lists Ramadas 9 and 10 and free admission. Children and teens will sell their products and services at the outdoor marketplace. The organizer’s Acton listing invites shoppers to RSVP and says vendor applications are closed.
Source: Acton Children’s Business Fair / Queen Creek ChamberQueen 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’s official tourism center lists the Town Council’s free Pancake Breakfast for Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road. The Chamber’s event page links to the town calendar for further event details.
Source: Queen Creek ChamberQueen 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
Maricopa County Parks lists a guided hike with Ranger Nikki at San Tan Mountain Regional Park on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Main Trailhead picnic table at 6533 W. Phillips Road, listed with a Queen Creek address. The planned route covers 5.5 miles on the San Tan and Hedgehog trails over easy to moderate terrain; participants may choose a shorter or longer route. No registration is required. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen and snacks, and wear closed-toe shoes. The event listing does not state admission charges.
Source: Maricopa County Parks and RecreationQueen 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
Maricopa County Parks’ Desert Defenders will scatter native seed pellets at San Tan Mountain Regional Park on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center, 6533 W. Phillips Road, listed by the county with a Queen Creek address. Registration is required through the county’s linked SignUp page. The activity involves trail hiking; bring gloves, water and a snack, and wear long sleeves, pants and closed-toe shoes. Ages five and older are recommended, and parents must accompany minors. Check the organizer’s page for availability and cancellation updates.
Source: Maricopa County Parks and RecreationQueen 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
Voyager’s tribute to Journey is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 22149 E. Ocotillo Road. The town’s tourism calendar lists the performance and links to its ticket page. Check with the venue for current ticket prices and availability before making plans.
Source: Visit Queen CreekQueen 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’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 on October 14, 2026, on the conditional-use permit and site-plan request for a Circle K at the southwest corner of Germann and Meridian roads. The town’s recorded results describe a fuel station, convenience store and car wash under cases P25-0159 and P25-0160. The vote is a planning milestone; the record provides no construction or opening date.
Source: Town of Queen CreekQueen 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’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 on October 14, 2026, to approve the rezoning item for The Union, with Commissioner Blasier dissenting. The town’s recorded results describe a roughly 25-acre mixed-use proposal at the southwest corner of Queen Creek and Ellsworth roads, including shops, offices, a hotel and multifamily housing. The commission separately approved the project’s sign plan 5-0. This is a commission-stage decision; the record does not establish final Town Council approval, a construction start or an opening date.
Source: Town of Queen CreekQueen 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 Library hosts its Haunted House on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Library Event Room at 21802 S. Ellsworth Road. Visitors walk through spooky scenes based on everyday workplaces. The library lists the event as drop-in, with no registration required.
Source: Maricopa County Library DistrictBookstore photograph supplied with the Queen Creek Marketplace announcement. Image source: AZ Big Media
Barnes & Noble is opening a 15,000-square-foot store at Queen Creek Marketplace with a grand opening Nov. 11, AZ Big Media reports. It's one of five new tenants that center owner Vestar announced for the Ellsworth Loop Road center. Aubergine Kitchen, JINYA Ramen Bar and LaserAway are due in early 2027, and a 5,800-square-foot LongHorn Steakhouse follows in spring 2027.
Source: AZ Big MediaQueen 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
Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, is building a brand new area for 2026, with new rides including Barnyard Stampede, The Peach Pit and Barnstormers. Hayrides run to a 10-acre maze with a Celebrating America theme, and chili dinners can now be preordered for a set pickup time.
Source: Schnepf FarmsQueen 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 runs Oct. 30-31, 2026, at 20464 E. Riggs Road. The organizer lists the trunk-or-treat candy loop for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Arenas 2 and 4. Festival entry is free; parking is $20 per day, paid by card onsite. Arena 1 rodeo tickets cost extra, and Friday night's ticket includes the concert after the rodeo.
Source: Horseshoe HarvestQueen 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 town's free Edible Gardening in the Desert workshop runs Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. Late September is the start of the Valley's best growing stretch, so the timing is the point: this is when cool-season crops go in the ground. It is listed on the town's public events calendar under water conservation.
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