Queen Creek / Coming to Queen Creek
The new district along Ocotillo Road brings 48,000 square feet of restaurants, retail and office space in its first phase, with Bamboo Sushi and more also announced. Opening is targeted for the third quarter of 2026.
This brief records the information reported on Jul 15, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Queen Creek ·
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 ·
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 ·
The Queen Creek Chamber's Horseshoe Harvest Hangout takes over Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road, Oct. 30 and 31. Festival admission is free and parking is $20 a day. Expect a roughstock rodeo by 406 Rodeo nightly at 7, live music Friday night, a big Trunk or Treat, a petting zoo, food trucks and costume contests for people, pets and livestock. Rodeo and concert tickets are sold separately.
Source: Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce