Good Day
Queen Creek
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Queen Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Queen Creek’s new Recreation and Aquatic Center opened on March 29 and accepts memberships only for local taxpayers, so nearby Pinal County residents can visit only as guests. The town said the rule ensures that the $70 million facility benefits Queen Creek residents and its aquatic attractions will open at the end of May—residents outside the town remain disappointed. AZ Family
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Queen Creek Olive Mill won four silver awards for its extra virgin olive oils at the 2025 New York International Olive Oil Competition. President John Rea said the honors show his team’s skill and the award-winning oils can be bought at the mill on S. Meridian Road as well as online and at local grocers. Queen Creek Independent
- ➤ Jason Weiner, owner of the School of Rock in Queen Creek, was named Hometown Hero for April in the Entrepreneur category—he returned to Arizona after studying music and sound in many places and now offers music lessons and camps for local youth—his work shows a strong commitment to creative education. Queen Creek Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The developer of a $120M mixed-use project in downtown Queen Creek will begin site work soon, and Creation will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for The Switchyard from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at 21740 S. Ellsworth Road—set on a 10-acre site that will include restaurants, retail spaces, offices and multifamily housing while already securing its first two leases for Postino and The Porch. Queen Creek Independent
TRAVEL NEWS
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Easter Egg Hunt
9 AM - 12 PM — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — Adults $10, Kids $5 — Celebrate spring with egg hunts and garden fun for children 12 and under.
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Easter Egg-Citement 2024
8:30 a.m. — Schnepf Farms — $25 — Experience a day of family fun with Easter egg hunts and festive activities.
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Queen Creek PBR Rodeo
7-11:59 p.m. — Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre — Tickets required — Experience the thrill of bull riding at the Queen Creek PBR Rodeo.
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The Queen Creek PBR Rodeo
5-7 p.m. — Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of bull riding and rodeo excitement in Queen Creek.
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Hastings Farm Concert in The Park
4-8 p.m. — Gateway Quarter — Free admission — Experience a lively spring concert with food, face painting, and great music at the park.
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Growing Tropical Plants in the Desert Southwest
9-10 a.m. — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Discover the secrets of thriving tropical plants in a desert environment.
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Palomas & Peaks: A San Tan Women’s Hike + Sip
7-10 a.m. — Goldmine Trailhead — Check for costs — Climb early, catch the views, and wind down with a drink on this 4.6-mile moderate San Tan loop.
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Live Music Featuring James Mills
2-5 p.m. — Queen Creek Olive Mill — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of live music and gourmet specialties at a beloved local venue.
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