Good morning, Queen Creek.

Queen Creek will kick off summer with Pool-a-Palooza at the Recreation & Aquatic Center on Saturday, May 23, from noon to 3 p.m., offering water safety demos, music, games, and slide races; residents can purchase day passes for $5-$7.

Queen Creek fixture Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap unveiled renovations during a ribbon cutting hosted by the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce (marking nearly 18 years in operation) as founder Todd Carey emphasized a refreshed commitment to quality dining.

Arizona Youth Ballet presents its Snow White ballet at Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, featuring expressive choreography and playful dancing that retells the classic tale.

Queen Creek Town Council received an update on new Mesa Gateway Airport plans during a May 6 meeting.

The Mesa Gateway Airport Authority expects a record number of passengers to spur future concessions (including Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers) in the coming year.

Queen Creek Town Council will host What's Poppin in QC at the Queen Creek Recreation & Aquatic Center on June 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. (free popcorn and cake pops will be available while community updates on new businesses, traffic, and the town's water strategy are shared).

Queen Creek Town Council honored 42 graduates of the 2026 Citizen Leadership Institute on May 6—Mayor Wheatley praised their commitment to learning about the community while completing the program.

Memorial Day Weekend: Grill at the Mill

All day — Queen Creek Olive Mill — Varies by menu — A festive three-day celebration filled with delicious, grill-inspired food, live music, and lawn games.

Music Bingo Night

6-9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's - Queen Creek — Free entry — Enjoy a fun twist on bingo with music clips and prizes.

Nerding: Use the Force

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — EDUPRIZE Schools - Gilbert Campus — $195 — Dive into vector design software to create custom wearable designs and stickers.

Nerding: Robotics and AI Exploration

1-4 p.m. — EDUPRIZE Schools - Gilbert Campus — $195 — Discover AI as a superpower through hands-on projects and real-world discussions for grades 6-9.