Good morning, Queen Creek.

San Tan Charter School will break ground Monday, Oct.

27, on a new $25 million Queen Creek campus on 5.5 acres at the corner of East Germann and South Signal Butte roads + the state-of-the-art facility will offer K-8 mainstream, Montessori, and gifted programs along with a preschool and is set to open in July.

Legacy Traditional School in Queen Creek will host a fall festival on October 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at 41800 North Barnes Parkway—a free event open to families and community members.

Pumpkin & Chili Party

Every Thursday – Sunday in October — Schnepf Farms — Ticketed event — Enjoy a fun-filled family day with pumpkins, chili, rides, and live entertainment.

Perennial Herbs & Ground Covers Workshop

9-10 a.m. — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — $10 entry — Learn to grow flavorful perennial herbs and low-maintenance ground covers this fall.

Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms

Every Thursday – Sunday in October — Schnepf Farms — Ticket required — Enjoy an exciting autumn celebration with a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, and mouth-watering chili.

Diamond Joe’s Horse Sanctuary Open House

4-6 p.m. — Diamond Joe’s Horse Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore a charming sanctuary and meet horses, goats, and barnyard friends.

James Mills and People Who Could Fly Live Performance

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Queen Creek Olive Mill — Free entry — Enjoy live indie pop music while exploring gourmet local delicacies and olive oil products.

Soil Preparation Workshop for Optimal Gardening

9-10 a.m. — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — Cost included with class — Learn essential techniques for nurturing healthy soil in your garden.

James Mills of People Who Could Fly Concert

2-6 p.m. — Queen Creek Olive Mill — Free entry — Enjoy indie pop melodies from People Who Could Fly while exploring a gourmet market and local specialties.