Queen Creek Pulse for October 26, 2026: October’s last week at Schnepf Farms

Good morning, Queen Creek.

October’s last week at Schnepf Farms

Schnepf Farms’ Pumpkin & Chili Party runs Wednesday through Saturday, October 28 through 31, giving Queen Creek families another week of the farm’s October tradition.

Key facts

Where: Schnepf Farms, 24610 S Rittenhouse Rd.
Schedule: The listing specifies Wednesday through Sunday dates in October; Saturday is October 31.
Before making plans: The supplied listing does not include admission prices or daily hours.

The Schnepf family started the farm in 1941. Its history spans four generations. The Pumpkin & Chili Party continues Wednesday, October 28, through Saturday, October 31.

Check the event listing for admission details and the schedule for a specific visit.

Queen Creek notebook

Women in Business meets November 4. Queen Creek business owners and professionals have a half-day conference next Wednesday, with keynote speaker Mari Tautimes, breakout sessions, vendors, and networking. The Queen Creek Chamber hosts, with Academy Bank presenting. Conference details.

The week

Monday, October 26

🎨 Stories and Craft. Queen Creek Library, 3:30 PM, for ages 5 to 12. A ticket is required. Details.
🃏 Trading Card Game Night. Queen Creek Library, 6 PM, for tweens, teens, and adults. A ticket is required. Details.

Tuesday, October 27

👶 BabyTime. Queen Creek Library hosts storytime for infants up to 20 months at 9:30 AM. A ticket is required. Details.
📚 Read it and Weep. The adult romance book club meets at Queen Creek Library, 6:30 PM. A ticket is required. Details.

Friday, October 30

Brian Starck plays the Queen Creek Olive Mill at noon. The performance is at the Rea family’s grove on Meridian, 25062 S Meridian Rd. Event details.

Saturday, October 31

VOYAGER brings Journey songs to QCPAC. The tribute concert starts at 7:30 PM at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 to $30, with a meet and greet after the show. Show details.

Around the Valley

Three concert options beyond Queen Creek, starting in Mesa.

Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry, Tuesday, October 27. Both acts share the bill at Mesa Amphitheatre. The feed lists 5:45 PM, while the ticket URL says 6 PM; confirm the start time before leaving. Tickets.

Chief Keef, tonight at 8 PM. The rapper plays Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on October 26. A Monday-night option for hip-hop fans willing to make the drive downtown. Tickets.

The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert, Tuesday at 6:30 PM. The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 6:30 PM. Tickets.