Good morning, Queen Creek.
Solidcore plans a studio at The Switchyard
Queen Creek could get another downtown workout option: fitness brand Solidcore is planned for The Switchyard, according to an October 29 report from What Now Phoenix.
Key facts
- The business: Solidcore, a fitness brand.
- The location: The Switchyard, the downtown development with restaurants, shops, and services.
- The timing: An opening date was not included in the supplied report.
The distinction for residents is timing: this is a planned addition to downtown, with no class schedule or opening date to plan around yet.
What to watch: an opening announcement and class details. Read the report.
Around the corner
🏠 A roughly $3.42 million home sale. County-record data lists a 2026-built home in the Gilbert San Tan area at approximately $3,418,603. County assessor.
The week
Wednesday, November 4
📚 Two library options for different ages. Queen Creek Library has Toddler Time for ages 18 to 36 months at 9:30 AM, followed by the adult Book ’Em mystery book club at 12:30 PM. Toddler Time details. Book club details.
Thursday, November 5
🫒 Ashalia Velasco plays the Olive Mill. The live-music listing starts at noon at Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S Meridian Road. The Rea family’s grove has been part of Queen Creek since 2005. Event details.
Friday, November 6
🌮 Queen Creek Feastival brings food trucks. The town’s visitor calendar lists the Friday gathering for November 6. The event page has the location and current details for dinner plans. Feastival details.
From the schools
🏫 Every QCUSD campus earned a state A-grade. The Queen Creek Tribune reported the district-wide result November 1, giving families a fresh update on school ratings across Queen Creek Unified. The result applies to QCUSD campuses, rather than every school serving a Queen Creek address. Read the school-grade report.
🍎 Queen Creek Schools Education Foundation reports teacher grant deliveries. The Queen Creek Schools Education Foundation visited schools to deliver grants, according to the district’s October 29 update. The supplied announcement does not list award amounts or the classroom projects receiving funding. District update.
Around the Valley
Three early-week options farther from Queen Creek, all in Phoenix. Times below are Arizona time.
🎤 Álvaro Díaz plays The Van Buren tonight. The Omakase Tour stops Monday, November 2, at 8 PM. A hip-hop option for a Monday night out. Tickets.
🎶 Montell Fish follows Tuesday. The Nest Tour reaches The Van Buren on November 3 at 8 PM. The R&B show offers a different sound in the same room. Tickets.
🏀 Suns host Portland on Wednesday. The November 4 game at Mortgage Matchup Center starts at 7 PM, with a Día de los Muertos theme alongside the Trail Blazers matchup. Tickets.