Good morning, Queen Creek.
- 🛍️ Sweet Creek Boutique opens downtown. The family-owned shop at 22225 S. Ellsworth Road brings several local makers under one roof.
- 📚 Goosebumps takes over the library Friday, Oct. 2. The 3:30 PM program is built for readers ages five through 12.
- 🏫 A national student contest comes to Queen Creek. The 2027 National Civics Bee will invite local middle school students to compete.
- 🎸 Four live shows fill the regional calendar. The closest is Hudson Westbrook at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Friday, Oct. 2.
Sweet Creek opens downtown
Sweet Creek Boutique is now open at 22225 S. Ellsworth Road, giving downtown Queen Creek a family-owned shop stocked by local makers.
Key facts:
- Location: 22225 S. Ellsworth Road.
- What it sells: Products and gifts from a collection of local makers.
- Ownership: A family-owned business created four years ago.
- Latest milestone: The Queen Creek Chamber recently marked the opening with a ribbon cutting.
The shop adds another locally owned stop along Ellsworth in the town center. It also gives small makers a physical storefront instead of requiring shoppers to find each business separately.
What to watch: Store updates and additional details are available through Explore Queen Creek.
Around Queen Creek
Goosebumps at the library
Young readers can trade Goosebumps recommendations Friday, Oct. 2. “Like This? Try That!” starts at 3:30 PM at MCLD Queen Creek Library and is intended for ages five through 12. Registration is required. Details.
The housing wait
🏠 Queen Creek homes are taking about 65 days to sell. That is the latest days-on-market figure provided for the town. Details.
From the schools
National Civics Bee coming to Queen Creek
Queen Creek will host a National Civics Bee during the 2026-27 program year. The Queen Creek Chamber and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation are bringing the competition to town for middle school students. Competition dates and entry instructions have not been released in the provided announcement. Details.
Around the Valley
Four concerts are scheduled in Tempe and Phoenix on Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2.
🤠 Hudson Westbrook in Tempe
Hudson Westbrook brings the Hits Me Tour to Mullett Arena Friday, Oct. 2. The country show starts at 7 PM and is the closest regional headliner to Queen Creek this weekend. Tickets.
🔥 BurnDown Tour in Phoenix
Knumears, Catalyst, and Love Letter play Walter Studios Thursday, Oct. 1. The three-band bill starts at 7 PM. Tickets.
🤘 BABYMETAL in Phoenix
BABYMETAL brings its 2026 world tour to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Thursday, Oct. 1. The metal show starts at 7:20 PM. Tickets.
🎸 French Police at The Van Buren
French Police plays The Van Buren Thursday, Oct. 1. The Phoenix show begins at 8 PM on Thursday, Oct. 1. Tickets.