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Celebrate QC
QueenCreekturns37onSept.5,2026,andaswe celebratetheTown’sbirthday,festivitiesfor America’s250 anniversarycontinuethroughout theyearaswell.
th ConstitutionWeekoccursduringthemonthof September,featuringaconcertonSept.12anda poetry/artcontestthatisopenthroughAug.31.
JoinusforfamilyfriendlyfunatFounders'Dayon Saturday,Sept.19atFrontierFamilyPark.Find moreinformationonlineatAmerica250.
LearnmoreaboutthehistoryofQueenCreekby visitingtheSanTanHistoricalSocietyMuseum.
QueenCreekresidents—Yourfeedbackcanhelp shapethefutureofQueenCreek.Participateinthe GeneralPlanUpdateCommunityWorkshopon Wednesday,Aug.26from6-8p.m.attheQueenCreek Library,21802S.EllsworthRoad,ZaneGreyRoom.
Residentscanalsosharetheirinputonline:Visittheactivitywebpage toparticipateinadditionalvirtualactivities.
WhatisthepurposeofaGeneralPlan?
TheGeneralPlanservesastheTown’slong-rangeguideforshaping
OnlineTutoring
YoucanuseyourMaricopaCounty LibraryDistrict(MCLD)librarycardto accessfreeonlinetutoringforallages withBrainfuseHelpnow.Homeworkhelp isavailablefromlivetutorsinmath, science,reading,writing,socialstudies andstandardizedtests.
Accessthisonlineresourceat mcldaz.orgbyclickingtheResources tab,selectingA-ZList,thenfinding BrainfuseHelpNow.VisittheQueen CreekLibraryinpersonorschedulea virtualBook-a-Librariansessiononline toobtainanMCLDlibrarycard.
BacktoSchoolSafety
QCPDremindsresidentstoslowdown,avoid distractionsandobeypostedsignage.
Increasedtrafficaroundschoolsisexpected duringmorningdrop-offandafternoonpickup.Planningahead,followingschool proceduresandpracticingpatiencecanhelp reducecongestionandimprovesafetyfor everyone.
Remembertofollowthesesafetytips:
Avoiddistractions,includingcellphones. Stopforschoolbuseswithflashinglights andanextendedstopsign.
Bepatient-trafficcongestionmay occur,butunsafedrivingshouldnot. Followschooldrop-offandpick-up procedures,postedsignageandstayin designatedareas.
Planaheadandexpectincreasedtraffic duringschooldrop-offandpick-up.
RidetheQCWay—E-bikesandmotorized devicesafetyreminders:
Followthe15MPHspeedlimitonsidewalks, multi-usetrails,bicyclelanesandparking lots.Thespeedlimitappliesevenifsignsare notposted.
Nophonesorwirelessdevices-usehandsfreedevicesonly.
Rideonlywherepermitted-recreational ridinginTownparksisprohibited. Rideresponsibly-recklessridingmayresult inyourdevicebeingimpoundedand havingtocompleteaQCPDsafetycourse beforeitisreleased.
Wanttolearnmoreaboutdevicetypes,where youcanrideandsaferidingpractices?QCPD offersafreee-bikesafetycourseopentoriders, parentsandcommunitymembers.Learnmore byvisitingtheMotorizedDevicespageonline.
QueenCreek'sWaterResourceGoals:WaterSelf-Sufficiency
TheTownhasbeenproactivelyworkingforyearsonastrategyforwaterselfsufficiency.LearnmoreabouttheTown’sstrategicinvestmentinadrought-proof sourceofwaterandnextstepsbyvisitingthewaterfuturepage.
TurfConversionIncentivesforResidentialandNon-ResidentialProperties
TheTownofQueenCreekisofferingfinancialincentivestohelpresidents,businesses, homeownersassociationsandcommercialpropertyownerssavewaterbyreplacing high-water-usegrasswithdesert-friendlylandscaping.Currentlytherearetwoturf conversionincentiveprograms,oneforresidentialpropertiesandonefornonresidentialproperties.Bothprogramsaredesignedtoreduceoutdoorwateruse, improvewaterefficiencyandsupportlong-termwaterreliability.
NEW!Water-SmartWorkshops
StartingthisAugust,theTownofQueenCreekisinvitingwatercustomerstodiscover howtomakeeverydropcountwithaseriesof12freeWater-SmartWorkshops,running throughApril2027.Whetheryou'vedreamedofcreatingabeautifullow-water landscape,learninghowtodesignanefficientirrigationsystemorlearninghowto efficientlykeepyourcitrushealthyinthedesert,thesehands-onworkshopsare designedtohelpyousucceed.
Seatsarelimited,soreserveyourspottodayandstartyourownwater-smartstory. LearnmoreandsignupontheTown’swebsite.
Didyouknow?Warm-weatherbermudagrassandcool-weatherwinterryeshouldbe watereddifferently.
Bermudagrass
Waterabermudagrasslawnonceeverythreedaysduringthesummer.Evenduringthe hottestpartoftheyear,mostlawnsdon'tneedtobewatereddaily.Watering6-10inchesonly onceeverythreedayspromotesdeeperrootgrowth,makingyourlawnmorewaterefficient.
Inthewinter,bermudagrasslawnsgodormantandneedlittletonosupplementalwatering. Wateronceevery15to30days,dependingonyoursoiltypeandtheamountofwinterrain.
Ryegrass
Ifyouoverseedwithryegrassinwinter,watertothedepthof6-10incheseverythreetoseven daysafteritisestablished.
Checkoutourfreelandscapewateringguidesformorehelpfultips!
HelpIsJustACallAway
Dial2-1-1togetconnectedtolocalresourcesinyourcommunitythroughout thestate.
Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowneedshelp,9-8-8hasbeendesignatedasthe three-digitdialingcodethatwillroutecallerstotheNationalSuicidePrevention Lifeline.
SeekHelp:DomesticViolenceSupportAvailable
QCPDiscommittedtoraisingawarenessandsupportingthoseaffectedby domesticviolence.Officersarespeciallytrainedandcanhelpconnectyouto theresourcesthatwillbestfityourneeds.Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowis experiencingdomesticviolence,pleasevisitQCPD’sDomesticViolence ResourcepageorcontactQCPDAdministrationat480-358-3535(9-1-1inan emergency)formoreinformationonavailableresources.
PrioritizeSafety
Ensureyoursmokealarmsareuptodate–visitfpw.orgfor tipsonmaintenance.Foradditionalassistance,pleasevisit theSmokeDetectorMaintenanceProgrampage.
Anddon'tforgetyourfamily'semergencyplan!Headto ready.govforguidanceoncreatingaplan,signingupfor alertsandmore.
HalloweenSafetyTips
COSTUMES
Makesurecostumesdonotobstructchildren's vision
Avoidlongorbaggycostumes Brightcolorsandaddingreflectivetapeare recommended.
DRIVESAFELY
Wearaseatbeltatalltimes. Avoiddistractionsinthecarandslowdown. Designateasoberdriver.
HALLOWEENNIGHT
Aparentoradultshouldaccompanyyoung children.
Travelingroups.
Neverenterastranger'shome. Slowdown,watchforkidsatintersectionsandon curbs
Alwaysbeawareofyoursurroundings
HOSTINGAPARTY
Monitorpartyactivities. Ensureeveryonehasasafewaytogethome. Donotfacilitateorcontributetopartieswithillegal activity,includingunderagedrinking,excessivenoise orotherviolationsconsistentwithunrulygatherings.
TOWNCURFEWFORJUVENILES: 10p.m.to5a.m.for15andunder. Midnightto5a.m.for16and17-year-olds.
PleasecalltheQCPDnon-emergencylineat 480-358-3500(9-1-1inanemergency)toreport suspiciousbehavior,criminalactivityorunrulygatherings
Don'tletyourHalloweenwastehauntyou!Followthesetipstomaketrashandrecyclinglessscarythisspooky season.
Candywrapperscannotberecycled!Pleaseplacetheminthetrash.
Halloweencandywrappingorplasticbagsarenotrecyclableinyourbluecart.Checkwithyourlocal grocerystoretoseeiftheyarecurrentlyacceptingplasticbagsforrecycling. Halloweendecorations,includingpumpkins,shouldbebagged,tiedanddisposedofinyourtrashcart.
Stillhavequestions?AsktheRecycleRightWizard!
AttheQCRecreation &AquaticCenter
FamilyFunShowdown
QueenCreekRecreation&Aquatic Centermembersandguests,getready forthisexcitingchallengewithMinuteto-Win-Itgamesfrom5–7p.m.on Thursday,Sept.10.FamilyFun Showdownwillfeaturefood,games, craftsandactivitiesforallages. DiscovermoreaboutFounders’Day whileenjoyinginteractivechallenges andhands-onfunwiththewhole family.RSVPonlinetoday!
OpentoQCRACMembers,TownofQueenCreekresidentsandtheir guestswithapurchaseofadaypass.Allfacilitypoliciesapply. Activitiesandsupplieslistedaboveareavailablewhilesupplieslast
SpookySplash*
Back-to-backHalloweenfun!Signupforboth theseeventshappeningonOct.24.
QueenCreekresidentsareinvitedtojoinusforfamilyfriendlyfallfunon Saturday,Oct.24from3-6p.m.attheQueenCreekAquaticCenter!Featuringa floatingpumpkinpatch,DJ,andfall-themedgamesandactivitiesforthewhole family Costforadmissionis$10perpersonandincludesaccesstotheeventand allactivities,plusonepumpkintotakehomeperregisteredparticipant.Register online.
Children15yearsoldandundermustbeaccompaniedbyasupervisingadult unlesstheyhaveanactiveQCRACYouthOrientation.
NotSoSpookyHalloweenParty*
QueenCreekresidentsareinvitedforafrightfullyfuneveningatthisfestive, familyfriendlyHalloweencelebrationonSaturday,Oct.24from5-8p.m. Designedwithallagesinmind,thenightispackedwithghoulishlygood activities:classictrick-or-treating,spooktacularcarnivalgamesforallages,a chilling“SpookyHouse”experienceandhands-onactivitiesthewholefamilycan enjoy.Costumesareencouraged,candyisplentifulandmemoriesare guaranteedtobeboo-tiful!Registeronline.
*Additionalfeesmayapply.
AllHallows’Eve
QueenCreekRecreation&AquaticCentermembersandguestsareinvitedto theBallroomforaspooktaculareveningonThursday,Oct 29,from5–7pm Stopbytoenjoysnacks,lightrefreshmentsandmore!*Whilesupplieslast.Join thespookyfunandcompeteinthecostumecontestat6p.m.forFIRSTPLACE PRIZESinthefollowingcategories:OverallBestCostume,BestCouple/Group Costume(twotofivepeople)andMostCreativeCostume.RSVPonlinetoday!
Puzzles&Pie
QueenCreekRecreation&AquaticCentermembersandguestscanenjoy piecingtogetherthefunatPuzzles&Pies!JointheexcitementonTuesday,Nov. 17,from5–7p.m.Teamsoftwotofourwillraceagainstfamilyandfriendsto completeapuzzlewhileenjoyingdeliciouspies,snacksandlightrefreshments. Thefastestteamtofinishwilltakehomeagiftcardprize!Interestedinjoiningin thefun,butdon'thaveateam?SignupasaFreeAgent.RSVPonlinetoday!
OpentoQCRACMembers,TownofQueenCreek residentsandtheirguestswithapurchaseofa daypass.Allfacilitypoliciesapply.Activitiesand supplieslistedaboveareavailablewhilesupplies last.
OutdoorRentals
TheTownofQueenCreekoffersavarietyofoutdoorfacilitiesperfect forhostingbirthdayparties,businessmeetings,companypicnics, specialevents,weddingreceptions,softballpracticesandmore!To checkavailabilityandreserveyourspace,visittheFacilityRentals page.
FoodTruckSpotsAvailableAtQCParks
Wanttoshowcaseyourdeliciouseatsintown?Now’syourchance! QueenCreekParks&Recreationisacceptingfoodtruckreservations atselectlocations,including,butnotlimitedto,FrontierFamilyPark! Serveupsomethingspecialandbecomealocalfavoritebyapplying todayunderOutdoorRentals.
BakingClasses
CookingSeries
Aug.10-24,6-8p.m.
Kitchen101
Masterkitchenfundamentals,including safety,knifeskills,foodpreparation, sanitation,cookingtechniquesand equipmentuse Perfectforbeginners lookingtobuildconfidenceinthekitchen.
Sept.14-28,6-8p.m.
GrillSeries
Oct.5-19,6-8p.m.
Learnoutdoorcookingessentials,including grillingtechniques,seasoning,temperature control,marinadesandBBQbasicswhile preparingavarietyofflavorfuldishes
Nov.9-16,6-8p.m.
ThanksgivingSides
Createholidayfavoritesfromscratch, includingcreamymac&cheeseand bakedsweetpotatoes.Participantswill practicebasiccookingandbakingskills whilepreparingclassiccomfortfoods.
Allcookingclassesaredesignedforbeginnertointermediatecooksand focusonbuildingconfidencethroughhands-oninstruction.
QCRunClub
RegisterforQCRunClub-BeginsthisOctober!
LaceupandjointheQCMorningMilesRunClubafun,inclusive SaturdaymorningrunninggroupdesignedtogetQueenCreek moving!Whetheryou'reawalker,joggerorrunner—thisclubisall aboutcommunity,consistencyandcelebratingeverymile.
SaveTheDateForTheAmerica250-KilometerChallenge
CelebrateAmerica's250thanniversarybytakingonapersonal challengethathonorsthishistoricmilestone!TheTownofQueenCreek invitesresidentsandvisitorstocomplete250kilometersinawaythat worksbestforthem,beginningOct.1throughDec.31.
WhetheryouenjoyexploringQueenCreek'strailsystem,walkingor runningontheRecreationCentertrack,orswimminglapsatthe AquaticCenter,thischallengeisagreatwaytostayactive.Discover localamenitiesandbepartofacommunity-widetributecelebrating 250yearsofAmerica.
Athletics
AdultSoftball
Men’sandCo-Ed Recreationalsoftballleaguesfor adultsages18+. Theleagueis eightweekslong. Inweeksone throughseven,eachteamwill playadoubleheader.Duringthe eighthweek,therewillbeanend oftheseasonsingleelimination tournament.
Men’sBasketball LACEEM’UPANDGRABSOME FRIENDS!Teamregistrationfor theupcomingMen’sBasketball seasoniscurrentlyopen.The leaguerunsforsevenweeks withasingleelimination tournamenttoconcludethe season.Allgameswillbe playedattheRecreation& AquaticCenter.
Athletics
AdultCo-edVolleyball
BUMP,SET,SPIKE!RegisteryourteamfortheAdultCo-edVolleyballLeague.The leaguerunsforsevenweekswithasingleeliminationtournamenttoconclude theseason.AllgameswillbeplayedattheRecreation&AquaticCenter.
Areyouinterestedinplayinganadultsportbutdon’thaveateamyet?Join ourFreeAgentList.Thislistwillgetdistributedtothemanagersneeding playersofthesportyouareinterestedinplaying.Youwillalsobeonthelistto getaninvitetoourfreeagentnights.Thiswillbeanopportunitytomeetother freeagentswiththepossibilityofformingateam.
YouthBasketballLeague
DRIBBLE,PASS,SHOOT!Thisrecreational leagueisfocusedonfun,sportsmanship andteamplay.Playerswilllearnand improvetheirskillsindribbling,passing, shooting,defense,etc.Playersagesfive to13willbeputonteamsbyage divisions.Eachteamwillhaveasevenweekseasonwithascheduledpractice andgameeachweek.Allpracticesand gameswillbeheldattheRecreation& AquaticCenter.Theleaguebeginsthe weekofJan.12,2027.
TeenPrograms
LINKQC
Sept.3&Nov.5,6–8p.m.
LINKQCisafree,dropinteensocialseriesdesignedtogiveteensarelaxedyet highenergyspacetoconnectwithfriendsandmeetnewpeers
QCActive
Sept.10&24,6-7:30p.m.
QCActiveisateenprogramfocusedonoutdoorandphysicalactivities.Pickupanew recreationskillorhobbythroughthisexcitingnewseries!Thefirstsessionwillbeon Thursday,Sept.10from6-7:30p.m.andfeaturesalinedancingclass.Thesecondsession willbeonThursday,Sept.24from6-7:30p.m.andfeaturesanintroductoryfishingnight, exclusiveforteens!
TeenLeadershipProgram
Sept.28-Oct.2
Teenscangainhands-onworkexperienceatthe RecreationCenterbyworkingalongsideRecreation Staff,whilebuildingleadership,teamworkand communicationskills.TheTeenLeadershipprogram welcomesparticipantsforafunandexcitingfall session!Thisisacampfocusedoncommunity eventsandprograms,astheTeenLeaderswillhelp theteenroombuilditsinauguralhauntedhouse
QCEsportsNights
Oct.15&29,6-7:30p.m.
JumpintotheworldofcompetitivegamingwithQCEsportsNights!Thesesessions inviteteenstoconnect,playandbuildtheirskillsinafunandsupportiveenvironment. Whetheryou'renewtoesportsoralreadyclimbingtheranks,comeenjoyfriendly matchups,meetfellowgamersandexperiencetheexcitementoforganizedplay!The firstsessionwillbeonThursday,Oct.15from6-7:30p.m.andfeaturessportsgames (Maddenand2k).ThesecondsessionwillbeonThursday,Oct.29from6-7:30p.m.and featuresthefanfavoriteRocketLeague!
ParentsNightOut
ParentsNightOut
Sept.4,Oct.2&Nov.6,6-9p.m.
ParentsNightOutoffersfamiliesachancetounwindwhilekidsenjoyafun-filledevening attheRecreationCenter.Childrenwilltakepartinsafe,supervisedactivitiessetup throughouttheBallroom,givingthemplentyofspacetoplay,createandexplore.It’sthe perfectopportunityforparentstoenjoyafewkid-freehoursknowingtheirlittleonesare havingagreattimeinastructured,engagingenvironment!(agesfiveto12).
AdaptiveFamilyFunNights
Sept.11,Oct.9&Nov.13,from6-7:30p.m.
Thisseason,theprogramisshiftingtoonceamonthsocialsfeaturingrotatingspecialty activitieswhilekeepingallthefavoritecoreoptions:bowlinglawngames,videogames, andadedicatedsensoryarea.Eachmonthbringsanewspotlightactivitytoencourage creativity,connectionandfun.Upcomingthemedactivitiesinclude: PaintingParty GameNight Baking
CalendarofEvents
7p.m.,QueenCreekPerformingArtsCenter
ThiseventfeaturesmusicalperformancesfromlocalQueenCreekschools
Founders’Day
5-9p.m.,FrontierFamilyPark
Thecommunityisinvitedtocomeoutandcelebrateatafamilyfriendly communityeventatFrontierFamilyPark Theeventwillfeaturefun activities,vendors,aFFAZonewithagriculturalexperiencesandtheBattle oftheBadgerelay-stylecompetitions
9-11a.m., HorseshoePark&EquestrianCentre Wakeupto“what’scooking”inQueenCreekatTownCouncil'sfreePancake BreakfasteventatHorseshoeParkandEquestrianCentre!EnjoyIHOPpancakes, Starbuckscoffee,informationalbooths,performances,apettingzoo,freeflushots, aperformancefromtheQueenCreekPerformingArtsCenterandourtouch-atruckdisplay.
7-11a.m., 19715S.220thSt.
QCRecycleseventsareopentoallTownresidents.Pre-registrationforthe NovembereventopensonMonday,Oct 19 Visittherecyclingeventwebsiteto findwhatitemsareaccepted
ForafulllistofTownevents,pleasevisittheTownofQueen Creek’scalendarofeventspage.Lookingtovolunteer?Fillout thevolunteerinterestformonlineforupcomingopportunities
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TheTownofQueenCreekinvitesyoutoexplorelocalicecream spotsinQueenCreekwiththenewWhat’stheScoopPass.Earn pointsforcheckinginatdifferentlocationsandunlockprizes, includingQueenCreekluggagetagsandtotebags.
