QCCURRENT
SPRING 2026
Celebrate the community’s 2025 accomplishments during QC's State of the Town.
FREE Landscaping Workshops
Reduceyourwateruseandsavemoneyonyour waterbillbyattendingoneoftheseWater-Smart Workshops,freetoTownutilitycustomers.Seatingis limited,andregistrationisrequired.
To Prune or
Not to Prune?
Thoughtempting,resistpruning thoseunsightlyfrostbittenplants untilnewgrowthstartstoappear orthethreatoffreezingweatheris over(usuallytheendofFebruary tothebeginningofMarch).Check outtheTown’sfreelandscaping guidesformorehelpfultips.
BagYourTrash, NotYourRecycling
Itemsinyourtrashcartshouldalwaysbebagged andtied.Recyclablesshouldbetosseddirectlyinto yourbluerecyclecart.
Keepingthelidscompletelyclosedonyourtrashand recyclecartskeepsourcommunitycleanandsafe, avoidingspillagealongyourstreets.Cartsmustbe curbsideby6a.m.onyourpick-updayforservice between6a.m.and6p.m.
Use Lawn Chemicals Correctly
Watchthisvideoandlearnhowyoucanpreventstormwaterpollution!
GLOW UP GLOW UP
What’sComingtoDowntownQC?
With$200millioninprivateinvestment pouringintodowntownQueenCreek,the areaisenteringahighlyvisiblephaseof transformation.Currentprojectsunder constructionindowntownQueenCreek include:
TheSwitchyard,featuringPostino, Snooze,ShakeShack,andmore RustyBuckleSaloon QCAccounting CircleK HomewoodSuites
MagmaPlaza
TheMatheson
SweetCreekBoutique
Findmorebusinesses,restaurantsand retaillocationsopeninginQueenCreek online.
AreYouPrepared?
Beinformed,makeaplan,getakit.TheTownofQueen Creekoffersfreeone-houremergencypreparedness presentations.AllpresentationswillbeheldattheQueen CreekHistoricTownHallmeetingroomlocatedat22350S. EllsworthRd.at6:30p.m.
SpringSwim Lessons
MarchSession
Tuesday,March3-Thursday,March26,2026
Tuesday/Thursday,5-7p.m.
AprilSession
Monday,April6-Wednesday,April29
Monday/Wednesday,5-7p.m.
Makesureyouandyourchildarereadyforasafesummerinandaround thewater!Parent/Tot,YouthandAdultclassesareavailable.Eachsession meetseighttimesoverthecourseofthemonthandeachclassis30 minuteslong.
SummerPoolHours
FamilySwim
Don’tmissout
Centerstartin anddivingbo
May23,2026(
May23-July
Monday-Frid
Saturday:noo
Sunday:noon
July20-Sept
Monday-Frid
Saturday:noo
Sunday:noon
HolidayHours
MemorialDay
Independence
LaborDay(Sept.7):10a.m.-4p.m.
Enjoysoakinginthesun? Volunteeropportunities areavailable!
Pool-a-Palooza!
CelebratethestartofthesummerseasonattheQueenCreekAquatic CenterwithusonSaturday,May23,2026fromnoonto2p.m.andlearn abouttheimportanceofWaterSafety!ThiseventisopenforQueenCreek Recreation&AquaticCentermembersandQueenCreekresidentswho haveverifiedtheirresidency.Pre-registrationisnotrequired.
AdultSports Leagues
Ournewlyreplacedgymflooris almostready—openingsoon! Getexcitedforarefreshedcourt whereyoucanshoothoops,play volleyball,andjumpinto pickleballgames
Softball(Men’s&Coed)
Recreationalsoftballleaguesforadultsages18+. Theleagueiseightweeks long. Inweeksonethroughseveneachteamwillplayadoubleheader. Weekeightwillbeanendoftheseasonsingleeliminationtournament. Threedivisionsofplayarebeingoffered:Men’sMondayRecreational Lower,Men’sWednesdayRecreationUpperandCoedFriday.
AGES
Men’sBasketball
LACE‘EMUPANDGRABSOMEFRIENDS!TheMen’sBasketballLeaguerunsfor sevenweekswithasingleeliminationtournamenttoconcludetheseason.
18+
CoedVolleyball
BUMP,SET,SPIKE!RegisteryourteamfortheAdultCoedVolleyballLeague. Theleaguerunsforsevenweekswithasingleeliminationtournamentto concludetheseason.
Eventsatthe RecCenter
EarthDayCelebration!
Saturday,April11, 10a.m.-noon
Joinusforahands-onEarthDayeventfilledwithcreativity,sustainabilityandfunforall ages.Personalizeyourownpot,thenplantaseed,makesomerecyclableart,DIYyourown waterfiltrationsystemandmakeapopsiclestickhouseforsomebugs!Registeronline.
Make&Take:CelebratingMom
Saturday,May9, 10a.m.-noon
Youareinvitedtotakepartinahands-onbouquet-makingworkshopwhereyou’llcreate yourownbeautifulfloralarrangementtotakehome.Topyourbouquetwithahomemade Mother’sDaycardwhileyousiponteaandmunchonsomepastries.Registeronline.
LearnmoreaboutalltheeventsofferedattheQueenCreekRecreation&AquaticCenter online!AlleventshostedattheRecreation&AquaticCenterareonlyopentoresidentsof theTownofQueenCreek.Childrenunder12yearsoldmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult fortheeventslistedabove.
ReachYourFitness Goalsin2026
FitnessChallenges
JoinusforafunandfamilyfriendlyWalkingChallengeonourindoortrack It’sa greatwaytostayactivetogetherinalow-impact,welcomingenvironment andit’s completelyfreeforQueenCreekRecreation&AquaticCentermembers.Trackyour family’scollectivesteps,aimforthefarthestdistance,andjoininonthemedspirit daysthroughouttheweek.Thefamilythatgoesthedistancewillwinaprize.
Getreadyfortheultimatefitnesstestwithour100-DayFitnessChallenge,running fromSunday,March1,throughMonday,June8,2026!Participantsages13andolder areinvitedtocommitto100consecutivedaysofworkoutsforachancetowina raffleprize.Registrationisfree signuponlineorattheRecreationCenterWelcome Desk,andbesuretopickupyourtrackerafterregisteringtokeeptrackofyour progress.
OpentoQueenCreekRecreation&AquaticCentermembers.
YouthBasketball
Ournewlyreplacedgymflooris almostready—openingsoon! Getexcitedforarefreshedcourt whereyoucanshoothoops,play volleyball,andjumpinto pickleballgames.
13 AGES AGES to DRIBBLE,PASS,SHOOT!Thisrecreationalleagueisfocusedonfun, sportsmanshipandteamplay.Playerswilllearnandimprovetheir skillsindribbling,passing,shooting,defense,etc. Playersagesfive to13willbeputonteamsbyagedivisions.Eachteamwillhavea seven-weekseasonwithascheduledpracticeandgameeach week.AllpracticesandgameswillbeheldattheQueenCreek Recreation&AquaticCenter.
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TeenPrograms
Esports
Esportsnightskeepthecompetitionlivelyandsocial. JanuarykicksoffwithaMarioKarttournamentfullof bracketplay,bigscreens,andcrowdenergy,while FebruarydivesintoApexLegendssquadswithpointbasedbattlesandlivescoreboards.Eachnightbalances structuredplaywithplentyofhypeandrecognitionforthe winners.
QCActive
Wantingtotryanewsport,butdontknowwheretostart? QCActiveisanewprogramdesignedspecificallyfor teenstolearnanewsportorhonetheirskillsina recreationalandsocialsetting.Marchstartswith cornhole,whileAprilfeaturessoccer.Whetheryouare neworapro,QCActiveprovidesafriendlyandnewway toexperiencesports.
FamilyFunNight
Familiesareinvitedtoawelcomingeveningdesignedfor individualswithdisabilitiesandtheirfamilies,withApril featuringaspecialSing&Craftnight!Theeventwillbe fullystaffedtoprovidesupport,thoughparticipantsunder 13oranyoneneedingdirectsupervisionshouldattend witharesponsibleadult.It’sarelaxed,inclusivenightbuilt aroundfun,connectionandsharedexperiences.
QCMorningMiles RunClub
Cooking Classes
Youdon’thavetogofarfromhometo embarkonaculinaryadventure!
ATasteofAloha
DiscoverhowtoprepareclassicHawaiian favoriteswhileenjoyinghands-oninstruction. Thisseriesisperfectforfoodlovers,datenights oranyonecravingatasteofparadise.
SpamMusubi
LomiLomi&Haupia
ChocolateHaupiaPies
HuliHuliFlavoredChicken
ItalianNights:Cook,Taste,Enjoy TransportyourselftotheheartofItalywiththis immersivefour-weekculinaryjourney.Each classshowcasesaniconicItaliandish,giving participantsthechancetochop,sauté,whisk andtastetheirwaythroughclassicflavorsand timelesstechniques.Perfectforbeginners,date nights,foodloversoranyonewhodreamsof dininginItalywithoutleavingthekitchen.
MarinaraPasta
AlfredoPasta
CapreseSalad
Tiramisu
“Berried”InLemonScones
Acozy,hands-onbakingclassfullofbrightflavorsandold-fashioned charm.Getreadytoslowdown,rollupyoursleevesandenjoythe magicofmakingdeliciousbakedgoodscompletelyfromscratch.In thisclass,you'lllearnhowtobakefluffy,goldenLemonBlueberry Sconesburstingwithcitrusyzestandsweetblueberries—plushowto churnyourowncreamy,homemadebuttertoslatherontopwhile they’restillwarm.
PineappleUpside-DownCake
Joinusforasweetspinthroughbakinghistoryaswemaketheiconic PineappleUpside-DownCake adessertthat’sasfuntomakeasitis toeat!
StuffedChocolateChipCookies
Becauseregularcookiesjustaren’tenough.Readytotakeyourcookie gametothenextlevel?Inthisdecadenthands-onclass,we’rebaking upthick,gooeychocolatechipcookies,withasurprisetwist:amelty, irresistiblefillingtuckedrightinside.Thinkclassiccookieontheoutside, andmoltenmagicinthemiddle.
CulinaryArtsClasses
Feb.
6
LoveBugDance
RecreationAnnex,21802S.EllsworthRd. 6-8p.m.
StepintothespotlightattheannualLoveBugDance!Aneveningpackedwithmusic, games,craftsandnonstopdancingawaits.AliveDJwillkeeptheenergyhigh,with dancecontests,tastysnacksandlightrefreshments.*Whilesupplieslast. Thiseventisdesignedforchildrenagesthreeto12,accompaniedbyaparentor guardian Waitlistonline.
Feb. 7
FreeWorkshop:HeatProofYourLandscape
QueenCreekLibrary,21802S.EllsworthRd. 9-11a.m.
Hottersummersandrecord-breakingtemperaturesaretakingatollondesert landscapes Inthisclass,horticulturistandauthorNoelleJohnson("AZPlantLady") sharespracticalstrategiesforcreatingaheat-resilientgarden ThisFREEWater-Smart WorkshopisopentoallTownofQueenCreekwatercustomers.Seatingislimitedand registrationisrequired.Registertoday!
Feb. 21
PublicSafetyDay
20727E.CivicParkway 9-11a.m.
JointheQueenCreekPoliceandQueenCreekFire&MedicalDepartmentsaswe celebratePublicSafetyDay.Thecommunitywillhaveanopportunitytomeetthe officersandfirefighters,getpublicsafetyinformation,checkoutnewpublicsafety vehiclesduringthiseventandparticipateininteractiveactivities.Therewillbe giveawaysandmore!
StateoftheTown
QCRecreation&AquaticCenter,22343E.RyanRd. 6p.m.
Celebratethecommunity’s2025accomplishmentsduringQC'sStateoftheTown.RSVPonline. Watchthevideobelowtoseelastyear’sStateoftheTownvideo:
March
28
SpringIntoQC
FrontierFamilyPark,20039S.220thSt. 9a.m.-1p.m.
HoponovertoSpringIntoQCatFrontierFamilyParkonMarch28,2026!Thissignature eventcelebratingQueenCreek'sfamiliesiscompletewithliveentertainmentandthe always-popularegghunt.There'sfunforeveryone!Volunteeropportunities available.
everydaywith
April 4
FreeWorkshop:PruningandMaintainingYourLandscape
QueenCreekLibrary,21802S.EllsworthRd. 9-11a.m.
Treesandshrubsarethemostessentiallivingelementsofyourlandscape.Joinusfor thisfreeclasstaughtbyalocalexpertandlearnthebasicsofpruningtokeepyour investmentshealthy,functionalandlookinggreat!ThisFREEWater-SmartWorkshopis opentoallTownofQueenCreekwatercustomers Seatingislimitedandregistration isrequired.Registertoday!
April 18
QCRecyclesEvent
19715S.220 St. th 7-11a.m.
Bringhard-to-recycleitemslikepaint,tires,appliances,electronics,andmoretothe TownofQueenCreekFieldOperationsFacility(19715S 220thSt)from7to11am This freeeventisopentoTownofQueenCreekresidents RegistrationclosesonMonday, April13,2026.
April 18
FreeWorkshop:BasicYardMakeover
QueenCreekLibrary,21802S.EllsworthRd. 9-11a.m.
Readytoturnyourbackyardintoasereneretreatorahavenforkidsandpets?Join ourfreeclassledbyalocalexpert Learnsimple,practicalstepstotransformyour plaingrassyardintoavibrant,water-efficientoutdoorsanctuary ThisFREEWaterSmartWorkshopisopentoallTownofQueenCreekwatercustomers.Seatingis limitedandregistrationisrequired.Registertoday!
April 25
FreeWorkshop:ButterflyGardeningInTheDesert QueenCreekLibrary,21802S.EllsworthRd. 9-11a.m.
Discoverhowtoturnyourdesertgardenintoabutterflyhaven!Inthisclass, horticulturistandauthorNoelleJohnson("AZPlantLady")willteachyouhowtoattract butterfliesusingthefourkeyelementsofabutterfly-friendlylandscape.ThisFREE Water-SmartWorkshopisopentoallTownofQueenCreekwatercustomers.Seating islimitedandregistrationisrequired Registertoday!
ExploretheTrails
Getoutsideandenjoythegreatweatheralong theQueenCreekandSonoquiWashtrails.
Visitusonlineformoreinformationandadhere totrailrulestohelpkeepeveryonesafe.
SplashPads
Withthewarmerweatherahead,enjoycooling downatthesplashpadsinQueenCreek!
Learnmoreonline.
SprayPadatFamilyFrontierPark
March-April
May-September
October
9a.m.-7p.m. 8a.m.-9p.m. 9am -7pm
SplashPadatFounders’Park
March-April
May-August
September-October
SplashPadatManselCarterOasisPark
March -April
May-September
October
10a.m.-6p.m. 9a.m.-7p.m. 10am -6pm 9a.m.-7p.m. 8a.m.-9p.m. 9a.m.-7p.m.
ThedogparkatFounders'ParkisopeningMarch21. Staytunedformoredetailscomingsoon!
