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Casa Grande, AZ
10Events this week
1Free things to do
92New spots
91New stories

● Checked Friday, September 18, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Casa Grande

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 10 events, day by day →

St. Anthony of Padua 5K Run/Walk for Vocations

Saturday 6:20am · Villago Park

C.A.M.P.

Saturday 8am · Eloy City Hall

Jeeps & Java

Saturday 6pm · Deadlift Coffee Shop

Steps of Love Walk & Vigil

Saturday 6:30pm · Santa Cruz Valley Union High School

D&D

Sunday 6pm · Desert Rat Games

New in Casa Grande

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Bagel House

Restaurants

Fresh bagel fix: Bagel House keeps things simple and satisfying with freshly made bagels, sandwiches, and coffee that actually wakes you up.

bagelhousecg.com ↗

De-No Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Tune up locally: Back-to-school band season hitting?

deno-music.com ↗

Desert Springs Golf Course

Entertainment

Nine holes, no fuss: Desert Springs Golf Course is a scenic executive 9-hole just west of town, with four par 4s that make it equal parts approachable and sneaky-challenging.

dsrgolf.com ↗

Casa Grande’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Casa Grande’s best →

Most read in Casa Grande

The five stories Casa Grande readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. August 2026 Openings & Closings

    August 2026 saw a flurry of restaurants open in the Phoenix Valley, including a café where you can drink coffee and interact with adoptable dogs.

    Full story at phoenixmag.com ↗

  2. Local Pulse: Exploring the Town of Gilbert, AZ - MyNorthwest

    Gilbert, Arizona's largest city, is known for its sports venues, rooftop bars, and casual activities.

    Full story at mynorthwest.com ↗

  3. Clark Pacific Groundbreaking

    Clark Pacific has broken ground on a new manufacturing plant in Coolidge, Arizona, set to be completed in phases by spring 2027.

    Full story at azcommerce.com ↗

  4. Every new restaurant coming to Maricopa, from Buffalo Wild Wings to Swig

    The restaurant pipeline in Maricopa continues to grow, with restaurants confirmed under construction, including Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Empire Bros.

    Full story at inmaricopa.com ↗

  5. Chandler e-bike crashes prompt increased police enforcement

    New Chandler police videos have surfaced showing e-bike riders being hit by vehicles, raising concerns about the safety and enforcement surrounding the popular bikes.

    Full story at fox10phoenix.com ↗

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