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San Tan Valley, AZ
16Events this week
1Free things to do
93New spots
90New stories

Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in San Tan Valley

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 16 events, day by day →

Sanctuary Cinema

Friday 4pm · Desert Chapel United Methodist Church · Free

Karaoke

Friday 7pm · Dirtwater Springs

East Valley Cruisers Saturday Morning Cruise

Saturday 6am · Sunny Dea Sweet Treats

13th Annual Garlic Fest: Weekend 1

Saturday 8am · Queen Creek Olive Mill

C.A.M.P.

Saturday 11am · Elks Lodge #2349

New in San Tan Valley

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

Swisher Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Make your riffs glide: Whether your favorite six-string or bass needs a repair or setup or you’re dreaming up a custom build that actually fits your hands, Swisher Guitars hand-shapes bodies and necks, nails finishes from natural grain to bold color, and dials in a personalized setup so your playin…

swisherguitars.com

Rainbow Cotton Candy

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet party upgrade: Rainbow Cotton Candy is the local plug for premium, fluffy sugar clouds in tons of flavors and colors, perfect for birthdays, weddings, or that fundraiser your neighbor roped you into.

rainbowcottoncandy.com

Valley Taproom

Nightlife

30 taps, zero fuss: Valley Taproom keeps it easy with a casual, family-friendly vibe, a patio, and 30 rotating craft beers plus wine and cocktails.

valleytaproom.com

San Tan Valley’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.

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Most read in San Tan Valley

The five stories San Tan Valley readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. 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

  2. Arizona DOR Announces San Tan Valley Transaction Privilege, Use Tax Rates

    The Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) has announced that the Town of San Tan Valley has adopted the Model City Tax Code and will impose a $2 transaction privilege and use tax license fee and $2 renewal fee effective Oct.

    Full story at news.bloomberglaw.com

  3. Airpark community at its finest

    Pegasus Airpark in Queen City, Arizona, a private gated airport community where pilots and their airplanes live in gracious homes and hangars in the Sonoran Desert.

    Full story at aopa.org

  4. Queen Creek Arizona Temple site announced

    The location of the Queen Creek Arizona Temple has been announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    Full story at thechurchnews.com

  5. One Of Arizona's Best Cities To Retire Is A Sunny, Wildflower Enclave With Local Flavor And Epic Views

    A 2025 study from Retirement Living has named San Tan Valley, Arizona, as one of the best retirement cities in the state due to its reasonable housing prices and low poverty rate.

    Full story at travel.yahoo.com

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