Hello Glendale! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A 1985 time capsule, a massive card show, and donuts with dispatch + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Downtown investment plans: Peoria committed $15 million to Jefferson House, a new downtown Peoria gathering spot with a restaurant and bar, aiming to spur private development and generate $450 million in sales revenue -- see the redevelopment plan.
A city’s shared memories: Glendale unveiled a 1985 time capsule found at City Hall, then reburied it with a new capsule featuring a mayor’s letter, an Arizona Cardinals football, and a Taylor Swift bracelet -- see the time capsule contents.
Big weekend for collectors: The Front Row Card Show will bring 650 tables to State Farm Stadium in Glendale June 27 and 28, with cards, comics and collectibles plus on-site grading and autograph authentication -- get all the details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Peacocks and playtime: Need a low-key reset close to home? Sahuaro Ranch Park mixes real-deal Glendale history with neighborhood hangout energy, complete with strutting peacocks, playgrounds, picnic spots, and a legit rose garden. Wander the historic ranch buildings, then let the kids burn energy while you embrace your inner bird paparazzi.
Pinball fix, unlocked: Whether your week needs some satisfying flipper therapy or an excuse to escape laundry, Tilt Gamez packs a rotating lineup of modern and classic pinball, hosts friendly tournaments, and keeps it charmingly coin-op. Perfect for a quick solo sesh or a low-key hang in the West Valley.
Shade without the drama: Whitfill Nursery has been helping Valley yards thrive since 1946 with grower-direct trees, desert-loving shrubs, and advice that actually works in our sunbaked soil. Swing by when your bougie houseplant taps out... their crew still does the digging, and they'll steer you toward shade, privacy, or citrus that survives July.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Caffeine and Chrome @ Gateway Classic Cars (Peoria) | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Think cars were better before touchscreens took over? Caffeine and Chrome at Gateway Classic Cars pops up every last Saturday, free and family and pet friendly, with coffee, donuts, and rows of classics, plus the kind of parking lot chatter that makes you linger.
🃏 Phoenix Front Row Card Show @ State Farm Stadium | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve wanted to haggle for a Charizard or a rookie at the 50 yard line, here’s your shot. 600 tables of cards, comics, and memorabilia take over State Farm Stadium, with CGC and JSA on-site, free parking, prizes, and a stadium-view trade night.
🍩 Donuts With Dispatch @ Asante Library (Surprise) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Donuts with Dispatch is a free, family-friendly meet and greet with our 9-1-1 dispatchers and first responders. The kids get sugar and siren-free hero time, you get a peek behind the headset, and everyone learns when to call for help. Wholesome, low-key, and actually useful.
🧸 Crafting with a Purpose-Teddy Bears @ Fairway Library (Sun City) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Dust off your readers and your good scissors for a hands-on, all-ages session making cuddly teddy bears, all donated to Sunshine Acres Children’s Home. It is simple, social, and actually useful, like a quilting bee with purpose, coffee, and fewer gossip columns.
🏛 Revolutionary Weekends @ Peoria Main Library | Saturday (6/27) at 11:30 AM – America hitting 250 calls for less doomscrolling and more context, so Peoria Main Library is rolling out Revolutionary Weekends with weekly screenings of HBO’s John Adams, followed by conversation. Think civics class, better acted, and with neighbors who remember dial-up.
🐶 4th of July Mini Pet Photoshoot @ FurBabies & Friends | Sunday (6/28) at 7:00 AM – Skip the fireworks drama and give your furball a star-spangled glow-up before the Glendale sun gets cranky. Quiet morning minis with red, white, and blue sets, patriotic props, and 20 full minutes for just $30, perfect for noise-sensitive pets, summer keepsakes, and holiday humblebrags.
🎨 Family Paint Party @ Irish Wolfhound Restaurant & Pub (Surprise) | Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 PM – Bring the whole crew for a family paint party where talent is optional, enthusiasm is required, and the mess is blissfully not in your kitchen. Friendly instructors walk you through a fun canvas, all ages welcome, and everyone leaves oddly proud of their masterpiece.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Glendale report Weather forecastToday — High: 111°F — Low: 87°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 111. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 111°F — Low: 85°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 111. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 85. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. This house is wildThis huge Dawn Lake property claims a prized cul-de-sac lot with lake views from every room and generous waterfront frontage. Two docks make the water feel close at hand, while the large lot and roomy layout set the stage for entertaining. A mini-split in the garage and powered sun and security shades add smart, easy comfort.
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