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Stories from the Valley.

Dispatches from the neighborhoods we call home, told with curiosity and a little desert dust.

Orange pumpkins scattered across wood-chip ground beneath trees, with colorful chairs in the background; photo edited with AI to remove people.

Barney FarmsOct 2, 2026

East Valley Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes: 2026 Fall Guide

There is still time for an October farm outing. Compare Vertuccio’s corn maze, Schnepf’s Pumpkin & Chili Party and a Queen Creek food-truck dinner.

Front entrance of DICK’S House of Sport in Gilbert with an opening-soon banner and construction lift.

Morrison RanchSep 20, 2026

DICK’S House of Sport Gilbert Is Open: Hours and Whole Foods Plans

DICK’S House of Sport is open at 2096 S. SanTan Village Parkway. See current store hours, activity information and what remains unconfirmed about Whole Foods.