2026-10-06

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Verrado & Buckeye: new today, Oct 6, 2026

Most Spooktacular House contest is open for registration: the HOA's Oct 1 Verrado Happenings newsletter says the Halloween decorating contest is open to all Verrado residents. Register by Oct 8; judgi…

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Verrado & Buckeye: new today, Oct 6, 2026

Unofficial guide for residents and newcomers. Not affiliated with DMB Associates, the Verrado Community Association, or the City of Buckeye. Each item links its public source; confirm details there.

News

Most Spooktacular House contest is open for registration: the HOA's Oct 1 Verrado Happenings newsletter says the Halloween decorating contest is open to all Verrado residents. Register by Oct 8; judging runs Oct 9–18 and winners are announced Oct 22. Neighbors do the voting. Checked Oct 6 · HOA newsletter, Oct 1 · Contest page

Ativo Sundance construction advances: InBuckeye story published Oct 5. Checked Oct 6 · Source

Buckeye seeks input on airport’s future plan, sets Oct. 14 meeting: InBuckeye story published Oct 5. Checked Oct 6 · Source

Buckeye Union school board: Three write-ins seek two seats: InBuckeye story published Oct 3. Checked Oct 6 · Source

On the calendar

These events have passed. See the latest updates for what's coming up.

Confirm times and places on the linked pages before you go. Organizers change plans.

  • Past event. District Fest — Thu Oct 15 through Sun Oct 18, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM daily, at Verrado Marketplace, celebrating the opening of the Marketplace's District. Free activities for the whole family: crafts, live music in the evenings, a DJ, face painting and more. Marketplace event page
  • Past event. See's Candies grand opening celebration — Sat Oct 17, 10:00 AM, at See's Candies, Verrado Marketplace. Marketplace event page
  • Past event. Verrado Fall Fest — Sat Oct 24, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM, The Village Green and The Center on Main. The HOA's Oct 1 Verrado Happenings newsletter lists a Howl-o-ween Paw-rade for costumed dogs, a pie-eating contest with three age divisions, pumpkin carving and a community trunk-or-treat. It's a Verrado community event, and the newsletter doesn't spell out who can attend. HOA newsletter, Oct 1 · Resident event page
  • Past event. Cars & Coffee at Dutch Bros Verrado — Sundays, next on Oct 11, listed for about 7:00 AM–9:00 AM at 1775 N Verrado Way. It's an informal meetup, so times can drift. MotorEvents listing · Cars & Coffee Events listing
  • Past event. Bookmobile Verrado stop — Wed Oct 7 and Wed Oct 21, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM. Buckeye Library listing
  • Past event. Saguaros in Sunset — Sat Oct 10, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM, White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Registration required, limit 30 participants. Maricopa County Parks
  • Past event. Music in the Stacks: Travel Song — Thu Oct 15, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Coyote Branch Library. Buckeye Library listing
  • Past event. Creatures of the Night Hike — Wed Oct 21, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Registration required, limit 20 participants. Maricopa County Parks
  • Past event. Library Chess Tournament — Fri Oct 23, 4:30 PM–9:00 PM, Coyote Branch Library. Buckeye Library listing