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Tickets are on sale for the 39th annual Spirit of Christmas show presented by Christian Dance Academy at the Chandler Center for the Arts this December, featuring over 100 dancers, singers, and guest performers with a live horse and carriage on stage and ticket prices starting at $46.

The Chandler City Council approved more than $4 million in grant-funded contracts on Aug.

13 to build concrete shared-use paths along Kyrene and Highline Canal near the Tempe-Chandler border (replacing unpaved trails).

Goldrush: Midnight Riders will bring two nights of electronic dance music to Rawhide Western Town on Sept.

11-12 in Chandler, headlined by Alesso and Deadmau5 on Friday and GRiZ and Martin Garrix on Saturday. DJ Pauly D will headline a pool party at Gila River Resorts & Casinos on Saturday.

The Southeast Valley Community Alliance was selected for the Community Engagement Keeping Hope Alive Award for its free event—An Evening of Connection and Conversation—that addressed local opioid challenges and will be honored at the Arizona Drug Summit on Sept.

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Chandler Contigo (meaning 'Chandler With You') is the city's month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring family-friendly cultural and educational events at local libraries, museums, and the arts center from mid-September through Oct.

17, when Downtown Library hosts the finale fiesta.

All Copy Products and its IT division Verticomm have finished a new 39,000 sqft office and warehouse facility at 6640 W.

Chicago St. in West Chandler and plan to celebrate with a grand opening event in fall 2026 while expanding their team.

Chandler City Council approved agreements on Aug.

13 to let work start on shared use paths along the Kyrene Branch and Highline canals in west Chandler. The grant-funded project will install 10’ concrete paths, bike lanes, a traffic signal + upgrades like lighting and signage to connect with the regional trail network.

Chandler Unified Superintendent Dr. Anna Battle began a 100-day listening tour on Aug.

10 to hear from parents, students and staff; she will host forums on Aug. 24, Sept. 16 and Oct. 28 at local high schools to discuss plans addressing declining enrollment.