Insider's Tips

Curated by Visit Chandler staff, get the inside scoop on all the things that visitors and local love about Chandler.

20 Things to Do in Chandler in the New Year

This year, resolve to discover some of Chandler’s best events, attractions, and things to do. To get you started, we've put together a list of 20 things to do in Chandler for the New Year! 1. Run with your girlfriends. Designed to empower women, Arizona’s largest all-female running event, the SHE…

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Chandler Local Spotlight: Greenhouse Gardens

Jeannine and Cameron McChesney have always been passionate about gardening. So when the harvest from their home garden exceeded their food needs, the couple took a leap and planted the seed for a new business opportunity. Initially, they bought a house with an empty backyard— the perfect beta site…

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Chandler Food Festivals

No one celebrates food better than Chandler. With back-to-back-to-back festivals from spring to fall, the city revels in all things delicious, from barbecue to brunch, tacos to tequila. Mark your calendars with these Chandler food fests guaranteed to satisfy all your food cravings. Southwest Cajun…

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September 2016 Events in Chandler, AZ

Whether you’re a fan of art, tacos, nature or rock music, the month of September has an event for you! Plan your month with these great events in mind! Downtown Chandler Art Walk Date: Friday, September 16, 2016 Location: Dr. AJ Chandler Park, Downtown Chandler Admission: Free The Downtown Chandler…

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May Events in Chandler, AZ

The end of spring is upon us! Luckily, Chandler has some great weather for enjoying some late spring events! The month of May offers a mixture of indoor and outdoor events being held throughout Chandler that will be great fun for the entire family! Read on to learn about these fun activities and be…

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BBQ, Beer and Music in Downtown Chandler - Oh my!

Can you smell what the pitmasters are cooking? This Saturday, March 19, 2016, Arizona’s largest BBQ event, the Great American Barbeque & Beer Festival, returns to downtown Chandler from noon – 10 p.m. with 20,000 lbs of BBQ, 200 kegs of craft beer and 20 bands. Headlining this year’s entertainment…

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