Join in the 2026 Family Bike Ride
The City of Chandler invites families and cyclists of all ages to participate in the 18th Annual Family Bike Ride on Saturday, April 11, 2026, featuring this year’s superhero-inspired theme, Ride to Save the World. The event highlights how everyday bike trips like going to the park, school, work or errands can reduce traffic, improve air quality and help protect the planet. Small Rides. Big Impact!
The free, in-person community ride begins and ends at the Chandler Park and Ride, 2100 Hamilton St., and features a scenic 7.8-mile guided route along the Paseo Trail to Tibshraeny Park and back, led by the Chandler Police Bike Team. Gus T. Breeze, Maricopa County Air Quality Department’s mascot, is excited to be joining us to help celebrate healthy living and clean air!
The fun begins at 7:30 a.m. with check-in and t-shirt pickup, bike decorating stations, vendor booths and bicycle safety
equipment checks. Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes and helmets in superhero style before the ride begins
promptly at 8:30 a.m. As a reminder, no e-bikes are allowed on the Paseo Trail and helmets are required. Registration opens on March 2 and pre-registration is mandatory for all participants.
After returning from the ride, cyclists can cool off and celebrate with a free Kona Ice.
The City of Chandler thanks Salt River Project (SRP), this year’s title sponsor, for helping make this family-friendly, environmentally-focused event possible.
For more information or to register call 480-782-3442.
Choose Chandler year-round
Supporting your local Chandler business community isn't just for the holiday season—it’s something you can do all year long! Every time you make a purchase at a Chandler business, you’re not just helping that individual business—you’re investing in our city. Shopping local helps fuel our local economy, creating more jobs, improving infrastructure, and keeping Chandler thriving.
An easy and rewarding way to choose Chandler throughout the year is with a Choose Chandler pass. Launched by the city’s tourism program, Visit Chandler, the Choose Chandler digital passes are a great way to explore Chandler and discover something new while contributing to the community’s vibrancy. From hidden gems restaurants, to colorful murals and events, find a variety of curated passes all year long so you can experience Chandler your way and shop local.
Sign up for one of several free mobile passes at ChooseChandler.com, visit a participating Chandler location
check-in, and enjoy exclusive deals and prizes along the way. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or just want to experience something new in Chandler, there’s a pass waiting for you.
Follow @VisitChandler on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for more things to do, where to dine, local business spotlights, seasonal inspiration and much more.
Springtime events in Chandler
Chandler Jazz Festival | April 9-12 | Downtown Chandler
Downtown Chandler hits a high note with the return of the 2026 Chandler Jazz Festival. The expanded festival treats music lovers to melodic melodies from local and national artists. The return of the main stage happens on Saturday, April 11 this year. Sidewalk bands will be playing downtown and there will be bands playing in many of the downtown establishments each day of the festival. The events are sure to kick off an
amazing celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month.
Family Easter Celebration | April 3 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Dr. A.J. Chandler Park Stage Plaza
No bunny does Easter like Chandler’s Family Easter Celebration, especially when it’s egg-citing! Hop along with other bunnies and eggs-perience the 24 Karrot Trail, games, inflatables and more. Bring your camera to capture memories with the Easter Bunny.
Earth Day Celebration | April 18 | 9 a.m. to noon | Chandler Nature Center
Show Mother Earth some love and do a world of good. Discover ways to live an eco-friendly lifestyle through crafts, activities and information booths featuring a variety of organizations promoting conservation and sustainability at the Earth Day Celebration.
Get your yard ready for spring
Warmer weather is here, and it’s time to get Chandler yards ready for spring. There are three options for residents to dispose of green waste.
One option is to bag yard waste and place it in the black trash container for normal weekly collection. Maricopa County and Chandler City Code require that all yard waste items, including leaves and grass, must be bagged and tied before placing it in the trash can.
Another option is curbside bulk collection. There are specific size requirements and instructions. Make a list of what you need picked up, then call Solid Waste Services at 480-782-3510, or submit an online request to receive instructions and schedule.
The third option for Chandler residents is to drop off yard waste at the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center (RSWCC), located at 955 E. Queen Creek Road. The facility is open Thursday through Monday, and closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and city-observed holidays. A picture ID is required, as well as a current City of Chandler utility bill showing cityprovided solid waste services (within 60 days). Residents must haul and unload their waste,
and only trash from the Chandler residence listed on the bill may be brought to this facility.
Fees may apply to bulk pick-up and drop off at the RSWCC. Call 480-782-3510 for more information.
Annual Financial Report and Budget Summary
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Budget and 2026-35 Capital Improvement program are available at Budget & Capital Improvement Program. The city’s FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) is at Financial Report. The documents are also available in the Management Services Department, Chandler Public Libraries and the City Clerk’s Office.
The financial report summary provides information about the city’s financial condition for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The budget summaries depict the city’s operating and capital budgets for the prior and current fiscal years. The information included in this summary is extracted from the documents listed above. For further information, call 480-782-2254.
Chandler receives accolades for financial reporting and budget presentation
The city remains committed to providing residents with complete and fair presentation of its financial affairs. In 2025, Chandler again received two prestigious awards from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
The Accounting Division received the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award, for the June 30, 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This was the 43rd consecutive year the city has received this award.
The Budget Division, for the 38th consecutive year, received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY 2025-26 Budget document.
Budget outlook for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Chandler continues to be one of the leading communities in the state for new businesses and job creation. Local sales tax revenues are stable, and investment in both the business and residential sectors continues. City officials take these and many other economic factors into consideration as work begins on the 2026-27 Fiscal Year budget.
Each year, we focus on continuing fiscal strength by conservative forecasting and managing expenditure growth, which positions the city well to ensure we do not have more growth in our ongoing expenditures than we have in ongoing revenues. We desire to continue the traditions of transparency, maintaining strong financial policies, adding efficiencies, providing essential public services in innovative ways and maintaining infrastructure to continue to make Chandler attractive for residents as well as businesses and their employees. These efforts are paying off as many companies continue to move to or expand in Chandler. Many of these businesses are future-focused and provide quality jobs in innovative sectors.
An important part of the budget process is an ongoing review of the many programs and services the city provides, as well as reviewing the budget feedback received during the recent budget survey. This process is among the reasons the city’s budget so closely matches the community’s highest priorities each fiscal year. Your involvement in this process makes a difference and ensures the needs of the entire community are heard.
1 C-Town Suitcase Club, Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717
2 Community Nights in the Courtyard, Chandler Community Center, 480-782-2730
3 Family Easter Celebration, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park Stage Plaza, 480-782-2669
7 History Bites, Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717
8 Art Tots, Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717
9-12 Chandler Jazz Festival, Downtown Chandler, 480-782-2669
11 Chandler Family Bike Ride, Chandler Park & Ride, 480-782-3440
12 The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street, Chandler Center for the Arts, 480-782-2720
15 C-Town Suitcase Club, Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717
18 Make and Take: Tie Dye Floral Bouquet, Vision Gallery, 480-782-2882
18 Earth Day Celebration, Chandler Nature Center, 480-782-2890
19 Quarteto Nuevo, Chandler Center for the Arts, 480-782-2720
22 Art Tots, Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717
29 C-Town Suitcase Club, Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717
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