Choose Chandler year-round
Supporting your Chandler business community isn’t just for one season—it’s something you can do all year long! Launched by the city’s Economic Development Division, the #ChooseChandler initiative is about making local businesses your first choice whenever you shop, dine or seek services. Every time you make a purchase at a Chandler business, you’re not just helping that individual business—you’re strengthening our local economy. In fact, $43 out of every $100 spent at a Chandler business gets recirculated back into our community, helping to create jobs, improve infrastructure, and maintain the high quality of life that makes Chandler a great place to live and work.
And it all starts with a single purchase—whether it’s your morning coffee, lunch at a neighborhood cafe, a new outfit from a local boutique, weekly groceries, or even bigger investments like a new car or home improvement services. Every choice to shop local and Choose Chandler makes a difference.
Follow @VisitChandler on Instagram and Facebook for business spotlights and ideas on how you can support local businesses and make the most of what Chandler has to offer—no matter the season.
Join in the 2025 Family Bike Ride
Grab your neon gear and join us for the Family Bike Ride on Saturday, April 5! This fun and vibrant event invites cyclists of all ages to ride through Chandler in bright neon colors and celebrate Valley Bike Month.
The 7.8-mile ride will take participants along the scenic Paseo Trail with a guided route led by the Chandler Police Bike Team. Bike decorating stations will be available before the ride, so you can light up your bike, helmet, and gear in glowing neon fashion!
The fun begins at 7:30 a.m. where you can check in an grab your neon t-shirt. There will be activities that include vendor booths, bicycle equipment safety checks, and stations and supplies to decorate your bike and equipment.
Promptly at 8:30 a.m. the guided 7.8 mile bike ride will begin, starting at the Chandler Park and Ride, located at 2100 S. Hamilton St. Participants will bike along the Paseo Canal north to Tibshraeny Park, and back. Upon return, cyclists can enjoy a free Kona Ice to celebrate.
If you’re not able to attend the community event or would rather ride in the comfort of your own neighborhood or park, the city also offers a virtual bike event April 5-13. Grab your family and friends and ride anytime during the weeklong event.
Whether riding in the virtual or in-person community event, pre-registration is required, and helmets are mandatory.
For more information call 480-782-3442. Thank you to this year’s title sponsor, SRP.
Businesses in Chandler need to be registered
As a reminder, all businesses operating from a location in Chandler, including commercial property rentals, need a Business Registration prior to engaging in business activities. Businesses required to be registered include, but aren’t limited to, anyone operating from a commercial or residential location in Chandler. This includes retailers, wholesalers, professional services, home based businesses, internet businesses, kiosk or vending type business, mobile businesses and others. Information regarding the registration requirements can be found by calling 480-782-2299.
Springtime events in Chandler
Chandler Jazz Festival | April 3-6 | Downtown Chandler
Downtown Chandler hits a high note with the return of the 2025 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 5 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.
Family Easter Celebration | April 18 | 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 19 | 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.
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 city-provided 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.
Backyard composters are available at the RSWCC and backyard composting workshops are scheduled throughout the year. Call 480-782-3800 for more information and to register.
Annual Financial Report and Budget Summary
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Budget and 2025-34 Capital Improvement program are available on the city’s website. The city’s FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) is also available online. 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, 2024. 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 2024, 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, 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This was the 42nd consecutive year the city received this award.
The Budget Division, for the 37th consecutive year, received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY 2024-25 Budget document.
Residents give Chandler high marks for quality of life, services and safety
Chandler residents expressed high levels of satisfaction with their quality of life, services received and community’s safety through responses in the city’s annual budget survey. Key insights include:
- 99 percent of respondents felt positively about the quality of life in Chandler
- 100 percent agree that Chandler’s Fire Department provides quality care
- 96 percent were satisfied with overall city services
- 94 percent agreed that there is a good return on their tax dollar
- 97 percent of respondents agree that they feel safe in Chandler
Residents were asked to provide their thoughts about the community and its future in the annual budget survey from late November through mid-January. It provides residents a convenient way to share feedback regarding city services,
amenities and infrastructure that are important to their quality of life.
There were 1,343 survey participants, and 2,474 comments were provided.
Some common themes that arose include:
- Appreciation and continued support for police patrols/presence
- Appreciation for existing bike lanes and paths and desire for continuous connectivity enhancement
- Appreciation for attracting a variety of businesses, particularly in tech and semiconductor industries
- Support for a mix of housing options, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condos
- Appreciation for the variety and accessibility of parks and recreation centers while continuing to maintain existing facilities.
- Support for water conservation efforts.
See the complete budget survey results.
- Chandler has produced its annual report highlighting the city’s successes during the year 2024. The report highlights
accomplishments that have moved our community forward and reports on all aspects of city services. - Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center (RSWCC) operates with summer hours rom Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open Thursday through Monday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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