From open court Pickleball (March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) at Queen Creek Branch Library to  the 10th Annual Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Rodeo (March 12-15) at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, there’s a lot going on in Queen Creek. Events include:

• PAJAMARAMA: 6:45-7:15 p.m., March 2, 16, 23 and 30 at Queen Creek Branch Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road. The whole family is invited to the Mary Lou Fulton Story Time Room in your PJs for stories, music, movement, play, and more. See: https://www.queencreek.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/28503/124?curm=3&cury=2020.
• TODDLER TIME: 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., March 3, 10, 17 and 24 at the Queen Creek Library Mary Lou Fulton Story Time Room, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road. Storytime for ages 18-36 months and caregivers who come to sing, move, listen and play in the program geared toward developmental stages. Tickets available in the library beginning at 11 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited to 50 participants.
• OPEN COURT PICKLEBALL: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at Queen Creek Branch Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road. Games are played to a score of 11 and are self officiated. Sign in on the day of and in person to be put in line. Game time is not guaranteed. Limited paddles and balls. Home paddles and balls are permitted. First come, first served.
• QC deTECHtives: 5:30-7 p.m., March 3 at Queen Creek Branch Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road. Held on the first Tuesdays of every month, families with children 8 years and up can explore new technologies and old inventions in this maker program to learn new skills and make fun projects while learning about devices that changed history.
• SPECIAL NEEDS LEGO CLUB: 6-7:30 p.m., March 4 at Queen Creek Branch Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road. The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix presents Special Needs Lego Club. Come and play as Legos are provided for kids while parents supervise. This Lego Club is for special needs kids of all ages and their families. All ages are welcome. Meetings are free. See: queencreek.org.
• SASI GIRLS: 6 p.m., March 4 at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 20464 E Riggs Road. Southwest Arizona Sisters, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization is comprised of cowgirls performing equestrian drill routines with sponsor presentations at rodeos and other events, plus host community service events and fundraisers year-round. The SASi Girls are the official Equestrian Drill Team of the Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association attending rodeos and events locally and abroad. See: sasiattitude.org.
• SWEET BABY JAMES: 7:30-9 p.m., March 6 at Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 22149 E. Ocotillo Road. Nashville’s Bill Griese, aka “Sweet Baby James,” delivers a solo-acoustic evening of the music of James Taylor’s greatest hits and gems with vocals and guitar close to the original. Contact QCPAC for more information at 480-987-7469.
• TAKE IT EAST: 7:30-9:30 p.m., March 7 at The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 22149 E. Ocotillo Road. Journey back to the 1970’s with folk-rock artists The Eagles, The Byrds, Carole King, The Doors, Bob Dylan and Linda Ronstadt and their greatest hits “Hotel California,” “Running on Empty,” “You’ve Got A Friend,” “You’re No Good,” “Take It Easy” and more. Contact QCPAC for more information at 480-987-7469.
• IEA REGIONAL SHOW: 8 a.m., March 7-8 at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road. Take the reins as there is no need to own a horse and is open to public school, private school or barn teams for student riders in grades 6-12. For more information on IEA membership, see the National IEA site at rideiea.org. Arizona is in Zone 8, Region 4.
• SAN TAN ARTISTS GUILD: The San Tan Artists Guild meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month, including March 10, at Gangplank, 22240 S Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek. The Guild has a mission is to support, encourage and promote the works of members by providing networking, training, workshops, lectures and show opportunities while building community with the arts. New members of all art experience levels from student to professional plus art enthusiasts and supporters are welcome to attend. Visit: santanartistsguild.com for information.
• TEEN ADVISORY GROUP: 4-5 p.m., March 12 at Queen Creek Branch Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road. Teens interested in making new friends, being part of the library team and gaining leadership experience can join the library’s Teen Advisory Group and earn volunteer hours for planning and executing community service and teen programs. T.A.G meets every second and fourth Thursday when school is in session. Snacks served. Go to: queencreek.org.
• WE WILL ROCK YOU CAMP: All day, March 9-13 at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 22149 E. Ocotillo Road. Rock and Roll at the QCPAC includes a rock concert for campers who learn some of the most iconic and nostalgic rock songs from Elvis Presley to Queen for the wee. Price: $135. Details: qcpac.com.
• ROOTS N’ BOOTS: All day, March 12-15 at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E Riggs Road. Tenth anniversary of Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek has cowboys, carnivals and more. For more information and/or to purchase rodeo and carnival tickets: http://rootsnboots.org.
• EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD: March 16-20 at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 22149 E. Ocotillo Road. The Wizard of Oz is the beloved tale of a girl from Kansas who follows the yellow brick road to discover the magical power of home. Campers will bring this story to life in the classical Wizard of Oz and the soulful version in The Wiz, plus let’s explore how it all got started with a sprinkling of Wicked. Price: $135. Details: qcpac.com.
• BLUEBONNET FEEDS BARREL RACE FUTURITY - DERBY: All day, March 20-22, at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E Riggs Road. Free for spectators. Concessions available. For more information on entering the event or the schedule, go to http://www.brn4d.com/2020-Bluebonnet/2020-Bluebonnet.html.
• WRITERS STUDIO: 6-7 p.m., March 24 at Queen Creek Branch Library. Author, illustrator and biographer Vee F. Browne-Yellowhair addresses Writing Biography Children’s Books at the Writers Studio for children’s authors and illustrators aspiring to be a published picture book or juvenile author or illustrator. Monthly meetings offer visits from published authors, illustrators and publishing professionals with insights on the writing process and publishing world; peer critiques and workshops. Studio is open on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Registration: queencreek.org.
• TEEN TECH EXPERTS: 3:30-5 p.m., March 25 at Queen Creek Branch Library Conference Room, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road. Teen tech experts help answer your tech questions; help with library downloadable materials, e-mail accounts, smart phones and tablets, social network accounts and MS Office applications. Bring your questions and/or device. See: queencreek.org.
• ICE CREAM BOWL: 6-7:30 p.m. March 27 Queen Creek Branch Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road. You’re invited to the Super Bowl of frozen treats to team up with old and new friends and “roll” through an obstacle course of confection conundrums to make the ice cream before you eat it. Presented by the Library’s Teen Advisory Group. Registration required. Go to queencreek.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/29167/124?curm=3&cury=2020.
• LANDSCAPE WATERING: All day beginning at 9 a.m., March 28 at the Historic Town Hall, 22350 S. Ellsworth Road. The Landscape Watering By the Numbers class will teach how to properly water plants and grass in your landscape. Get hands-on experience by learning how to program an actual controller in class. Go to queencreek.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/28917/124?curm=3&cury=2020.
• RECYCLE COOKING OIL: The Town of Queen Creek offers a free cooking-oil recycling program to collect used oil, which is used for turning into clean biodiesel fuel. The collection receptacle is available year-round at Fire Station 2, 24787 S. Sossaman Road.