Events

Public Star Party

The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes.

Gilbert Cinemas: Movie in the Park

Grab your picnic blanket and head to the park! Enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars. Don’t forget the popcorn!

Riparian After Dark

Woodnotes Cellar Saturdays

Every second Saturday of the month, we open up the Woodnotes Cellar for an afternoon of beer-tasting, record-spinning, and general good time-having. Drop by to experience an astounding array of sour, funky, and fruit-infused beers among oaken barrels and towering foeders. New bottles are released every month.

Arizona Pinstripes Beauty Contest

This is not your average beauty contest. Contestants are well-loved automobiles showing off their Arizona Pinstripes, which come from off-roading in the Arizona Desert. Come see the most rough, rugged, and scratched-up trucks and SUVs in the state!

Gilbert Community Bike Ride

Pedal power! Join fellow cyclists for a scenic ride through Gilbert’s Heritage District to Freestone Recreation Center. Breathe in the fresh air and feel the wind in your hair.

U-Pick Peach Harvest

Juicy peaches await! Head to Agritopia Farm for a sweet adventure. Pick your own peaches, taste farm-fresh goodies, and create memories

Memorial Day Ceremony

H2O Fest

This family friendly water fest at Freestone Park features playful water obstacles, food trucks, music and more!

Sunflower & Tomato U-Pick

Join us Saturday morning and pick your own sunflowers.

October 2025

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Outstanding in the Field at Agritopia

OST FARMER: Christy Davis | Agritopia Farm GUEST CHEF: Matt Carter | Fat Ox We return to Agritopia Farm, the flagship farm for the Arizona Urban Agriculture Foundation and the heartbeat of the Agritopia neighborhood. Christy Davis, the Foundation’s visionary Executive Director and champion of the state’s local food systems, will welcome us to this vibrant oasis, where we will gather beneath peach trees. Chef Matt Carter, a driving force behind the Phoenix food scene with his Fat Ox, The Mission and Zinc Bistro restaurants, will prepare a meal with produce farmed in much the same way as was traditionally done in this arid landscape.

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22 Oct Wednesday
3:00 pm
3000 East Ray Road Gilbert, AZ, 85296

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High Key Wednesday at Backyard Gilbert

PUMP UP THE VOLUME — IT’S HIGH KEYS WEDNESDAY!

Join us at Backyard Gilbert for High Keys Wednesday, every Wednesday from 5pm-8pm, where Cactus Keys takes over with a dueling pianos showdown that’s hotter than an AZ summer. Grab a seat early, ‘cause you know it’s gonna fill up quick. High-energy, tons of laughs, and maybe a few questionable dance moves (we don’t judge). Come for the pianos, stay for the party, and let’s make every Wednesday one for the books!

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22 Oct Wednesday
5:00 pm 8:00 pm
1975 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295

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✨ Girls Night Out: K-Pop, Sweet Treats & Serious Fun! ✨

✨ Girls Night Out: K-Pop, Sweet Treats & Serious Fun! ✨ Grab your besties (or come solo and make new ones!) for a high-energy Girls Night Out hosted by FROSTAiLS! 💃🍨 You’ll kick off the evening with a refreshing snowflake drink just before learning a K-Pop dance with the one and only Miranda – Arizona’s Original K-Pop Instructor! 🌟 Featured on YTN & KBS 🌟 Trained in Korea with top K-Pop industry pros 🌟 20+ years of dance experience 🌟 Fun, inclusive classes for all levels – no experience needed!

Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/2dwdfabz

After dancing your heart out, cool down with a delicious Bingsu. It’s the perfect combo of movement, music, and mouthwatering treats. Whether you’re a K-Pop fan, a dessert lover, or just need a girls’ night filled with laughter and good vibes, this event is calling your name. Come dance, indulge, and connect – you deserve this night out! 💖

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22 Oct Wednesday
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
2472 S Recker Rd #106, Gilbert, AZ 85295

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Paranormal-themed paint night @ HD South

Step into history...and the unexplained.

Join us at the Gilbert Historical Museum—the town’s first elementary school built in 1913—for a one-of-a-kind paranormal-themed paint night.

Why this venue?

The museum is the oldest standing building in Gilbert and is steeped in history and whispered stories from its past.
Paranormal investigators have reported unexplained voices, strange humming, and even a flashlight that dimmed and brightened in response to questions asked in the basement area (once the old gym and music room).

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22 Oct Wednesday
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
10 South Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ

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Beer Barn Bingo

Bingo with Leslie EVERY WEDNESDAY, STARTING AT 7PM

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22 Oct Wednesday
7:00 pm
3150 East Ray Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296

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Beers, Booze, Bites & Movie Nights

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co - Wednesday Tasting Room Movie Nights Gilbert Brewhub 7 PM every Wednesday

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22 Oct Wednesday
7:00 pm 9:00 pm

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Movies in the Park

Hocus Pocus

10/8/2025 7:00 pm

- FREE Entry - We highly recommend showing up early to grab a drink and a seat

Encanto

10/15/2025 7:00 pm

- FREE Entry - We highly recommend showing up early to grab a drink and a seat

The Nightmare Before Christmas

10/22/2025 7:00 pm

- FREE Entry - We highly recommend showing up early to grab a drink and a seat

Beetlejuice 1988

10/29/2025 7:00 pm

- FREE Entry - We highly recommend showing up early to grab a drink and a seat

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22 Oct Wednesday
7:00 pm
305 North Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ

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Halloween on the Green

Friday, October 24, 2025

🎃✨Join us for Halloween on The Green Friday, October 24th from 5 – 8 PM

Get ready to groove under the moonlight with a spellbinding mix of live music to keep the vibes magical all night long!

🎨 Cast a little creativity with pumpkin decorating that’s more hocus pocus than focus.

📸 Double, double, toil, and trouble… capture the fun at our wickedly festive photo ops—spooky, silly, or somewhere in between! 👻🧹

✨ This FREE community event is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween outdoors with friends & family!

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24 Oct Friday
5:00 pm 8:00 pm
The Lawn, Gilbert, Arizona

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Night Hike at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve

Naturalist Guided Night Hike Looking for a new fun and affordable date night activity? Look no further! Join the Riparian Preserve staff for a unique hiking experience, exploring the riparian preserve after dark. During this roughly one-mile guided hike you will learn about desert nocturnal animals like scorpions, owls, bats and other creatures of the night. Please wear closed toed shoes and bring a headlamp with a red light. No pets, please.

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