Going Beyond Pumpkin Spice: Tasting Fall in Downtown Gilbert

Pumpkin spice is having its moment. This palate pleaser makes its debut earlier and earlier each year as we test our patience waiting for the summer heat to end its reign and for fall temps to breeze on into our lives. Notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice all contribute to the taste of fall, but these days it’s really become more of a feeling – a feeling that the seasonal shift is finally upon us here in Gilbert and we are ready to unpack the sweaters, pull out the boot socks and grab a scarf.  

In Gilbert’s downtown Heritage District, fall flavors are plentiful. Check out these seasonal offerings when you head downtown for Harvest in the Heritage District, Oct. 3 – Nov. 3.  

Scoopwell’s Dough Bar
51 W. Vaughn Ave.
www.scoopwells.com
This October, Scoopwells will be serving up Pumpkin Pie Cookie Dough, Apple Crumble Cookie Dough and Gimme Smore’s Cookie Dough. New this season is the Fall Family Sundays for the month of October. Mention Harvest in the Heritage District and the entire party will receive 50% off their order at checkout (excluding merchandise and in store only).  

Rocket Fizz
50 W. Vaughn Ave., #105
www.rocketfizz.com
Enjoy fall-themed items including Candy Apple and Pumpkin taffy, Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie craft sodas, Caramel Apple Hanks cream soda, and The Loving Friends Kitty Cuddle costumes — don’t miss the Pumpkin Pals and Squirrel and Acorn versions. Rocket Fizz’s Archie McPhee inflatable turkey adds to the fall spirit this time of year. Additionally, Rocket Fizz offers Carrot Cake taffy, Carrot Cake soda, and Carrot Cake Chuao bar, all within the same yummy spices of Fall. While there, check out Halloween-themed playing cards, all things Harry Potter, and Candy Corn Jelly Bellys. Visit online for October promotions. Save the date: Oct. 19, Rocket Fizz will offer free face painting for kids from 1 PM – 4 PM. 10% discounts on all purchases, Wednesdays from 1 PM – 4 PM.  

Batch Cookies
213 N. Gilbert Rd.
www.batchcookieshop.com
It’s fall at Batch! A new fall-flavored cookie is released each week including: Pumpkin Cheesecake (soft pumpkin cookie crowned with a rich cream cheese frosting), Pumpkin Chocolate Chip (huge, soft pumpkin cookie full of over-sized chocolate chips), SnickerAppleChip (freshly diced apple, caramel, pecans, white and chocolate chips, all on top of our delicious Snickerdoodle base), Spiced Oatmeal (two soft spiced oatmeal cookies surrounding a center of sweet buttercream filling, and Pumpkin Sugar Cookie (featuring Batch’s signature sugar cookie – but all dressed up for Halloween!). Batch Cookie Shop in Downtown Gilbert is also offering a free soda with purchase of a cookie.  

O.H.S.O. Brewery & Distillery
335 N. Gilbert Rd., #102
www.ohsobrewery.com
Save the date for Oktoberfest at The Park, the first Annual Oktoberfest where the beer’s cold, the brats are hot, and the music’s just right. Pre-Purchased Tickets, $40. Day of Tickets: $50
Entry into The Park – Exclusive access to The Park. Where all the Oktoberfest magic happens! Plan for 13 pumpkin beers and brews on tap.