Discover Gilbert is here to help share some of the best ways to eat, shop, and play in Gilbert, AZ.
Gilbert, Arizona, is located just southeast of Phoenix, Arizona, and has quickly become a top family-friendly destination. Home to top restaurants in the metro Phoenix food scene, popular markets, vibrant nightlife, and plenty of dog-friendly spots, there's something for everyone in Gilbert! For Discover Gilbert's social media comment policy, visit glbrt.is/SMCommentPolicy.
14/11/2024
Get ready, Gilbert! 🎉
After nearly a year of renovations, we’re thrilled to announce the grand reopening of Water Tower Plaza along with our Water Tower Holiday Lighting, presented by Willmeng Construction, on December 16th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. 🎄
This year’s event will be bigger and brighter, with exciting ✨new✨ activities for all ages.
After the lighting ceremony, enjoy the festive colors every half hour from 5:30 to 10:00 PM each evening through January 6th.
Don’t miss this FREE, family-friendly event! Learn more ➡️ glbrt.is/HolidayLighting
Special thank you to our project partners, Marc Taylor Inc. and J2 Design for making this possible. 👏
12/11/2024
Stroll around the walkways at the Riparian Preserve from December 13-22 for Riparian After Dark presented by Sundt Construction, Inc. PCL Construction and BMW Group. 🎄 🎁 ☃️
Local vendors will be on-site serving delicious holiday eats, treats and drinks for purchase. 🍪 ☕
Tickets for this event must be purchased in advance and are on sale now. 👉 glbrt.is/RADTickets24
The details:
🗓️ : December 13-22
⏰ : 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM each night
📍 : Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch | 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Get all the information ➡️ gilbertaz.gov/RAD
Special thank you to our other sponsors, ASR Construction Group, Way Church AZ, and AT&T.
05/11/2024
Get ready for Gilbert Days! 🎉
Join us November 22-23 for a weekend full of community spirit, live entertainment, and family fun at the 2024 Gilbert Days Parade & Festival! 🙌
Here’s what to expect:
✨ Gilbert Days Festival
📍 Gilbert Regional Park | November 22 & 23- 4:00-9:00 PM both days
Enjoy live music from Desert Dixie, McKenna Faith Breinholt, NineBall, Southbound and Aeromyth.
🎈 Gilbert Days Parade
📍 Downtown Heritage District | November 23- 8:30 AM
Celebrate our town’s heritage with the theme, 'Decades Party', as over 75 floats and groups march down Gilbert Road.
🚧 Road closures
Remember, several road closures will take place throughout the morning, so be sure plan ahead!
Thank you to our sponsors, Earnhardt Auto Centers, Gilbert Half Marathon, American Furniture Warehouse, Greystar Apartments, Sundt Construction, Inc., and Felix Construction Company for bringing this tradition to life. 💛
Learn more or purchase Festival tickets 👉 gilbertaz.gov/GilbertDays
10/10/2024
Sound Bites Music & Food Festival is almost here! 🎶 🎉
If you haven't grabbed your tickets yet, there's still time to save. 🤑
Buy your tickets before 11:59 PM tomorrow, Friday, for just $35! Otherwise, tickets will be $50 on the day of the event and at the door. 🎟️
🗓️ Event Date: Saturday, October 12
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Gilbert Regional Park
Featuring the Gin Blossoms, High 90’s AZ, and The Black Moods, this is going to be a day of incredible music and delicious food from local food trucks. 🍔🍦
Don't forget your lawn chair or blanket! ☝️
Grab your tickets now 👉 glbrt.is/SoundBitesTix24
01/10/2024
Oktoberfest Party at The Park is happening this Saturday, October 5th at OHSO Brewery- Gilbert from 2 - 11 PM! 🍻
Don't miss out on their inaugural event with plenty of craft beer, delicious food, live music, and classic Oktoberfest games, including a stein-holding contest and prizes for the best Bavarian outfits.
Tickets include 4 x 9 oz pours of your choice of beer and a Sauerbraten or Bratwurst meal. 😋
🍺 Try beers from O.H.S.O. Brewery, Uncle Bears, BRI, Desert Monk and 12 West Brewery.
🎟️ $40 each now, $50 day of event
Get your tickets now ➡️ ohsobrewery.com/event/oktoberfest-at-the-park
For more events and festivities happening for Harvest in the Heritage District, visit ➡️ harvestinthehd.com
28/09/2024
The Sound Bites Music & Food Festival presented by Earnhardt Genesis of Gilbert, is just two weeks away on October 12th from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM! 🌟
Rock out to Arizona legends Gin Blossoms with their classic hits like “Hey Jealousy,” and get your groove on with local talent, High 90’s AZ and The Black Moods. 🎸🎤
Lineup:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: High 90's
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: The Black Moods
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Gin Blossoms
But it’s not just about the music—our food trucks will have you covered with everything from BBQ and burgers to ice cream and kettle corn! 🍦🍔
Gilbert Regional Park will be closed for the day and only ticketed guests will be permitted beginning at 2:00 PM.
Learn more and get your tickets today! 👉 gilbertaz.gov/soundbites
12/09/2024
Celebrate Harvest in the Heritage District this fall with a series of themed events and cultural celebrations! 🎉
Kicking off the season will be ¡Viva! presented by Felix Construction Company and San Tan Hyundai, which will take place on October 3rd at 6:00 PM. 🙌
This free event will feature authentic Latin American cuisine, businesses, and a variety of cultural entertainment. 🍲 💃
Throughout October, be sure to check out art displays, photo ops and merchant specials too. Learn more 👉 discovergilbert.com/harvest
01/08/2024
There's a new event coming to Gilbert Regional Park this fall and you won't want to miss it! 🎶🍔
The Sound Bites Music & Food Festival will take place on October 12th from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 🌟
Rock out to Arizona legends Gin Blossoms with their classic hits like “Hey Jealousy,” and get your groove on with local talent, High 90’s AZ and The Black Moods. 🎸🎤
But it’s not just about the music—our food trucks will have you covered with everything from BBQ and burgers to ice cream and kettle corn! 🍦🍔
Learn more and get your tickets today! 👉 gilbertaz.gov/soundbites
10/06/2024
Join us for the 2024 Gilbert 4th of July Celebration at Gilbert Regional Park presented by Earnhardt Auto Centers and Haydon! 🇺🇸
🎉 Gates open at 4:00 PM with aerial entertainment and fireworks beginning at 9:00 PM, weather permitting.
🎶 Music entertainment is provided by Chad Freeman and Redline, Dirt Road: The Jason Aldean Experience and Keith as Kenny.
📍 This free, family-friendly event will take place on Thursday, July 4th at Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Road.
🚙 Parking is $15 credit/debit only on-site. Arrive early! The parking lots open at 4:00 PM and will sell out.
❌ The entire park will be closed on July 4th until gates open at 4:00 PM for the event.
🙌 Reserve a VIP spot for $30 per person and get a front-row seat, Gilbert swag, luxury restrooms and more. 👉 glbrt.is/July4thVIP24
🌭 Over 20 food trucks will be on-site starting at 4:00 PM. Check out all the details 👉 gilbertaz.gov/july4th
Thank you to our other sponsors, Fusion Academy, Gilbert Arts Academy, American Furniture Warehouse, ALL OUT Cooling and Heating and Primavera Online. 🙏
22/05/2024
Stay cool in Gilbert this summer! 😎
As we brace ourselves for the summer heat, Gilbert is offering a variety of aquatic events or indoor escapes to keep you chill this season. ⛄
Check them out below. ⤵️
💦 Gilbert's public pools open
🗓️ May 25th - July 20th
*Perry Pool closes July 13th
☀️ H2O Festival
🗓️ June 6th at Freestone Park
❄️ Frostbitten Camp
🗓️ June 3rd - 7th at McQueen Park Activity Center
🍦 Chill with a Cop
🗓️June 20th at 212 Ice Cream Studio
⛸️ Learn to Ice Skate
🗓️Various dates in July at AZ Ice
Many of these events require advanced registration. Learn about each of them. 👉 glbrt.is/StayCool
03/04/2024
Gilbert Cinemas presented by San Tan Hyundai and Fusion Academy Gilbert returns to Gilbert Regional Park this spring! 🍿 🎬
Grab your blanket or lawn chairs and join us for a free movie in the park. ⤵️
🔹 April 12: Wonka
🔹 April 26: Trolls Band Together
🔹 May 10: Super Mario Bros
🔹 May 24: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
⏰ Movies begin at sunset
📍Gilbert Regional Park- 3005 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85298
🌭 Food vendors will be on-site. Outside food and drinks are allowed.
Learn more 👉 gilbertaz.gov/gilbertcinemas
06/03/2024
Gilbert's ultimate celebration of diverse food, music, art and dance is back this spring! 💃 🎶 🎨 🍔
The Gilbert Global Village Festival will take place at the Gilbert Civic Center from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on April 6th. 📍 🗓️
Do you want to get involved? We are still looking for food and retail vendors.
Fill out our vendor interest form and learn more about the event. 👉 gilbertaz.gov/globalvillage
04/03/2024
Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and meet us in Gilbert's Downtown Heritage District for free Concerts in the Park every Thursday in March! 🎸
📍 Concerts will take place in a new, temporary location on the greenspace behind Barrio Queen while Water Tower Plaza is under construction.
Performances will run from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and include a variety of family-friendly local musicians. ⤵️
March 7 - Lost Frequency
March 14 - Justin Hitson & Southbound
March 21 - High 90’s AZ
March 28- Dorsten Music
Learn more ➡️ gilbertaz.gov/concerts
15/02/2024
The LPGA Tour is coming to Gilbert! 🏌️♀️
Learn more at discovergilbert.com/LPGA/
01/02/2024
Superhero mode: activated. 🦸♀️
The KAPOW! Superhero Adventure Run is back again on March 23rd at Freestone Park. 🏃♂️
Families can make their way through 15 different obstacles and earn an exclusive KAPOW finisher's medal. 🥇
Be sure to explore Gilbert's very own Gotham City with free activities, superhero guest appearances, music and more. 🎉
Don't wait to buy your tickets! When purchased before the end of February, participants can save $10. 👉 glbrt.is/KAPOWTickets24
Thank you to Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert and Salt River Project for making this event possible! 🙏
25/01/2024
Get outside and join us at the Gilbert Outdoors Expo on February 24th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Riparian Preserve. 🎣 ⛰️
Enjoy outdoor-focused demos, lessons and exhibits including:
- Goat Yoga
- Pony Rides
- Axe Throwing
- Wildlife encounters showcasing 40+ reptiles and other desert animals
- Solar viewing
- Rock Climbing
- Dino Crew
- Empower Ranch and more!
📍 The Riparian Preserve is located at 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234.
Parking is accessible only at the Southeast Regional Library next door to the event.
The Riparian Preserve parking lot will be closed on both February 23rd and 24th.
Learn more 👉 GilbertAZ.gov/outdoors
04/12/2023
Help us spread some holiday cheer with Gilbert's Holiday Lights Map! 💫
Submit a photo of your home or business’ light display using Gilbert 311: glbrt.is/HolidayLights
You can also use the map to plan your own holiday lights tour with friends and family. 🎄
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Harvest in the Heritage District is back! 🎃🍂
Get ready for a season full of fall-themed fun in Downtown Gilbert, now through November 3rd. Here’s a taste of what’s waiting for you:
🎻 Fall Harmonies Art Display & Slide
Step into the season with a larger-than-life, human-powered instrument installation and slide. Enjoy Gilbert’s special rendition of Noah Kahan’s ‘New Perspectives’ while you immerse yourself in this unique experience, located just behind Barrio Queen.
🎨 Community Mural
Snap a pic with our vibrant fall mural, designed by local artist @camilaoncanvas with help from the community. Celebrate cultural traditions and connections through public art. Find it by American Legion Post 39.
🍁 Family Nights
Thursday nights in October are for family fun. Head north of Barrio Queen at 6:30 PM for live entertainment each night, including a concert, variety show, and spooky magic show.
☕ Seasonal Specials
Explore the cozy flavors of fall with limited-time treats and events offered by Downtown Gilbert’s restaurants and merchants.
🎉 And so much more!
Plan your visit ➡️ discovergilbert.com/Harvest
Did somebody say brunch? 😍
Prep & Pastry is bringing an elevated brunch experience with a modern twist. 🥂🍊
Indulge in signature dishes like the Poblano Verde Benedict, Cast Iron Duck Confit, and Sweet Potato Hash—there’s something for everyone. 🍳
Don’t miss their decadent, daily-made pastries. Good luck picking just one! 🍩
Feeling bubbly? Prep & Pastry has nine types of mimosas and even more cocktails to choose from.
Send this to a brunch buddy and make it a date! ❤️
🥞 Prep & Pastry
📍 313 N Gilbert Road #100
🗓️ Open Daily: 7 AM - 3 PM
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Discover Gilbert Scavenger Hunt
The hunt is on in Downtown Gilbert! 🔍
Join us for a community scavenger hunt with Local First Arizona to celebrate the launch of the Small Wonders Map, which features some of Gilbert's best entertainment, dining and attractions.
FIRST CLUE: Start your journey by visiting Gilbert’s iconic performance venue. From there, scan the QR code and follow the clues to experience some of the best in the Heritage District.
Test your knowledge of your favorite local businesses, discover new ones, and learn about their history.
Free copies of the Small Wonders Map are available starting tonight at the Gilbert Concert in the Park.
🗓️ Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 PM (FREE)
📍 Between Barrio Queen and Clever Koi
▫️ Local First Arizona Booth
Can't make it? Maps are also available at any of the participating businesses found at DiscoverGilbert.com/Hunt.
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Discover Gilbert
Seeking out adventure in and around metro Phoenix leads to so many wonderful places. Somewhat new to that list is Gilbert, a community with agricultural roots that show-up in the local food scene and in uniquely handcrafted creations. Gilbert boasts a family-friendly vibe and an emerging nightlife, all of which has been created in alignment with the local love of great food, craft beer, Arizona wine, handmade goods, bike trails, open space, and our four-legged friends.
How new is new? Well, Gilbert’s downtown, dubbed the Heritage District, has added 26 restaurants in the last 5 years!
Incorporated in 1920, Gilbert grew up around the Arizona Eastern Railway and quickly became known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World.” More recently, Gilbert has received nods like, “Phoenix’s Coolest Suburb,” and a “top 5 foodie neighborhood in metro Phoenix,” known now for the people food more than the alfalfa. Gilbert is also consistently recognized as one of the safest cities and best places to live in the U.S.
Gilbert has become a livable city and a foodie hub with agriculture woven into the fabric, never truer than with the Farm at Agritopia. Here, community farming is combined with u-pick orchards, a farmers market, and produce that ends up on the menus of the restaurants within sight of where it was grown. Not to mention two Food Network featured restaurants, a craftsman marketplace, and a winery and brewery onsite.
What else? Just an internationally known birding area in the Riparian Preserve, golf courses, entertainment venues, goat yoga, outstanding open-air shopping, and paths to connect it all.
All this adds up to Gilbert being an ideal home base for Arizona explorations. With 22 national parks (including the Grand Canyon) and 35 state parks, Arizona has vast outdoor space and attractions to explore, many within an hour to a day-trip away from Gilbert.
