# Things to do with kids in Gilbert, AZ

> 15 upcoming family events and 6 places and ongoing programs in Gilbert, AZ (Maricopa County, AZ), in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Arizona Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Fall Festival at Mother Nature's Farm](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/fall-festival-at-mother-nature-s-farm--listing-98bfba4dcf4e5bf0ce022238) — Oct 16 – Nov 1 · 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Mother Nature's Farm, Gilbert · From $15 · checked Oct 16. Mother Nature's Farm in Gilbert runs its annual Fall Festival daily from 9 AM to 9 PM through November 1. The pumpkin patch has pumpkins from an ounce to 500 pounds, and paid…
- [Halloween Cookie Decorating for Kids — HD SOUTH](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/halloween-cookie-decorating-for-kids-hd-south--listing-e00f60f6b353589368e54c98) — Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · HD SOUTH, Gilbert · Ages 5+ · Paid · checked Oct 24. Vickie from Mae's Cookie Jar teaches kids five and up simple cookie-decorating techniques at HD SOUTH in downtown Gilbert. Each child decorates a Halloween-themed sugar cookie…
- [Live Pumpkin Carving with Ray Villafane — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/live-pumpkin-carving-with-ray-villafane-gilbert-water-tower-plaza--listing-610ed6cc935ea26fa5648487) — Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Water Tower Plaza, Gilbert · checked Oct 24. Sculptor Ray Villafane, known worldwide for carving pumpkins into lifelike faces and creatures, gives a live carving demonstration at Gilbert's Water Tower Plaza in the Heritage…
- [Mortimer and Me Author Visit and Book Reading — HD SOUTH](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/mortimer-and-me-author-visit-and-book-reading-hd-south--listing-5351001376cbf0f2172f0a9a) — Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · HD SOUTH, Gilbert · Ages 6–10 · Free · checked Oct 24. Children's author Kathie McMahon visits HD SOUTH to talk about her award-winning eight-book chapter series Mortimer and Me, about an 8-year-old boy and his friend Mortimer the…
- [STEM Saturday: Build and Code an Arduino Dragster — HD SOUTH](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/stem-saturday-build-and-code-an-arduino-dragster-hd-south--listing-05da87b304206930ed037f04) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · HD SOUTH, Gilbert · Ages 12–16 · Free · checked Oct 24. A free two-hour engineering class for ages 12 to 16 at HD SOUTH, Gilbert's history museum. Teens assemble a modular battery-powered electric dragster with an Arduino board, motor…
- [Romp n' Roll Halloween Boo Bash — Gilbert](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/romp-n-roll-halloween-boo-bash-gilbert--listing-89222c4673189de4204e2e4c) — Fri, Oct 30 (+1 more date) · Romp n' Roll Gilbert Az · checked Oct 16. A Halloween celebration for toddlers, preschoolers and their families with costumes, themed play and treats. The branch publishes these 2026 sessions; confirm event-specific age…
- [Plugged In: Minecraft for Tweens and Teens — Southeast Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/plugged-in-minecraft-for-tweens-and-teens-southeast-regional-library--listing-16dbce6e63d6a76ea96f04f9) — Tue, Nov 3 · 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM · Southeast Regional Library, Gilbert · Ages 10–18 · checked Oct 12. Young participants collaborate on Minecraft building projects and friendly challenges.
- [Photos with Santa — SanTan Village](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/photos-with-santa-santan-village--listing-b765b829529a90f0369f84e4) — Nov 13 – Dec 24 · SanTan Village — Children's Play Area, Gilbert · All ages · Free · checked Oct 21. At SanTan Village in Gilbert, Santa sits in the Children's Play Area near Build-A-Bear from Friday, November 13 through Christmas Eve. A visit is free and photo packages are…
- [Kids' Cross-Stitching: Holiday Wall Hanging — HD SOUTH](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/kids-cross-stitching-holiday-wall-hanging-hd-south--listing-508a65fd266a743af41c189b) — Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · HD SOUTH, Gilbert · Ages 8–14 · Free · checked Oct 21. At this free workshop at HD SOUTH in Gilbert, children stitch a holiday-themed cross-stitched wall hanging with instructor Louise Kircher. The design comes stamped on unbleached…
- [Gilbert Days Festival on the New Ocotillo Bridge](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/gilbert-days-festival-on-the-new-ocotillo-bridge--listing-5b92871be2edbb33469a6917) — Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Ocotillo Bridge, Gilbert · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. The evening of the Gilbert Days Parade, the Town of Gilbert throws a free festival on the deck of the brand-new Ocotillo Bridge before it opens to traffic in December, a one-time…
- [Gilbert Days Parade 2026](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/gilbert-days-parade-2026--listing-cfb5016d862ef18f92c4939a) — Sat, Nov 21 · 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Gilbert Road, Downtown Heritage District · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. The Gilbert Days Parade, a family tradition that began more than 40 years ago to celebrate the paving of Gilbert Road, rolls through the Downtown Heritage District with more than…
- [A Christmas Carol — Hale Centre Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/a-christmas-carol-hale-centre-theatre--listing-d6ac789517b27d77f9d03e84) — Nov 27 – Dec 24 · Hale Centre Theatre, Gilbert · Ages 5+ · From $40 · checked Oct 16. Hale Centre Theatre in downtown Gilbert stages its 24th annual production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a holiday tradition rich with traditional carols, period costumes and…
- [Gilbert Water Tower Holiday Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/gilbert-water-tower-holiday-lighting--listing-193fea27acd8b61c265a8984) — Mon, Nov 30 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Water Tower Plaza, Gilbert · checked Oct 12. Families enjoy holiday lights, music, craft stations, snow activities and Santa at the historic water tower.
- [Breakfast with Santa — HD SOUTH](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/breakfast-with-santa-hd-south--listing-50b1cd471bcd58c786ab4a6e) — Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM · HD SOUTH, Gilbert · All ages · From $20 · checked Oct 21. HD SOUTH in Gilbert holds its annual Breakfast with Santa, a holiday tradition and fundraiser for the organization, on Saturday, December 5, from 8:30 to 11:00 am. Guests of all…
- [Riparian After Dark: Holiday Light Trail](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/riparian-after-dark-holiday-light-trail--listing-7077a5ebf525fc8d32e4c9b4) — Dec 11 – Dec 22 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert · Paid · checked Oct 12. Walk accessible preserve trails glowing with holiday lights and displays.

## Places and ongoing programs

- [ALTA Gilbert Climbing Academy and Kid Krushers](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/alta-gilbert-climbing-academy-and-kid-krushers--listing-ad9625ec642f129d56ad907e) — Winter: first week November–second week February; actual year/start dates not exposed… · ALTA Climbing Gilbert · Ages 5–15 · Paid · checked Oct 12. Seasonal beginner youth courses build climbing skills through coached movement and problem-solving.
- [Art House Gilbert Daytime Family Painting](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/art-house-gilbert-daytime-family-painting--listing-c9d64a61e879a940ada46b80) — Open only during scheduled classes/private events; choose daytime family-suitable section. · The Art House Gilbert · Ages 10+ · Paid · checked Oct 12. Older children and a participating adult may attend daytime studio painting classes.
- [Art Lobby Kids Studio Classes and Creative Workshops](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/art-lobby-kids-studio-classes-and-creative-workshops--listing-1a5a1ac1c7ce983655ae4c52) — See official local calendar and book the selected offer; America/Phoenix, no DST. · Art Lobby Studio, Gilbert · Paid · checked Oct 12. Children take studio art, creative workshops and crochet enrichment at a Gilbert art space.
- [Baby and Toddler Parent-child Gymnastics — Gilbert](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/baby-and-toddler-parent-child-gymnastics-gilbert--listing-02e88841a4cbb6df981481c8) — See official local calendar and book the selected offer; America/Phoenix, no DST. · The Little Gym Gilbert · Up to 3 · Paid · checked Oct 12. Babies and toddlers explore movement and simple gymnastics with a participating parent or caregiver.
- [Public Ice Skating at AZ Ice Gilbert](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/public-ice-skating-at-az-ice-gilbert--listing-db863fe7935790a120dfb745) — Public skate sessions vary daily; see online calendar · AZ Ice Gilbert · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. AZ Ice Gilbert is an indoor two-sheet ice rink in Gilbert with public skating sessions that welcome all ages and abilities. Session times are posted on the rink's calendar and…
- [Romp n' Roll Gilbert Az Baby, Toddler and Preschool Classes](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/romp-n-roll-gilbert-az-baby-toddler-and-preschool-classes--listing-eb1907aa41cf92bc935ec552) — Ongoing · Romp n' Roll Gilbert Az · Up to 5 · Paid · checked Oct 16. Gym, art, music and other play-based classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at this local Romp n' Roll branch. Most classes involve a parent or caregiver; some older…

## Recently ended

- [Intro to Sewing for Kids — Southeast Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/intro-to-sewing-for-kids-southeast-regional-library--listing-0f9e6fd4f35c187ecb1b99c2) — ended Thu, Oct 22
- [Full STEAM Ahead! — Perry Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/full-steam-ahead-perry-library--listing-09ab3d76f0280ba9e9a3d225) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [Boo Bash — Perry Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/boo-bash-perry-library--listing-d78e92ddde273c6a97957226) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Saturday Baby Playdate for Pre-Walkers — Southeast Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/saturday-baby-playdate-for-pre-walkers-southeast-regional-library--listing-a15e10e3f4e23b2e4a759d3d) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe — Southeast Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/bilingual-storytime-hora-de-cuentos-bilingue-southeast-regional-librar--listing-2498d3af985666d41bc79e47) — ended Fri, Oct 16
- [Cube Club — Perry Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/cube-club-perry-library--listing-3b45c7c9101197045b5413ee) — ended Thu, Oct 15
- [LEGO Hour — Perry Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/lego-hour-perry-library--listing-ed2db4ffe3fb59501149b794) — ended Wed, Oct 14
- [Nintendo Switch Games for Tweens — Southeast Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/nintendo-switch-games-for-tweens-southeast-regional-library--listing-1b145fa9ab19a20062f070d3) — ended Wed, Oct 14
- [Family Storytime — Perry Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/family-storytime-perry-library--listing-3b7c2f264c0bdfc5d7a3ad94) — ended Tue, Oct 13
- [Family Storytime — Southeast Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/family-storytime-southeast-regional-library--listing-95507bf39100849fa366ca1c) — ended Tue, Oct 13
- [Toddler Storytime — Perry Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/toddler-storytime-perry-library--listing-d6adf3517b4b9b0ecfbf81aa) — ended Tue, Oct 13
- [Toddler Playdate — Southeast Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/toddler-playdate-southeast-regional-library--listing-5505adaeaec19b5ca6b6c46a) — ended Mon, Oct 12

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