# Things to do with kids at Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

> 2 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area. Dates and times are Arizona Time. Today is Wed, Nov 11.

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## Events ahead

- [Riparian After Dark at Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/riparian-after-dark-at-riparian-preserve-at-water-ranch--listing-4c4cf82d8810fd6565b9e747) — Dec 11 – Dec 22 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert · All ages · From $5 · checked Nov 7. Gilbert's picturesque Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch transforms into a serene holiday spectacle as 1.5 miles of scenic lake trails are illuminated with hundreds of thousands of…
- [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 28. Walk accessible preserve trails glowing with holiday lights and displays.

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch: Lake Nature Trails & Kids' Dino Dig](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/riparian-preserve-at-water-ranch-lake-nature-trails-and-kids-dino-dig--listing-e885a433046370ca236a4eb5) — Open daily 5:30 AM–10:00 PM; trails and wildlife habitat ponds open dawn to dusk · Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch is a 110-acre peaceful wildlife oasis in Gilbert featuring seven water recharge basins and a scenic fishing lake. Over 300 bird species visit…

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