The 39th Annual Gilbert Days Celebration features a parade, marathon & rodeo to honor the heritage of the Town of Gilbert. Many local schools, businesses, and organizations will participate in this year’s #GilbertKindness parade theme; participants are encouraged to decorate their floats to exhibit how they support kindness in the community. Check out the schedule of events below, and visit the Town of Gilbert’s website for more info. 

Gilbert Days Rodeo
November 10th – 12th, 2017 
at Welcome Home Ranch

Gilbert Days 5k and 1 Mile Run
November 17, 2017
at Freestone Park

Gilbert Days Parade
November 18, 2017 
in the Gilbert Heritage District

Gilbert Half Marathon and 10K Run
November 18, 2017

Head out to the Arizona Harvest Fest to support local vendors and get a head start on your holiday shopping! This open-air market will feature 100 local merchants selling produce, artisan jewelry, clothing, health and wellness products, and much more! Plus, enjoy live entertainment, a seasonal beer garden for the adults, and recreational fun for the whole family. Check out the event’s website for more info.

The East Valley’s favorite Halloween festival is back again every weekend in October. Entry to the event includes all the activities listed below (according to the Schnepf Farms event website), plus tons more fall fun, food, and activities available at an extra cost.

Admission Includes:
Hayrides
Rollercoaster
Swinging lady bugz
Honeybee adventure
Flying farmers ride
Carousel rides
Jumping pillows
Petting zoo
Cornhole games
Country road rally
Rock climbing wall
Miniature golf
Bonfires
Marshmallow roasting
4 acre corn maze
10 acre celebrity corn maze
Farmhouse museum
Hillbilly Bob’s Pig Races
Entertainment
Extreme Canine Dog Show
Lil Farmers Play Yard
BMX Show
Forest ZIP LINE
GYPSY Time Travelers
Mountain Slides
Pumpkin Launch
Fireworks (Friday & Saturday nights)
Country Air

Check out the event website to get all the details!

When it comes to haunted houses, the Phoenix Metro area is loaded with fantastically scary choices. Check out this list of the 10 Best Haunted Houses in Metro Phoenix from Phoenix New Times and be sure to catch it all— from DIY haunts built right into a Mesa home’s garage, to the seriously professional scares at the infamous 13th Floor Haunted House.

It’s always a good time for a great night out with your loved ones! Check out this list of the Best Phoenix Date Ideas from Thrillist for some planning inspiration, and you’re sure to impress your date.