Santa Paws Pictures is where residents and their furry loved ones can take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. All humans and fur babies are welcome. Learn more and register online.
Residents also can get photos with Santa while supporting Gilbert Police Department's Blue Holiday Drive. Santa will stop by the Gilbert Police Department from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 for pictures in exchange for a donation benefitting Gilbert families in need.
This will be a holiday-themed Storytime Adventures with Bear. Children can wear their pajamas and make some holiday crafts, watch cartoons, and eat popcorn. A "special visitor" may be stopping by. Jingle Bell Express is happening from 10-11:30 a.m. at the McQueen Park Activity Center, 510 N. Horne St., Gilbert. No registration is required.
Gilbert’s annual Riparian After Dark event, presented by the partnership of Sundt and PCL Construction, allows residents to stroll around the 1.5 miles of trails and walkways that weave through the park and enjoy thousands of holiday lights and displays. This year’s event takes place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each night from Dec. 13-22. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Kids ages 5-12 will build and decorate their own elf workshop, design holiday toys, and create a sleigh for Santa’s big delivery from 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 14 at the Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Road, Gilbert. Registration required.
Participants can create beautiful, one-of-a-kind paw print ornaments for their tree from 1-2 p.m. Dec. 14 in the Riparian Preserve. All friendly, non-aggressive dogs are welcome, and those planning to come are reminded to bring some water and a bowl for you and your pup. Learn more and register online.
After nearly a year of renovations, Gilbert will reopen Water Tower Plaza in time for the holidays! The annual holiday water town lighting, presented by Willmeng, will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the newly transformed plaza with activities for kids and parents.
Residents can ring in the New Year at the Freestone Recreation Center from 10 a.m.-noon at Freestone Recreation Center, 1141 E. Guadalupe Road. There will be games with prizes , craft activities and a Ball-OON Drop as the clock strikes NOON! As the countdown concludes, there will be a toast with apple cider. Pre-Registration is not required.
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