2012 Special Events

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Spring Concerts in the Park

Enjoy a night of great music at a FREE concert in Gilbert's Freestone Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets so you can get comfortable and listen to fabulous music under the stars. Don't forget Parking is free and food will be available for purchase!

Thursday, March 8, 2012 6:30-8:30pm | Download March Flyer
The Midnight Confessions is a hot oldies rock band specializing in your favorite good-time music: 50's, 60's,70's, Classic Rock, Surf and Memorable One-Hit Wonders. "The Best Timeless, Good-Time Band"

Thursday, April 12, 2012 6:30-8:30pm | Download April Flyer
PK Rockz is a local 'KINDIEROCK' band with Rockin', feel good, TOE TAPPIN' kids rock that folks of all ages will wanna rock on to! PK Rockz music is interactive, along with their great musical energy and rhythm they use instruments, dance, and all kinds of other creations to get the whole family and crowd enthusiastic and involved in the show!

Thursday, May 10, 2012 7:00-9:00pm
Thursday, June 7, 2012 7:00-9:00pm

Location: Freestone Park Amphitheater located by the lake 1015 E Juniper Rd.

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7th Annual Gilbert Global Village Festival

Gilbert's Global Village Festival is a multi-cultural celebration for all ages. The festival brings neighbors together in a friendly, educational way to learn more about each other. The world is at your doorstep with ethnic food, art and international gifts for sale.

Saturday, April 21, 2012 | Gilbert Civic Center North Campus, 50 E. Civic Center Dr. | Free Event | View More Information

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KA-POW! Superhero Adventure Run

Be a Superhero!  The KA-POW! Superhero Adventure Run is a costumed run fit for the whole family with fun and challenging obstacles.  Runners are encouraged to wear their favorite superheroes costume as they participate in either the 1 Mile "Wolverine" Adventure Run with 6-7 obstacles or the 2.4 Mile "Superman" Adventure Run with 9-10 obstacles. After you have successfully beaten our course you can visit our "Gotham City" which will consist of participant awards, Superhero costume awards, finish line refreshments, inflatable activities and the "Flash" Dash Run.

Saturday, April 28, 2012 | 8:00 a.m. - Noon | Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Rd., Gilbert, 85234

8:15 a.m.* - 1 Mile "Wolverine" Adventure Run and 2.4 Mile "Superman" Adventure Run
On race day runners may choose to run the 1 mile course or continue through to the 2.4 mile course.
* Registered participants will be assigned a start time at Run Packet Pick up. Wave start will begin at 8:15 a.m. and continue every 5-10 minutes.

8:00 a.m. - Noon - Gotham City

Adventure Run courses include challenging obstacles: "Superman" Tower, "Thor" Tires, "Hulk" Hay Hurdles, "Wolverine" Wash, "Spiderman's" Web and more...

On-line Registration Begins February 21, 2012: www.GilbertRecreation.com | Brochure Download PDF document | Flyer Download PDF document

Sponsorship Information: Learn more on how you can get more involved be a sponsor for this inaugural event. Download PDF document

Community Sponsorship/Vendor: We are looking for event related type business to be a part of our Fun Fair. We are accepting applications now! Download PDF document

Sponsorship

Interested in becoming a sponsor? For sponsorship information please contact (480) 503-6240.

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If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the on-line Volunteer form. We'd love to have you join us.

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90 E Civic Center Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
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Friday - Closed
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Recreation Manager - (480) 503-6284
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Recreation Facilities/Outdoor Programs/Special Needs - (480) 503-6240
Special Events - (480) 503-6230