Gilbert, Ariz.- Fall has officially arrived in Gilbert, and with cooler weather comes a full calendar of activities, festivals, and family fun. Whether you’re looking for live music, seasonal celebrations, or something for the kids, Gilbert has it all.

Here are 10 things to do in Gilbert this October:

Concerts in the Park
October 2, 9, 16, & 23 | Water Tower Plaza
Grab a blanket or your lawn chair and join us for live music under the Water Tower presented by Lifetime Home Remodeling. >> Learn more

Ice Cream with a Cop
October 3 | Petersen’s Ice Cream- Higley location!
Join us for a scoop of fun at Petersen's Ice Cream newest location at 4764 S Higley Road. >> Learn more

Origami Folding Workshop
October 4 | Heritage Marketplace Park
Artists Chuck Via and Jacob Hedgepeth will guide a fun, hands-on community experience. >> Learn more

Kids Paint Party
October 8 | Gilbert Community Center
Budding artists ages 6–12 can let their creativity shine with a guided, seasonal painting session. >> Register today

Sound Bites Music & Food Festival
October 11 | Gilbert Regional Park
Join us for an evening of live music and delicious eats at Gilbert’s signature fall festival presented by Earnhardt San Tan Hyundai and Hunter Contracting Co.  >> Buy tickets

Pumpkin Dunk
October 18 | Greenfield Pool
Families can splash, decorate, and play among floating pumpkins at Greenfield Pool.
>> Registration required

Live Pumpkin Carving & Great Gilbert Gourd Hunt
October 18 | Water Tower Plaza
Celebrate fall in downtown Gilbert with a free community scavenger hunt and live pumpkin carving by acclaimed artist Ray Villafane! >> Register now

FRC BOO Bash
October 24 | Freestone Recreation Center
Get into the Halloween spirit with pumpkin-themed games, activities, and spooky family fun. >> Registration required

Spooky Slugfest
October 25 | Freestone Park
Co-ed double elimination softball tournament with costume prizes and guaranteed fun for players 16 and older. >> Registration required

Cops 'N Goblins Trunk-or-Treat
October 25 | Gilbert Police Station
Reservations must be made for this family-friendly event.

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