🎃 Gilbert is top 10 in the country for Halloween. Here’s why.

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This week’s Scoop feels like the best parts of fall: sweet treats, cool nights, and just enough spooky fun to keep things interesting. We’ve got your guide to the best Halloween events around Gilbert, plus a few local headlines that might surprise you.

Big love to everyone keeping the spirit fun, safe, and full of candy!

🍬 Handcrafted Happiness, One Gooey Bite at a Time

If your Halloween sweet tooth is already haunting you, The Toasted Mallow is where you’ll want to land. This family-run marshmallow haven turns sugar into art: handcrafted, gooey, and unapologetically fun.

Right now, the shop’s in full Malloween mode with Jack-O’-Lantern mug toppers, spooky sprinkle mallows, and Pumpkin Spice everything. It’s equal parts cozy and chaotic in the best way. Come for the treats, stay for the smiles (and maybe a S’mores Mallow Pie or two). Learn more here.

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🎃 Last Call for Pumpkins and Fall Magic

Halloween’s tomorrow, so if you still need that perfect pumpkin, head over to Arizona Pumpkin Patch before the lanterns go dark. The Gilbert spots are glowing with color: bright orange rows, friendly faces, and kids lined up for free evening face painting.

You can even paint your pumpkin right there. It’s quick, local, and full of heart, just what Arizona families have loved here for 35 years. Learn more here.

🎃 Gilbert Makes Top 10 for Best Halloween Cities in America

The Gist: Gilbert just earned national bragging rights, landing ninth on WalletHub’s “Best Cities for Halloween” list. The study ranked 100 U.S. cities on trick-or-treater friendliness, Halloween fun, and weather. Gilbert scored especially high for its safe streets and plentiful candy stops, even taking third place nationwide for trick-or-treater friendliness.

Why It Matters: Gilbert’s mix of safety, community spirit, and family fun make it one of the best places in the country to celebrate Halloween. Read more here.

🛡️ Arizona’s Safest City Lands in the East Valley

The Gist: A new WalletHub study names Gilbert the safest place to live in Arizona and 31st in the nation. The ranking looked at crime rates, emergency services, disaster risks, and financial stability across 182 U.S. cities. The town scored especially high for community safety and strong finances, earning praise for proactive public safety and steady growth.

Why It Matters: It’s a reassuring reminder that local efforts to keep neighborhoods safe and thriving are paying off. Read more here.

Roman may be 9, but don’t tell him that, he’s still got plenty of pep in his step!

This friendly Hound and Pit Bull mix loves swimming, car rides, and soaking up every bit of attention he can get. He’s great on leash, adores kids, and is happiest when he’s part of the action. Roman would love to be your one and only! Adoption fee is $75 and includes neuter, vaccines, and microchip.

To learn more about this good-hearted dog, click HERE.

🎃 Trunk or Treat | First United Methodist Church | Gilbert | 10/31 | More
Enjoy trick-or-treating, food, and a trunk-decorating contest in a fun community setting.

🕷️ Spooky Jump-O-Ween | Elevate Trampoline Park | Gilbert | 10/31 | More
Jump, laugh, & treat yourself to a sweet Halloween deal: half-price fun and candy all day!

👻 Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch | 4500 E Orchid Ln | Gilbert | Through 10/31 only | More
A fall wonderland of pumpkins, games, rides, and Halloween cheer: perfect for the family!

🐶 27th Annual BARKtoberfest | Gilbert Civic Center | Gilbert | 11/01 | More
Free family-friendly fest with K-9 demos, costume contests, raffles, and adoptable pups!

🌼 Día de los Muertos Celebration | Backyard Taco | Gilbert | 11/01 | More
Food, art, and music honoring tradition and family: plus free treats for dine-in guests.

🥖 Bread Fest 2025 | Don Guerra's Barrio Bagel & Slice | Gilbert | 11/02 | More
A celebration of artisan loaves with tastings, contests, and the best bakers in Arizona.

💀 Oh Sheet! Halloween Bash | Tap Dragon | Gilbert | 10/31 | More
Ghoul-tastic night with music, tacos on the patio, and a costume contest: join if you dare!

🎸 Halloween Party w Boxelder Station | Icons Sports Grill | Gilbert | 10/31 | More
Dance, drink & dress to kill at this 21+ night with live music, DJ Gabriel, and cash prizes.

🎃 Official Halloween Bar Crawl | Check In at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row | Gilbert | 10/31–11/01 | More
Two nights of spooky bar-hopping fun with costume contests, creepy cocktails, and more!

🔥 Hyrox Simulation: Día de los Muertos | The Collective | Gilbert | 11/01 | More
Test your endurance with solo or doubles heats, race flow challenges, and HYROX energy.

🌌 Whisky Under the Stars | The Garden Pathways at Agritopia | Gilbert | 11/01 | More
Savor craft whisky, fine bites, and live tunes in an intimate outdoor setting.

🎄 Holiday Night Out + Christmas Reveal Open House | Designer Blvd | Gilbert | 11/03–11/08 (Party 11/06) | More →
Weeklong Christmas showcase of stunning décor and deals, capped off with giveaways!

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