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🎅 PJ parties, goat yoga, and an NYE balloon drop?!
We’ve also got citrus to pick, pickleball showdowns, plus some spinning vinyl on Christmas Eve!
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We’re calling it: Gilbert in December is quietly perfect.
Public art, coffee with real farm roots, citrus picking at Agritopia, and a calendar full of playful events you don’t have to overthink. Even our cats and goats are in the holiday spirit.
Take a breath, look around, and enjoy the wonderful. Wishing you and yours a cozy, joy-filled holiday! However you celebrate, we’re glad to share this hometown with you.
In today’s Scoop:
🎨 A Walk Worth Lingering
🎄 Before You Head Out
☕ Sip Slow, Stretch Longer
🎁 Pickleball, Parties & Playtime
☕ Holiday Grounds, Deep Roots
Peixoto Coffee Roasters hits different this time of year. A true farm-to-cup operation, their beans travel straight from generations-old family farms in Brazil to your mug: no middlemen, no shortcuts.
This season brings extra magic: think Wintery Potpourri infused with clove and rosemary, Boas Festas gift-worthy blends, and playful sips like the Cotton Headed Ninny Nog.
It’s cozy, intentional coffee with a story you can taste.
🎁 Gluten-free gifts that feel homemade (because they are)
Joy Again Bakery’s lineup is full of scratch-baked classics your whole crew can enjoy, even the ones with food sensitivities.
• No fillers, no shortcuts, just real ingredients
• Baked in Mesa by a local mom with heart
• Pickup or delivery options available
🐐 Stretching With Surprise Guests
Arizona Goat Yoga promises an outing you pencil in for an hour and somehow linger through.
Coming weekend pop-ups like the Goat Yoga Holiday Shake Off on December 27 and A Goat Start to the New Year on January 2 lean playful, not serious.
Expect baby goats climbing, alpacas Kip and Rico posing, lots of laughs, and photos worth keeping.
🎨 A Colorful Stroll for the Holidays and Beyond
The Gist: If you are looking for something easy and festive during the final stretch of the holidays, Gilbert’s Public Art Map is a great place to start. With 70 art installations mapped by GPS, you can wander the Heritage District’s murals, glowing light displays at Water Tower Plaza, and even illuminated couches that feel like part of the town’s living room. Newer areas like Verde at Cooley Station and Agritopia add fresh murals worth revisiting anytime.
Why It Matters: It’s a relaxed, local way to enjoy the season and plan creative outings for the year ahead.
🎄 Holiday Hours and Helpful Reminders
The Gist: As twinkling lights go up and calendars fill fast, Gilbert is sharing a few seasonal reminders. Town offices will close at noon on December 24 and stay closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Trash and recycling will still roll through on their regular schedule, but bulk trash takes a short holiday pause the week of Christmas.
Why It Matters: A little planning now keeps holiday routines running smoothly for the whole neighborhood. Fireworks rules, tree recycling spots, and Gilbert 311 requests are all easy to find online.
Meet Sugar Daddy, a charming 5-year-old cat weighing 11 lbs.
Known for his calm and gentle nature. This sweetheart loves to snuggle, climbing into laps to affectionately rub his cheek against yours.
Comfortable with being picked up, Sugar Daddy has a medium energy level, enjoying playful moments with laser lights and wand toys, though he adores cozying up with his catnip mouse. Residing at Friends for Life Animal Rescue, he’s eager to find a loving home.
To learn more about this handsome boy...
🏓 2025 Winter Classic Pickleball Tournament | Regional Park | Gilbert | 12/26–12/28 | More
A multi-day DUPR-rated pickleball showdown with singles and doubles divisions!
🎉 Noon Year’s Eve Party | Freestone Recreation Center | Gilbert | 12/27 | More
Ring in the New Year early with games, a balloon drop at noon, and an apple cider toast.
🍋 Citrus U-Pick Morning | Agritopia Farm Orchard | Gilbert | 12/27 | More
Swing by 9am–1pm to pick citrus yourself, then check out by weight on your way out.
🐟 New Year’s Eve (Almost!) Pool Party | Goldfish Swim School | Gilbert | 12/28 | More
Celebrate the upcoming New Year with laughter, swimming, and kid-friendly festivities!
🐔 Winter Camp at the Barn | Equine Connections | Gilbert | 12/30 | More
A hands-on camp: kids enjoy crafts, games, and time with chickens, lambs, and horses.
🎭 Beau Jest: Live! | Hale Theatre | Gilbert | 12/31–2/7 | More
One of the funniest comedies ever written: packed with wit, laughs, and family moments.
🍺 Christmas Eve PJ Party | Hair of the Dog Wine Bar | Gilbert | 12/24 | More
Celebrate Christmas Eve the relaxed way: pajamas encouraged, records spinning.
🥳 Noon Year’s Eve Party | Freestone Recreation Center | Gilbert | 12/27 | More
Celebrate before bedtime with games, BINGO, balloon artists, and balloon drop!
🎉 Holiday Party (Golf Glam Edition) | Seville Golf & Country Club | Gilbert | 12/29 | More
A 9-hole shotgun start on the private back nine, followed by a holiday after party.
🎁 Undertow Gift Coin Special | Epicenter at Agritopia | Gilbert | until 12/31 | More
Limited-edition $25 gift coins inspired by shipwreck treasures: buy five, get one free.
⛳ NYE 2026: Swing In The New Year | Topgolf | Gilbert | 12/31 | More
Ring in 2026 with unlimited play, chef-crafted bites, a live DJ, and a midnight toast.
🎄 Light the World Giving Machines | Water Tower Plaza | Gilbert | 12/31 | More
A meaningful stop where you can give back by purchasing real-world donations!
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