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- š„ Your Gilbert NYE pre-gaming starts here
š„ Your Gilbert NYE pre-gaming starts here
One streetās lighting up with carnival games. Anotherās grilling burgers for a neighborhood NYE bash. The calendar feels loose, but the town feels full!
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As 2025 winds down, weāre feeling grateful for the people and places that made this year feel like home. Across town, folks quietly showed up for each other, like the Banner staff who helped brighten the holidays for dozens of local students.
Wherever youāre ringing in the new year, weāre wishing you warmth, rest, and a little joy you didnāt see coming. Hereās to the New Year! š¾
In todayās Scoop:
š§ø Little Moments, Big Smiles
š£ļø Your Voice, Gilbertās Future
šŗ Where Afternoons Linger
š Cheers to Good 2026 Vibes
š» End-of-Year Pour Decisions?
š» End-of-Year Pour Decisions?
Arizona Wilderness Brewpub hums with tail-end-of-the-holidays energy: easygoing, lively, and made for long afternoons. The roomy taproom and misted patio invite you to settle in, whether youāre catching a game or meeting friends.
Seasonal small-batch beers (including fan-favorite once-a-year releases), rotating events, and Kids Eat Half Off Sundays keep the calendar full. Add smash burgers, poutine fries, and a deep commitment to Arizona-grown ingredients, and itās a place we can proudly claim as our own.
š New Year, New Hobby Energy
š New Year, New Hobby Energy
Primetime Cards and Games stays busy in the best way. Casual Magic nights, PokĆ©mon leagues, and open tables fill the shop with regulars and first-timers alike. Singles are stocked in-store, events run throughout the week, and itās common to see one game wrap up while another starts nearby.
If the New Year has you itching to try something new, this shop makes joining the fun feel natural.
š§ø Banner Staff Bring Holiday Cheer to Gilbert Classrooms
The Gist: Hundreds of employees at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center teamed up for their annual toy and clothing drive, gathering gifts and essentials for Gilbert Public Schools. What started four years ago has grown into a campuswide effort, helping more than 80 students across six local schools this season. Donations ranged from toys and clothes to blankets and household basics, all matched to real family needs identified by school staff.
Why It Matters: This drive quietly lifted a big holiday burden for local families who needed it most. Organizers say the tradition is here to stay.
š£ļø Help Shape Gilbertās 2026 Community Priorities
š£ļø Help Shape Gilbertās 2026 Community Priorities
The Gist: Gilbert is drafting its 2026 Annual Action Plan, which guides how federal Community Development Block Grant funds are spent on housing, infrastructure, and local services. Town leaders are inviting residents to share ideas and priorities, starting with a public meeting on January 14 at 5:30 PM at the Gilbert Heritage Center. Input gathered will help shape which projects move forward and how resources support neighbors with low to moderate incomes.
Why It Matters: These funds directly impact everyday needs across Gilbert, from safe housing to essential community services. The draft plan posts January 21, with public hearings in February and March.
š¾ Meet Uncle Buck, a 4.5-year-old Shepherd mix weighing 51lbs.
Known for his social, extroverted personality. This sweet boy excitedly chooses saying hello over treats, leaning into every chance to make a new human friend anytime.
Comfortable meeting other dogs after a few minutes to settle in, Uncle Buck has a steady energy level, perfect for companionship wherever you might do. Residing at Friends for Life Animal Rescue in Gilbert, heās patiently waiting for his forever home.
To learn more about this handsome guyā¦
š Winter Camp at the Barn | Equine Connections, LLC | Gilbert | 12/31 | More
A drop-off camp with animal time, games, and mindfulness activities for kids ages 5+.
āļø Polar Plunge | Williams Field Pool | Gilbert | 01/03 | More
Jump or cheer as families make a splash for scholarships, with treats and activities!
š Community Carnival Day | Lyonās Gate Basketball Court | Gilbert | 01/03 | More
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of oversized games, inflatable skee ball, and free food.
š Water Tower Holiday Lighting | Water Tower Plaza | Gilbert | until 01/04 | More
The iconic Tower glows red, white, and green adding a festive landmark to the town.
š Follow Your Heart x Fundraiser Day | Melty | Gilbert | 01/05 | More
Show the flyer, enjoy food, and help fund advocacy for Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue!
š Family Night | Freddyās Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Gilbert | 01/06 | More
A first-Tuesday tradition with kids meals, activities, and treats the whole crew will love.
š® Tacos & Trivia | Hair of the Dog | Gilbert | 12/31 | More
A festive trivia night pairing clever questions, delicious tacos, and cozy energy.
š„ Swing Into 2026: NYE Party | Topgolf | Gilbert | 12/31 | More
Celebrate NYE with games, music, desserts, late-night snacks, and a festive countdown.
š NYE Party | 2472 E Tulsa St | Gilbert | 12/31 | More
A music-filled New Yearās Eve house party featuring live performances and shared dishes.
š¶ New Yearās Eve Pre-Party | Tap Dragon | Gilbert | 12/31 | More
An easygoing warm-up with Poor Barbie live, Asada Tacos, and plenty of beer and wine.
š„ NYE Pre-Gaming with Softball! | Freestone Park (Field #3) | Gilbert | 12/31 | More
Kick off New Yearās Eve with a co-ed pickup softball game: music & laughs welcome!
š Gilbert Cars & Coffee | Cars & Coffee | Gilbert | 01/03 | More
Showcase meetup featuring impressive cars, freshly hot coffee, and browsing.
šāāļø HYROX Simulation: Start Strong | The Collective | Gilbert | 01/03 | More
Full simulation with runs, stations, and race-day flow: perfect prep before Phoenix!
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