Things to Do in Gilbert & the East Valley This Weekend (Nov 6 to 8)

Sunny and 78 to 80 all three days, and every town has something going on. This is the weekend to get outside, whether that's a blanket on the lawn Friday night or pancakes and horses Saturday morning.

Want every event, time and address in one place? Grab the free weekend guide.

Moonlit Movie Night at Verde at Cooley Station

Spread a blanket on the lawn, grab the free popcorn and glow sticks, and watch Toy Story 5 under the stars. There's a playground right next to the lawn, and dinner spots are a short walk away.
Friday, Nov 6 · 5:45pm · Verde at Cooley Station, Gilbert · Free · Verde Gilbert

Town Pancake Breakfast at Horseshoe Park

Queen Creek's free pancake breakfast with the Town Council: pancakes and coffee, a petting zoo, touch-a-truck and a carriage show in the covered arena. An easy, free Saturday morning.
Saturday, Nov 7 · 9am to 11am · Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek · Free · Town of Queen Creek

Canal Convergence opening weekend

Scottsdale's light art festival returns to the Waterfront with big glowing installations, live music and workshops. It's free and an easy after-dinner walk.
Friday to Sunday, Nov 6 to 8 · evenings from 6pm · Scottsdale Waterfront · Free · Scottsdale Arts

Bluegrass & BBQ Classic in Downtown Mesa

The fourth annual BBQ weekend on Main Street, now with bluegrass. Come hungry.
Friday, Nov 6 5pm to 10pm · Saturday, Nov 7 11am to 8pm · Main St and Macdonald, Downtown Mesa · Downtown Mesa

Día de Muertos at the Desert Botanical Garden

Marigolds, altars, live performances, a mercado and an evening procession through the Garden. Stay after for Trailside Tunes.
Saturday and Sunday, Nov 7 and 8 · 12pm to 6pm · Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix · Included with admission · dbg.org

That's only the start. The Gilbert Art Walk, Snow-vember at McQueen Park, the Gilbert Farmers Market, the Italian Festival and Kierland Art & Wine in Scottsdale, the Mesa Night Market, Diwali at Chandler City Hall, Chandler's Veterans Day ceremony and the dinosaurs at the Phoenix Zoo are all in the free weekend guide, with times, addresses and ticket links.

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Dana Massey · Compass · dana@danamassey.com · 480-818-7554