Whether you’re looking for a weekend activity for your family, babysitting kids or need a family-friendly meet up place, Gilbert has everything and more to fit your needs.

Here are the top attractions for both indoor and outdoor activities in Gilbert. Don’t forget to stop by Rivulon for that perfect fast-causal, sit down meal after your long day of exploring. After any activity, it’s important to refuel!

1. Freestone Park

Freestone Park takes the park experience to a whole new level with access to playgrounds, picnicking under the ramadas or even feeding the ducks in the lake. Children ages 2 and up can spend the day riding on the miniature railroad, carousel, and Ferris Wheel. Gilbert has more than 20 public parks that can bring out the fun for everyone.

2. Mother Nature’s Farm

Another park is Mother Nature’s Farm which is open September thru December. They offer hayrides, a fun maze, pumpkin patches and farm animals for kids to pet. In October, they host a pumpkin patch that all are invited to pick out their pumpkins for Halloween. They also host a snow day in December with tons of snow for kids and adults to enjoy.

3. Big League Dream Park

Another great activity is going to Gilbert’s Big League Dream Park, a baseball ballpark with eight-diamonds and more! The complex is open year-around and features a 20,000-square foot indoor soccer pavilion, flag-football fields, and batting cages. If you or your children enjoy sports and being active, you need to check this place out!

4. Agritopia Community Garden

As the weather cools down, visiting the pathways at the Agritopia Community Garden become popular. You’ll find everything from sugar cane to chilies along with flowers and herbs! This community garden is made up of over 40 individual 20′ x 20′ plots along with a communal tool shed, gathering area, shaded sitting areas and pathways.

5. Bounce Houses

Gilbert has a few indoor inflatable bounce locations the whole family will enjoy! These bounce houses offer events such as Preschool Playdates, Family Bounce Nights, and All Ages Bounce.

6. Southeast Regional Library

If you are looking for something quieter, the Southeast Regional Library offers free story time. These story times are often read by local booksellers which can be a wonderful activity for toddlers and young children, while you can find a corner to relax and dive into a new book.

7. Brunswick Zone XL

You can’t beat the joy of bowling! Brunswick Zone XL is a traditional bowling center in Gilbert that features 44 lanes. The center also offers arcade games, event hosting, a pro shop and billiard tables.

8. Movie Theatres

Seeing a movie is always a hit! Luckily, there is a 12 theatre Harkins near Rivulon. You can see a movie and have a delicious fast-casual meal right after without having to travel far. When you need to beat the heat, these indoor activities in Gilbert are for you.

9. Farmers Market

On the weekends, downtown Gilberts holds a farmers market with almost 100 vendors with a variety of locally grown produce and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy.

10. Rotary Centennial Observatory

If you or your kids love looking up at the night sky, then this is the perfect place to go. Gilbert has its own Observatory for everyone to stargaze. Open every Friday and Saturday, guests are able to enjoy full Moons, Mercury, Mars, Venus, and Regulus.

11. Aquatic Centers

Gilbert welcomes everyone to enjoy a day in the sun at one of their four aquatic centers, especially when it heats up here in Arizona. During the open aquatic season, these facilities are perfect for your kids, as they include zero depth areas, kiddie slides, play features, tumble buckets, and splash pads.

Gilbert and the surrounding cities have so much to offer and we hope you are able to check out a couple of the activities listed above. Even more importantly, we hope you check out all that Rivulon has to offer including Jersey Mike’s Subs, Sauce Pizza & Wine, Grabbagreen, Yogi’s Grill & More!