Event Activities: 

• Dino Crew  
• Empower Ranch
• Goat Yoga
• Wildlife Encounters 
• Fishing Games
• Solar Observations with East Valley Astronomy
• Axe Throwing
• Pony Rides
• Bird Showcase 
• Tyrannostorus Fossils
• Story Walk with Maricopa Library
• Pedego Electric Bikes
• Glamping Displays
• Scuba Gear Demonstrations
• Archery
• Inflatables
• And More! 

Sample of Scheduled Activities: 

• Bird Walks with Desert Rivers Audubon : 9 AM- Noon
• Outdoor Cooking: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
• Goat Yoga Classes: 10:30 AM & 1:15 PM
• Pony Rides: 9:00 AM- 1:30 PM
• Axe Throwing: 9:00 AM- 1:30 PM
• Archery: 9:00 AM- 1:30 PM

 *Please note: All other activities and demonstrations will end by 1:45 PM

Food and Drinks

A variety of food, drink, and snack trucks will be on site for the event. Alcohol and glass containers are strictly prohibited.

Note: Vendors will be accepting card and cash payments. No ATMs are available on site. Please plan accordingly.

Photos

Check out our photos from previous years. 

• 2023
• 2022
• 2020

 Accessibility

This event is held at the Riparian Preserve. The preserve is fully accessible by strollers, wheelchairs and walkers.

Leashed pets are allowed at this event, but please remember to pick up after your furry friend! 

Parking 

Parking is available at the Southeast Regional Library. The event entrance is located inside the Riparian Preserve near the Preserve parking lot. If you are parking at one of the local businesses, please be courteous of the site, and do not leave trash or block customer parking.

Note: The Riparian Preserve parking lot will be closed beginning February 21st through February 22nd at 5:00 PM. There will be no parking available in this lot during those hours. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

• If you are interested in being an event sponsor feel free to contact Mike Leppert at mike.leppert@gilbertaz.gov or Katie Dalton at Katie.Dalton@gilbertaz.gov

• Gilbert Outdoors Expo Sponsorship 2025

Vendor Opportunities

If you are interested in being a food or retail vendor at one of our events, please submit the Vendor Application Form.

Vendors must receive approval from Gilbert Events before attending the event.