Gilbert staff presented the Planning Commission with the next phase of Freestone Park, a 12.89-acre parcel near Freestone Parkway and Juniper Avenue that today holds four tennis courts, the East Valley Tribune reports. The plan adds 16 pickleball courts, a playground, a splash pad, a restroom building, paths, open turf, ramadas and shade structures, with design about 60 percent complete. Commissioners asked for shade over the splash pad. Of Freestone's 120 acres, 88 are developed and 32 are not.
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Gilbert Days takes place Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, with a Heritage District parade from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and an all-ages festival on the new Ocotillo Bridge from 4 to 9 p.m. Festival admission is free. Organizers list parking at Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Road, with free shuttles between the parking lot and festival throughout the event. The evening offers music, food and drinks, and a chance to visit the bridge deck before its planned December opening to traffic. Check the event page for registration and arrival details.
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Hot Pot Spot has opened in Gilbert, according to separate November reports from Mouth by Southwest and DiningOut. Mouth by Southwest places the restaurant in the Fry’s Marketplace plaza at the southwest corner of Gilbert and Baseline roads. Both reports describe all-you-can-eat hot pot with a grilled-skewer option. Check the restaurant’s current menu and terms before ordering.
Source: Mouth by Southwest / DiningOutThe Gilbert Heritage District. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine ( talk ) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Bring a blanket to the Green at Verde at Cooley Station for a free outdoor screening of Toy Story 5 on Friday, November 6. The venue’s flyer puts the start at about 5:45 p.m., so arrive early to find a spot. All ages are welcome. The venue also lists complimentary popcorn and playground access.
