Go and Do in Gilbert

Gilbert Days events continue

The annual Gilbert Days celebration rolls on this week. The rodeo runs from Wednesday through Sunday at the Gilbert Rodeo Park, 1899 S. Val Vista Drive.

In addition to the rodeo events, the Gilbert Days Carnival will also be Friday through Sunday, with rides, food and more. Saturday night will feature a dance with a live band providing the music from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

For a complete schedule of events and times, visit www.gilbertdays.com.

Gilbert Days run

Lace up your shoes and take a run or just join the crowd of spectators at the 25th annual Gilbert Days 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The event is scheduled for Friday at Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Road. Race day registration opens at 3:30 p.m. with the races beginning at 4:45 p.m.

Registration is $30 or $20 for those 12 and younger. The fee includes a T-shirt, participation ribbon and refreshments at the finish line.

For more information, call (480) 503-6200 or visit www.ci.gilbert.az.us/parks/events.cfm.

Art show

The Gilbert Visual Art League will hold its seventh annual Fine Art Show through Dec. 5 at the Gilbert Historical Museum, 10 S. Gilbert Road. The show will display works by a variety of local artists and also features a special division for art by youths.

Admission to the museum is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children 5 to 12.

For more information, call (480) 926-1577 or visit gval.org.

'Cinderella’

Both children and adults will enjoy the classic fairy tale featuring love, magic, evil stepsisters and glass slippers brought to life by the Great Arizona Puppet Theatre. The show will be presented at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Road.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children.

For more information, call (480) 279-7190 or visit www.higleyarts.org.

Animal story time

Children are invited to the Perry Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Road, for this event with stories, crafts and pets. Betty Welton from the Healing Hearts Animal Shelter will discuss the group and bring some adoptable animals along.

For more information call, (602) 652-3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Explore the Riparian Preserve

Get back to nature with a family bird walk at the Riparian Preserve, 2757 E. Guadalupe Road. Learn about the numerous species of birds that call the preserve home on this educational tour of the park.

If you’re more interested in plants than animals, check out the gardens in the preserve with plant biologist Jennie Rambo.

Hear about how the preserve maintains a healthy and diverse environment. Learn how you can use similar techniques in your own home garden.

Both events are scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday.

For more information, contact the Riparian Preserve at (480) 503-7644 or www.riparianinstitute.org.

'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’

The Hale Centre Theatre presents the musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” through Nov. 28.

This classic musical romantic comedy tells the tale of a woman’s attempt to civilize and marry off her numerous wild brothers-in-law.

The theater is located at 50 W. Page Ave. Ticket prices are $22 for matinees and $24 for evening shows.

For showtimes or to purchase tickets, call (480) 497-1181 or visit www.haletheatrearizona.com.

Recreational classes available

Looking to get the kids out of the house? Interested in picking up a new skill?

Registration is open for the winter session of Gilbert recreational classes. Take a look at the wide variety of activities offered by the town at the Freestone Recreation Center, 1141 E. Guadalupe Road.

Dance, sports, education, fitness and martial arts are just a few of the courses offered. Registration fees and starting dates vary. For more information or to register, call (480) 503-6221 or visit www.ci.gilbert.az.us/eservices/parks.

Go and Do events are compiled by Tribune writer Chris Adams. If you have an event that you would like to see listed, send the details via e-mail to getout@evtrib.com.