October at Sip & Shop: Fall Fun, Mahjong, Paint Nights, Cookie Classes & More in Gilbert, AZ
If you’re looking for things to do in Gilbert this October, we have a VERY full calendar waiting for you at Sip & Shop – A Local Collection at Verde at Cooley Station.
October is bringing everything we love about fall: spooky girls’ nights, margaritas, Mahjong, paint nights, cookie decorating, kids’ activities, shopping, cocktails, our outdoor Halloween Market and plenty of reasons to gather with your favorite people.
At Sip & Shop, you can shop local, grab a cocktail or mocktail, meet up with friends and stay for an event—all in one place.
Here’s what’s happening this October! Book your spot on our Classes & Events page, or see all Mahjong classes and play on the Gilbert Mahjong Social Club page.
🎨 October Paint Nights at Sip & Shop
Grab a drink, pick up a paintbrush and make something fun with Enchanted Cactus Art. Paint nights include step-by-step instruction and are designed for all skill levels—so you definitely do not need to consider yourself an artist to join us.
October 3 | 3–5 PM — Floral Ghost Painting
Start spooky season with an adorable fall-meets-Halloween painting.
October 10 | 6–8 PM — Midnight Margs Painting
A perfect Saturday girls’ night: painting + margaritas + Sip & Shop.
October 18 | 6–8 PM — Three Pumpkins Painting
A cozy fall painting night that gives you something cute to take home for your fall décor.
Come early, order something from the bar, shop our local vendors and make a night of it. Reserve a paint night seat here.
🍪 Halloween Cookie Decorating Classes
Yes, we’re getting spooky with cookies too.
October 15 | 11 AM — Kids Halloween Cookie Class
A fun fall-break activity for the kids! They’ll get creative decorating Halloween-themed cookies while you can grab a drink, browse the boutique or hang out nearby.
October 22 | 6 PM — Hocus Pocus Cookie Class
This one is for the Halloween lovers. Join us for a Hocus Pocus-inspired cookie decorating class and a festive night at Sip & Shop. Book a cookie class here.
🧙♀️ October 17: Midnight Margaritas — An Enchanted Witches Night
Saturday, October 17 | 5–9 PM
This may be one of our favorite nights of the entire month.
Grab your favorite witches and join us for Midnight Margaritas: An Enchanted Witches Night at Sip & Shop.
Think black outfits, witchy energy, margaritas, food, shopping, fun little magical touches and a night out with your girlfriends.
And because this is Sip & Shop, of course there’s a Mahjong option too.
No Mahjong? No problem. You do not have to play Mahjong to come enjoy the party.
Space is limited, so this is one we recommend booking early. Grab your ticket here.
🀄 Mahjong Season Is in Full Swing
If you’ve been wanting to learn Mahjong—or you already play and want more opportunities to get on the tiles—October is packed.
Bams Before Lunch: Daytime Mahjong League
Our new Daytime Mahjong League begins Thursday, October 15, with play from approximately 11:30 AM–1:30 PM.
It’s Mahjong, community and a little friendly competition during the daytime—and a great way to meet other local players.
Mahjong 101
Brand new to Mahjong? Start here.
Mahjong 101 is offered throughout October, including our regular Sunday and Thursday classes. Classes are designed to give beginners the foundation they need to begin playing independently. See all October class dates and book here.
Mahjong 102 + Guided Play
Already know the basics but want more confidence?
We also have Mahjong 102 and Guided Play sessions throughout the month to help you get more comfortable with strategy and actual game play. October's calendar includes Mahjong 102 on October 11 and 13, plus Guided Play sessions October 2, 10 and 23. View dates and reserve your seat.
👻 October 22: Monster Mashjong
Thursday, October 22 | 5:30–8:30 PM
Mahjong—but make it Halloween.
Join the Gilbert Mahjong Social Club for Monster Mashjong, our spooky-season Mahjong night.
Grab your Mahjong friends, get festive and come play. And if you're also eyeing the Hocus Pocus Cookie Class happening that evening, October 22 is basically one big Halloween night at Sip & Shop.
💕 October 10: Mom & Me Making Day
Saturday, October 10 | 11 AM–3 PM
Bring your favorite little sidekick for a day of making, shopping and treats.
Mom & Me Making Day includes a Mom & Me Bracelet Class at 11 AM, plus more opportunities to get creative together throughout the day. Guided Mahjong Play follows from 3–5 PM, and Midnight Margs Painting begins at 6 PM—so there is something happening almost all day long.
📚 October Sip Girl Book Club
Tuesday, October 20 | 6–8 PM
October’s Sip Girl Book Club selection could not be more perfect for spooky season:
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires
Come talk books, meet new people, grab a drink and spend an easy Tuesday night with us.
🎃 October 25: Sip & Shop Halloween Market
Sunday, October 25 | 10 AM–4 PM
Shop small and celebrate spooky season at our outdoor Halloween Market at Verde at Cooley Station.
Come browse local businesses and makers, shop Sip & Shop, grab something to drink and spend your Sunday supporting local.
🗝 October 30: Mummy’s Day at Sip & Shop
Friday, October 30 | 10 AM–2 PM
Before Halloween weekend officially begins, we're giving the moms a day of their own.
Our Mummy's Day includes Mahjong or Bunco with lunch from 11 AM–2 PM, plus chair massages and plenty of time to sip, shop and hang out.
And There’s Even More Happening…
October also includes Kids Bookmark Making on October 3, Moms Who Mahj on October 16, weekly Bunco, Sunday Mimosas & Manmosas, Mahjong classes, social play, shopping, cocktails, mocktails and all the everyday fun happening at Sip & Shop. See the full events calendar.
Whether you're looking for a girls’ night in Gilbert, a date night, fall activities with the kids, Mahjong classes, Halloween events, craft classes or simply somewhere fun to meet friends, there’s probably something on our October calendar for you.
🍂 Come for an Event. Stay for the People.
Sip & Shop isn't just a boutique. We're creating a place to sip, shop, play, make things, meet people and belong.
📍 Sip & Shop – A Local Collection
Verde at Cooley Station | Gilbert, Arizona
Space is limited for many classes and ticketed events, so reserve your spot early. Browse and book October events here.
Shop local. Sip something delicious. Try something new. Bring a friend—or come alone and meet one here.