The small town feeling is felt all year round in Gila Bend. There are numerous events which bring the community together. Annual rodeos, roping competitions, parades, sporting events, and community fairs are just some of the special events sponsored by the town. A local museum, community center, swimming pool, and parks give residents more opportunities to share the hometown feel that made the town what is today.

The Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field and the Barry Goldwater Gunnery Range encompass 2.8 million acres and are located south of town. Today, the field is used for ongoing military aircraft and personnel training. Jump training (parachute jumping) is conducted at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field. It is also an emergency landing facility for nearby Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona.

Serving Gila Bend and the surround area is the Gila Bend Municipal Airport. The airport offers a paved runway extending over 5,000 feet. Light passenger aircrafts use the airport, which is located about two miles from town