12 events in Mesa

Mesa · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201 · Events

Annual free celebration of Latin American art and culture with live performances (including Lila Downs Saturday evening), art exhibits, community altar, Mercado, face painting, hands-on activities, and a procession. Relaxed hour offers reduced sensory stimuli.

When: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (relaxed hour 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. both days)

Source: Mesa Arts Center·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · Downtown Mesa Association · 1 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201 · Events

4th annual free-admission event with sanctioned BBQ competition, live bluegrass and entertainment, local vendors, and beer garden. BBQ tastings available for purchase.

When: Friday, Nov 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Saturday, Nov 7, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Listed on Visit Mesa·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · Downtown Mesa Association / City of Mesa · 1 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201 · Events

Second Friday market with live music, local vendors, and food under the Arizona sky. Pets welcome. Also held Dec 11, 2026.

When: Friday, Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Source: City of Mesa·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · East Valley Veterans Parade · Mesa, AZ · Events

Community parade honoring local Veterans, active military, and families. 2026 theme: Nifty 250, Freedom Ain’t Free, marking 250 years of U.S. military branches.

When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Source: East Valley Veterans Parade·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · Falcon Field / Visit Mesa · 4626 E. Fighter Aces Dr., Mesa, AZ · Events

Trick-or-treating with aircraft up close at the Historic WWII Hangar. Kids welcome in costume. Admission is free.

When: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Source: Visit Mesa·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · Downtown Mesa Association / City of Mesa · 1 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201 · Events

Costumed children collect candy and goodies from participating Downtown Mesa businesses while supplies last. Includes themed games, activities, cotton candy, and crafts on Macdonald and Main Street.

When: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Source: City of Mesa·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · Visit Mesa / City of Mesa · Downtown Mesa (Main Street area), Mesa, AZ · Events

Kickoff of Merry Main Street with Christmas tree lighting, holiday market, and seasonal programming throughout Downtown Mesa. Opening night is free.

When: Friday, Nov 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Source: Visit Mesa·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · Mesa Historical Museum · 2345 N. Horne, Mesa, AZ 85203 · Events

Shop local handmade jewelry, pottery, art, food, and more. Free admission to both the Mesa Historical Museum and Arizona Baseball Museum that day.

When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Source: Mesa Historical Museum (via Eventbrite)·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · City of Mesa · Pioneer Park, 526 E Main St., Mesa, AZ (Oct 24); Red Mountain Park, 7745 E Brown Road, Mesa, AZ (Nov 7) · Events

Open to all Mesa residents. Complete the workshop and take home two free trees. Part of Trees Are Cool Initiative.

When: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 and Saturday, Nov 7, 2026

Source: Mesa Now (City of Mesa)·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · Phoenix Food Festivals · 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202 · Events

Free night market with Asian food vendors and anime/retail marketplace. Free parking. RSVP optional. Also scheduled Dec 5, 2026.

When: Saturday, Nov 7, 2026, 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Source: Phoenix Food Festivals·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · Valley Metro / Mesa Christmas Market · 420 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203 · Events

Free festive light-rail train ride with Santa. Boarding passes required and distributed free first-come, first-served. Includes Mesa Christmas Market with vendors and entertainment after the ride.

When: Dec 11–13, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. each evening

Listed on AllEvents (event organizer listing)·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Mesa · Mesa Arizona Temple · 101 S. LeSueur, Mesa, AZ (Visitors’ Center 455 E. Main St.) · Events

Hundreds of thousands of lights and biblical displays on temple grounds. Free International Nativity Exhibit of 200+ nativities at the Visitors’ Center (additional daytime hours Tue/Thu 11 a.m.–1 p.m.). Free parking.

When: Nightly Nov 27–Dec 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Listed on MesaTemple.org·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Nationwide · The Home Depot · All Home Depot stores · Events

Free build-it kits for kids 5–12 with an apron, pin and certificate, while supplies last. Register online to hold a spot.

When: First Saturday monthly, 9 a.m.–noon (next: Nov 7, Dump Truck)

Source: The Home Depot·Last verified: Oct 18, 2026

Nationwide · The Home Depot · All Home Depot stores · Events

Extra free kids workshop (ages 5–12) on top of the usual first-Saturday series. Tools and materials provided; register to secure a kit.

When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. while supplies last; registration opens Nov 7

Source: The Home Depot·Last verified: Oct 18, 2026

Nationwide · Lowe's · Lowe's stores nationwide · Events

Free hands-on build workshops for kids 4–11 with a free MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club profile, plus badges toward a free tool bag.

When: Monthly, typically the third Saturday; register ahead

Source: Lowe's·Last verified: Oct 18, 2026