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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Mesa · Mesa Public Library · All Mesa Public Library locations · Entertainment
Library cardholders can check out one Culture Pass per household (max two per month) for two free tickets to participating Arizona museums and cultural sites (e.g., Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Desert Botanical Gardens). No renewals or holds.
Mesa · Double Up Arizona / participating markets · Participating Mesa markets (e.g., Superstition Ranch Farmers Market, Concordia Charter School FarmRaiser, others) · Food Pantries
SNAP/EBT cardholders spend $1 and receive $1 free in Double Up Food Bucks for Arizona-grown fruits, veggies, dried beans, and edible plants/seeds. No separate application. Check doubleupaz.org for current Mesa locations.
When: During market hours at participating locations
Nationwide · Taco Bell · Participating U.S. Taco Bell locations · Fast Food
New Taco Bell Rewards members get a free Welcome Reward: choose a Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito or Soft Taco. Redeemable once, via the app, within 14 days of issuance, while supplies last. Free account required. Participating U.S. locations.
Nationwide · Bank of America · Participating museums in every state · Entertainment
Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank credit/debit cardholders get one free general admission at participating museums with a photo ID. Special exhibitions are excluded.
When: First full weekend of every month (next: Nov 7–8, 2026)
Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards members get free wings on their birthday (the page doesn't give a count). Members also get BOGO free wings on Tuesdays, and new members get 6 free wings with a $15+ order, valid for two weeks. Participating locations.
Crumbl Rewards members at Silver status or higher (500 Crumbs earned in the year) get a free single dessert voucher to use on their birthday. Not available at the base level, so it takes prior purchases to qualify.
Sign up for Dutch Rewards in the Dutch Bros app and get one free medium drink. New loyalty registrations only; the reward expires 14 days after registration. Members earn 3 points per $1 (250 points = free medium drink).
Nationwide · Every Kid Outdoors (federal lands) · Online · Kids & Family
U.S. 4th graders can get a free pass for themselves and their families to national parks and other federal lands and waters. Get the pass on the Every Kid Outdoors site; educators can get passes for their classes.
Nationwide · National Park Service · Online · Parks & Outdoors
U.S. citizens and residents with a permanent disability can get a free lifetime Access Pass covering entrance fees at national parks and federal recreation sites. Documentation and photo ID are required.
Nationwide · National Park Service · Online · Parks & Outdoors
Current U.S. military members and dependents get a free annual America the Beautiful pass. Veterans and Gold Star families get a free lifetime pass. It covers entrance fees at national parks and federal recreation sites. Pick it up at a federal recreation site; photo ID is required.
Nationwide · Microsoft · Online · Senior, Military & Student Discounts
For a limited time, college students who sign up with their college email get 12 months of Microsoft 365 Premium free. School eligibility and verification apply.
Nationwide · Noodles & Company · Participating Noodles & Company restaurants · Birthday Freebies
Noodles Rewards members get a free birthday reward by tier: a dessert at Classic (0–1,600 points), a small entrée at Signature, and a regular entrée at Premier. Free rewards account required.
New Peloton App members get 30 days free, with strength, yoga, HIIT, running and more, no equipment needed. It turns into a paid subscription unless you cancel. Eligible students, medical professionals and others may also save.
Sephora Beauty Insider members get a free birthday gift set. VIB and Rouge members have extra choices, including an online-exclusive set. Free Beauty Insider account required; the choices change each year.
Starbucks Rewards members get a free birthday treat each year (standard menu size; excludes alcohol and multi-serve items). Green members redeem on the birthday only; Gold get 7 days; Reserve get 30 days. You must have made at least one Star-earning purchase before your birthday that year. Participating cafés.
Torchy's Tacos Rewards members get free queso on their birthday, based on the birthday saved in the account (it can't be changed later). Free rewards account required.