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 / 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
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 · Chuck E. Cheese · Participating Chuck E. Cheese locations · Kids & Family
Kids who bring a completed Chuck E. Cheese coloring sheet (free to download) get free Play Points with a food purchase, which they can trade for arcade prizes. Participating locations. The free Birthday Club adds gameplay and discounts.
Nationwide · IKEA · IKEA stores with a Swedish Restaurant · Kids & Family
IKEA Family members (free to join) get two free kids' meals with the purchase of one adult entrée at the IKEA Swedish Restaurant, Wednesdays only, through 10/28/26.