Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
<p>Join us for Mini Makers, a bimonthly hands-on program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Each session features sensory-rich, age-appropriate activities that introduce basic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts through play and exploration. Supplies are...
<p>Come celebrate the Spring season at the Red Mountain Library Spring Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. </p>
An event especially for kids who are homeschooling, learning or distance learning. Come get your PE credits or take a break...
<p>Join us on the basketball court for frisbee! Ages 6-12.</p>
<p>Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Sensory Storytime will feature dim lighting, quieter...
Board game lounge with extensive library, themed events, and food.
East Valley Children’s Theatre 2025-26 season at Mesa Arts Center offers five family friendly productions from Sep 2025 to Jun 2026 for one all-in ticket.
Mesa Riverview Farmers Market is a farmers market in Mesa, AZ.
Token-based arcade with craft beer taproom in downtown Mesa. Classic and modern arcade games, plus a full bar.
Largest arts center in Arizona with 4 theaters, galleries, and art studios.
<p>Express, an acting troupe, will perform the show they created and wrote together.</p>
Natural history museum with dinosaur exhibits, gold panning, and Arizona history.
Family roller skating rink with DJ music and birthday party packages.
<div><p>Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. </p><p>(No fires will be present.)</p></div><p><br> </p>
Let date night be fun for everyone! Parents Night Out is the perfect event for adults and kids alike. Kids get to play on...
<p>Join other book lovers to discuss your recent favorite reads in our new teen book club. No essays, no grades, just books worth talking about with other readers who get it. We read a different genre each month, so come join us and tell us about your favorite read and help us pick a genre for the..
City of Mesa park (18 acres) — playground, soccer, bbq_grills, picnic_tables
<p>Join us each month for an hour of crafting. Drop in to create your own art or join in on the theme. This month’s theme: National Unicorn Day! Ages 8+ </p>
East Valley Children's Theatre | Theatre for Kids by Kids is a theater in Mesa, AZ. Exhibits and attractions include Theatre for Kids by Kids, Growing Through New Experiences. Offers programs including Spring Classes Session II, Audition Workshop for Charlotte's Web. Hosts many recurring events incl
Downtown Mesa Farmers Market is a farmers market in Mesa, AZ.
Celebrate big with a smaller crew! The Small Squad Party Package is pre-paid and includes: (6) Deluxe Tickets (6) Socks (6) Bottles of Water (6) Place Settings (1) Pizza (1) Reserved Table All for $149.99 - available for a limited time through 3/31 * *Small Squad Parties include 6 guests in the prom
<p>This is a live, guided Acts of Science event during conducted by <em>SciStarter </em>for Citizen Science month. Participants will be guided step by step to contribute to real scientific research alongside people everywhere and hear from researchers involved in the project. No experience is...
City of Mesa park (137.1 acres) — splashpad, soccer, lake, restrooms, bbq_grills
Largest arts center in Arizona with four theaters, galleries, and art studios
For a limited time, book a birthday party and get a FREE cookie cake and (10) birthday bags with qualifying packages. Same epic celebrations - now with even more included. Offer valid at participating locations on top-tier birthday packages only. The free bundle (Birthday Cookie Cake and (10) Birthd
<p>Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.</p>
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Come make memories at Urban Air with the whole family! An event for the family that includes attractions passes, drinks and...
<p>Get your bike ready to roll with this fun, beginner-friendly intro to bicycle mechanics! <a href="https://mesaaz.gov/mesamoves">MesaMoves</a> will cover simple maintenance you can easily do at home to keep your ride happy and running smoothly. Topics include: basic bike anatomy, how to fix...
<p>This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; how to make helpful connections with your local...
An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...
Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the park just for the little...
<p>Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community. If you don’t have a deck of your own or don’t know how to play, one of our...
City of Mesa park (17.3 acres) — playground, lake, restrooms, picnic_tables
<p>We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills. There will be a variety of games to choose from which means guaranteed fun for all ages. 10am - 12pm</p>
<p>Enjoy a movie at the library! This month we will be watching Inside Out (2015, rated PG).</p>
<p>Learn how to paint a desert scene complete with cactus characters! Ages 8-12. Registration Required.</p>
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Start your day with movement and energy at the library! Join the Reformed Pilates studio for a 50-minute Mat Pilates class designed to strengthen your body, enhance flexibility, and sharpen your balance. This welcoming session is suitable for <strong>all...
<p>Can we think of a 21st century Arizona through expressions of place inherent in Arizona’s Indigenous arts? In this presentation, Nanibaa Beck focuses on the representation of place that Indigenous artists in Arizona are making in their art. From jewelry, to weaving, to photography, the lived...
Free concerts by Youth Symphony of the Southwest at Mesa Arts Center from Sept 2025 to Apr 2026 with classical works and side by side performances.
Whether you want to jump, run or play, Open Play time is where it is at! During our regular open hours, you have access to...
<p>Things are about to get silly! The Junior Jokesters improvisation troupe is ready to tickle your funny bone and make you split a seam. Their creativity, their quick thinking, and their wacky antics are sure to wow you.</p>
<p>Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's craft: Sock puppets. Ages 6+ </p>
<p>Come join us for a game of Minecraft Bingo! 6-12.</p>
Looking for fun activities for teens? The weekend place to be is Urban Air Adventure Park. The atmosphere changes when the...
<p>Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be using discarded book pages to create buttons with custom messages.</p>
<p>Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.</p><p>Growing up in the Californian sprawl and the vast suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, Caleb...
<p>Young Flow Yoga offers a playful yoga session for young visitors, using movement, balance, and confidence-building to teach calm strategies and mindfulness. In this 60-minute class, children learn poses they can use every day.</p>
<p>Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided.</p>
<p>Create custom design bookmarks out of paper using Red Mountain's Silhouette paper cutting machines. We will learn the process, step-by-step. All skill levels are welcome. Ahead of class training is available here: <a...
<p>Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.</p><p>Prime Society are a Phoenix-based band that started in 2020. They blend rock, R&B,...
<p>Come join us as we talk about all things manga. This month we will discussing <a href="https://mesa.na.iiivega.com/search/card?id=1baf5328-4691-539c-95ad-240b59adb9dd&entityType=FormatGroup">One piece. Vol. 1 : romance dawn</a>. Ages 12-18.</p>
<p>Learn how to make patches on an embroidery machine.</p>
<p>Mesa Celebrates 250! Join us for crafts that honor America's favorite past time, as well as Jackie Robinson Day! Supplies are limited.</p>
<p>Get your engineers cap ready as the <a href="http://azbigtrains.org/"><strong>Arizona Big Train Operators</strong></a> pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of G-scale track, trains and model towns and several...
<p>Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll make our own zentangle abstract art with pen and paper. The repeated patterns in zentangle and its philosophy of embracing mistakes makes this art form a wonderful exercise in mindfulness.</p>
<p>Mesa Celebrates 250! Join us for crafts that celebrate our National Parks in honor of John Muir's birthday! Supplies are limited.</p>
<p>Every first Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level. It’s time to learn how to unlock your creativity at App Artist.</p><p>This program is...
<p>Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression. Each week explores a different theme such as Meet Your Body, Learning to Breathe, and Feelings in Motion. Children learn a variety of...
<p>Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too.</p>
<p>Learn how to make small repairs to your clothes like fixing a button or hem! Bring your clothing in need of a little TLC and we'll supply the rest.</p>
<p>Mesa Celebrates 250! Make your own red, white, and blue lantern to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Decorate it with stars and add your own creative flair, then take it home to display proudly. Supplies provided while they last.</p>
<div><div><div><p>Come stop by and get creative with us! Each month, we’ll feature a special craft inspired by a cultural holiday or event from around the world. </p></div></div></div>
<p>Learn the basics of AI and how to create art with it.</p>
<p>Bad Art for teens ages 12-18 and is all about having fun, being creative, and making wonderfully weird art without worrying about perfection. Each month brings a new silly theme where the “worst” art wins!</p>
<p>Experience an evening of family fun at the library during Nights at Main! Families can enjoy games, crafts, stories, and activities designed for all ages. This month, join us for BINGO, where everyone has a chance to win prizes! Each month features a different theme, offering creative...
<p>Join the New Horizon Orchestra at our Spring Celebration, just in time for Memorial Day. Join us before the heat sends us into the Summer's long days. Family music to put Spring in your step and honor our Veterans who have given their all.</p>
<p>This is a live, interactive Acts of Science connected event delivered by scientists and SciStarter educators. </p><p>Featured Project Participants will identify animals in camera-trap images from real wildlife research projects. These observations help scientists monitor biodiversity and...
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