Get Ready For Some Spooktacular Fun!
Celebrate Mesa
Free Fall Festival

Saturday, October 19, 2019
5:00-9:00pm
Red Mountain Soccer Complex
905 N. Sunvalley Blvd., 85207

FREE family event that brings the community together to enjoy games, carnival rides, entertainment and more! Some of the fun family activities will include:

  • Live Music
  • Battle of the Bands
  • Bounce Houses, Tot Spot, Kids Games
  • Entertainment, Contests and Giveaways
  • Haunted Bus
  • Food Trucks
  • Carnival Rides ($5 wristband for unlimited rides. Age and height restrictions may apply)
  • Wear costumes for a special prize
Pumpkin Splash
Mesa's Best Floating Pumpkin Patch

Bring your bathing suit, and join your family and friends at the best pumpkin patch in Mesa!

The City of Mesa's 9th annual Pumpkin Splash event takes place on Saturday, October 12th from 1:00-3:30pm. Dive into fun as Brimhall Pool turns into a floating pumpkin patch!

Pick your perfect pumpkin from the heated pool and then enjoy pumpkin decorating, games, prizes, glitter tattoos and the ghoul pit (foam pit).


*The event is limited to the first 500 people.

Call 480-644-7529 for more information.
Fall Break Activities
Fall Break is around the corner. City of Mesa Parks and Recreation has plenty of things to keep your kids busy! From tennis camps to cooking classes, we have you covered!
Pioneer Park named one of Great Public Spaces by the American Planning Association
We are honored that The  American Planning Association  has named Pioneer Park one of six Great Public Spaces on APA's annual Great Spaces In America list. The community will come together to celebrate Pioneer Park's designation as a Great Public Space in America on October 12, 2019 at 8:00am during Mesa Farmers Market and Flea in Pioneer Park.
Battle of the Bands
Seeking High School and
Jr. High Bands To Perform At Celebrate Mesa Fall Festival
Calling all High School/Jr. High bands - Battle of the Bands is back!! 

Show your stuff, play for a big audience and you could win! We are looking for bands to compete on stage at the Celebrate Mesa fall event  – Oct. 19, 5-9pm. Winning band receives a recording session at STEM Recording! 
  • Backline musical gear generously provided by Milano Music.
  • Submit your demo/video clip to parkevents@mesaaz.gov by 10/5 to be considered.
  • *Majority of band members must be in High School or Jr. High School*
Sign Up For Winter Youth Sports
Youth sports programs are a great way to get kids active and introduce the concepts of team play and sport fundamentals.

City of Mesa Winter youth sports programs include basketball, volleyball, and Playball multi-sport for kids grades K-6.

Registration begins October 1st for Mesa residents and October 8th for non-residents. Don't miss out!

Questions? Call 480-644-7529


Ride In Movie At The Park

Join us at Mountain View Park Saturday, October 26th to watch the movie Beetlejuice. Stop by with the family for free Mesa giveaways, meet city staff, learn about helpful city resources, and enjoy a movie on us!

SRP will provide the FREE kettle corn!
We encourage you to ride your bikes or walk to the movie in the park. Bring blankets and the kids.

Mountain View Park
2900 E. Adobe St.
October 26, 2019
6:30-9:30pm

Fitness Fridays With Park Ranger Wyatt

Park Ranger Wyatt will be hosting a Fitness Friday series geared towards getting adults and kids to explore Mesa’s park system. These active events will include short walks/hikes as well as bike rides.

Desert Arroyo Park
9320 W. McKellips Rd.
Friday, October 4, 2019
7:00-8:00am
Year Round Lap Swim
Enjoy swimming year-round in our heated pools at Skyline Aquatic Center and Kino Aquatic Center during adult lap swim hours.

Early morning, midday, and evening hours are available. Just $4 for drop in lap swim!
City of Mesa
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
708 W. Baseline Rd., Building #4,
Mesa, Arizona 85210
480-644-(PLAY) 7529