Read below for the latest happenings in Downtown Mesa, including Save the Dates for future fun! |
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HALLOWEEN SEASON IS HERE! |
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Downtown Mesa Trick-or-Treat |
Saturday, Oct 30 | 11:00am-3:00pm | Free Event
N Macdonald & Main St
Inviting all boos and ghouls to float on down to Main Street for some Halloween trick-or-treating! Downtown Mesa merchants are handing out individually wrapped candy from 11:00am to 3:00pm - or until all candy is claimed! Stop by the Kids Corner at N Macdonald and Main Street to participate in seasonal arts and crafts, take photos in the photo booths, and recover from sugar rushes. Costumes are highly encouraged for the whole family. Remember to bring your own trick-or-treat bag!
For more information, click the link below.
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Downtown Mesa Spirits Stroll & Beer Garden |
Saturday, Oct 30 | 5:00pm-10:00pm | Free Event
N Macdonald & Main St
Calling all Spirits of the Night! Stroll Downtown Mesa in costume from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and enjoy frightfully fun merchant specials and promotions all along Main Street. Be sure to visit the Halloween Beer Garden on N Macdonald and Main Street for live music, costume contests, specialty brews, and more!
For more information, click the link below.
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4th Annual Jim Bob's Burgers
Oct 29 & 30 | 9:00am-9:00pm | While Supplies Last!
Worth Takeaway
218 W Main St
Come see the whole gang - Bob, Linda, Tina, Louise, and Gene - as Worth Takeaway completely transforms for the re-re-re-reopening of Jim Bob's Burgers! The crew will be serving up a whole new burger menu, new merch, and all kinds of fun! Chow down on burgers like the Just Say Cheese Burger, Texas Chainsaw Massa-curd, and Don't Go Bacon My Heart. Is chicken more your speed? Try the Poultry Geist! Feeling adventurous? Order the Aw Nuts! No meat? No problem! Beyond burger is available upon request.
Dine in and take out only, no phone or online orders during this event. Seating, food, and merch is first come first served. Click below for the official Instagram.
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Introducing the Great Honey Bee Hunt
October 16 - November 20 | Free Activity | Downtown Mesa
Something is a-buzz in Downtown Mesa! Honey Bees swarmed down to explore -- they heard hanging flower baskets were coming soon -- and got distracted by our shops and restaurants! Help the Hive find all the bees so they can make their way home. Fill out a game card (available to download below) with every bee you see. The more bees you find, the better the raffle you can enter into! Raffles are for Downtown Mesa Gift Cards, from $10 to $200, and include one of the bees for each winner!
For more details and the game card, click the link below.
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Downtown Mesa Farmers Market
Saturdays (except 10/23/21) | 8:00am-12:00pm | Free Event
1 E Main St
Enjoy local produce, hand-crafted items, and more at the Downtown Mesa Farmers Market. New vendors are featured every week.
For more details, click the link below.
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Beer & Bones Lite: Science Cafe Pub Strut
Friday, Oct 15 | 6:30 - 9:00pm | Free Event
Downtown Mesa
The Arizona Museum of Natural History wants you to know that Beer & Bones is back!
In prior years, Beer & Bones was the annual after-hours fundraiser featuring samples from local brewers (Beer) and behind the scenes tours of the museum (Bones). Because safety is a top priority, this year the museum is hosting a "lite" version of this beloved annual event and taking the party outside!
Visit the outdoor patios of participating businesses Oro Brewing Company (210 W Main St), Chupacabra Taproom (14 N Robson), Cider Corps (31 S Robson), The Organic Bean Cafe (40 N Macdonald), Desert Eagle Brewing Company (150 W Main St), Novel Ice Cream (40 N Macdonald), and 12 West Brewing (12 W Main St) for this NON-TICKETED EVENT. Beer & Bones Lite: Science Cafe Pub Strut will feature a variety of guests at each location, including paleontologists, geologists, archaeologists, and space scientists, each giving casual tabletop talks about their research.
Seating is first come, first seated. There's no entry fee, however supporting the host businesses is highly encouraged! Click below or scan the QR code for more details.
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Public Open House for the Reopening of the Mesa Temple (Plus Free Shuttle)
Saturday, Oct 16 - Saturday, Nov 20 | Times Vary | Free Event
Mesa Arizona Temple
101 S Lesueur
Originally built in the 1920s, the Mesa Temple is hosting a once in a lifetime public open house where visitors can tour the renovated temple prior to its rededication. Following the five-week-long open house, tours will no longer be available.
Enjoy exquisite art, inspiring murals, majestic architecture and handcrafted woodwork. Tours are free, and all are invited, however reservations are strongly encouraged.
Swing by Downtown Mesa after your tour for fun local specials and activities available during this time! Take advantage of the FREE SHUTTLE from 10:00am to 6:00pm on October 16.
Click the link below for the complete program.
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Dia de los Muertos Festival |
Saturday, Oct 23-24 | 1000am - 5:00pm Saturday & 12:00pm - 5:00pm Sunday | Free Event
1 E Main St
Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with an annual festival event created in collaboration with the community. As part of this event, special community altars will be installed throughout Downtown Mesa in storefront windows. Explore the history, symbolism, and art of this Mexican holiday honoring the memory of deceased loved ones while exploring downtown.
For more information, click the link below.
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Community Wellness Fair
Saturday, Oct 23 | 12:00pm-5:00pm | Free Event
Soul Center
130 W Main St
Universoul Healing and Soul Center present their very first community wellness fair featuring wellness practitioners, plant-based food, holistic vendors, and more. Discover community-based resources for your body and spirit. Free to attend.
Click below for more information.
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Merry Main Street
Begins Friday, Nov 26 through Jan 1| Free Event
Downtown Mesa
Mesa loves the holidays! The celebration begins on Friday, November 26 and kicks off a month of family-friendly fun. Watch the Tree Lighting, take photos with Santa, listen to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, go ice skating, and more! Full calendar of events and locations linked below.
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Santa's Merry Makers Marketplace
Nov 26 & 27 and Dec 17 & 18 | Free Event
N Macdonald & Main St
Time to plan your holiday shopping strategy! This year it's all about buying local. November 26 & 27 and December 17 & 18 Santa's Merry Makers Marketplace will feature a variety of vendors, makers, and more, at the intersection of N Macdonald and Main Street. Stay tuned for more details, including participating vendors and their wares!
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Main Street in Bloom: Hanging Flower Baskets
You could be part of making Downtown Mesa even more beautiful! Phase II sponsorships are still available for baskets along Center Street, Macdonald and Robson!
Downtown Mesa Association invites everyone who loves Mesa to participate in our "Main Street in Bloom" beautification program. Sponsorship includes a gorgeous hanging flower basket with decorative brackets in Downtown Mesa, and a dedication plaque acknowledging your generosity, plus year-round tending to ensure Main Street blooms all year long! Choose "Sponsored by" or "Dedicated to" or "in Memory of" when filling out the form.
Click below for more information.
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