Best events in

Mesa

Events and things to do in Mesa, AZ often center on the walkable, art-filled streets of its downtown core. The city's cultural heart is the Mesa Arts Center, which anchors a district full of galleries, theaters, and live music venues. Beyond the downtown scene, community life revolves around family-friendly museums, bustling farmers' markets, and festivals celebrating local heritage.

• Downtown Mesa offers a walkable circuit of culture, from concerts at the Mesa Amphitheatre to improv shows at the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre.
• Family outings can include hands-on exhibits at the i.d.e.a. Museum or exploring the dinosaur displays at the Arizona Museum of Natural History.
• Annual traditions bring the community together, like the Mesa Music Festival for emerging artists and the Día de los Muertos Festival at the Mesa Arts Center.