Things to do with kids in Mesa, AZ
Listings last checked · Covers next 30 days (from Oct 16) plus places open most days · Past events drop off automatically
Quick answer: We list 5 kid-friendly places in Mesa (0 free, 3 indoor) and 5 family events in the next 30 days, including 5 Halloween or fall events. We don't have a Mesa event listed for this weekend (Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18).
Mesa's downtown museums, water and play parks, and library and arts-center events make it an easy East Valley family day.
Everything below is located in Mesa and was checked on the official website. Events in the next 30 days are listed first, then places that are open most days. For nearby towns too, use the search below, which starts at Mesa's 85201 zip code.
Halloween & fall events in Mesa
Halloween Boo! at Mesa Express Library
- When
- Thu, Oct 22 · 6:30–8pm (outdoors)
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Evening of eerie crafts, activities and a touch of trick-or-treating. Wear your costume!
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Haunting on Main Street
- When
- Sat, Oct 24 · 10am–1pm (while candy lasts)
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Costumed kids trick-or-treat at downtown businesses, plus themed games, crafts and cotton candy.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Día de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center
- When
- Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25 (Oct 24 & 25) · Sat noon–10pm · Sun noon–5pm (relaxed hour 11am both days)
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Live music, ballet folklórico, community altars, art-making and a Sunday procession.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Toddlertime: Halloween Boo StoryWalk
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 · 10–11am
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- Ages 0-5 · Outdoor
Dress up, grab a treat bag and trick-or-treat along a Halloween StoryWalk with City of Mesa departments.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Red Mountain Halloween Extravaganza
- When
- Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30–8:30pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
30+ trick-or-treat booths, each with a game or activity, plus a DJ and free photo booth.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Beat the heat & rainy days: indoor places
i.d.e.a. Museum (Mesa)
- Price
- Adult $12 · Child $12 (child 1+)
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
$12 per person; under 1 free
✓ Price verified Oct 17, 2026 · source
Arizona Museum of Natural History
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 3–17+ (our guidance)
Uptown Jungle Fun Park (Mesa)
- Price
- $$ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 1–12 (our guidance)
Parks and outdoor & indoor-outdoor places
Usery Mountain Regional Park
- Price
- $10 per vehicle ($5 per person on foot, bike or horse)
- Best for
- Ages 3–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Price verified Oct 17, 2026 · source
Golfland Sunsplash (Mesa)
- Price
- $$$ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Mesa this weekend?
For Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18: we don't have a Mesa event listed. Open-most-days ideas: i.d.e.a. Museum (Mesa), Usery Mountain Regional Park, Arizona Museum of Natural History, Golfland Sunsplash (Mesa), and 1 more.
What are free things to do with kids in Mesa?
We don't have a free place listed yet. Free events coming up: Día de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center (Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25, Mesa, Free); Red Mountain Halloween Extravaganza (Fri, Oct 30, Mesa, Free).
What can kids do indoors in Mesa when it's too hot or raining?
i.d.e.a. Museum (Mesa), Arizona Museum of Natural History and Uptown Jungle Fun Park (Mesa). Verified prices: i.d.e.a. Museum (Mesa): adult $12, child $12 (1+).
What Halloween events are in Mesa in 2026?
Halloween Boo! at Mesa Express Library (Thu, Oct 22, Mesa); Haunting on Main Street (Sat, Oct 24, Mesa); Día de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center (Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25, Mesa, Free); Toddlertime: Halloween Boo StoryWalk (Thu, Oct 29, Mesa); Red Mountain Halloween Extravaganza (Fri, Oct 30, Mesa, Free).
Where can kids cool off with water in Mesa?
Golfland Sunsplash (Mesa).
How much do Mesa family attractions cost?
i.d.e.a. Museum (Mesa): adult $12, child $12 (1+); Usery Mountain Regional Park: $10 per vehicle ($5 per person on foot, bike or horse). Copied from official websites. Confirm before you go.
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