# Things to do with kids in Mesa, AZ this week

> Outings and places for kids up to age 6 in Mesa, AZ, taken from our Phoenix list by the town in each address. This week has 5 dated outings, and 5 more are coming up.

Last checked Oct 29, 2026. Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/mesa/

## This week in Mesa

- **Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center** at Mesa Public Library, Gateway Library, 5036 S. Eastmark Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85212. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 9:15–9:45am or 9:45–10:15am. Price: Free; tickets handed out 15 minutes before. Ages: 3–5. Official page: https://events.mesalibrary.org/event/family-storytime-mesa-arts-center-192316 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Webster Recreation Center Halloween Carnival** at Webster Recreation Center, 202 N. Sycamore, Mesa, AZ 85201. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 5:30–7:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/City-Calendar/Webster-Recreation-Centers-Halloween-Carnival (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival** at Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212. When: Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31. Time: Mon–Thu 3–9pm; Fri–Sat 9am–10pm. Price: $17; 2 and under free. Ages: 1–12. Official page: https://vertucciofarms.com/events/fall-festival/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Candy Taste Test and Craft** at Mesa Public Library, Main Library, 64 E. First St., Mesa, AZ 85201. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free; supplies limited. Ages: 5–12. Official page: https://events.mesalibrary.org/event/sensory-fun-halloween-candy-and-craft-192808 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Haunted Hangar at Falcon Field Airport** at Falcon Field Airport, Historic WWII Hangar, 4626 E. Fighter Aces Dr., Mesa, AZ 85215. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 8–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/City-Calendar/Haunted-Hangar (checked 2026-10-29)

## Coming up in Mesa

- **Santa at Superstition Springs Center** at Superstition Springs Center, Center Court near JCPenney, 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206. When: Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Mall hours. Price: Visits free; photo packages extra. Santa. Official page: https://www.superstitionsprings.com/santaphotos (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Merry Main Street Kick-off and Tree Lighting** at Downtown Mesa, 1 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5–10pm. Price: Free. Santa. Official page: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/City-Calendar/Merry-Main-Street-Kick-off (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Mesa Arizona Temple Christmas Lights** at Mesa Arizona Temple grounds, 101 S. LeSueur, Mesa, AZ 85204. When: Nightly Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: 5–10pm. Price: Free admission and parking. Christmas lights. Official page: https://mesatemple.org/christmas/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Merry Main Street Kick-off and Christmas Tree Lighting** at Downtown Mesa, 1 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5–10pm. Price: Free. Parade or tree lighting. Official page: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/City-Calendar/Merry-Main-Street-Kick-off (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Noon Year’s Celebration at Mesa Main Library** at Mesa Public Library – Main Library, 64 E. First St., Mesa, AZ 85201. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:15am–noon. Price: Free. Noon Year’s Eve. Official page: https://events.mesalibrary.org/event/noon-years-day-celebration-191482 (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids in Mesa this week?

Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center (Fri Oct 30), Webster Recreation Center Halloween Carnival (Fri Oct 30) and Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival (Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31), plus 2 more outings below. Each one links to its official page with times and prices.

### What’s coming up in Mesa?

Santa at Superstition Springs Center on Nov 13, Merry Main Street Kick-off and Tree Lighting on Nov 27 and Mesa Arizona Temple Christmas Lights on Nov 27, plus 2 mores.

### Is anything free for kids in Mesa?

Yes. Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center, Webster Recreation Center Halloween Carnival, Halloween Candy Taste Test and Craft and Haunted Hangar at Falcon Field Airport are free, going by the official pages. Parking and extras can still cost money.

### How do you decide what counts as Mesa?

We go by the town in each listing’s own address, or the library branch for storytimes. Anything with a different town in its address stays on the Phoenix pages. Every listing links to the venue’s or organizer’s page, and we only show a date, time or price when that page does. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

## About this list

Littles Weekly lists things to do with kids up to age 6. This page regroups the Phoenix listings by the town in each address. Corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com.