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East Valley Pops Orchestra cello players (in foreground, left to right) are Barbara Headley of Timnath, Colorado; Rita Dilenno of Mesa; and Gary Glascom of Gilbert.
East Valley Pops opens 45th season with free holiday concert in Mesa
The East Valley Pops Orchestra will open its 45th season with a free holiday concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Mesa. The 70-member orchestra will follow the … more
The expo to celebrate healthy, active living for today’s seniors will be at Mesa Market Place Swap Meet’s Building No. 4, 10550 E. Baseline Road in Mesa. The venue is covered with misted breezeways with free parking and free admission. Park in front of building No. 4 — near the exit.
Mesa Senior Expo Nov. 13
The Mesa Senior Expo is 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 13, hosted by Independent Newsmedia for seniors and families from Mesa and neighboring communities. The expo to celebrate healthy, active living … more
The fair will feature books for young adults and adults.
Local author book fair Saturday at Red Mountain Library in Mesa
A local author book fair will be held Saturday at Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road in Mesa. The event is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14 in the program room Primary tabs The fair will feature … more
The light display, which is free of charge and open to the public, will begin Friday, Nov. 27 and run through Wednesday, Dec. 30. Lights are turned on nightly at 5 p.m. and turned off at 10 p.m.
Mesa Temple Christmas lights return Nov. 27 with free holiday display
The Mesa Arizona Temple gardens will welcome visitors for the 2026 Christmas lights display Nov. 27 through Dec. 30, continuing a Valley holiday tradition that began in 1979. The free event runs … more
After the ribbon cutting ceremony, professional BMX riders will show off their skills on the pump track, which is the middle of the three tracks. The bike and tot tracks will officially be open to the public and the walking loops will also be open between phases one and two of Signal Butte Park.
Grand opening Saturday for Phase 2 of Signal Butte Park in Mesa
The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Phase 2 of Signal Butte Park, 3355 S. Signal Butte Road, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The new park includes 1.5 miles of new LED-lighted … more
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Pilot Jessica Cox to speak in Mesa at Arizona Aviation Historical Group dinner
The Arizona Aviation Historical Group is hosting its annual dinner and speaker series fundraiser 4:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at 4517 E. Mallory Circle at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, featuring Jessica … more

The Halloween edition of Cockpit Close-Up is 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at a hangar at Falcon Field Airport, 4626 E. Fighter Aces Drive in Mesa.
Haunted hangar at Falcon Field Airport in October
The Halloween edition of Cockpit Close-Up, a free event perfect for families and kids in costume, is to be held 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at a historic World War II hangar at Falcon Field Airport, … more
Designed for preschool-aged children, Halloween Boo features trick-or-treat stations run by library staff, festive activities and visits from City departments and community organizations. Siblings are welcome, and children attending will receive a book from Kids Need to Read, while supplies last.
‘Halloween Boo’ slated at Mesa Public Library
Mesa Public Library is bringing Halloween fun to families with its annual Halloween Boo event at all five library branches. Designed for preschool-aged children, Halloween Boo features … more
Vertuccio Farms’ 5-acre corn maze gets a patriotic makeover for America’s 250th.
Vertuccio Farms in Mesa celebrates America’s 250th with corn maze, fall festival
Vertuccio Farms in Mesa is welcoming families back for its 28th Annual Fall Festival, a month-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday running through Oct. 31. This year’s theme, … more
The horror attraction will be held for 22 select nights through Halloween weekend at the Scarizona Scaregrounds, 1901 N. Alma School Road off Loops 101 and 202 in Mesa.
Scarizona Halloween park attraction in Mesa
Scarizona, a haunted attraction, invites all thrill-seekers to its 2026 Halloween season for six weekends of terror. Located at 1901 N. Alma School Road, off Loops 101 and 202 in Mesa, the East … more
Designed for preschool-aged children, Halloween Boo features trick-or-treat stations run by library staff, festive activities and visits from City departments and community organizations. Siblings are welcome, and children attending will receive a book from Kids Need to Read, while supplies last.
‘Halloween Boo’ slated at Mesa Public Library
Mesa Public Library is bringing Halloween fun to families with its annual Halloween Boo event at all five library branches. Designed for preschool-aged children, Halloween Boo features … more
“A Slice of Gratitude” will be held at 11 a.m. after worship Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Fellowship Hall at First Christian Church of Mesa, 805 N. Country Club Drive.
‘A Slice of Gratitude’ pie social at First Christian Church in November
First Christian Church of Mesa is hosting a pie social in November to celebrate love, laughter and faith. “A Slice of Gratitude” will be held at 11 a.m. after worship Sunday, Nov. 23, at the … more
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