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Urban Air Mesa: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Mesa · 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...

Urban Air Mesa: School Day Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Mesa · 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ

An event especially for kids who are homeschooling, learning or distance learning. Come get your PE credits or take a break...

Urban Air Mesa: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Mesa · 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ

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Manga Club: One Piece

Starts in 3 hrs · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ · Ages 12–18

<p>Come join us as we talk about all things manga. This month we will discussing <a href="https://mesa.na.iiivega.com/search/card?id=1baf5328-4691-539c-95ad-240b59adb9dd&entityType=FormatGroup">One piece. Vol. 1 : romance dawn</a>. Ages 12-18.</p>

Pixel Video Game Character Bingo

In 4 weeks · Wed, May 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ

<p>Come join us for a game of Minecraft Bingo! 6-12.</p>

My Pet Dinosaur with The Arizona Puppet Theater

Wed, May 27, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ

<p>Get ready for summer reading program by joining us for "My Pet Dinosaur" presented by the Arizona Puppet Theater. </p>

Metropolitan Youth Symphony MYS Bright Notes, Bold Horizons

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 2:30 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

Youth Symphony of the Southwest Free Concerts 2025

Happening now · Sep 16 – Apr 28 · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

Free concerts by Youth Symphony of the Southwest at Mesa Arts Center from Sept 2025 to Apr 2026 with classical works and side by side performances.

The Super Pickle: A Hilarious Musical Parody

Mon, Jun 15, 2:30 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

Mesa Celebrates 250: Memorial Day Crafts

Mon, May 18, 5:15 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>Mesa Celebrates 250 with Memorial Day crafts, perfect for bringing to Mesa's Memorial Day parade!</p>

Preschool Storytime Presents: Preschool Prom

In 4 days · Tue, Apr 21, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ · Ages Up to 5

<p>Put on your fanciest clothes and your dancing shoes for Preschool Prom! Celebrate the end of the school year drawing near with photo stations, dancing, crafts, and lots of fun.</p>

Mini Makers

Fri, May 29, 5:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ · Ages 3–5

<p>Join us for Mini Makers, a bimonthly hands-on program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Each session features sensory-rich, age-appropriate activities that introduce basic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts through play and exploration. Supplies are...

Rockin' & Rollin' Storytime

Sat, May 30, 5:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ · Ages 2–5

<p>It’s a dance party for the whole family at the library. Rockin’ & Rollin’ storytime is a music-focused storytime filled with dancing, songs, live music and musical books. Ages 2-5.</p>

Painting to Music

Mon, May 18, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Join us to create a masterpiece (or two) while listening to different styles of music. If the music is slow and soft, try and paint that way. If the music is fast and energetic, try and paint that way. Any way you choose to paint is the right way. All materials will be provided.</p>

Trading Card Game Club

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community. If you don’t have a deck of your own or don’t know how to play, one of our...

"Climate Future" a Film Festival

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 12:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Gateway Library · 5036 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ

<div>Experience ten short films from four continents in one powerful two-hour program. These stories explore climate hope and grief, denial and resolve, capturing global emotions while inspiring reflection, empowerment, and action.</div><div title="4/23/2026"> </div>

Stay and Play

In 4 weeks · Fri, May 15, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Gateway Library · 5036 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ

<p>Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years.</p>

Game On Gateway: Unplug and Play Board Games

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Gateway Library · 5036 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ

<p>Don’t be bored, play a board game! Join us for an open-play board game afternoon where kids and families can relax, play, and connect. We’ll provide the games—you bring the fun.</p>

Urban Air Mesa: Open Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Mesa · 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ

Whether you want to jump, run or play, Open Play time is where it is at! During our regular open hours, you have access to...

Saturday at the Ranch: Games

Sat, Jun 13, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ

<p>We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills. There will be a variety of games to choose from which means guaranteed fun for all ages. 10am - 12pm</p>

Saturday at the Ranch: Games

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 9, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ

<p>We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills. There will be a variety of games to choose from which means guaranteed fun for all ages. 1pm - 3pm</p>

Medicare 101

In 6 days · Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ

<p>Medicare is complex and evolving; it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities. This seminar will give you a foundational understanding of Medicare— interactive questions are welcome as we navigate through the content discussed...

Medicare 101

Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ

<p>Medicare is complex and evolving; it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities. This seminar will give you a foundational understanding of Medicare— interactive questions are welcome as we navigate through the content discussed...

Fiction Folks

Thu, Dec 10, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ

<p>This month is our annual planning meeting.</p>

EVCT - Charlotte’s Web East Valley Children's Theatre

Jun 12 – Jun 22 · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

Game Night for Science

Starts in 2 hrs · Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>This is a live, guided Acts of Science event during conducted by <em>SciStarter </em>for Citizen Science month. Participants will be guided step by step to contribute to real scientific research alongside people everywhere and hear from researchers involved in the project. No experience is...

Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 12, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every other Tuesday - no registration needed.</p>

Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens

Tue, May 26, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every other Tuesday - no registration needed.</p>

Collage Club - Teen

In 4 weeks · Thu, May 14, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ · Ages 10–17

<p>Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too.</p>

East Valley New Horizons Senior Orchestra

Mon, May 18, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>Join the New Horizon Orchestra at our Spring Celebration, just in time for Memorial Day. Join us before the heat sends us into the Summer's long days. Family music to put Spring in your step and honor our Veterans who have given their all.</p>