Free things to do in Mesa

Mesa Arts Center, the Cubs' spring home, downtown's Main Street and quick access to the Salt River and Usery Mountain give the East Valley's biggest city plenty of range.

5 free things to do listings in Mesa Fri, Oct 16 to Tue, Dec 15: events that are free to attend (listed as free by the organizer). Look for Arya Reception Hall, Los Dos Molinos, Mesa Arts Center and 1 more venue. 3 are marked kid-friendly. No date? Try anytime spots like Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum or Mountain View Park. Forecast highs around 85°F.

1. Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM

   Desert Dawg Card Show

   Arya Reception Hall · Free · Family · Collectibles & Card Shows

2. Tue, Oct 20, 6:00 PM

   6th Phoenix Hardware Meetup

   Los Dos Molinos · Free · Meetups & Community

3. Sat, Oct 24, 12:00 PM

   Día de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center

   Mesa Arts Center · Free · Concerts · Theater

4. Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 PM

   Día de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center (Sunday)

   Mesa Arts Center · Free · Concerts · Food & Drink

5. Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM

   The Cactus TCG Show — November 2026 (Mesa)

   Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa · Free · Collectibles & Card Shows