TIS THE SEASON FOR FAMILY FUN, HOLIDAY EVENTS
& VACATION DEALS IN MESA
GOT VISITING FRIENDS AND FAMILY?
VISIT MESA OFFERS EXCLUSIVE ESCAPE TO MESA HOTEL PACKAGES
FOR STAYS NOW THROUGH DECEMBER www.EscapetoMesa.com
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With the holiday season soon in full swing, welcome visiting friends and family with an Escape to Mesa. Take advantage of Visit Mesa’s exclusive Escape to Mesa vacation packages featuring $150 in dining and attractions gift cards to Mesa businesses now through December (or while supplies last). Want to power shop over the weekend, take in the holiday lights and celebrate the spirit of the season on Merry Main Street? Arizona residents that book a two-night stay in Mesa hotels now through Dec. 30can register at www.EscapetoMesa.com to earn $150 towards their vacation. Visit Mesa, in partnership with Mesa hotels, has developed the Mesa Clean Stay promise assuring all guests that they can expect the highest standards of cleanliness and care when overnighting in Mesa. Avoid a crowded house and check out the many amenities and special rates offered at Mesa hotels this coming holiday season. Special deals can be found here. To plan your Escape to Mesa during our holiday event season, check out the activities being planned through December.
EAST VALLEY VETERANS PARADE (DRIVE THRU)
Wed., Nov. 11, 11 AM to 2 PM
Starts on Center St, Ends on First St. Downtown, Mesa
Free to the public, http://evvp.org/
The parade entries will be stationed along the parade route and then spectators will become the parade as they drive by them! Come view from 11am-2pm. The East Valley Veterans Parade Association is an all-volunteer, non-profit group of very dedicated, military, professional and community leaders and organizers that has been putting on the East Valley Veterans Parade since 2006 to honor our community's military veterans, active military and their families.
VETERANS DAY & ROYAL AIR FORCE WEEKEND AT THE AIRBASE ARIZONA MUSEUM
Wed., Nov. 11, 10 AM to 4 PM
2017 N Greenfield Rd, Mesa, AZ
Entry Fee: $15, https://www.azcaf.org/
Bring your favorite veteran to the museum on this important day of appreciation to all veterans past and present. Amid exhibits covering 100 years of military aviation, museum guests will discover inspiring stories of service to country. Docent Bill Querhn will also give an educational presentation at 11 am which is free with regular admission. Includes ceremony with partner organization Army Aviation Heritage Foundation AZ Chapter and additional Huey helicopter. We are a Blue Star Museum -- active duty military are admitted free.
MESA BAZAAR
1 N. Macdonald Mesa, AZ
Free to the public
https://www.downtownmesa.com/mesa-bazaar/
Come together at a distance to shop your favorite local businesses and enjoy live music at Mesa Bazaar. Mesa Bazaar is an artisan market in Downtown Mesa that celebrates all things local, featuring handmade items ranging from home decor and art to jewelry and beauty.
MESA TURKEY TROT 10K & FUN RUN
Thurs., Nov. 26, Start Time: 8 AM
Red Mountain Park, 7745 E Brown Rd, Mesa AZ
Pricing: $15-25
https://www.mesaturkeytrot.com/
One of Arizona's oldest running events, Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without it! 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Covid-19 updates are available online. Sertoma proceeds give funding to Sequoia School for the Deaf, Mountain View Wrestling Club, Boy Scout Troop 451, United Food Bank, Merry Mainstreet, Mesa Polar Express, Love Your Friend, Arizona Celebration of Freedom, and various other local organizations.
VERTUCCIO FARM'S PRESENTS LIGHTS AT THE FARM
Nov. 27, 2020 – Jan. 3, 2021, 5:30 PM to 10 PM
4011 S Power Rd Mesa, AZ
Pricing: $11 online, $13 at the gate, https://www.lightsatthefarm.com/event-info/
Come make Christmas memories with your loved ones at our 3rd Annual Lights At The Farm. Activities will include the Giant Bubble Christmas Tree, dazzling lights tunnel, nativity scene, Santa’s reindeer, skating rink, holiday hay maze, mini-golf and fire pits with s’mores. Don’t miss the free Christmas photo booth, vendors and more.
MERRY MAIN STREET – DOWNTOWN MESA
Nov. 27, 2020, through Jan. 2, 2021
N Center St & W Main St
Free to the public, www.merrymainstreet.com
Merry Main Street, a spectacular celebration of the holiday season, will be held in downtown Mesa Nov. 27 through Jan. 2. Merry Main Street again features the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink of more than 5,000 square feet that will be open for nearly 40 days. Other key attractions are a nearly four-story tall Christmas Tree and Santa’s sELFie stations.
