The Downtown Mesa Association is thrilled to produce downtown Mesa’s inaugural Noon Year’s Eve celebration. This FREE, family-friendly celebration is the perfect way for residents and visitors alike to ring in 2025 at 12 Noon! Join us from 10am – 1pm on December 31, 2024 at Main & Macdonald in the heart of Downtown Mesa for engaging crafts, […]
Deck the halls with tons of COLOR! From Nov. 23 – Jan. 5, come enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-opps, and make handmade gifts from the heart: Create a Seasonal Greeting Card for someone special Craft a keepsake Photo Gift Box to add a personal touch […]
Every December, Arizona Science Center fills its outdoor courtyard with snow for a week of thrilling science and experimentation. Bundle up and join us for all the outdoor fun—building snow people, tossing snowballs and zipping down our slippery snow hill. Head inside for an icy experience with demonstrations and activities that explore states of matter, […]
Join us for fun preschool storytime to help prepare your child for Kindergarten.
Deck the halls with tons of COLOR! From Nov. 23 – Jan. 5, come enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-opps, and make handmade gifts from the heart: Create a Seasonal Greeting Card for someone special Craft a keepsake Photo Gift Box to add a personal touch […]
Every December, Arizona Science Center fills its outdoor courtyard with snow for a week of thrilling science and experimentation. Bundle up and join us for all the outdoor fun—building snow people, tossing snowballs and zipping down our slippery snow hill. Head inside for an icy experience with demonstrations and activities that explore states of matter, […]
Deck the halls with tons of COLOR! From Nov. 23 – Jan. 5, come enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-opps, and make handmade gifts from the heart: Create a Seasonal Greeting Card for someone special Craft a keepsake Photo Gift Box to add a personal touch […]
Deck the halls with tons of COLOR! From Nov. 23 – Jan. 5, come enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-opps, and make handmade gifts from the heart: Create a Seasonal Greeting Card for someone special Craft a keepsake Photo Gift Box to add a personal touch […]
School age kids craft time! Every Friday we have Kids Kreate! This is for our school age kiddos who love to craft!
Get up close and personal with Bob the Gopher Snake and Elvis the King Snake. Learn fun facts about these fascinating reptiles along with proper handling. Drop in the first Wednesday and Friday of the month to Meet the Snakes.
The event will feature volunteer pilots based at Falcon Field and their private aircraft. On August 5 the featured aircraft will be a 1947 J-3 Piper Cub. Get a close-up look and talk to the pilot about the aircraft, flight training, flight knowledge & experiences, aviation careers, etc. Questions are welcome! It's a great opportunity […]
Deck the halls with tons of COLOR! From Nov. 23 – Jan. 5, come enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-opps, and make handmade gifts from the heart: Create a Seasonal Greeting Card for someone special Craft a keepsake Photo Gift Box to add a personal touch […]
Don’t miss this winter wonderland of fun! Play in a magical Snow Blizzard and take photos with the Snow Queen and friends. Enjoy an array of exciting activities, including bounce houses, face painting, interactive games and coloring contests, while music and dancing fill the air with festive spirit.
Deck the halls with tons of COLOR! From Nov. 23 – Jan. 5, come enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-opps, and make handmade gifts from the heart: Create a Seasonal Greeting Card for someone special Craft a keepsake Photo Gift Box to add a personal touch […]
Who says it doesn’t snow in Arizona? Bring the kiddos and join us for a magical winter wonderland right here in Verde at Cooley Station! With festive activities, and endless fun, it’s the perfect playdate to celebrate the season. Date: Jan 21st Time: 8 – 10 AM The morning will include: Arts & Crafts Bounce house Music Real snow in […]
Kids and caregivers join us for stories, songs & rhymes together in a fun, interactive environment.
A Midweek Mommy Mingle at Epicenter, hosted by East Valley Moms. Wednesday, January 8, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Join us for a FREE playdate with story time, live sing-a-longs, character visits and more fun!
Join us for fun preschool storytime to help prepare your child for Kindergarten.
Hosted by Gilbert Parks and Rec. Grab your best stuffed friend and join us for a classic children's story. Each month we will set out on a new adventure through the pages of our books then create a story inspired craft. The pages turn at the McQueen Park Activity Center. Parents must remain with children […]
School age kids craft time! Every Friday we have Kids Kreate! This is for our school age kiddos who love to craft!
AJ’s Little Chefs’ Club is our program for aspiring young chefs to gain skills, knowledge, and confidence in the kitchen. We host monthly in-store events for kids, between the ages of 4-12, who share an interest or passion for cooking. Our Little Chefs learn new recipes while practicing food safety in the kitchen, as well […]
Bring the family to Jump and Jam at Desert Sky Park, for free! Featuring bounce houses for kids, a DJ spinning fun tunes, and a variety of food trucks serving delicious treats. Perfect for a fun-filled Saturday in the park!
Millions of bubbles will fill the air at this FREE one-of-a-kind, multi-layered, interactive family event! Enjoy live bubble entertainment, a variety of hands-on stations, learn about the science of bubbles, create a take home project, play in a foam zone, and more. Free Outdoor Event. No Admission Fee Required.
We’re excited to invite you to the GRAND OPENING of Adventure Port, our brand-new children’s ministry space, on January 11 & 12! Adventure Port is a place where kids can jump into the greatest adventure of all: discovering Jesus in a whole new way. Bring your family to explore this amazing new space with engaging […]
We’re excited to invite you to the GRAND OPENING of Adventure Port, our brand-new children’s ministry space, on January 11 & 12! Adventure Port is a place where kids can jump into the greatest adventure of all: discovering Jesus in a whole new way. Bring your family to explore this amazing new space with engaging […]
We’re excited to invite you to the GRAND OPENING of Adventure Port, our brand-new children’s ministry space, on January 11 & 12! Adventure Port is a place where kids can jump into the greatest adventure of all: discovering Jesus in a whole new way. Bring your family to explore this amazing new space with engaging […]
Kids and caregivers join us for stories, songs & rhymes together in a fun, interactive environment.
Join us for fun preschool storytime to help prepare your child for Kindergarten.
Free Live Music Series Third Thursday of the Month 6 - 7:30 p.m. Veterans Oasis Park Oct. 17 | Pick & Holler, Appalachian Style String Band Nov. 21 | The Sunpunchers, Desert Roots Revival Dec. 19 | What's Left, Holiday Tunes and Modern Hits Jan. 16 | Outside the Line, Soulful Hits from Multiple Eras […]
School age kids craft time! Every Friday we have Kids Kreate! This is for our school age kiddos who love to craft!
Every Friday we have Kids Create! This is for our school age kiddos who love to craft! Meet in the Enchanted Forest Room.
The Library and Parks & Rec celebrate all things Bluey! Bring your dogs and check out Bluey books on our Mobile Library, plus play Keepy Uppy, crafts, and giveaways. Free hot dogs for the first 200 people will be provided by Kabat’s Ace Hardware, and pup cups for your four-legged friends. The famous Blue Heeler […]
Desert Rivers Audubon offers free guided Bird Walks for guests of all ages every third Saturday, October through March, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Dragonfly Ramada. They will loan binoculars and send small groups out with an expert birder for short walks. This is a nice way to enjoy the beautiful wildlife of the […]
In its 37th year, the Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) hosts the 2025 Itty Bitty Open on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 22 valley-wide locations. Open FREE of charge to all kids 3-5 years old, the event offers golf clinics (three per location 9, 10 and 11 AM) where juniors and parents learn basics […]
This FREE outdoor event will feature tons of animal appearances and interactions as well as 30+ local organizations who are making a difference! Local organizations include OdySea Aquarium, Center for Native & Urban Wildlife, Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, Liberty Wildlife, Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary, Phoenix Zoo and more! Free Outdoor Event. No Admission Fee Required!
If you are hoping to visit one of America’s national parks next year, you might want to plan your visit around one of the parks' free entrance days. The National Park Service has released its list of free days for 2025. There are six dates when the entrance is waived for everyone. Those dates are: […]
Enjoy everything the IDEA museum has offer for half price on Jan 20th, MLK day!
Join Stories & Songs in Mesa for a free weekly class focusing on early literacy, healthy childhood development, and joyful connections through rhythm, rhyme, and song. This interactive story time featuring songs, instruments, and creative storytelling to support early language development, play, and more! Toddler and Pre-K structured, but all ages welcome. *Note: All classes […]
Join the Mesa-East Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee in partnership with the City of Mesa and the ASU MIX Center on Monday, January 20, 2025, as we come together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with our signature parade and festival! Under the theme "Building Bridges: Cultivating our Community," this event […]
Who says it doesn’t snow in Arizona? Bring the kiddos and join us for a magical winter wonderland right here in Verde at Cooley Station! With festive activities, and endless fun, it’s the perfect playdate to celebrate the season. Date: Jan 21st Time: 8 – 10 AM The morning will include: Arts & Crafts Bounce house Music Real snow in […]
Join us as we share stories, finger plays, and movement to help baby wiggle, giggle, and grow through brain-developing activities! This lap-sit program includes structured play and social time and is limited to babies aged 0 to 20 months with a parent or caregiver. One child per lap (unless twins or triplets). Space is limited, […]
Discover letters, numbers, colors, and more with your little ones! Children and their grownups will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities that explore the fundamentals of language, literacy, and learning. Please note: Space is limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE (both children and adults.)
This storytime is designed specifically for children ages 18 to 36 months and their caregiver. Come ready to sing, move, listen and play along with your toddler in this age appropriate program focused on their unique developmental stage! Space is limited, registration is required! Please register all children attending the program. Check in with staff […]
Join us for fun preschool storytime to help prepare your child for Kindergarten.
Discover letters, numbers, colors, and more with your little ones! Children and their grownups will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities that explore the fundamentals of language, literacy, and learning. Please note: Space is limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE (both children and adults.)
Join us for a Storytime full of stories, rhymes, and other fun early literacy activities ! Preschool storytime is for ages 3-5 years old. Space is limited, registration is required and will open 24 hours in advance! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. Check in with staff outside the Story Time room door. […]
Join us for a Storytime full of stories, rhymes, and other fun early literacy activities ! Preschool storytime is for ages 3-5 years old. Space is limited, registration is required and will open 24 hours in advance! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. Check in with staff outside the Story Time room door. […]
Join us for STEAM self-paced activities geared towards 0–5-year-olds.This drop-in program encourages children and adults to explore together via different hands-on stations. Held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, topics and activities vary each session.
Story Time is a fun way to introduce faith concepts to your preschool age and younger kids…on their level. This is an interactive event for parents and children where you’ll experience story time, crafts, activities, and a small snack. Join us at 9:30am. Check-in begins at 9:15 am in the worship center building. Be sure […]
Every Friday we have Kids Create! This is for our school age kiddos who love to craft! Meet in the Enchanted Forest Room.
In celebration of cultural diversity and community, Mesa will join Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Guadalupe, and host city Tempe in the Annual Regional Unity Walk and Festival on Saturday, January 25 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The walk will begin with a festival at 4:30 p.m. at Tempe Beach Park. It will include refreshments […]
In honor of the first patent for the iconic 2 x 4 Lego brick filled on January 28, 1958 by Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, we’ll be celebrating with: - A free build event - Savings on great LEGO products It will be a fun day you wont want to miss. Mark your calendar now and we […]
Come experience “Movies at the Boardwalk,” a free family event with music, games and tons of prizes. There will be plenty of options to grab a bite before the movie begins at dusk. Other pre-movie activities include jellyfish crafts and Plinko game for kids. Come early to claim a spot, as space is limited. Bringing […]
This is a mom walk at freestone park on January 27th at 9:00 am. Walk and meet other moms in your area! Enjoy the pretty park as we walk laps around the lake.
Join Stories & Songs in Mesa for a free weekly class focusing on early literacy, healthy childhood development, and joyful connections through rhythm, rhyme, and song. This interactive story time featuring songs, instruments, and creative storytelling to support early language development, play, and more! Toddler and Pre-K structured, but all ages welcome. *Note: All classes […]
Preschool Days are here! Inspire hands-on creativity in your little ones with a fun-filled day of colorful fun and creative moments. Kids ages 4 & under get a FREE* admission ticket on weekdays January 27th through February 28th. *Must redeem at admissions counter and present a copy of child's birth certificate or passport to verify […]
Join us as we share stories, finger plays, and movement to help baby wiggle, giggle, and grow through brain-developing activities! This lap-sit program includes structured play and social time and is limited to babies aged 0 to 20 months with a parent or caregiver. One child per lap (unless twins or triplets). Space is limited, […]
Preschool Days are here! Inspire hands-on creativity in your little ones with a fun-filled day of colorful fun and creative moments. Kids ages 4 & under get a FREE* admission ticket on weekdays January 27th through February 28th. *Must redeem at admissions counter and present a copy of child's birth certificate or passport to verify […]
Discover letters, numbers, colors, and more with your little ones! Children and their grownups will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities that explore the fundamentals of language, literacy, and learning. Please note: Space is limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE (both children and adults.)
This storytime is designed specifically for children ages 18 to 36 months and their caregiver. Come ready to sing, move, listen and play along with your toddler in this age appropriate program focused on their unique developmental stage! Space is limited, registration is required! Please register all children attending the program. Check in with staff […]
Join us for fun preschool storytime to help prepare your child for Kindergarten.
Leo's Book 'Em, a free Pre-K event sponsored by Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach and Support, hosted by Native American Fatherhood and Families Association. Every last Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11 am. Come listen to Mesa Police read stories, take home some free books, and enjoy popcorn!
Join us for a Storytime full of stories, rhymes, and other fun early literacy activities ! Preschool storytime is for ages 3-5 years old. Space is limited, registration is required and will open 24 hours in advance! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. Check in with staff outside the Story Time room door. […]
Preschool Days are here! Inspire hands-on creativity in your little ones with a fun-filled day of colorful fun and creative moments. Kids ages 4 & under get a FREE* admission ticket on weekdays January 27th through February 28th. *Must redeem at admissions counter and present a copy of child's birth certificate or passport to verify […]
Join us for a Storytime full of stories, rhymes, and other fun early literacy activities ! Preschool storytime is for ages 3-5 years old. Space is limited, registration is required and will open 24 hours in advance! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. Check in with staff outside the Story Time room door. […]
Join us on January 31st as we Let It Go under the stars! ❄️🌙 The magic of Arendelle comes to life on the big screen—bring your blankets, your family, and your warmest hugs! 🎬 FROZEN 📅 Date: January 31st ⏰ Time: Dusk (6 pm) 📍 Location: Verde at Cooley Station Brass Tap will be offering […]
At Unbundled Expo hundreds of Arizona families, schools, and innovative educators from around the U.S. and Arizona converge to swap ideas, explore new K-12 options, and create an education ecosystem that fits our learners. Unbundled is a family friendly event with activities for parents and kids! From exploring the best education options to empower K-12 […]
Slither in as we celebrate the year of the snake! Storytime, craft and activities.
The event will feature volunteer pilots based at Falcon Field and their private aircraft. On August 5 the featured aircraft will be a 1947 J-3 Piper Cub. Get a close-up look and talk to the pilot about the aircraft, flight training, flight knowledge & experiences, aviation careers, etc. Questions are welcome! It's a great opportunity […]
Cockpit Close-Up is a FREE event to be held 8-10 a.m. The next event will be held Saturday, February 1 at the airport terminal building, 4800 E. Falcon Drive. The event will feature volunteer pilots based at Falcon Field and their private aircraft. On February 1, the featured group will be Angel Flight West. Get […]
AJ’s Little Chefs’ Club is our program for aspiring young chefs to gain skills, knowledge, and confidence in the kitchen. We host monthly in-store events for kids, between the ages of 4-12, who share an interest or passion for cooking. Our Little Chefs learn new recipes while practicing food safety in the kitchen, as well […]
Get your morning jolt from loud cars and strong coffee. Gather with other car enthusiasts at Verde at Cooley Station and check out all the sweet rides from across the Valley. The event is free and open to anyone that wants to show off their wheels. ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME! Cruise over for a […]
