Top city guide · 2026-04-05

Mesa Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Mesa, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Mesa.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Mesa right now.
Water Pick
Bonita Park Splash Pad
Parks
1818 N Date St, Mesa, AZ 85201
4.8 / 5
Water Pick
Community Splash Pad at Desert Breeze
Park
2421 N 44th St, Mesa, AZ 85205
4.8 / 5
Playground Pick
Playground at Pioneer Park
Parks & Recreation
1101 N Ruscitto St, Mesa, AZ 85205
4.8 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Arizona Temple Grounds
Landmark
525 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
4.7 / 5
Water Pick
Desert Breeze Park
Park
2701 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85213
4.7 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Gilbert Water Ranch
Nature Centers
2151 W Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
4.7 / 5
Playground Pick
Kiwanis Park & Recreation Complex
Parks & Recreation
6111 S All America Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212
4.7 / 5
Top Pick 8
Mesa Arts Center
Theater / Shows
1 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201
4.7 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

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Parks
Bonita Park Splash Pad
1818 N Date St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Park
Community Splash Pad at Desert Breeze
2421 N 44th St, Mesa, AZ 85205
Desert Breeze Park
2701 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85213
Parks & Recreation
Playground at Pioneer Park
1101 N Ruscitto St, Mesa, AZ 85205
Kiwanis Park & Recreation Complex
6111 S All America Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212
Landmark
Arizona Temple Grounds
525 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Mesa.
APR17
Stay and Play
APR 17 · starts Apr 17
An educational event at Gateway Library where children can explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. Best for children from birth to 5 years old.
Free
APR18
Rockin' & Rollin' Storytime
APR 18 · starts Apr 18
A music-focused storytime filled with dancing, songs, live music, and musical books for children ages 2-5 at Red Mountain Library.
Free
APR18
Space Adventures at Gateway
APR 18 · starts Apr 18
An educational and STEAM event at Gateway Library where kids and adults can learn about space missions, NASA launches, and new discoveries, from rockets and astronauts to planets and satellites.
Free
APR26
Autumn! in Mesa
APR 26 · starts Apr 26
A live music event at The Nile Theater featuring the band Autumn! Note: This event is for ages 18 and up.
Paid/Varies

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