I Love Mesa Day returns on Saturday, February 25th for a full day of family fun.
The City of Mesa and the Downtown Mesa Association have partnered to bring free concerts, movies, and mostly free activities downtown. The all-day celebration began in 2021 to support local businesses and introduce Valley residents to the unique local offerings of downtown Mesa, according to a release.
“I Love Mesa Day brings our community together by bringing people together to experience live music, movies, a variety of activities for the whole family, and a variety of special offers from local restaurants and retailers in downtown Mesa. We will continue to do so,” said Nancy Homan, president and executive director of the Downtown Mesa Association, in a release. “The Downtown Mesa Association and the City of Mesa continue to work together on this annual event to create an opportunity to celebrate our thriving community.”
I Love Mesa Day activities include:
- The Downtown Mesa Farmers Market is held from 8am to noon on the Center Street side of the Mesa Arts Center.
- The Museum of Ideas in Mesa and the Arizona Museum of Natural History are free from 9am to 4pm.
- Main Street and Downtown activations begin at 11am and include petting zoos, carnivals, and rides.
- Free outdoor movies, roller skating demonstrations, open skating at The Plaza in Mesa City Center.
A series of concerts at North Macdonald begins at 5pm and features bands from all over the country. The night concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over downtown Mesa at 9pm.
For the latest information, visit downtownmesa.com and mesaaz.gov.
