Celebrate Mesa Presented by AT&T, a free and family-friendly party in the park, returns to mark the arrival of the fall season with a wide variety of games, carnival rides, entertainment and more. The Celebrate Mesa Fall Festival will be on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Red Mountain Soccer Complex, 905 N. Sun Valley Blvd.
Adults and children of all ages can check out the Police, Fire and other City of Mesa vehicles and equipment, visit the many booths offering prizes and participate in the Mesa Arts Centers Mobile Art-Based Engagement Lab (MABEL), a pop-up community center on the go.
New this year are the Dino Crew, the inflatable Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course and the Super Fun N Fit Trike N Treat Race.
Back by popular demand for the second consecutive year will be wrestling from Phoenix Championship Wrestling featuring men and women competing from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Other activities include axe throwing from AZ Social Axe, archery tag and a rock climbing wall.
Celebrate Mesa will offer live music from Rock Lobster and Jaelyn Kay. Battle of the Bands returns featuring five youth bands competing for a grand prize of a studio recording at Stem Recording.
Other fun activities for children include a petting zoo, a tot spot, a flight simulator, bounce houses and kids' games. Unlimited access to carnival rides (age and height restrictions may apply) is available for $5. Mrs. Potts Tea Party popular characters Elsa, Rapunzel and Moana, will be available for photos with their fans!
This years food court will offer at least 20 food trucks selling everything from frybread to crepes to soft pretzels, corn dogs and yogurt.
Arizona Disabled Sports will be selling water and glow items to support upcoming competitions for athletes with disabilities.
Mesa encourages attendees to capture their moments by using #CelebrateMesa on Facebook and Instagram.
Celebrate Mesa Presented by AT&T is made possible by the City of Mesa; Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities; Mesa Recycles; The Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation; Mesa Convention Center; Mesa Amphitheatre; Mesa Lifeguard; SRP; VCA Animal Hospitals; The Pets Table; Chaffee Pediatric Dentistry; Power Home Remodeling; Renewal by Andersen and Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC).
For more information, visit celebratemesa.com.