10 Experience Gifts in Mesa, AZ for the Holidays

Swap stuff for stories. These Mesa gift ideas are all-action, all-smiles—perfect for families, foodies, and outdoor lovers hunting for experience gifts in Mesa AZ, the Phoenix East Valley, and beyond.

Surfing at Revel Surf Park

Give the thrill of an artificial wave pool—from learn-to-surf lessons to shred sessions, right in Mesa, Arizona.
4503 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

Season Tickets to Cactus League Spring Training

Lock in Cactus League tickets for months of baseball bliss. Cheer at Sloan Park (Chicago Cubs) and Hohokam Stadium (Oakland A’s)—top things to do in Mesa AZ for sports fans.

2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201

Kayaking the Salt River with Riverbound Sports

Gift a Lower Salt River kayaking day—wild-horse sightings, SUP rentals, and desert calm near Tonto National Forest; great outdoor adventure in Mesa.

Tickets to Copper State Beer Fest

A cheers-worthy Arizona craft beer festival with food trucks, live music, and lots of local pours—an easy adult experience gift.

Mesa Riverview Park, 2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201

Horseback Riding at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch

Classic Sonoran Desert horseback riding along the Lower Salt River; sunrise and sunset rides make unforgettable romantic gift ideas and family experiences.

13020 N Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ 85215

Dinner & a Show at Organ Stop Pizza

Iconic Wurlitzer organ, sing-along fun, and pizza—family-friendly Mesa at its best and a perfect multi-generational gift.

1149 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

Dinner Cruise on the Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake

Scenic Canyon Lake cruise with towering cliffs and Superstition Mountains views; choose a Nature Cruise or Twilight Dinner Cruise—a top day trip from Mesa AZ.

16802 AZ-88, Tortilla Flat, AZ 85117