100 Things to Do in Mesa This Summer

Plan your summer in Mesa now! Here is our list of 100 things to do in City Limitless®.

Water Adventures

1. Enjoy an Arizona ‘floating picnic' when you tube down the Salt River.

2. Book a staycation under the stars and wake up to a kayaking adventure at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch.

3. Have a beach day at Butcher Jones Beach on Saguaro Lake.

4. Paddleboard through the coves on Canyon Lake (rentals can be found at Yak N Sup, Riverbound Sports and Lower Salt Rentals).

5. Work your core while balancing on a board at a Paddleboard Yoga class.

6. Rent out a Mesa pool with water slides, diving boards, lazy rivers and so much more! Pools are available for group functions all summer long.

7. Book a staycation and hang out by the pool at one of Mesa's many hotels.

Family Fun

8. Host a family pinball tournament at Starfighter's Arcade.

9. Check out the glow mini golf at FatCats Mesa.

10. Get flushed away on the seven-story Revolution at  Golfland/Sunsplash Water Park.

11. Hear the world’s largest Mighty Wurlitzer at  Organ Stop Pizza.

12. Satisfy your sweet tooth with unlimited froyo toppings at Twisterz Frozen Yogurt.

13. Play with goats and cuddle alpacas at  Arizona Goat Yoga.

14. Tour ancient Hohokam ruins at  S'edav Va'aki Museum.

15. Shop local at the weekend farmers markets.

16. Watch new summer blockbusters at Cinemark Mesa 16 in Mesa Riverview.

17. Cool off at Mesa’s Splashpads.

18. Taste test critic-approved empanadas at Republic Empanada.

19. Go back in time at Arizona Museum of Natural History.

20. Get creative at the idea Museum.

21. Take a lesson or two at Dink & Dine Pickle Park.

22. Take the kids to the over-the-top parks in Mesa that are perfect for playtime.

Scenic Stops

23. Go wild horse watching along the Lower Salt River.

24. Rent a bike and tour the city on two wheels along the Rio Salado Parkway.

25. Stop and smell among the 9,000 rose bushes at the  Rose Garden at Mesa Community College.

26. Go on a scenic drive along Bush Highway.

27. Get your adrenaline pumping and take a sunset UTV tour with Stellar Adventures.

28. Wake up early for a sunrise flight at Hot Air Expeditions or Rainbow Ryders.

29. Take a ranger-guided hike through Usery Mountain Regional Park.

Foodie Lovers

30. Explore and taste along the Fresh Foodie Trail.

31. Experience thoughtfully sourced seafood, flown in fresh daily at Buck & Rider at Epicenter at Agritopia.

32. Choose among a delectable spread of pastries at Proof Bread.

33. Enjoy a meal from Espiritu's award-winning chef Roberto Centeno.

34. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Boba or rolled ice cream at the Asian District in Mesa.

35. Book a Pizza Date Night class at Queen Creek Olive Mill.

36. Cool off at the delicious ice cream stops in Mesa.

37. Learn about the future of hydroponic gardens at Healing Earth Farms - True Garden.

38. Go on a craft beer crawl up and down Main Street.

39. Plan the perfect brunch date in City Limitless.

40. Take advantage of the weekday happy hour at Revel Surf Bar & Grille.

41. Find the endless possibilities of a salted pretzel at The Salted Knot.

42. Don't miss out on Taco Tuesdays in Mesa.

43. Dine with your pup at these pet-friendly patios.

44. Stuff your face at Mesa Feastivals' weekend food truck festival.

45. Dig in to some of Downtown Mesa's best pizza at Phantom Fox's Goat and Ram.

46. Day drinkers unite at What’s Crackin Café and enjoy the extensive mimosa bar (and their award-winning Bloody Mary).

47. Sample some kombucha flights at Booch Haus.

48. Watch planes take off while you picnic at Falcon Field Airport.

Artsy Activities

49. Sit on the big pink chair or find the butterfly wings on Downtown Mesa’s  Mural & Sculpture Walk.

50. Catch a concert at the Mesa Amphitheater.

51. Enjoy coffee and a show at Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea and Art Gallery's art/craft nights with live music.

52. Make a sword at the blade smithing class at Mesa Arts Center.

53. Take a ceramics class at Sol

54. Get ready to rock at the summer concerts at The Nile Theatre.

55. Purchase your ticket now for one of Mesa Arts Center's Summer Shows.

56. Walk through the FREE Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum.

57. Enjoy the nightly live music at the Patio at Las Sendas.

After Sunset

58. Stargaze in the Superstition Mountains.

59. Enjoy evenings on Canyon Lake with the Dolly Steamboat's dinner cruises.

60. Catch a sunset while dining at Lakeshore Landing at the Saguaro Lake Marina.

61. Enjoy a glass of wine and great company at Rebel Wine Lounge.

62. Find the secret entrance to Alchemy 48 and reward yourself with a crafted cocktail.

63. Watch the sun set at Desert Botanical Gardens.

64. Catch an evening show at the Mesa Arts Center.

65. Keep an eye out for crawling critters or participate in scorpion hunting at Lost Dutchman State Park.

66. Learn about the stars that surround us at Astronomy Nights at MCC Planetarium.

67. Book a Stargazing Tour with Night Vision with Stellar Adventures.

68. Enjoy a signature cocktail at 12 West Brewing.

Along the Apache Trail

69. Cool off with prickly pear ice cream at  Tortilla Flat Saloon and Settlement.

70. Pop the question at the Elvis Presley Chapel at Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum.

71. Mine for gold at Goldfield Ghost Town.

72. Taste 24K Gold Fudge at Mother Lode Mercantile.

73. Go ziplining at Superstition Ziplining, take the underground mining tour and check out the mystery shack at Goldfield Ghost Town.

74. Wash your steak down with a prickly pear margarita at Mammoth Steakhouse and Saloon.

75. Camp under the stars in Lost Dutchman State Park.

76. Snap a pic at Canyon Lake's overview spot along the Apache Trail.

Stay Spor-tee

77. Catch some waves in the desert at Revel Surf Park

78. Early bird gets the best Tee Time at Dobson Ranch.

79. Test out your put-put golf skills at Golfland.

80. Put a twist on golf at the Disco Golf course in Eastmark Mesa - 18 holes of frisbee-flying fun!

81. Cast your line and catch a fish at Mesa Riverview.

82. Mark your calendars with one of Arizona Athletic Ground's upcoming events.

83. Become the Oakland A's or Chicago Cubs #1 fan by snapping a picture in front of Sloan Park or Hohokam Stadium.

84. Make a splash at one of Mesa's city pools.

85. Got two wheels? Take your bikes to the Desert Trails Bike Park and catch some air.

Shop 'til You Drop

86. Collect vintage clothing at Meat Market right on Main Street.

87. Go treasure hunting at the boutiques on Main Street.

88. Shop 'til you drop at The Boutique.

89. Roundup your friends to go sidewalk shopping at Village Square at Dana Park.

More Fun

90. Celebrate aviation history at the  Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum

91. Catch a $5 Movie at FatCats Mesa on Tuesdays.

92. Win big at the claw machine arcades throughout the Asian District.

93. Go on a "Downtown Mesa After Dark" Crawl including breweries, a whiskey making tour, award-winning dishes and world-class entertainment.

94. Learn Arizona history at Mesa Historical Museum and Arizona Baseball Museum next door.

95. Spend the day at Mesa's hotel pools via ResortPass.

96. Visit Mayor Freeman's Corn Patch Market and pick up some fresh watermelon and corn.

97. Win BINGO Night at Cider Corps every Thursday night.

98. Take a cooking class from Chef Leo's Food Lab.

99. Catch a show at Hale Centre Theatre.

#100: Visit the Mesa Visitors Center at 1 N. Macdonald and start planning some summer fun today!

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