Things to do for Labor Day 2022 in Mesa AZ | Visit Mesa

Posted By Visit Mesa Team
June 13, 2023

Labor Day Weekend in City Limitless

Take advantage of the long weekend and enjoy the last breaths of summer this Labor Day weekend in Mesa. Explore the desert, cool off on the river, take a step back in time, and more when you visit City Limitless.

Fun Activities
Explore the Sonoran Desert

Partake in the ultimate kayak or paddleboarding adventure during your holiday weekend. REI Co-op Adventure Center Arizona is the place to go for unique, expert-guided excursions in City Limitless®. Explore the desert, by land or waterway, led by one of their exceptional adventure tour guides for an experience you won’t soon forget. Looking to Segway or horseback ride through the beautiful Sonoran Desert? Check out Fort McDowell Adventures or Adventures Out West for your ultimate western experience.

Visit the Mesa Museums

Spend a day exploring the past, present and future when you visit the Mesa Museums! From the fascinating collection of dinosaurs at the Arizona Museum of Natural History to the WWII-era aircrafts at The Commemorative Air Force Museum, there is so much to learn when you step back in history. Music lovers can find themselves at the Musical Instrument Museum, while little artistic minds can experience a world of interactive sculptures at the i.d.e.a Museum. The discoveries are endless!

Solve Puzzles like a Mastermind

Escape the heat by rounding up your "squad" and heading over to Escape Rooms Mesa Solve to solve puzzles, find clues, and figure out a way to escape the themed rooms before time runs out. Put your minds together because this is the perfect activity for team building, family fun, and date night!

Tee Up for a Day on the Golf Course

Relax on the course when you tee off in Mesa! Our city is home to more than 40 golf course that showcase the natural beauty of the Southwest, with many courses featuring breathtaking views of the Sonoran Desert. Check out Longbow Golf Club, Augusta Ranch Golf Club, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and more over the long weekend!

Explore the Beauty of Nature

Experience the lush beauty of the Arizona Upland Sonoran Desert at the state's oldest and largest botanical garden. Featuring plant collections from the world’s deserts, historic buildings and hidden gardens along miles of trails, there is so much to discover at Boyce Thompson Arboretum.

Upcoming Events
Sunday Brunch at The Las Sendas Patio & Grille

Sundays are for brunchin! Enjoy signature Bloody Mary's & specialty Mimosas while listening to live entertainment on The Patio! Dine on anything included in the special brunch menu while you sit back, relax and fall head-over-heals for the stunning views of the beautiful golf course and the glowing mountains!

Get Active at the Labor Day 5K

Lace up your running shoes and get ready for the Labor Day 5K, part of the Legacy 5k Series, on Sept 3. This is a family-friendly race is open to participants of all ages and terrain includes pavement, dirt, grass, sidewalks, and turf and encompass all of the amazing Bell Bank Park.

Experience Japan at the Musical Instrument Museum

Celebrate Japan’s illustrious music and culture with live musical performances, curator talks, and other family-friendly activities Sept 3 & 4!

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