Labor Day Weekend in City Limitless

Explore the Sonoran Desert

Partake in the ultimate kayak or paddle boarding 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. For other paddle board and kayak rentals, check out Yak N Sup or Riverbound Sports.

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!

Home2 Suites by Hilton Mesa LongbowTee 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.

Hit the Links at Dobson Ranch Golf Course

Kick-off your Labor Day weekend with a round of golf at Dobson Ranch Golf Course. Start your morning with 9 holes, then enjoy a complimentary breakfast. After breakfast try out the Inrange Powered Driving Range - the only Inrange driving range in the state!

Take a Cooking Class at Chef Leo's Food Lab

Enhance your cooking skills at Chef Leo's Food Lab this holiday weekend. On Friday, August 30, create a fresh and herbaceous 6-course dinner featuring several appetizers, Lobster Corn Fritters with Pesto Aioli, Chimichurri Steak Bites, and Salmon Crudo with Shallot Caper Sauce.

Saturdays are for brunchin! Dine on their special brunch menu featuring exciting dishes, like Southwestern Breakfast Egg Rolls and Pancake Spaghetti, while you fall head-over-heels with cooking.

Flashlight Nights at Desert Botanical Garden

Enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun at the Desert Botanical Garden on Saturday, August 31! Explore the Garden’s trails, encounter desert creatures, grab a treat from food trucks, learn about the uses of prickly pears, and get creative with fun activities.

See Live Reptiles at Repticon

Repticon comes to the Mesa Convention Center for Labor Day weekend! From Saturday, August 31 - Sunday, September 1, get up close to a variety of reptiles and exotic pets with live animal encounters, attend seminars, and bring home your next pet.

Experience Mexico at the Musical Instrument Museum

Celebrate Mexico's illustrious music and culture with live musical performances, curator talks, and other family-friendly activities August 31 & September 1!