The first Fastball Comedy Festival takes over Sloan Park, the Cubs' spring training ballpark in Mesa, on Oct. 17 and 18. Bill Burr and Tom Segura share the center-field main stage on night one and Dave Chappelle closes night two, with a second stage behind right field and special guests both nights, the Cubs announced Aug. 24. The festival is phone-free and 18 and over. The park's own event page lists Andrew Santino and Rachel Feinstein among the added performers and two-day passes from $248.
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Mesa Chamber lists a ribbon cutting at Color Me Mine, 4537 S. Power Road, Suite D-104, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, from 3 to 4 p.m. The ribbon is scheduled to be cut at 3:15 p.m. Attendance is free for members and nonmembers, and no RSVP is required. The chamber specifies that this ceremony is child-free.
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Mesa and United Food Bank will collect frozen turkeys at the Mesa Convention Center, 40 E. 3rd Place, on Tuesday, November 17, from 7 a.m. to noon. Any size frozen turkey is welcome. The city also links to an online donation option through United Food Bank for people who cannot drop one off.
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Usery Mountain Regional Park schedules a ranger-led hike November 24, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet at the Trailhead Staging Area at 3939 N. Usery Pass Road in Mesa for a two-mile out-and-back route on the Noso and Blevins trails. The terrain is easy to moderate, with rocks and a slight climb. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water; a flashlight is optional. The group is limited to 30. Call 602-506-2930, extension 4, to ask about space and register by November 22. Standard vehicle entry is $10.
