Downtown Mesa. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Ixnayonthetimmay · CC BY 3.0
Haunting on Main Street runs Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Mesa, with the city listing 1 N. Macdonald as the event location. Admission is free. Participating merchants hand out wrapped candy and goodies to costumed children while supplies last, with themed games, activities, cotton candy and crafts around Macdonald and Main Street.
This brief records the information reported on Oct 12, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Vintage Market Days of Arizona runs October 23-25, 2026, at Arizona Athletic Grounds, 6321 S. Ellsworth Road. Friday early buying runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Children under 12 enter free, and purchased tickets allow re-entry throughout the weekend. Expect art, antiques, clothing, handmade goods and home decor. Check the organizer for current ticket details before visiting.
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Ranger Nikki leads the Full Moon Hike at Usery Mountain Regional Park on October 24, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The 2.2-mile route uses the NoSo and Blevins trails. Registration is limited to 30 people and closes October 22; call (602) 506-2930, extension 4. Meet at the south picnic ramada at the NoSo Trailhead, bring water and a flashlight, and wear closed-toe shoes. Pets are not permitted. Check the park listing for changes and applicable entry fees.
Source: Maricopa County ParksDowntown Mesa. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Ixnayonthetimmay · CC BY 3.0
Stage 12 West says it is now open at 12 W. Main St. in downtown Mesa. The restaurant and entertainment venue pairs dining with live music, laser displays and a dedicated sound system. Its operator listed an October 2 grand opening. Check the venue’s current performance schedule and reservations before visiting; a separate opening for Jolie’s Secret Speakeasy has not been independently confirmed.
