FIND LIMITLESS FALL FUN IN MESA

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Oct 01, 2025, 11:00 ET

Fun fall festivals, Honey Week celebrations, local markets and more happening in City Limitless ®

MESA, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As fall approaches in City Limitless®, Visit Mesa is excited to share its list of upcoming events, including Arizona's longest-running corn maze and Honey Week.

Vertuccio Farms Cooler Days in the Corn Maze
Date & Times: Oct. 3–Nov. 2. Times vary, see website for more information.

Location: Vertuccio Farms
Celebrate the season at Mesa's beloved Vertuccio Farms with 'Cooler Days in the Corn Maze', Arizona's longest-running corn maze. Guests can enjoy family-friendly activities such as the petting zoo, super mega slide, carnival games, barrel train ride, a five-acre corn maze and more. Learn more and purchase tickets at vertucciofarms.com.

Honey Week: A Sweet Celebration of Local Flavor
Honey Week Dates: Oct. 10–19.

Special Event: Chef Leo's Honey Cooking Class

On Oct. 7, Chef Leo's Food Lab will lead a hands-on cooking class where participants can extract fresh honey and explore creative ways to cook with it. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
This fall, Visit Mesa invites the community to indulge in all things honey during Honey Week, a citywide celebration highlighting Mesa's talented chefs and Visit Mesa's partnership with Alvéole, an organization that helps urban beehives thrive. From Oct. 10–19, Mesa's culinary scene will buzz with creativity as local chefs showcase limited-time, honey-inspired dishes and drinks made from honey extracted from Alvéole's beehives in Mesa. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Local First Arizona, supporting small businesses and community growth. Participating restaurants include Elysian Fields, What's Crackin Café, Guadalupe on Main and Espiritu, with more to be announced soon.

Celebrate Mesa Day
Date & Times: Oct. 11, 5-9 p.m.

Location: Red Mountain Park

Celebrate Mesa Day returns on Oct.11 at Red Mountain Park, offering families a free evening of seasonal fun. Guests can enjoy live music by the Cassidy Hilgers Trio, whimsical character encounters at Mrs. Potts Tea Party, and lively entertainment from Dino Crew. The festival also features archery tag, a petting zoo and face painting, making it a perfect fall outing for all ages.

2025 Annual Cemetery Tour

Date & Times: Oct. 25, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Location: Historic City of Mesa Cemetery

Step into Mesa's rich heritage at the annual Historic Cemetery Tour, held this year on Oct. 25 at the City of Mesa Cemetery. The self-guided walk features guest narrators at several prominent gravesites, bringing the stories of Mesa's most notable figures to life — from musicians and World War II mayors to Ernesto Miranda of "Miranda rights" fame. Tickets and more information will be available at mesahistoricalmuseum.com.

Día de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center

Date & Times: Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mesa Arts Center

The Mesa Arts Center presents the free community-centered Día de los Muertos Festival, celebrating Latin American heritage and the memories of loved ones with art, music and cultural traditions. This event features a vibrant community altar, live performances, artisan vendors, hands-on workshops and inclusive programming to honor the Day of the Dead. Visit mesaartscenter.com for more information.

Downtown Mesa's Haunting on Main Date & Times: Oct. 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Throughout Main Street in Downtown Mesa

Downtown Mesa invites families to its annual Haunting on Main event on Oct. 25. This free, family-friendly Halloween celebration features trick-or-treating‑ along Main Street, with local merchants offering treats to costumed children. Don't miss the fun at the north side of Macdonald, where kid friendly‑ activities, food and music add extra festive flair.

Jim Bob's Burger Pop-up Event at Worth Takeaway

Date & Times: Oct. 31- Nov. 1, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Location: Worth Takeaway

Returning this fall to Downtown Mesa, Worth Takeaway will host its popular Jim Bob's Burgers Pop‑up. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in costume—though it's optional—and can enjoy exclusive burger offerings in a fun, themed atmosphere-inspired by the beloved TV show. Check for more updates at worthtakeaway.com.

Check out more fun festivals neighboring Mesa including Schnepf Farms' Pumpkin and Chili Party, Oct. 3-31. You can also explore local markets like Mercado Mesa at Republica Empanada, held on the last Saturday of each month, and the Sunset Market in Downtown Mesa, happening every third Friday. Also, mark your calendars for future events happening in Mesa including the East Valley Veteran's Day Parade on Nov. 11, The Mesa Turkey Trot on Nov. 27 at Red Mountain Park, and the 10^th Annual Rev'd Up For Autism Car Show and Resource Fair on Dec. 6 at ALA Applied Technologies. Stay tuned for more updates on these upcoming events at visitmesa.com.

Visit Mesa is the official destination marketing organization responsible for positioning and promoting Mesa, Arizona, as a top regional destination for leisure and business travel. Learn more about Visit Mesa and its mission to promote the value and vitality of Mesa's visitor economy to create a better community at visitmesa.com.

CONTACTS:  
Zoey Knoebel
Visit Mesa | Communications Manager
Direct: 480-682-3654
E-mail: [email protected]  