- TripBuzz found 197 things to do with kids in or near Mesa, Arizona, including 170 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Phoenix, Chandler and Gilbert.
- From Saguaro Lake Ranch Trail Rides to Salt River Tubing, the Mesa area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Movie Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- Only 20 miles from Phoenix, Mesa, AZ is Phoenix's center of population with vastly different communities bordering all sides, including the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. There is no shortage of things to do in Mesa, from catching a show at the Mesa Amphitheater to discovering a bit of history at the Mesa Grande Ruins, there is something for everyone.
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Gourmet pizza with offbeat toppings, hearty sandwiches, seafood, and 30 beers on tap at a casual spot catering to outdoor enthusiasts
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A traditional bowling center, Brunswick Zone XL - Gilbert features 44 lanes suitable for open and league bowling along with bumper cars. The center offers arcade games, event hosting, a restaurant and bar, a pro shop and billiard tables.
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Located near Arizona State University, Kiwanis Park offers a place for watersport activities in the desert. The park hosts a variety of special events throughout the year such as festivals and concerts, and offers kayaking, scenic jogging trails and picnic areas.
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Gammage Memorial Auditorium, also known as the ASU Gammage Auditorium, is a collegiate theater in Tempe, Arizona. It was designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright and features an orchestra pit, two Steinway grand pianos, a Kawai upright piano and multiple trap doors on the stage.
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700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
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A wide range of events like concerts, plays, comedy shows, and open mic nights are provided at the Tempe Center for the Arts. The facility also features an on-site art gallery and can be rented for private events and parties.
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6111 S All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283
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The Kiwanis Park Recreation Center is a 54,000-sqft facility that features an indoor wave pool, a fitness center, a corporate ramada area, and classrooms. The complex also has a 15-court tennis center.
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Rolling Hills Golf Course is an executive 18-hole par-62 course that is composed of over 3,800 yards. The first nine holes were built in 1960, but the back nine were not formed until 1987.
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Home to the San Francisco Giants, the Scottsdale Stadium is popular during Spring Training season. The stadium is conveniently located in old town Scottsdale, in close proximity to bars, nightclubs and shops.
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There are plenty of things to do and to see when visiting Old Town Scottsdale: from restaurants and pubs, to art galleries and jewelry shops.
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Papago Park contains an archery range, 1.7 mile exercise course, fishing lagoons, orienteering course, Oakland A's minor league ball field, 8,000 seat spring training facility for the Oakland A's, four softball diamonds, the Desert Botanical Garden, Hall of Flame, Papago Golf Course. The park also houses the Ph…
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A 120 seat stage theater, Tuscany Theatre runs both adult and youth productions as well as having acting workshops and classes. The seats have cup holders and you are allowed to bring concessions into the theater.