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Mesa Parks celebrates anniversary and Day of Play with free party

Administrator — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:16:13 +0000

Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities will be holding a free “Day of Play” to celebrate KaBOOM’s award of “Playful City USA” and its 75th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Red Mountain Park, 7745 E. Brown Road. The family fun event will have a Halloween theme and residents are encouraged to enter the costume contest and pumpkin decorating contest. Please bring your pre-carved or decorated pumpkins in for judging. For contest rules and regulations visit http://mesaaz.gov/parksrec/75thAnniversary.aspx.

Candy will also be provided for trick-or-treaters. Entertainment and performances will be provided by Radio Disney AM 1580. The free party will also include bounce houses, rides, games, arts and crafts provided by Michael’s, police and fire vehicle displays, raffle prizes, food, and vendors plus a free movie showing of “Disney’s Spooky Buddies.”

“We want to celebrate KaBOOM’s award and our 75th anniversary with the community,” Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities Director Marc Heirshberg said. “And I can’t think of a better way of doing so than with a free party in the park. I’m proud of all the services and programs we provide to our residents and this is our way of saying thank you for supporting us for 75 years.”

Sponsors of this event include Radio Disney AM 1580, The Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation, and Phoenix Suns Operation Orange.

The celebration is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the movie showing at 8:30 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.mesaaz..gov/parksrec/75thAnniversary.

Downtown Mesa Ghost Tour

Administrator — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:11:48 +0000

Oct. 21 & 22, 2011, 6pm-8pm, $12

Don’t miss this once-a-year tour of downtown Mesa’s historical sites paired with tales of ghosts and goblins. Go above, below and beyond Main Street and hear firsthand accounts of things that go bump in the night. Go to www.mesahistoricalmuseum.org/events/ghosttour for more information.

Monsters on Main

Administrator — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:42:56 +0000

This Friday, Oct. 8th don’t miss 2nd Friday!!! The event will include a zombie walk, film fest, carved pumpkin contest, Lisa McMann book signing, costume contest and more. For more information, go to www.2ndfridaynightout.com

Turn your Library receipts into discounts on Halloween costumes

Administrator — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:20:46 +0000

This Halloween season, Fun City Costumes is offering residents the chance to turn in Library receipts to receive a discounted on costumes. Check out at least one item from the Mesa Public Library. Bring your library receipt to Fun City Costumes and receive 15 percent off costume rentals $35 and up, and 20 percent off costume purchases $25 and up. Mesa Public Library and Fun City Costumes make for one exciting combination for anyone wishing to dive into the Halloween spirit while checking out their favorite books. Only one discount per transaction and this offer cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

This offer expires on Oct. 30, 2010. Do not miss out on this costume-extravaganza guaranteed to bring smiles this Halloween season!

Fun City Costumes is located at 2820 E. University Dr #121. For more information, call (480) 654-5113.

Visit any three branches of the Mesa Public Library. Main Library, 64 E. First St., Dobson Ranch Library, 2425 S. Dobson Road or Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road.

Costume Sale at East Valley Children’s Theatre

Administrator — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:52:53 +0000

East Valley Children’s Theatre (EVCT) is holding a costume sale just in time for Halloween. Costumes will be available from the following shows: “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe”, “The Golden Butterfly”, “The Little Mermaid”, “The Jungle Book”, And many, many more. Costumes sizes fit kids ages 8-18 and will be priced from $10-$20.

The sale will occur Saturday October 24 from 12-3 p.m. at the EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4830 East Main Street, Mesa. Additional information is available by calling 480-756-3828

Celebrate fall at the Gilbert Family Halloween Carnival!

Administrator — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:30:11 +0000

Decorate a pumpkin, go pumpkin bowling, play Ghost Bingo, fish for a prize at Frankenstein’s Fishing Hole or enter the Chick-fil-A Cow Costume Contest! Register for the costume contest at the Gilbert Gateway or San Tan Village Chick-fil-A through October 21st or at the carnival from 5-6 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A booth. There will also be large inflatable bounces and slides, games, vendor and sponsor booths, a food court, live entertainment and other activities for the whole family to enjoy!

All this happens on Saturday, October 24 from 5-9 p.m. at the Freestone Park Ball Field Complex located at 1045 E. Juniper Road (Lindsay/Juniper Roads). Admission is $4 for ages 4 though adult and free for ages 3 and under. Parking is free. Activity Ticket Prices are $25 for a Family Pack of 50 Tickets; $15 for 25 Tickets; $10 for 15 Tickets and $5 for 5 Tickets. (Rides/bounces are 2-3 tickets and games are 1 ticket.)

Admission and Activity Tickets are now on sale. Avoid the lines at the event and purchase your tickets in advance at the following Community Services Department locations:Freestone Recreation Center, McQueen Park Activity Center, Gilbert Community Center & the Community Services Department Main Office. For facility addresses or hours of operation call (480)503-6200 or visit http://www.ci.gilbert.az.us/parks/events-info.cfm

The Gilbert Family Halloween Carnival is presented by Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and produced by the Town of Gilbert Community Services Department. The event is sponsored by Dragon Wok, East Valley Tribune, IKEA, Kids Celebrate Magazine, KinderCare Learning Centers, Mega 104.3, Pepsi and Strategic Alliance Marketing.

For more information visit Gilbert Family Halloween Carnival visit Gilbert Parks Homepage.