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MUSEUM EVENTS
UPCOMING
2025-2026 Events
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Arts & Crafts Fair - November 15, 2025
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Online Silent Auction - December 1-8, 2025
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Historic Home Tour - January 17, 2026
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Rummage Sale (January 2026 - TBD)
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Book Sale Fundraiser - February 7th & 8th, 2026
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Cat Fest - March 21, 2026
Arts & Crafts Fair
November 15th, 2025 | 9am-4pm
MHM Grounds
This year’s fair will feature 70 local artisans and crafters set up throughout the museum grounds and inside the historic Lehi Auditorium. Shoppers will find an incredible variety of unique, handmade items, perfect for gifts or treating yourself.
Some of the crafts you’ll see include:
• Pottery, mugs, and bowls
• Jewelry, keychains, and beaded ornaments
• Holiday wreaths and seasonal décor
• Woodworking and carved art
• Quilts, cross-stitch, and sewn items
• Soap, lotions, and skin butters
• 3D printed figurines and gnomes
• Crochet plushies, hats, and blankets
• Glass art, fused glass, and stained glass décor
• Original artwork, prints, and photography
• Resin art and handcrafted wood & resin pieces
• Candles and candleholders
• Home and garden décor, wall art, and rugs
• Cookies, alcohol-infused fudge, and other treats
In addition to shopping, guests can enjoy:
• Free entry and free museum admission
• Santa visit and photo opportunities
• A traveling magician
• Face painting
• Live music
• Food trucks
• Raffle prizes
Vendor spaces now SOLD OUT.
Please be aware of scammers—
The Mesa Historical Museum will never
ask for PayPal payment.
The only official contact for this event is:
artscraftsfair@mesamuseum.org
Thank you to our sponsors:
• Arizona Commission on the Arts
• Arizona Insurance Group
• Google Fiber
• Home Concepts Custom Remodeling
• Humana
• Lifetime Home Remodeling
• RV Rental Housing
• Semper Fi Heating & Cooling
• Smart & Final Charitable Foundation
• SRP (Salt River Project)
Online Silent Auction
December 1-8, 2025
Online through: Givebutter.com
Join us for our annual Online Silent Auction, happening December 1–8, 2025!
This holiday season, support the Mesa Historical Museum while bidding on unique handcrafted items, local gift certificates, and one-of-a-kind experiences. All proceeds from the auction benefit the museum’s exhibits, collections care, and educational programs.
The auction is completely online, so you can participate from the comfort of your home. It’s the perfect way to shop for holiday gifts while giving back to your community.
Bidding opens December 1 and closes December 8, 2025. Stay tuned for sneak peeks of this year’s baskets and items as we get closer to the event!
Historic Home Tour
January 17, 2026
A neighborhood we’ve never featured before.
Details coming soon!
Our Historic Home Tour returns January 17, 2026 — and this year, we’re exploring a neighborhood we’ve never featured before.
You’ll discover beautiful homes, unique architecture, and untold stories from one of Mesa’s hidden gems.
Details are coming soon… but trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!
Book Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, February 7th | 8am-5pm
Sunday, February 8th | 8am-3pm
Annual Book Sale Fundraiser at the Mesa Historical Museum:
Explore over 50,000 gently used books, DVDs, and CDs spanning more than 20 categories, all available at incredible bargain prices.
Pricing starts at just $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers. Rare and unusual books are priced separately. On Sunday, all items will be half-price, excluding those in the Rare and Unusual category.
The Book Sale will take place on the grounds of the Mesa Historical Museum, located at 2345 N. Horne, Mesa, AZ 85203.
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