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MUSEUM EVENTS
UPCOMING
2025-2026 Events
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Cemetery Tour - October 25, 2025
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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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Bobby Freeman Holiday Brick Bash VIP Concert -
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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 14, 2026
Historic Cemetery Tour
October 25th, 2025 | 8am-10am
Historic City of Mesa Cemetery
1212 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Join us for our annual self-guided walking tour of the Historic Mesa Cemetery with guest narrators.
This year the tour features:
• John Hamblin – Mesa’s mayor during WWII, remembered with his wife Ileen.
• Bert Wilson – Chicago Cubs sports broadcaster.
• Mark Barker – 1930s magician who toured CCC camps and schools nationwide.
• Clarence F. Huleatt – childhood friend of author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
• Fred Charles Alispach – circus elephant trainer whose wife once saved his life from a charging elephant.
• Deputy Robert Wright – wounded in a 1930 Chandler shootout with notorious bank robbers.
and more!
This is a self guided walking tour with speakers at each featured gravesite.
Tickets will go on sale here in mid-September.
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 are almost full. Please be aware of scammers—The Mesa Historical Museum will never ask for PayPal payment. The only official contacts for this event are this Facebook page and artscraftsfair@mesamuseum.org
Thank you to our sponsors:
• Humana • Google Fiber • Semper Fi Heating & Cooling • Home Concepts Custom Remodeling • SRP • Lifetime Home Remodeling
• Smart & Final Charitable Foundation • 4Imprint
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!
Bobby Freeman Holiday Brick Bash - VIP Concert
December 13, 2025
MHM Auditorium
This holiday season, support the museum’s Buy-a-Brick campaign and receive an exclusive invitation to a one-of-a-kind evening!
Purchase a brick by December 3, 2025, and you and a guest will be invited to a private dinner concert with Arizona’s own Bobby Freeman, the legendary sports organist for the Diamondbacks, Suns, and more. Guests will enjoy an intimate performance on the console organ and keyboards in the beautifully restored Lehi Auditorium. Your brick purchase not only secures your place at this unforgettable holiday celebration but also helps support the ongoing restoration of the historic auditorium.
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!
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