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MUSEUM EVENTS
UPCOMING
2025-2026 Events
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Arts & Crafts Fair - December 6, 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
**NEW DATE**
December 6th, 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
Bid on incredible local experiences, dining, entertainment, and handcrafted treasures—all from the comfort of home! Our annual Online Silent Auction features dozens of items donated by local businesses and artisans, with new additions added through December 1.
Hosted through Givebutter.com, registration is free and easy. Sign up early to preview items and receive reminders when bidding opens.
All proceeds support the Mesa Historical Museum’s exhibits and community programming.
All items must be picked up locally at the museum.
Register & Preview:
Historic Home Tour
January 17, 2026
Featuring the Golden Hills Neighborhood and the Ponderosa II
This year’s Historic Home Tour heads to Mesa’s Golden Hills neighborhood, showcasing five remarkable mid-century homes. The highlight of the tour is the Ponderosa II - a replica of the Bonanza ranch house built by actor Lorne Greene in 1963, opening to the public for the first time.
Timed entry tickets with limited capacity
will go on sale on our website on November 29th.
Book Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, February 7th | 8am-5pm
Sunday, February 8th | 8am-3pm
Rain Dates: Feb. 28 / Mar. 1
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.
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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