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This free community Easter celebration started in 1938 and is, according to its promoters, the "Largest Annual Outdoor Easter Pageant in the World." It portrays Jesus' life, teachings, crucifixion and resurrection through music, dance and drama with more than 400 cast members. It is held annually during the two weeks before Easter on the north lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple. Come early to secure one of 10,000 chairs provided. No tickets necessary.
This rapidly growing museum, split between two buildings, features displays of the different phases of Mesa's history. The downtown location holds "Play Ball: the Cactus League Experience," an excellent exhibit on the history of spring training baseball in Arizona.
This uniquely designed building in downtown Mesa features theatres, art galleries, and contemporary public art spaces. It is the largest arts center in Arizona.
This unique, historic building opened in 1927. Its 20-acre lot features beautiful gardens and sitting spaces. It is the largest temple built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outside of Utah. The public is welcome to walk through the gardens. A must see at night when the exterior is illuminated.
Nationally renowned fine arts museum for children aged 1-12.
This rapidly expanding museum features an interesting array of cultural and natural history artifacts from the American Southwest.
Dedicated to the preservation in flying condition of the great war planes that dominated the skies of World War II. The Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field is home to the authentically restored World War II B-17 bomber, "Sentimental Journey." Out of the 12,731 B-17s built during WWII, there are about 13 left flyable and approximately eight flying in the United States. In addition to "Sentimental Journey" the CAF Museum also maintains a B-25 Mitchell bomber, SNJ, C-45, and a Grumman Guardian.