December 3-13: Get ready for a magical holiday season with East Valley Children’s Theatre’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, JR.” at the Mesa Arts Center! It’s going to be a wonderful, exciting, joyful experience for the kids and the young at heart.

February 12–21: Remember Chicken Little? Well, let’s not forget our other hero, Luchador, El Pollo Diablo! Come join us at the Mesa Arts Center as Chico and his friends work to save the fiesta.

April 8–11: Come and see the Mesa Arts Center for a fun adventure with Mogli! Mogli has his best friends, Baloo, Bagheera, and Kaa, and Mogli is going to need all their help to save him from Shere Khan, the fearsome man-eating lion. And don’t worry, there’s plenty of laughs along the way!

June 11-20: Matilda is incredibly smart and funny! She’s having some challenges at home, but she really shines at school with Miss Honey, who is such a sweet teacher. Matilda has both bravery and smarts, and she might just be the hero her school needs. Matilda is a timeless story by Roald Dahl.

Join us in celebrating our community’s connection to nature! This fun and free community festival celebrates urban wildlife and nature. Come learn about the Salt River’s diverse ecosystem, volunteer to protect the habitat along the banks, and enjoy family-friendly outdoor activities designed for all ages. Community event starts at 9 a.m. Come early for a community river clean up from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. This event is staged along the Salt River, a culturally significant natural resource to the Valley and home to a variety of interesting wildlife. Last year, over 1,000 attendees participated, enjoying live wildlife encounters, art projects, guided walks, food, games, prizes and more!