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Things to do with friends in Mesa, AZ

What are fun things to do with friends in Mesa?

We checked 48 real places in Mesa, AZ from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 2 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 6 places to shop in Mesa, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum to The Draft Sports Grill

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum

    South Center Street, Mesa, AZ 85201

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Red Mountain Park

    Mesa, Arizona

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at WooChi Super Buffet

    1901 South Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ 85209

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at YMCA

    1807 South Sunview, Mesa, AZ 85206

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Poly Marketplace

    7001 East Williams Field Road, Mesa, AZ 85212

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Harkins Superstition Springs 25

    6950 East Superstition Springs Boulevard, Mesa, AZ 85209

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Fat Willy's

    650 North Hawes Road, Mesa, AZ 85207

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at The Draft Sports Grill

    542 West Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85210

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Arizona Museum of Natural History to Cogburns

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Arizona Museum of Natural History

    53 North MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85201

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Red Mountain Park

    Mesa, Arizona

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Sushi Kee

    6825 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85207

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Fat Cat's - Mesa

    5846 East Longbow Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85215

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Quail Run Sports Complex

    North Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85215

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Supersition Indoor Flea Market

    10645 East Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Peter Piper Pizza

    9047 East Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85209

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Cogburns

    5221 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85212

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

idea Museum to Time Out Sports Bar & Grill

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit idea Museum

    150 West Pepper Place, Mesa, AZ 85201

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Northpointe Community Park

    Mesa, Arizona

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Thai House

    1155 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Ms Carol's Gymkids

    116 N North Lindsay Road, Mesa, AZ 85213

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Power Square Mall

    2055 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85209

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at AMC Superstition East 12

    1935 South Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ 85209

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Poke Fuzion

    6602 East Superstition Springs Boulevard, Mesa, AZ 85206

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Time Out Sports Bar & Grill

    1762 South Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85206

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Mesa

Real places in Mesa for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit MCC Planetarium

    A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)1833 West Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85202
  2. Visit Red Mountain Park

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    FreeMesa, Arizona
  3. Eat at Boca Taqueria

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)1249 North Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85205
  4. Go to Golfland Mini Golf Course

    Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)West Hampton Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85210
  5. Go to Movie Theater

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)West Meadowlark Lane, Mesa, AZ 85209
  6. Snack stop at Starbucks

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)1525 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206

Make a family plan for Mesa

Date night ideas in Mesa

Real places in Mesa for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Starbucks

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)1525 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
  2. Walk through Red Mountain Park

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    FreeMesa, Arizona
  3. Look around Mesa Historical Museum

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)2345 North Horne, Mesa, AZ 85203
  4. Play a round at AMF - Mesa Lanes

    Something to do together, so you are not just making small talk across a table.

    $15–30 (estimate)2115 East Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85204
  5. Dinner at WooChi Super Buffet

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)1901 South Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ 85209
  6. Drinks at Chupacabra Taproom (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)14 North Robson, Mesa, AZ 85201

Make a date plan for Mesa

Things to do with a large group in Mesa

Real places in Mesa for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Bowling at AMF - Mesa Lanes

    Teams take turns, so everyone stays in the game. Book lanes ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)2115 East Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85204
  2. Play at Picture Show @ Superstition Springs

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)6555 East Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206
  3. Park time at Red Mountain Park

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    FreeMesa, Arizona
  4. Dinner at WooChi Super Buffet

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)1901 South Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ 85209
  5. Drinks at Native New Yorker (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)1837 West Guadalupe Road, Mesa, AZ 85202

Make a group plan for Mesa

Weekend in Mesa with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Mesa, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Zarco Guerrero

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)North Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85201
  2. Saturday lunch: WooChi Super Buffet

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)1901 South Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ 85209
  3. Saturday afternoon: Red Mountain Park

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    FreeMesa, Arizona
  4. Saturday night: Mesa Drummer (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)1211 North Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Starbucks

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)1525 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
  6. Sunday afternoon: AMC Mesa Grand 14

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)1645 South Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204

Make a weekend plan for Mesa

Birthday ideas for adults in Mesa

Real places in Mesa for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at WooChi Super Buffet

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)1901 South Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ 85209
  2. Play at Harkins Superstition Springs 25

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)6950 East Superstition Springs Boulevard, Mesa, AZ 85209
  3. Drinks at Hiatus on Main (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)6429 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85205
  4. Visit Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)2017 North Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85215
  5. Picnic at Red Mountain Park

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    FreeMesa, Arizona

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Mesa

Real places in Mesa for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at Fat Cat's - Mesa

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)5846 East Longbow Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85215
  2. See a movie at Harkins Superstition Springs 25

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)6950 East Superstition Springs Boulevard, Mesa, AZ 85209
  3. Get active at Boulder Mountain Swim Center

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)Upper Hawes, Mesa, AZ 85125
  4. Coffee or a snack at Starbucks

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)1525 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
  5. Eat at WooChi Super Buffet

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)1901 South Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ 85209
  6. Hang out at Red Mountain Park

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeMesa, Arizona

Make an under-21 plan for Mesa

Places in Mesa

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Mesa?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Mesa costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Mesa for free?

Free places on our list include Red Mountain Park and Northpointe Community Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Mesa?

Good places to start are WooChi Super Buffet, Fat Willy's and Sushi Kee. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Mesa?

Sights on our list include Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, Zarco Guerrero and Arizona Museum of Natural History. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Mesa?

Try visit MCC Planetarium, visit Red Mountain Park and eat at Boca Taqueria. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Mesa?

Try coffee at Starbucks, walk through Red Mountain Park and look around Mesa Historical Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Mesa?

Try bowling at AMF - Mesa Lanes, play at Picture Show @ Superstition Springs and park time at Red Mountain Park. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Mesa?

Try saturday morning: Zarco Guerrero, saturday lunch: WooChi Super Buffet and saturday afternoon: Red Mountain Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Mesa?

Try birthday dinner at WooChi Super Buffet, play at Harkins Superstition Springs 25 and drinks at Hiatus on Main (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Mesa?

Try play at Fat Cat's - Mesa, see a movie at Harkins Superstition Springs 25 and get active at Boulder Mountain Swim Center. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Mesa?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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