Here are a few free, or very worthy, events you can take the kids to this weekend.
Saturday
Fall Blissfest, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Mesa around Robson and Main Street. This is the second year the owners of Domestic Bliss and Blissful Living Studio have sponsored this community event. They’re including a carnival aspect as a fundraiser for Christian and Stephanie Nielson. Many vendors will sell arts and crafts as well as food.
Mesa Old West Days, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Mesa around MacDonald Street between Main Street and First Ave. Re-enactments, period costumes, authors and poets. Fun stuff for the kids. And it’s free (food will be sold).
Chandler Day of Play, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Road. Old-fashioned games, hop-scotch, dental checks, vision and hearing screenings, free activities at vendor booths and more. Free.
Sunday
Shape Up Arizona, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave. Radio Disney games, bounce houses, sports demonstrations, magic show and more!
