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One of America's best cideries is right here in Mesa

Cider Corps earned a top-five national ranking, with Mango Foxtrot also cracking the top five.

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Mesa&#x27;s hometown cidery and one of its signature drinks ranked among the nation&#x27;s best.Why it matters: Do you expect anything less from our town?

Your guide to fall in Mesa

Here's a list of events I marked on my calendar for October.

We survived summer. Now comes the glorious stretch of patio dinners, desert hikes and packed weekends.Why it matters: Fall&#x27;s a sprint in Mesa, so make the most of it.

Top 3 picks for Arizona Restaurant Week in Mesa

From birria dumplings to unlimited Brazilian steak, these are the Mesa menus worth trying during Arizona Restaurant Week.

Arizona Restaurant Week returns this Friday, with 10 days of prix-fixe meals across the state.Why it matters: It&#x27;s an excuse to sample multiple courses at predictable prices — all while supporting local businesses!

Cougar Shadow on Superstition Mountains is back 

Mesa's Cougar Shadow Index uses a mountain silhouette to playfully forecast when summer may ease.

Arizona&#x27;s version of Groundhog Day is here. Why it matters: Mesa is looking to a mountain shadow to predict when summer might finally let up.

A guide to Mesa's Day of Service 

Pitch in to volunteer in Mesa and mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks.

Mesa will host its largest day of service on Saturday to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks.Why it matters: The volunteer opportunities start Thursday and there&#x27;s something for everyone throughout the weekend.

Poll: What's the best emoji for Mesa?

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I love sprinkling Axios Mesa with emojis. That got me thinking — what emoji would best illustrate the city? <ul><li>I&#x27;m torn between the 🍊to honor Mesa&#x27;s citrus roots and the ☀️, because of course.</li></ul>

How to spend a day in walkable downtown Mesa

Your ultimate guide for food, dessert and T-Rexes.

Tacos, dinosaurs and a few scoops of ice cream are just a few ways to spend a day walking around <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown Mesa" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/21/mesa-neon-signs-historic" data-vars-content-id="425901d2-fd11-4c9d-89ea-fb4dec494993" data-vars-headline="How to spend a day in walkable downtown Mesa" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/21/mesa-neon-signs-historic" target="_self">downtown Mesa</a>. Dig in: Start with tacos — pastor and asada — and a medium horchata at Valley favorite <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tacos Chiwas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/06/20/reader-recommendations-best-mexican-restaurants-phoenix" data-vars-content-id="425901d2-fd11-4c9d-89ea-fb4dec494993" data-vars-headline="How to spend a day in walkable downtown Mesa" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/06/20/reader-recommendations-best-mexican-restaurants-phoenix" target="_self">Tacos Chiwas</a>. (Total was $13.06.)

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