Special Events

$15/person/session

4-8 years old 6:00-8:00 p.m.
9-12 years old 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Your special little sweetheart will be on top of the world at the annual Daddy Daughter Dance at the Mesquite Convention Center. An evening filled with fabulous music, light refreshments, fun and dancing waits. Buy your tickets at any recreation center, the parks and recreation administrative offices or online at www.cityofmesquite.com starting January 2.


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Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Friday, February 3rd thru Friday, February 3rd
Mesquite Parks and Recreation proudly presents their annual Mother Son Dance March 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mesquite Convention Center. The Mesquite Convention Center is located at 1750 Rodeo Drive. This year’s theme is, “A Touch of Class.” Boys, ages 4-12 will enjoy this fun filled evening with their mother with fabulous music, light refreshments and dancing.
Tickets cost $15 per person and can be purchased at all recreation centers and the Parks and Recreation administration office located at 1515 North Galloway. Tickets will also be sold at the door the evening of the dance for an additional fee of $5.
Pictures will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. for an additional fee. Mother’s and son’s don’t forget, dress to impress. For more information, please call 972.216.6260 or visit www.cityofmesquite.com.


Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Friday, March 2nd
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Children of all ages are invited to hop on over for some breakfast favorites of pancakes and sausage at Evans Recreation Center. The $5 fee includes "all you can eat" and a picture with the bunny.

Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Saturday, March 24th


Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Saturday, April 14th
The sixth Real. Texas. Festival is scheduled for April 27 - 28. There will be country music stars entertaining fans on multiple stages. In full swing that week there will also be classic cars, rides and the rodeo.

Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Friday, April 27th thru Saturday, April 28th
Mesquite Parks and Recreation invites the public to City Lake Park on the evening of Friday August 17 to Movies in the Park. Movies in the Park is a great opportunity for the whole family to experience movie watching in the great outdoors. The event is free. Patrons are encouraged to bring their picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets. For more information please call 972.216.6260.

Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Friday, May 11th
Mesquite Parks and Recreation's KIDFISH event will be held at City Lake Park on Saturday May 19. KIDFISH is an outreach program designed to educate and provide a hands-on fishing experience for children ages 6-12. Please call 972-216-6260 for more information. KIDFISH is sponsored by Old Town Mesquite.


Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Saturday, May 19th
Mesquite Parks and Recreation invites the public to City Lake Park on the evening of Friday August 17 to Movies in the Park. Movies in the Park is a great opportunity for the whole family to experience movie watching in the great outdoors. The event is free. Patrons are encouraged to bring their picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets. For more information please call 972.216.6260.

Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Friday, June 8th
Mesquite Parks and Recreation invites the public to City Lake Park on the evening of Friday August 17 to Movies in the Park. Movies in the Park is a great opportunity for the whole family to experience movie watching in the great outdoors. The event is free. Patrons are encouraged to bring their picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets. For more information please call 972.216.6260.

Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Friday, July 13th
Celebrate Parks and Recreation month with the City of Mesquite on Friday, July 13th.


Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Friday, July 13th
Doggie Splash Day is scheduled for August 11.

All dogs will be required to have current vaccinations to enter the pool. For further information please call 972-216-6260.

This is a special event that is sure to be a “dog gone” good time for all!


Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Saturday, August 11th
Mesquite Parks and Recreation invites the public to City Lake Park on the evening of Friday August 17 to Movies in the Park. Movies in the Park is a great opportunity for the whole family to experience movie watching in the great outdoors. The event is free. Patrons are encouraged to bring their picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets. For more information please call 972.216.6260.

Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Friday, August 17th
Saturday, October 20
City Lake Park

All ages will enjoy this fall festival with crafts, games, rides, costume contests and great festival food! There will be a small fee for activities and concessions. More event information can be found at www.oldtownmesquite.org or at 972.216.6260.

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Saturday, October 27 through Sunday, October 28
Camp Rorie Galloway

The annual Haunted Family Campout will take place at a ghostly Camp Rorie-Galloway.

Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Saturday, October 27th thru Sunday, October 28th
Christmas in the Park is scheduled for December 6 - 8 at Westlake Park. The hours of the event are 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday, and 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com or call 972-216-6260.

Please click here to download the ical file for your e-mail and PDA calendar Date : Thursday, December 6th thru Saturday, December 8th