October 19, 2024 - October 20, 2024
The Phoenix Pride Festival is a two-day celebration designed to bring our diverse LGBTQ+ and allied communities together for a weekend of camaraderie and celebration at Indian Steele Park.
October 23, 2024 - October 25, 2024
Calling all ghosts and goblins to the Phoenix Zoo for three spooktacular nights of trick-or-treating, FREE face painting, live animals, ghoulish games, creepy crafts and more!
October 25, 2024 - October 26, 2024
For two evenings, Strange Garden is a unique Halloween experience that offers jaw-dropping performances, mad botanist encounters, peculiar plants and creepy crawlies of the desert.
October 26, 2024
Bring a blanket, find a seat on the grass and enjoy your favorite films on the big screen — under the stars — at ASU's football field.
October 27, 2024
Ghosts, goblins, and princesses of all ages come to 6th Street Park in Downtown Tempe for some not-so-spooky Halloween fun!
November 1, 2024 - November 2, 2024
Tempe’s Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope and great memories you’ll cherish forever. Experience the magic of thousands of lanterns as the soft lights reflect upon the water of Kiwanis Lake in Tempe.
November 1, 2024 - November 3, 2024
Día de Muertos is back at the Garden with a beautiful community altar, a colorful procession, food, music and more.
November 10, 2024 - April 13, 2025
Join Downtown Tempe on the Second Sunday of Nov., Jan., Feb. and Apr. for a monthly outdoor market, featuring live music and entertainment, vendors, pop-ups, activations, seasonal themes and plenty of fun for the entire family.
November 17, 2024
2024 IRONMAN Arizona kicks off on Nov. 17, 2024, with a single-loop swim in Tempe Town Lake, followed by a challenging three-loop bike course through the Sonoran Desert. It finishes with a spectator-friendly run around Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park.
November 27, 2024 - January 12, 2025
ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo, the Valley’s most cherished holiday tradition, is back with millions of twinkling lights, all new animal lanterns and light displays, an enhanced Santa experience and a brand new music and light show!
November 29, 2024
A holiday tradition enjoyed by generations — the Downtown Tempe Fantasy of Lights Street Parade features a tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment, Santa photos and so much more!
December 6, 2024 - December 8, 2024
The Tempe Festival of the Arts offers visitors a distinct shopping experience each fall and spring in Downtown Tempe. More than 300 artist booths line Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets presenting unique, and hand-made artwork.
December 14, 2024
The Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade at Tempe Town Lake is the Valley's most unique holiday event and celebrated tradition. Enjoy holiday shopping, festive eats and treats, a dazzling boat parade.
January 18, 2025 - January 19, 2025
Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona combines running, travel and entertainment, providing a world-class event atmosphere for participants and spectators alike.
March 7, 2025 - March 9, 2025
The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 20 Art Festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist and has received the Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association.
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