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 27, 2024
Whether you’re looking for a place to experience the magic of the holidays or find the greatest gifts, Tempe Marketplace is the place to meet up and have fun with friends and family this holiday season.
November 29, 2024 - December 30, 2024
Experience the beauty of Las Noches de las Luminarias this holiday season with 8,000 flickering luminarias and twinkling lights throughout the Desert Botanical Garden.
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 3, 2024 - May 23, 2025
Enjoy an evening with local musicians in an up close and personal setting at Performances at the Museum.
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.
January 25, 2025 - January 26, 2025
Stroll through Downtown Tempe storefronts, hotel entrances and delight in a floral spectacle of awe-inspiring real flower sculptures created by talented floral designers.
February 22, 2025 - March 21, 2025
Experience all the fun and excitement that comes with spring training in Tempe, AZ. Tempe is the perfect home base to enjoy spring training baseball. From the end of February through the end of March, Cactus League Spring Training brings 15 MLB teams to 10 stadiums to play more than 200 games.
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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