Things to do in Tempe in the Fall
Fall in Tempe is Festive and Fun
As the temperatures go down in the fall, Tempe really comes to life. Enjoy the sunshine by strolling along a cactus-lined desert trail, boating at Tempe Town Lake or driving through the city on a self-guided mural tour. Try delicious pumpkin beers and sweet treats, perhaps best enjoyed on an outdoor patio and, buy one-of-a-kind works by local makers in Downtown Tempe. Plan your visit to Tempe and see why fall is our favorite season.
ASU Football
Get ready for an action-packed football season at the legendary ASU Mountain America Stadium (formerly Sun Devil Stadium) in Tempe, Arizona.
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Visit Downtown Tempe
With all the options to choose from, there’s no better place to enjoy your free time than on Mill Avenue.
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See a Broadway Show
Tempe is known to have an impressive lineup of Broadway shows in Tempe, Arizona each year at ASU Gammage. The 2022/2023 Desert Financial Broadway Across America–Arizona series kicks off in October!
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Fall Events You Won’t Want to Miss
From fun festivals and exciting events, Tempe has a plethora of activities to choose from. Explore our list of events and festivals that delight Tempe visitors throughout the fall season.
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Pumpkin Spice Love Found in Tempe
The only real taste of fall we get in Tempe is through the many treats and sweets from nearby restaurants and bakeries. Join us in our quest to try and sample as many autumn-inspired treats as we possibly can.
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Visit Tempe’s Halloween haunts
Explore Tempe’s spine tingling Halloween haunts for a little spooky action and goose bumpy fun!
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Arizona Theatre Company at Tempe Center for the Arts
Tempe Center for the Arts
Through June 29, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company’s 56th Season kicks off its five-show lineup in October 2023 at Tempe Center for the Arts.
Dog Days at the Garden
Desert Botanical Garden
Through April 27, 2024
Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll with your pup through the Desert Botanical Garden this fall at Dog Days at the Garden.
Phoenix Rising FC
Through October 19, 2024
The 2024 Phoenix Rising FC schedule is here, and we look forward to a season of action-packed soccer celebrating the reigning United Soccer League Champions at the home pitch.
Majestic Mariposas at Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden
Through May 12, 2024
Majestic Mariposas at Desert Botanical Garden invites families to get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the fall butterfly exhibit.
Candlelight Concerts
Phoenix Zoo | Arizona Center for Nature Conservation
Through April 25, 2024
Candlelight Concerts, presented by Fever, bring the music of Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and more to the Phoenix Zoo.
Movies on the Field at Mountain America Stadium
ASU 365 Community Union
Through April 20, 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.
Movies in the Park
Kiwanis Park
May 3, 2024 – May 24, 2025
Grab the gang, your blankets, a picnic dinner and head to Kiwanis Park to enjoy a free family-friendly flick on Friday evenings this fall.
Boots in the Park at Tempe Beach Park
Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park
May 19, 2024
Boots In The Park transforms Tempe Beach Park into a country music celebration, featuring craft food & beverages, line dancing, art installations and much more!
Tempe Healing Field at Tempe Beach Park
Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park
September 7, 2024 – September 11, 2024
Tempe Healing Field is inspiring formation of U.S. flags will, as in years past, honors the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that the mature may remember and that youth may learn.
Phoenix Pride Festival
Steele Indian Park
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.
Arizona Sports & Music Festival
Tempe Sports Complex
October 19, 2024
Arizona Sports League presents the Arizona Sports & Music Festival, sponsored by Hello Sugar, at Tempe Sports Complex on Oct. 19. Choose your sport, grab a drink and enjoy the best day of sports and music!
Water Lantern Festival at Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Lake
November 1, 2024 – November 2, 2024
The Water Lantern Festival brings people together to Light The Water in a magical night that includes food, music and beauty as the lanterns reflect upon the water of Kiwanis Lake.
IRONMAN Arizona
Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park
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.
Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts
Downtown Tempe
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.
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Broadway shows at ASU Gammage in Tempe
The 2024-2025 Desert Financial Broadway Across America – Arizona series at ASU Gammage kicks off in August. Get ready for an exciting season of Broadway!
Restaurants near Tempe’s ASU Gammage
Congrats, you’ve secured the hottest tickets in town and you’re set for a bucket list-worthy night of Broadway. The next — and essential — step is choosing delicious and convenient restaurant near ASU Gammage to start your evening off. .
