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Tempe’s Unique Meeting Venues

The Tempe area is home to many interesting and unique meeting locations. Whether you are planning an indoor event or wish to take advantage of our beautiful weather and meet outdoors, we can assist you in finding the perfect facility to fit your needs.

Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park
1300 N. College Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 929-0292
Fax: (480) 967-5450

Contemporary history introduces visitors to the dramatic development of the Valley. Interactive exhibits, guided tours and research library. The Museum's facilities are available for rental for events such as receptions, auditorium presentations, trade shows and meetings. This museum can host 500+ on-site for receptions, 400 for a seated dinner in the courtyard, 180 for a dinner in the lobby, 272 in a theater-style auditorium setting, and up to 50 in the largest meeting room.

ASU Gammage
Mill Ave. & Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone: (480) 965-5062
Fax: (480) 965-7663

ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of performing arts in the world.  It is the home theater of Progressive Broadway Across America - Arizona and the Beyond series. This historic 3,000 seat hall was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. 

ASU Karsten Golf Course
1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 921-8070
Fax: (480)784-4836

Rated "4½ STARS" by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play," this par 70, Pete Dye Scottish links design boasts exceptional playing conditions year-round. The Sun Angel Clubhouse is home to the award-winning Trophy Room restaurant. Specializing in group outings and events. Banquet facilities available for groups from 20 - 200.  Must use in-house catering. 

ASU Memorial Union
ASU Tempe Campus
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone: (480) 965-3406
Fax: (480)965-5834

The Memorial Union (MU) serves as the primary meeting center on the campus of Arizona State University.  The MU is an ideal setting for meetings, conferences or special events for groups of 10 to 575.

ASU Old Main
Normal Lane & University Drive
Tempe, AZ 85287-3702
Phone: (480) 965-2586
Fax: (480)965-9002

Old Main, Arizona State University's oldest building, currently houses the ASU Alumni Association. It is an ideal site for an event. It offers rooms and outdoor areas with turn of the century architectural interest and considerable character for groups of 6 to 500.

Big Surf Fun- Tempe
1500 N. McClintock Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 994-2297
Fax: (480) 464066452

Celebrate your event with us at Big Surf Waterpark. We have several packages available for corporate picnics, schools, youth groups and church groups. Reservations can be made Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S. Ash Ave. 850 S. Ash Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480)968-9935
Fax: (480)968-6193

Located in one of Tempe's historic houses, Casey Moore's Oyster House is a favorite gathering spot for locals, students and professionals. Huge outdoor patio and one of Tempe largest menus, featuring 28 beers on tap. Private and semi-private areas available. Capacity: 500 local favorite for great food and spirits: both great drinks and a fiw friendly ghosts. Five ghosts are known to reside at the restaurant.

Casino Arizona
524 N. 92nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (877) 724-4687
Fax: (480) 850-7741

Gaming, dining and entertainment. Two distinct locations offer everything from slots, blackjack, and poker to art, dining and entertainment. On-site restaurants serve everything from casual snacks to intimate fine dining. The casino also houses an extraordinary cultural exhibit of Native American arts and crafts. This location at the 101 & McKellips can accommodate group events for up to 200.

Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (480) 941-1225
Fax: (480)481-8139

Living museum featuring 50,000 desert plants from around the world. Beautiful indoor and outdoor meeting / event space is available to accommodate 500+.  Contact the group tour manager (480-481-8104) or facility rental manager (480-481-8109) for more details. 

GameWorks
5000 Arizona Mills Cir. #669
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480)839-4263
Fax: (480) 839-4329

GameWorks hosts corporate parties, incentive events, holiday parties, meetings and interactive teambuilding events. GameWorks also offers the best games and attractions in the world. For groups of 10 to 2,000, from simple appetizer buffets to unique themed events, GameWorks will develop a fresh menu that is uniquely yours. GameWorks is located inside Arizona Mills. Call (480) 839-4363 for group rates and more information.

Golfland - Sunsplash
155 W. Hampton
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (888) 834-8319
Fax: (480) 461-3496

Experience Arizona's premier destination for family fun. Enjoy mini-golf, race cars, laser tag, bumper boats and arcade games or cool off at Sunsplash's wave pool, winding river and thrilling waterslides. Whether your group is 10 people or 4,000 people, we have a package to meet your needs. Group outings are great for team building, corporate picnics, family reunions, sports teams and church groups. For more information please contact one of our group sales specialists at (480) 834-8319.

Hackett House
95 W. Fourth St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480)350-8181
Fax: (480) 831-1766

Tempe historical landmark specializing in one-of-a-kind treasures, afternoon teas, cooking classes and Chocolate Happy Hour. Available for hosting your future event in a charming Victorian outdoor setting. Outdoor space holds 120 people and indoor facility holds 50 people. Benefits Tempe Sister Cities programs.

Hall of Flame Fire Museum
6101 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (602) 275-3473
Fax: (602)275-0896

National Firefighting Hall of Heroes.  Over 90 classic pieces of firefighting apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 1960.  Fire safety exhibits, games and activities for kids.  Private room available for meetings.

Hatton Hall
34 E. 7th Street Bldg. B
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480)858-2300

Historic setting in the Mill Avenue District available for use by public government entities, private non-profit groups, philanthropic groups and for rent by private citizens of Tempe. It was named in honor of Patricia A. Hatton. Indoor space accommodates 50 people and outdoor space accommodates 50 people.

Heidi's Events & Catering
2095 W. 15th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 491-5254
Fax: (480) 491-0407

Full-service catering featuring amazing food, bar service, talented event planners, rental equipment, design and décor team, and world class service staff. Need space? We offer two room options to accommodate your meeting or event with no venue fee! The showroom space is available after business hours and can seat about 100 guests for dinner or up to 150 guests cocktail style (standing room). Our community room is available any time of the day and can seat 50 people or 75 cocktail style.

Kiwanis Recreation Center

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Phone: (480) 350-5201
Fax: (480)350-5777

With an indoor heated wave pool and water slide, tennis center, gymnasium, batting range, outdoor lighted sand volleyball courts and classrooms, KRC is a perfect destination for birthday parties, corporate picnics, family reunions and just plain fun.

La Bocca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
699 S. Mill Ave. #115
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-5244
Fax: (480) 967-5693

Nestled in the impressive Brick Yard on Mill Avenue, La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar provides an incomparably sophisticated, yet relaxed meeting venue for your group to meet, eat, drink, discuss, relax and enjoy. Semi-private to private dining options, convenient parking, custom menus & budgets, buffet or sit-down dining, assigned servers, inclusive tabs and easy invoicing for 10-250 guests. Host your special events, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, wine tastings, private parties, social gatherings, alumni groups, book clubs and more. Corporate buy-outs available. Use our ceiling-mounted projector to show your group’s video, website or favorite movie.

Nello's
1806 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 897-2060
Fax: (480) 838-1990

Award winning pizza since 1983..."In Crust We Trust." This family owned bistro has been charming neighborhood customers with indoor and patio seating, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, heaping salads and desserts for 27 years. A (free) private banquet room "Casa de Lucca," is great for holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, off-site business meetings, birthdays and graduations. This room can hold 50 people, plus it is attached to our patio which can hold up to 25 additional guests. Voted "Best Pizza."

Phoenix Zoo (The)
455 N. Galvin Pkwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (602) 273-1341
Fax: (602)286-3809

Founded in 1962, the Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest privately-owned, non-profit zoos in the country. Home to more than 1,300 animals including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles, the Zoo always entertains and delights. The Zoo features meeting and banquet facilities with professional catering and meeting planning. Indoor and outdoor facilities can accommodate 10 - 10,000 for private events.

Pyle Adult Recreation Center
655 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 350-5211
Fax: (480) 350-5294

A variety of programs and special events for adults are offered at this popular Tempe Recreation facility.The Pyle Adult Recreation Center is available for use by Tempe resident groups and organizations for meetings Monday through Saturday. Organizations using the facility must be not-for-profit in nature and involve Tempe residents.

Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse
5700 W. North Loop Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: (480) 502-5600

Rawhide, winner of Arizona's Best Western Experience, offers guests renowned dining, unique shops, a variety of attractions and memorable meeting spaces. Rawhide's excellent location and reputation has served groups for over 37 years. Groups of all sizes are welcome. To plan your event, call (480) 502-5600 or visit us at www.rawhide.com.

Regus Group Tempe - Hayden Ferry Lakeside
60 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 366-5800

We offer fully furnished office space with flexible terms and business solutions to help grow your business.

Rustler's Rooste
8383 S. 48th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone: (602)431-6474
Fax: (602)431-6173

Mountain-top rustic Western setting features live music nightly, indoor waterfall, famous tin slide and rattlesnake appetizer. Indoor and outdoor facilities available for groups up to 1,500. Contact banquet sales at (602) 431-6473.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (480) 270-5000

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is the Valley's newest and most versatile venue. Located on 140 acres on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in the heart of metro Phoenix, it offers easy access from the Pima 101 Freeway. Its thirteen baseball fields, shaded stadium, picturesque party decks and multiple parking lots are all available for rental. Open 12 months a year, Salt River Fields is the Valley's most creative destination for events of all sizes, from social gatherings to convention and business meetings, sporting events, art and cultural festivals, or car shows. Surrounded by expansive views of Red Mountain, Camelback Mountain, the Superstition Mountains, Four Peaks and the McDowell Mountains, Salt River Fields is a one-of-a-kind destination.

SEA LIFE Arizona
5000 Arizona Mills Cir.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 478-7600

Over 5,000 sea creatures and a 360 degree ocean tunnel make SEA LIFE Arizona the perfect place for family fun, groups and special events. Hold an intimate birthday party or business meeting for up to 40 people, or enjoy an exclusive private event in the aquarium for up to 250 guests.

Stratum Laser Tag
1455 S. Stapley Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: (480) 545-5500
Fax: (480) 545-4922

Stratum Laser Tag is the World's Largest Laser Tag Arena including an 18,000 sq. ft. indoor facility featuring a giant labyrinth with 90 towers, bridges and ramps, 15 different levels and heights up to 20 feet with an intense sound system, light show and interactive targets! Stratum can equip up to 60 players at a time in the most state-of-the-art equipment. Stratum features an arcade and redemption area, observation deck, dining area and six private rooms. The facility is perfect for adults or children searching for a high-tech, active and adventurous experience through individual play, family outings, birthday parties, group outings, team-building events and company meetings. Conveniently located 15 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 350-2822 (box office)
Fax: (480) 350-2828

Tempe Center for the Arts is a state-of-the art facility providing visual and performing arts experiences to the community. Tempe Center for the Arts presents engaging spaces with breathtaking views of Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park. Available spaces include the entire facility, the 600-seat theater, the 200-seat studio and the 201 Lounge. Take a tour of the Tempe Center for the Arts here: http://www.seemystore.ca/virtual-tours-v3/scottsdale/tempecenter/.

Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 350-2822 (box office)
Fax: (480) 350-2828

The Tempe Center for the Arts is a state-of-the art facility providing visual and performing arts experiences to the community. The Gallery at TCA (Tempe Center for the Arts) features a variety of curated, touring and juried exhibitions throughout the year. Admission to the Gallery is free. Tempe Center for the Arts presents engaging spaces with breathtaking views of Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park.

Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W. Alameda Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 350-5205
Fax: (480) 350-5059

Home of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Spring Training. Unique venue for group functions. Tempe Diablo Stadium seats 9,000+. Expanded Concourse Area is available for trade shows and conferences. The Multi-Purpose Overlook Room is available for groups of 75 or less, five breakout rooms can accommodate eight people each. Three separate open-air facilities (two are shaded) are perfect for luncheons and social gatherings for 25 - 500 people.

Tempe Marketplace
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 966-9338
Fax: (480)563-1829

With 1.3 million square feet of retail space, featuring dramatic light and laser elements, outdoor fireplaces and unique water features, Tempe Marketplace delivers an interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting. Conveniently located in Tempe on Loop 101 & 202, the retail destination is just minutes from the surrounding communities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.  Event space for groups from 400 - 4,000.

Tempe Town Lake
80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480)350-8625
Fax: (480)350-2951

Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, provides a two-mile recreational haven for kayaking, sailing, rowing, jogging, skating or picnicking. The heart of Tempe Town Lake is historic Tempe Beach Park.  The park provides five miles of pathways and ample room for festivals or events, such as Ford Ironman Arizona, various charity walks, Oktoberfest and the July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival. 

Tempe Transportation Center
200 E. 5th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 350-8219

The Don Cassano Community Room is located on the second floor of the Tempe Transportation Center in downtown Tempe. The community room is about 2,000 square feet in total and can be divided into two smaller rooms. There are 20 rectangular tables and 45 chairs in a standard setup of a board room formation on the north side and a commission "u" formation on the south. The room has 100 additional stacking chairs which can be utilized upon request. The north and south walls of the room are glass and can open connecting the users to the desert and the city. There is a state of the art audio visual system for presentations.

Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1041
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 968-2920

Our mission is to revolutionize the pub business by combining the traditional values of European and American pubs, creating a gathering place where friends and family can come together to celebrate life, enjoy great food, craft beers, signature cocktails, wines, music and sports. Private and semi-private space available for groups. The private area has a capacity of 80 and is expandable to include the outdoor area. Total capacity: 504 indoors and 120 outdoors.

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