Happenings at Tempe History Museum

Discover the roots of skateboarding at Dry Surf, the first U.S. skateboard park, which opened in Tempe, Arizona, in 1965. This exhibit celebrates 60 years of local contributions to skateboarding as a sport, lifestyle, and art form. Join us in honoring Tempe’s central role in shaping the culture!

Experience a Christmas tradition like no other at Tempe’s historic Peterson house! Enjoy free self-guided historic house tours, light refreshments, entertainment and activities.

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Petersen House is located at 1414 W. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282

Historian Dr. Summer Cherland will share her research on the geographic and historic boundaries of South Phoenix, explaining how political and social histories continue to shape its present-day perceptions. This free talk, presented at the Tempe History Museum, will also highlight the contributions of student-researchers from the South Phoenix Oral History Project.

11: 30 a.m. at the Tempe History Museum

Discover the history of the Hayden House, the oldest continuously occupied building in Maricopa County, with a self-guided tour of this beautifully restored adobe treasure. While you’re there, enjoy a live musical journey of old-time music from the Black River Barn Band playing in the courtyard.

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Hayden House is located at 1 W. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281

Please note there is no public parking lot at Hayden House. The house is easily accessible by public transit.

Enjoy the glitter and gleam when the valley’s Victorian jewel lights up for the evening. Enjoy decorations, light refreshments, music and a self-guided house tour.

5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Petersen House is located at 1414 W. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282

Join the Tetra String Quartet for their annual holiday celebration and silent auction! This festive event will include pre-show entertainment, a silent option and more.

7:00 p.m.

Held at the Tempe History Museum: 809 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282