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 Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
Learn MoreVisit Downtown Tempe
With all the options to choose from, there’s no better place to enjoy your free time than on Mill Avenue.
Learn MoreSee 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!
Learn MoreFall 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.
Learn MorePumpkin 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.
Learn MoreVisit Tempe’s Halloween haunts
Explore Tempe’s spine tingling Halloween haunts for a little spooky action and goose bumpy fun!
Learn MoreFall Events
Second Sundays on Mill
Downtown Tempe – Mill Avenue
October 9, 2022 – March 12, 2023
Second Sundays on Mill closes Mill Avenue to enhance the heart of Tempe with a local market that features a fantastic selection of Arizona-made goods.
Las Noches de las Luminarias
Desert Botanical Garden
December 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
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.
Live Music at Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace
December 10, 2022 – December 30, 2022
Whether you’re looking forward to a fun date night or family night out, you can’t go wrong with free music performances at Tempe Marketplace. Enjoy music performed by both local and nationally known bands and musicians at The District Stage.
Dog Days at the Garden
Desert Botanical Garden
January 14, 2023
Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden at Dog Days at Desert Botanical Garden.
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Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts in Downtown Tempe
Spring is bursting out all over Tempe with perfect weather, fragrant citrus blossoms, Cactus League Spring Training and a bunch of fun outdoor events, concerts and festivals. One of Tempe’s biggest, most popular festivals, the Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts, comes to Downtown Tempe Friday, March 31 through Sunday, April 2, 2022.
Tempe’s Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade is Holiday Magic
One of the most anticipated holiday events in Tempe is coming up on Saturday, December 10th – the annual Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade at Tempe Town Lake.
