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 2024/2025 Desert Financial Broadway Across America–Arizona series kicks off in August!
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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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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.
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.
Boots in the Park at Tempe Beach Park
Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park
September 28, 2024 – September 29, 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!
Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake
Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park
October 11, 2024 – October 13, 2024
The Tempe Oktoberfest combines beer gardens, live music, a polka stage, great food including German fare, a carnival, kids activities and much more fun.
Arizona Theatre Company at Tempe Center for the Arts
Tempe Center for the Arts
October 19, 2024 – June 29, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company’s 56th Season kicks off its five-show lineup in October 2023 at Tempe Center for the Arts.
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
Tempe’s Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope and great memories you’ll cherish forever. Experience the magic of thousands of lanterns as the soft lights reflect upon the water of Kiwanis Lake in Tempe.
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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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 14th – the annual Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade at Tempe Town Lake.
Black History Month and Beyond in Tempe
This Black History Month, we invite you to explore the contributions made by Black leaders, creatives, educators and other community members, past and present, in Tempe, Arizona.
