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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Candlelight Concerts
Phoenix Zoo | Arizona Center for Nature Conservation
Through January 19, 2024
Candlelight Concerts, presented by Fever, bring the music of Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and more to the Phoenix Zoo.
2023-2024 Arizona Coyotes Hockey
Mullett Arena
Through April 17, 2024
The 2023-2024 Arizona Coyotes NHL schedule is here, and we look forward to a season full of fans and action-packed hockey at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
Second Sundays on Mill
Downtown Tempe – Mill Avenue
Through April 14, 2024
On the Second Sunday of each month (October-April) Mill Avenue closes to traffic, and pedestrians are invited to explore a monthly outdoor market, featuring live music and entertainment, vendors, pop-ups, activations, seasonal themes and plenty of fun for the entire family.
Arizona Theatre Company at Tempe Center for the Arts
Tempe Center for the Arts
Through June 9, 2024
Arizona Theatre Company’s 56th Season kicks off its five-show lineup in October 2023 at Tempe Center for the Arts.
LES MISÉRABLES at ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage
Through December 10, 2023
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES.
Movies on the Field at Mountain America Stadium
ASU 365 Community Union
December 16, 2023 – March 17, 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.
PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” at Mullett Arena
Mullett Arena
December 28, 2023 – December 30, 2023
The PAW Patrol is on the lookout for Adventure Bay’s Top Heroes in the brand-new live show PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite.” Catch all this action, and more, as PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” comes to Mullett Arena for six shows between Dec. 28 and 30, 2023.
Dog Days at the Garden
Desert Botanical Garden
January 6, 2024 – 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.
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Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden
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.
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.
