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Visit Tempe, Arizona

Events in Tempe this season

Fall is the perfect time to visit Arizona. The weather cools off, but not so much that you need a jacket, there’s pumpkin spice everything, and in Tempe, fall means the start of the event season. Starting in September, enjoy fun-filled outdoor festivals, art exhibitions and Broadway performances.

Make a long weekend out of it by staying in one of Tempe’s hotels, located near Downtown Tempe, the ASU Tempe Campus and shopping at Arizona Mills. Visit www.tempetourism.com to plan your getaway.

ASU Art Museum exhibitions:

• Pilot Projects: Hugh Hayden, “Pillory”: on view through December 3, 2021

• “DinnerWhere”: on view through October 9, 2021

ASU Gammage: See the best of Broadway at this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed auditorium.

• HAMILTON: Sept. 8-Oct. 10, 2021

• MEAN GIRLS: Nov. 2-7, 2021

Photo Credit: Mean Girls, ASU Gammage

Outdoor Festivals and Events

• Phoenix Pride Festival: November 6-7, 2021
  Held at Steele Indian School Park, the Phoenix Pride festival features over 150 entertainment performances on 6 stages and over 300 exhibitors showcasing a huge variety of food, shopping and community resources.

• ASU Football: September 2 – November 27, 2021
  Get excited for a season full of fans and action-packed football at the legendary ASU Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

• Sonoran Sippin’ at Desert Botanical Garden: select dates through September 10, 2021
  Stroll the trails as you soak in the desert vibes and iconic sunsets all while enjoying music by local deejays and musicians.

• Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake: Oct. 8-10, 2021
  One of Tempe’s signature annual events, Four Peaks Oktoberfest combines beer gardens, live music, a polka stage, food vendors and more.

• IROMAN Arizona: November 21, 2021
  This grueling, yet inspiring competition features a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a complete 26.2 mile marathon.

Find more events on the Tempe Tourism Office website

Photo Credit: Oktoberfest, Four Peaks Brewing Co.

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