The 2016 Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade feature approximately 50 lighted boats of all sizes. After dark, more than a thousand luminaria will illuminate the sidewalks and paths of Tempe Beach Park, a special display provided by Tempe South Rotary. Fireworks Fireworks will light up the night, too. The Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade fireworks finale will […]

The 2016 Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade kicks off the season of holiday events in downtown Tempe. This event typically hosts around 85 parade units, attracts 30,000 people, and also includes the traditional tree lighting ceremony. At the close of the parade, Santa is on hand for photos and the giant tree is also […]

The annual Phoenix and Tempe Fireworks displays are some of the best in the state. Ride the light rail to the fireworks shows at Steele Indian School Park and at Tempe Beach Park. Take a look at our Phoenix and Tempe 4th of July Fireworks page for more details.

Don’t miss Plated & Staged… A Herberger Theater Experience. This inaugural fundraiser has guests dining out at top Valley restaurants to benefit the Herberger Theater’s Arts Education and other initiatives, including Youth Outreach Programs designed to give Arizona children (ages 3-19) opportunities to excel, learn and heal through the arts. To add a little theater drama… […]

It’s that time of year again when the Improv AZ fans decide to drop their drawers and ride the light rail. The 7th annual AZ No Pants Light Rail Ride is January 10th. Starting place has not yet been determined. See their Facebook page for updates.

Everyone LOVES the Willo Historic District. Yes, everyone. The annual Willo Historic District Home Tour attracts thousands of people each year because of this love affair with cool homes in this awesome downtown Phoenix neighborhood. This is a self guided tour of Willo that allows people to peak inside of some really great homes while […]

Don’t miss the Tempe Block Party on Mill Avenue. Tons of bands, tons of bars, tons of Tempe fun. You can even Freeze The Keys and ride light rail for free to any of the events along the line on New Year’s Eve! Happy New Year!!

Don’t miss the annual Tempe Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade on Saturday, December 12th. People start to arrive at 5pm, boat parade starts at approximately 6pm. Sparkling lights and displays will decorate Tempe Town Lake during the 16th annual Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade

The annual Tempe Oktoberfest is three action-packed days of music, food and family fun that people look forward to all year long. As always, there will be live music with great bands on multiple stages, along with more food and drink than you can shake a beer stein at. Did I mention beer? Yes, they […]

You don’t want to miss the 2015 Tour de Fat in Tempe. Tour de Fat is New Belgium Brewing’s traveling celebration of all things bicycle, honoring mankind’s greatest invention. Born in Ft. Collins, Colorado to increase awareness and participation in cycling as a sustainable form of transportation, Tour de Fat has grown into a national […]