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 […]
Tempe Fantasy of Lights Parade 2016
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 […]
Tempe Festival of the Arts December 2-4
Don’t miss the annual Tempe Festival of the Arts on Mill Avenue. As always, there will be a LOT of great art, food and fun. They have some cool new stuff this year along with all of the great things you have grown to love. AND, as a bonus, you can come see me on […]
Fourth of July Fireworks – Rail Life Style
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.
Plated & Staged… A Herberger Theater Experience
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… […]
Tempe Festival of the Arts
The Tempe Arts Festival features hundreds of booths and exhibits, live music performances along with a Festival Jazz Stage, street performers, vendors and so much more. Ranked as one of the top arts festivals in the natio n, our residents enjoy a truly spectacular weekend of art, entertainment and culinary delights. Looking for a little something […]
No Pants Light Rail Ride
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.
Willo Home Tour
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 […]
Arizona Aloha Festival
Don’t miss the annual Arizona Aloha Festival located at Tempe Beach Park. Just take the light rail to the Mill Avenue exit and head north to the park. Great food, great fun for all at this family friendly event. March 12th and 13th from 10am – 5pm. We’ll see you there! Aloha!
Cactus Bowl
Don’t miss the Sun Devils playing in the Cactus Bowl! Game time is 8:15pm on Saturday January 2nd, 2016 at Chase Field. ASU fans should wear GOLD to the game! See you there!