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  • Wed
    28
    Jan
    2015
    Sun
    01
    Feb
    2015

    Super Bowl Week - Extended Hours of Operation

    Light rail stations

    Keep up on the light rail hours of operation during Super Bowl Week:

    Special Rail Service to Verizon Super Bowl Central:

    Valley Metro Rail will offer extended hours and capacity operating until 2 a.m. on January 28-31 and 11 p.m. on February 1 to support additional demand and late-night festivities.

    Service will operate at regular frequency, which is between 12-20 minutes. In downtown Phoenix, passengers will board and de-board from certain stations:

     

    Click here for Maps of the Phoenix light rail line.

    De-boarding only stations: 3rd Street/Washington (westbound) 1st Avenue/Jefferson (eastbound)

    Boarding only stations: Central Avenue/Washington (westbound) 3rd Street/Jefferson (eastbound) -

    See more at: http://www.valleymetro.org/pressreleases/detail/valley-metro-special-super-bowl-xlix-service#sthash.t2f5Bqom.dpuf

  • Sun
    08
    Feb
    2015

    Willo Home Tour

    10am - 4pmWillo Historic District

    It's time once again for the annual Willo Historic Home Tour.

    2015 Willo Home Tour:

    Date: Sunday, February 8th, 2015

    Time: Tour open 10am-4pm ( pick up will call tickets starting at 9am)

    Place: Willo! ( McDowell to Thomas – 1st Ave to 7th Ave )

    Willo Historic Homes

     

    Just hop on the train and head over to one of the best home tours around. See http://raillife.com/willo-home-tour/ for more info or check out the Willo Home Tour Facebook Page.

  • Sat
    07
    Mar
    2015
    Sun
    08
    Mar
    2015

    Arizona Aloha Festival

    10am - 5pmTempe Beach Park

    Don't miss the 2015 Arizona Aloha Festival.

    The AZ Aloha Festival provides awareness and education about Hawaiian and other South Pacific Islander culture and heritage. But, there is so much more! This festival is FREE to attend and is fun for all. Great food, amazing culture, amazing arts and crafts and so much more. Each year, my family and I look forward to attending the Arizona Aloha Festival. My kids love the Hawaiian shaved ice, the dancers and all of the unique crafts, etc. I always enjoy the food, the atmosphere and the entire experience. It is a really nice, family-friendly event. Mark your calendar!

    What: Arizona Aloha Festival

    Where: Tempe Beach Park

    When: March 7th and 8th from 10am – 5:00pm

    Why: For fun and to celebrate Hawaiian and other South Pacific Islander culture.

     

  • Sat
    21
    Mar
    2015

    Tempe Urban Living Tour

    1pm-4pmDowntown Tempe

    Don't miss the first annual Urban Living Tour in Downtown Tempe.

    Saturday, March 21st, from 1pm-4pm.

    Check-in will be at Hayden Station, between NCounter and MoJo on Mill Ave.

    This is a self-guided tour. Attendees may choose to visit each home on the tour or to pick and choose which ones they want to see. You are encouraged to walk or bike to the different properties. The Tempe trolley will also be circling the tour route.

    Click here to register and to get more info.

    Tempe Festival of the Arts

    Downtown Tempe

  • Fri
    27
    Mar
    2015
    Sun
    29
    Mar
    2015

    Tempe Festival of the Arts

    10am - 5:30pmMill Avenue

    Don't miss the annual Tempe Festival of the Arts on Mill Avenue.

    The next Tempe Arts Festival is the Spring Festival of the Arts on March 27-29, 2015.

    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 nation, our residents enjoy a truly spectacular weekend of art, entertainment and culinary delights. AND, beer and wine, too!

    Of course, it is easy to get there via the light rail line.

    Enjoy!

    Tempe Festival of the Arts
    Tempe Arts Festival
    Tempe Arts Festival

    Tempe Festival of the Arts
    Tempe Festival of the Arts food
    Tempe Festival of the Arts

  • Sat
    25
    Apr
    2015

    Pat's Run 2015

    7:05 am219 East Packard Drive Tempe, AZ 85281

    Don't miss Pat's Run on April 25th at Sun Devil Stadium.

    4.2 mile run / walk – $42 entry fee until Feb 1.
    Feb 2 – Mar 31 – $45 adults
    April 1 – April 17 $50 adults
    Online registration closes April 17

    .42 mile Kids Run ( 12 and under ) $5.00

    6:00 a.m. Expo and Kids Corner Opens.

    Join Team RailLife when you register and join us at this awesome event!

    Complete race information can be found on the Pat’s Run web site.

    Tillman Tunnel at ASU

  • Sat
    04
    Jul
    2015

    4th of July Fireworks

    5:00 pmTempe and Phoenix

    Don't miss the 2015 4th of July fireworks displays in Tempe and in Phoenix. BOTH are easy to get to via the light rail!

    See this list of Phoenix and Tempe 4th of July Fireworks that will take place at Tempe Beach Park and at Steele Indian School Park.

    These are the BEST fireworks shows in the entire valley.

    Have fun!

    Tempe 4th of July Fireworks

    SchweigerPhoto.com 4th of July

  • Sat
    22
    Aug
    2015

    Central Mesa Light Rail Grand Opening Celebration

    9:00am - 12:00pmCenter and Main

    Come join the Mesa grand opening celebration and be one of the first people to ride the light rail trains in to Central Mesa!

    Mesa light rail grand opening

    Here's more info from METRO concerning the Mesa grand opening.

    Come join the fun as we celebrate this historic day in Mesa!

  • Thu
    10
    Sep
    2015
    Mon
    14
    Sep
    2015

    Tempe Healing Field

    80 W Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281

    Please join us for the 2015 Tempe Healing Field at Tempe Beach Park. This is a FREE event to honor those lost on September 11th. The Healing Field is open to the public from September 10th - 13th.

    Tempe Healing Field

  • Sat
    26
    Sep
    2015

    ASU vs USC - Railgating Party

    4:00 pm712 S College Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

    We'll be RailGating with our friends from Smokin' Aces barbeque this Saturday as the Sun Devils take on the Trojans. Game time is 7:30pm and it is a Maroon monsoon so please join us and please dress accordingly.

    Our Railgating parties are in the Campus Corner parking lot at 712 S College with our good friends from Smokin’ Aces BBQ! They don't sell their food but we do ask that you make ( at least ) a $10 donation to offset their costs in feeding you a TON of REALLY GOOD grub.

    All you have to do is get yourself to our lot and anything you need will be right there. Campus corner sells soda, beer, coffee, snacks and… just about anything you would ever need for the ultimate railgate party! We even have coolers that you can use. This is a semi-private event but all of our friends are invited!!

    ASU Football games are always a good time and tailgating is never a bad idea. Since we have the METRO light rail available to drop us off right in front of Sun Devil Stadium, many people prefer RailGating!

    Come enjoy some good food and drink and a lot of Sun Devil fun with friends.

    Here's our Facebook invite for more info, too.

    RailGating with Nick Bastian
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    Smokin Aces BBQ
    Smokin’ Aces!

    You can also use our Uber code to get you to and from the light rail station closest to your home.
    Promo code: RAILLIFE
    Sign up link: uber.com/go/raillife
    Good for $20 off your first ride with Uber!
  • Sat
    03
    Oct
    2015

    Tour De Fat

    10am - 5pm80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281

    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 rite of passage for cycling advocates and bon vivants alike.

    Here's their Facebook Event page.

    See you there!

    Tempe Tour de Fat

  • Fri
    09
    Oct
    2015
    Sun
    11
    Oct
    2015

    Tempe Oktoberfest

    Tempe Beach Park

    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 will have beer. 15 German beers along with craft beers from all over the world AND a full lineup of awesome brews from Four Peaks Brewing.

    Tempe Oktoberfest

  • Sat
    10
    Oct
    2015

    RailGating - ASU Football

    4:30 - 10pm712 S College Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

    Join us for a RailGating party as we get ready to Black Out the Buffs.

    Talk about convenience… Our Railgating parties are in the Campus Corner parking lot. All you have to do is get yourself to our lot and anything you need will be right there. Campus corner sells soda, beer, coffee, snacks and… just about anything you would ever need for the ultimate tailgate party!! We even have coolers that you can use. This is a semi-private event. We  set up at 712 S College in the Campus Corner parking lot with our good friends from Smokin’ Aces BBQ! Come enjoy some good food and drink and a lot of fun with Sun Devil fans.

    The next home ASU football game is Saturday October 10th against Colorado. Game time is set for 7:00PM. This game is a Black Out. Please dress accordingly and please feel free to join us before and during the game for some Sun Devil fun!

    RailGating with Nick Bastian

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  • Fri
    04
    Dec
    2015
    Sun
    06
    Dec
    2015

    Tempe Festival of the Arts

    10am - 5:30pmDowntown Tempe

    The Tempe Festival of the Arts will be held December 4-6, 2015.

    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 nation, our residents enjoy a truly spectacular weekend of art, entertainment and culinary delights. Looking for a little something to go with your great art and entertainment? The Tempe Arts Festival has got you covered with beer and wine tastings, as well.

    Tempe Festival of the Arts

  • Sat
    12
    Dec
    2015

    Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade

    5pm - 9pm80 W Rio Salado Parkway Tempe AZ 85281

    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

    Tempe fantasy of lights parade

  • Thu
    31
    Dec
    2015

    Tempe Block Party

    7pm-2amMill Avenue - Tempe AZ

    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!!

    Light rail new year's eve

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