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Sat01Mar2014Tempe Beach Park, 54 W. Rio Salado Pkwy
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Sat08Mar2014Sun09Mar201410:00 amTempe Beach Park, 54 W. Rio Salado Pkwy
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Mon17Mar20144:00 pmTempe Beach Park
FLOGGING MOLLY, ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS, OZOMATLI - RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
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Sat22Mar20146:30 amPhoenix Zoo
This event helps raise both awareness and funds to stop drunk driving and underage drinking, and provide support to victims and survivors. With every step taken and each dollar raised, walkers are supporting MADD's life-saving mission to keep our families and communities safe.
See the site for more info and to get involved - we may even put together a Yelp team, so comment below if interested in joining!
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Thu27Mar20145:00 - 8:00pm1134 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Don't miss the Community Meeting and Celebration.
Live music, food, beer garden, family fun, and of course the final design unveiling! Click on and print out the graphic above to keep as a handy reminder. Share with one and all
See more info on the Hance Park Facebook Page or via the Hance Park info page on the City of Phoenix web site.
If riding the light rail to the event, just exit at the Roosevelt Station and go north to the park.
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Fri28Mar2014Sun30Mar201410:30 am - 5:30 pmMill Avenue District, Downtown Tempe
The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 20 art festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist and has received the Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 250,000 visitors to the Mill Avenue District over the course of a 3-day weekend.
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Fri28Mar20146:30 pmDesert Botanical Garden
Agave on the Rocks is an annual festival featuring gourmet cuisine prepared by some of the best chefs in Phoenix, Latin-inspired music and margaritas. New for 2014, guests can view Chihuly in the Garden exhibit and enjoy DJ Seduce, Grupo Liberdade, SambAZ Dancers and Capoeira Brasil Arizona.
Guests must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions. Children will not be admitted, even if a parent or guardian is present. Tickets must be purchase is in advance and will not be available at the door. Event programming is subject to change No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the event.No refunds, exchanges or rain dates. Event price represents full market value and is not tax deductible.
Tickets are $70 for Garden members and $75 for non members. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended.
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Sat08Nov201410am-4pm10 W Portland St Phoenix, AZ 85003
The annual Local First Arizona “Certified Local Fall Festival” is an event for EVERYONE. Young, old, rich, poor, smart and smarter…
The Certified Local Fall Festival is all day family friendly fun for all ages.
Thousands will flock to Portland Parkway near the light rail station at Central and Roosevelt to enjoy some of the Valley’s best food, live music, fun and games, unique shopping, huge local beer and wine garden and the chance to learn more about the awesome “local movement” that is so important to our cities and our state.
AWESOME LOCATION! The annual Certified Local Fall Festival is at Portland Parkway in Downtown Phoenix, right next to the Roosevelt/Central light rail station!
See more info at:
http://raillife.com/local-fall-festival/
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Sat08Nov20141:30 pmSun Devil Stadium
ASU plays their biggest game of the year this weekend at Sun Devil Stadium against Notre Dame. While it isn't a conference game, it will be a huge win for the school and the football program.
Join us at our RailGating party prior to the game!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GilEH9V-4A
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Wed28Jan2015Sun01Feb2015Light 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)
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See more at: http://www.valleymetro.org/pressreleases/detail/valley-metro-special-super-bowl-xlix-service#sthash.t2f5Bqom.dpuf
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Sun08Feb201510am - 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 )
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.
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Sat07Mar2015Sun08Mar201510am - 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.
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Sat21Mar20151pm-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.
Downtown Tempe
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Fri27Mar2015Sun29Mar201510am - 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!
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Sat25Apr20157:05 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.
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Sat04Jul20155:00 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!
SchweigerPhoto.com 4th of July
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Sat22Aug20159:00am - 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!
Here's more info from METRO concerning the Mesa grand opening.
Come join the fun as we celebrate this historic day in Mesa!
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Thu10Sep2015Mon14Sep201580 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.
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Sat26Sep20154:00 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.
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You can also use our Uber code to get you to and from the light rail station closest to your home.
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Sat03Oct201510am - 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!
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Fri09Oct2015Sun11Oct2015Tempe 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.
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Sat10Oct20154:30 - 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!
Join RailLife!
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Fri04Dec2015Sun06Dec201510am - 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.
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Sat12Dec20155pm - 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
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Thu31Dec20157pm-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!!
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Sat02Jan20168:15 pmChase Field - Phoenix AZ
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!
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Sun10Jan20161:00 pm
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.
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Sun14Feb201610 am - 4pmWillo Historic District
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 walking the tree lined streets of the neighborhood.
In addition to touring the homes, there is a LOT of excitement around the street fair that will has food, artisans, music and more along the streets of Monte Vista and Holly. It’s a really great way to spend a day.
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Sat12Mar2016Sun13Mar201610 am - 5pmTempe Beach Park
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!
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Fri08Apr2016Sun10Apr201610am - 5pmMill Avenue
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 to go with your great art and entertainment? The Tempe Arts Festival has got you covered with beer and wine tastings, as well. enjoy the AZ Wine Festival and the return of “The Art of Beer” which will feature some great local brewers. While the festival is free, the beer and wine is not. Seriously? You thought it was included, didn’t you. Sorry. For just $10.00 you get 5 samples of beer from local brewers Four Peaks Brewery and Gordon Biersch. You can also purchase beer by the glass for $5.00. Of course, AZ Wine Festival has been a favorite of the Tempe Arts Festival for years. The best in Arizona wines are a great fit to complement the ambiance of a fine arts festival environment such as the one we have here in Tempe. The cost for the wine tastings is $15.00 for six samples if you purchase them early. Tickets will be $20 for 6 or $25 for ten during the event. Glasses, bottles and cases will be sold, as well. These events are located on 7th Street, just west on Mill Avenue.You'll love Mill Avenue!
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Sun24Apr20165:00 pm222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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… we don’t plan to reveal where until the night of the event.
The evening will begin at the Herberger Theater for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and entertainment. Guests find out which fine dining restaurants they will experience just before departure at 7:00pm. Each restaurant will host a table of eight with a specially prepared three-course meal with wine. There are several ways for guests to participate:
Table of eight - $1,800
Couples Package (two tickets) - $420
Single Ticket - $225
Cocktail Party/Silent Auction only - $50
The HTC is a 501(c)(3) Arizona non-profit organization that supports and fosters the growth of the arts in Phoenix as a premier performance venue, arts incubator and advocate. For more information, visit our website.
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Mon04Jul20166pm-11pmPhoenix and Tempe
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.
SchweigerPhoto.com 4th of July
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Sat26Nov20163:00 pmMill Avenue
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 a great backdrop for holiday pictures.
Of course, we suggest you take the light rail to the Parade. Less parking challenges, for sure.
Happy Holidays to all!
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Fri02Dec2016Sun04Dec201610am - 5:30pmMill Avenue - Downtown Tempe
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 Saturday afternoon (from 3-6pm) in the beer / wine garden. I'll be pouring / volunteering with my friends from the Tempe Community Action Agency to help raise money and awareness for the Tempe Mission campaign. Come by and say hi!
What: Three day arts festival
When: 10am – 5:30pm Friday – Sunday
Where: Mill Avenue
Cost: FREE to attend. Crafts, food, spirits etc are extraThis is a fun event for people of all ages. There is a kids block, there's a beer / win garden, there's great food and a LOT of amazing arts and crafts.
Traffic can be a little tricky but there is a light rail stop right on Mill Avenue. You can be dropped off right at the entrance of the festival!
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Sat10Dec20161:30 pmTempe Town Lake
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 conclude the light-filled night following the end of the boat parade.
Selfies with Santa Special guest, Santa Claus, will hear children’s gift requests in Tempe Beach Park. Bring your camera! Families are encouraged to bring their own camera for free Selfies with Santa.
