Special Events near ASU
New Year's Eve
Tempe Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Block Party
Mill Avenue District
Tempe, Arizona
Named one of the top ten places in the nation to ring in the New Year by USA Today, the Tempe Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Block Party is packed with excitement and fun for the entire family!
Early January
Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
Sun Devil Stadium
120 South Ash Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-350-0900
Tempe will host the Big 12 Championship vs. PAC-10 Championship.
Mid January
Rock N Roll AZ Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
Tempe, Arizona
The annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and 1/2 Marathon covers running two really fast courses and hosts 60 live bands.
March
Spring Training Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 West Alameda Drive
Tempe, Arizona
480-350-5205
End of March-Beginning of April
Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts
Mill Avenue District
Tempe, Arizona
480-921-2300
Ranked among the Top 20 art festivals in the nation, it has received the Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The event attracts nearly 250,000 visitors to downtown Tempe over the course of a 3-day period.
Early April
Tempe Music Festival
Tempe Beach Park
Tempe, Arizona
The Annual Circle K Tempe Music Festival is held at Tempe Beach Park and features more than 30 regional and national acts on 3 stages, interactive displays, extreme sports demonstrations and much more!
Early May
AVP Tempe Open
Tempe Beach Park
Tempe, Arizona
AVP comes to Tempe Beach Park! Featuring Volleyball's hottest venue and athletes. Watch as teams battle it out in Arizona's unique beach.
Mid November
New Times 10K Race
Mill Avenue
Tempe, Arizona
When this event was inaugurated in 1976 by Dr. Art Mollen, the goal was to provide a community event that celebrates fitness and physical well-being. Now it is the 13th largest 10K race in the United States!
Late November-Early December
APS Fantasy of Lights
Mill Avenue District
Tempe, Arizona
Celebrate the holiday season with Tempe as the Mill Avenue District is transformed into a winter wonderland!
End of November/Early December
Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts
Mill Avenue District
Tempe Arizona
480-921-2300