Welcome to the heart of Tempe

Home to the historic Mill Avenue, ASU, and the perfect mix of outdoor adventure, culture, iconic landmarks, and creative energy. Whether you’re craving brunch, a craft cocktail, or an outdoor adventure, you’ll find it here.

Discover Why We're the Downtown With it All!

Downtown Tempe is an urban and walkable destination for outdoor adventure, foodie experiences, an energetic nightlife, cultural arts, and iconic events - all in a day’s trip and without leaving the district.

AZ's Only Waterfront City

Food, Drink & Nightlife

Local Treasures

Retail Shopping

Events & Happenings

Events

Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts

Friday- Saturday 10AM - 5:30PM & Sunday 10AM - 4:30PM

Mar 13

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Mar 15

Specials and Happy Hours

GRAND OPENING! Lizard Head Trading Co.

Lizard Head Trading

Fri

Mar

Arts & Entertainment • Food & Wine

Does the Future Need Us? - A Symposium Dinner

6pm - 9pm

Culinary Dropout at The Yard Tempe

Fri

Mar

Food & Wine • Specials and Happy Hours

Tempe St. Patrick's Day Events 2026

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque

7:30pm - 10pm

Tempe Center for the Arts

Sat

Mar

All Events

The Inside Scoop

There is always something happening downtown!

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS • THINGS TO DO • STUDENT LIFE • TEMPE TOWN LAKE

Downtown Tempe Free Events Guide: January–March 2026

Plan your winter outings with this Downtown Tempe guide to free events from January through March 2026, including 2nd Sundays on Mill, Tempe Blooms, and Tempe Festival of the Arts.

THINGS TO DO • TEMPE TOWN LAKE

Your Ultimate Guide to Tempe Beach Park and Lakeside Activities

Tempe Town Lake is one of Arizona's top attractions, and for good reason! Access lakefront activities and amenities at Tempe Beach Park, located within walking district from the downtown Tempe district. Here is your ultimate guide to land and water activities at Tempe Beach Park.

NEW IN TOWN

Laymoon Cafe in Downtown Tempe

Get a first look at Laymoon Cafe, now open, in Downtown Tempe. Laymoon is serving Middle Eastern-inspired coffee, teas, baked goods, and a warm, community-first space.

What's Happening Downtown?

2026 Brings A New Season of FREE Events Downtown

The winter season includes two upcoming 2nd Sundays on Mill events, the two-day Tempe Blooms flowerful experience, and the three-day Tempe Festival of the Arts, delivering seven total days of free events designed to bring people together and activate the district.

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New Businesses Downtown, Plus More on the Way!

Get the official inside scoop on new businesses recently opened, those that are coming soon and whispers of what’s to come!

See What's New

2nd Sundays on Mill is Back for 3 FREE Events in 2026

The 2nd Sundays on Mill event is back in 2026 for 3 more days of outdoor fun. Get the scoop on event details for January, February, and April.

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