Tempe

Things to Do in Tempe in December 2026

The Valley's college town — Arizona State, a buzzing Mill Avenue, a downtown lake, and a year-round festival calendar.

Prime season in metro Phoenix: warm, dry days and patio weather, with the calendar at its busiest.

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December events in Tempe

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Tempe Festival of the Arts (Fall)
Arts & GalleryDec 4, 2026

Tempe Festival of the Arts (Fall)

One of the Southwest's longest-running juried art festivals on Mill Avenue.

Downtown Tempe (Mill Avenue)
Free

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ASU Sun Devils Game Day Guide — Tempe

ASU Sun Devils Game Day Guide — Tempe

Arizona State University game days in Tempe are a full experience beyond just the football field. Here is your guide to tailgating, Mill Avenue bars, and making the most of a Sun Devils game day in the East Valley.

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