45 Things to Do in Tempe This Weekend November 13 – 15, 2026
Discover the best events and activities happening in Tempe this weekend.
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Tempe Jam
Sixth annual free city music and art festival with local bands, a drone light show, dance battles, food trucks and interactive art. Location: Tempe Sports Complex, 8401 S. Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Admission: Free No ticket required; free entry and free parking Availability: Available - free, no ticket required Reference: https://mailchi.mp/tempe/tempe-this-week-nov-2-2026
Canal Convergence 2026: Western Nature
15th annual free 10-night light-art festival with large-scale illuminated installations, live music, dance, workshops and food trucks along the canal. Location: Scottsdale Waterfront, Arizona Canal between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ; Solstice Park, 4420 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Dates: November 6-15, 2026; November 13-14, 6-10 PM and November 15 closing night, 6-9 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM on Nov 13-14; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Nov 15 Admission: Free No ticket required for the main festival Availability: Available - free, no ticket required Reference: https://scottsdalearts.org/explore-scottsdale-arts/canal-convergence/canal-convergence-2026/
World of Illumination: Reindeer Road
World's largest animated drive-through holiday light show opening Nov 13, with illuminated gift tunnels, candy canes, ice caves and Santa's Workshop synced to music. Location: Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 Dates: November 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027, Tuesday-Sunday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; gates open 6:00 PM, last entry 10:00 PM Admission: From $39.99 per vehicle Advance online ticket required for selected date and location; tickets online only Availability: Available - tickets on sale on official site; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.worldofillumination.com/location/tempe-arizona
Sun Devil Men's Basketball vs. ULM
ASU Sun Devils men's basketball hosts ULM (UL Monroe) at home in Tempe on Friday the 13th night. Location: Desert Financial Arena, 600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026 7:00 PM MST Admission: Not confirmed Ticket required; Buy tickets link on official Sun Devil Athletics schedule (Ticketmaster) Availability: Available - Buy tickets link live on official schedule, not reported sold out Reference: https://thesundevils.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
Baby Smoove Live! The Purple Heart Tour
Detroit rapper Baby Smoove brings The Purple Heart Tour to Tempe's Marquee Theatre on Friday night. Location: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: November 13, 2026 8:00 PM Admission: From $54 Ticketed — advance ticket purchase via Ticketmaster / Live Nation Availability: Tickets available (not sold out in listings checked Nov 10, 2026) Reference: https://www.ticketmaster.com/marquee-theatre-tickets-tempe/venue/204932
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Sun Devil Women's Basketball vs. Penn State
ASU Sun Devils women's basketball hosts Penn State at home in Tempe on Sunday afternoon, themed Full Court Fashion. Location: Desert Financial Arena, 600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026 2:00 PM MST Admission: Not confirmed Ticket required; Buy tickets link on official Sun Devil Athletics schedule (Ticketmaster) Availability: Available - Buy tickets link live on official schedule, not reported sold out Reference: https://thesundevils.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule
ASU Theatre presents 'Pride and Prejudice'
ASU student theatre production of Kate Hamill's bold adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, directed by Rachel Finley. Location: Galvin Playhouse, Nelson Fine Arts Center, 51 E. 10th St., Tempe, AZ 85287 Dates: November 13-22, 2026; in window: Fri Nov 13 and Sat Nov 14 at 7:30 PM, Sun Nov 15 at 2:00 PM 7:30 PM on November 13-14; 2:00 PM on November 15 (in-window performances) Admission: $12 - $22 Ticket required in advance via Herberger Institute Box Office / Purplepass; no in-person sales at the event per ASU Events Availability: Available - tickets on sale from October 16 per ASU Events, not reported sold out Reference: https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/pride-and-prejudice
sunhacks 2026 Hackathon
Arizona's largest annual student-led hackathon, a free weekend of building and collaboration for college students at ASU Tempe. Location: Student Pavilion (STPV), Arizona State University, 400 East Orange Street, Tempe, AZ Dates: Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15, 2026 9:00 AM Saturday - 4:00 PM Sunday Admission: Free Registration required; free for college and university students; registration also admits to DevFest Phoenix Availability: Available - registration promoted on official ASU Fulton Schools Inner Circle, not reported closed or sold out Reference: https://innercircle.engineering.asu.edu/2026/10/build-and-connect-at-sunhacks-arizonas-largest-collegiate-hackathon-nov-14-15/
DevFest Phoenix 2026
Free one-day developer conference with technical talks and workshops on AI, cloud and software, hosted by GDG on Campus ASU. Location: Student Pavilion (STPV), Arizona State University, 400 East Orange Street, Tempe, AZ Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Admission: Free Free registration / RSVP required; SunHacks registrants need no separate DevFest registration Availability: Available - free RSVP promoted on official ASU Fulton Schools Inner Circle, not reported sold out Reference: https://innercircle.engineering.asu.edu/2026/10/learn-build-and-connect-at-devfest-phoenix-nov-14/
Vince Staples - Cry Baby Tour
Vince Staples brings the Cry Baby Tour to The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix on Friday night. Location: The Van Buren, 401 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Dates: November 13, 2026 8:00 PM Admission: From $59 Ticketed — advance ticket purchase via the venue / Live Nation Availability: Tickets available (420 tickets listed on Nov 10, 2026; not sold out) Reference: https://americanarenas.com/venue/the-van-buren/
Bill Bellamy
Stand-up star Bill Bellamy plays four shows across Friday and Saturday at Tempe Improv on his Top Billin' run. Location: Tempe Improv, 930 East University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85288 Dates: November 13-14, 2026 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM nightly Admission: $30 - $55 Ticketed — advance ticket purchase; two-drink minimum applies at the club Availability: Tickets available (not sold out in listings checked Nov 10, 2026) Reference: https://www.axs.com/uk/venues/130684/tempe-improv-tempe-tickets/staticDetails
The Black Moods with Royal Bliss and Loveless & Company
Arizona rock band The Black Moods headline Marquee Theatre on Saturday with Royal Bliss and Loveless & Company. Location: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: November 14, 2026 7:00 PM (doors 6:00 PM per promotional poster) Admission: From $38 Ticketed — advance ticket purchase via Ticketmaster / Live Nation Availability: Tickets available (not sold out in listings checked Nov 10, 2026) Reference: https://www.ticketmaster.com/marquee-theatre-tickets-tempe/venue/204932
Rolling Together Revue: Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens
Donavon Frankenreiter and The Band Of Heathens co-headline the Rolling Together Revue at Marquee Theatre on Sunday night. Location: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: November 15, 2026 8:00 PM Admission: From $41 Ticketed — advance ticket purchase via Ticketmaster / Live Nation Availability: Tickets available (not sold out in listings checked Nov 10, 2026) Reference: https://www.ticketmaster.com/marquee-theatre-tickets-tempe/venue/204932
11th Annual Phoenix Pizza Festival
11th annual downtown food festival with 20-plus pizza makers, craft beer, live bands, lawn games and a kid zone in Hance Park. Location: Margaret T. Hance Park (East Side), 1202 N. 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Dates: November 14-15, 2026 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday; 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Admission: $22 general admission; food and drink extra Advance online ticket required; tickets not sold at the gate Availability: Available at research time - organizer notes the festival sells out every year, so advance purchase advised Reference: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=47456
Chiles & Chocolate Festival
Three-day tasting festival of chiles and chocolate with local vendors, samples and live music throughout Desert Botanical Garden. Location: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Dates: Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily Admission: Festival included with Desert Botanical Garden admission (organizer calendar states 'Included With Admission'; exact admission price Not confirmed) Garden admission ticket required; 'Get Tickets' via Desert Botanical Garden Availability: Tickets on sale via the Garden at time of check; no sold-out notice shown on the official event page Reference: https://dbg.org/events/chiles-chocolate-festival/2026-11-13/
Copper State Whiskey Festival
Arizona's largest whiskey festival takes over Sloan Park stadium with 100+ whiskeys, live music, food trucks and a cigar lounge. Location: Sloan Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa, AZ 85201 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Admission: $50 (ticket price listed on the official festival site; Eventbrite tiers from about $35) Advance ticket purchase via the festival site / Eventbrite; organizer encourages buying online before event day Availability: On sale at time of check - official site says 'Tickets on sale now' and 'Limited tickets remain'; organizer anticipates a sell-out but the event was NOT confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.copperstatewhiskeyfest.com/
Classic Handmade Pasta
Hands-on CocuSocial pasta-making class with Chef Justin at the Graduate Hotel beside ASU Tempe on Friday evening. Location: Graduate Hotel Tempe (Graduate by Hilton Tempe), 225 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026 6:30 p.m. Admission: $55 per person (sale price listed by organizer; regular $84) Advance booking required through CocuSocial, the class organizer Availability: On sale on the organizer's listing at time of check; no sold-out notice shown Reference: https://cocusocial.com/cooking-classes/Phoenix
AVELLO
EDM artist AVELLO headlines Sunbar Tempe's Main Room on Saturday night, presented by Relentless Beats. Location: Sunbar Tempe, 24 W. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: November 14, 2026 9:00 PM Admission: From $39 Ticketed — advance ticket purchase via Relentless Beats Availability: Tickets available (not sold out in listings checked Nov 10, 2026; resale listings showed limited remaining inventory) Reference: https://relentlessbeats.com/events?m=flg
Costa
DJ Costa headlines Sunbar Tempe on Friday night on his first headline tour, presented by Relentless Beats. Location: Sunbar Tempe, 24 W. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: November 13, 2026 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM Admission: From $19 Ticketed — advance ticket purchase via Relentless Beats Availability: Tickets available (not sold out in listings checked Nov 10, 2026) Reference: https://relentlessbeats.com/events?m=flg
TroyBoi
Electronic / trap producer TroyBoi plays The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix on Saturday night on the Hear2Move run. Location: The Van Buren, 401 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Dates: November 14, 2026 8:00 PM Admission: See official venue listing (price not stated in listing excerpts checked) Ticketed — advance ticket purchase via the venue / Live Nation Availability: Tickets available (not sold out in listings checked Nov 10, 2026) Reference: https://relentlessbeats.com/events?m=flg
Sistek
DJ Sistek plays MAYA Day + Night in Old Town Scottsdale on Friday night, presented by Relentless Beats. Location: MAYA Day + Night, Scottsdale, AZ (street address not stated in listing excerpts checked) Dates: November 13, 2026 Nightclub hours — doors time not stated in Relentless Beats listing excerpt Admission: See official Relentless Beats listing (price not stated in listing excerpts checked) Ticketed — advance ticket purchase via Relentless Beats Availability: On sale per Relentless Beats official calendar (not marked sold out on Nov 10, 2026) Reference: https://relentlessbeats.com/events?m=flg
Bob's Burgers Trivia: Thanksgiving Edition! Hosted by Corey G
A 21+ Thanksgiving-themed Bob's Burgers trivia night hosted by Corey G at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix on Saturday. Location: Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Dates: November 14, 2026 8:00 PM (sign-ups 7:00 PM) Admission: Admission not stated on Ticketmaster listing (partner-site event) Partner-site ticketing / sign-up on the night — sign-ups at 7:00 PM per venue listing Availability: Listed and on sale via partner site (not marked sold out on Nov 10, 2026) Reference: https://www.ticketmaster.com/crescent-ballroom-billets-phoenix/venue/205129
The Hondo Rodeo Fest
Three-day stadium rodeo and country festival with Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Parker McCollum and Lynyrd Skynyrd plus a free daily street fest. Location: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Dates: November 13-15, 2026 Street Fest from 12:00 PM daily; Rodeo 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Concerts 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM Admission: From $45+ for rodeo and concert; Hondo Street Fest free Ticket required for rodeo and concert; street fest free with no ticket Availability: Available - tickets on sale via official site and Ticketmaster; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.thehondorodeo.com/phoenix/
ASU Homecoming Week 2026 (Opening Day)
ASU's annual Homecoming week, themed around 100 years of Route 66, opens Nov 15 with a week of student, alumni and community festivities in Tempe. Location: Arizona State University Tempe Campus, University Drive between College Avenue and McAllister Avenue, Tempe, AZ Dates: November 15-21, 2026; opens Sunday, November 15, 2026 Not confirmed for November 15 specifically Admission: Free for Homecoming week festivities; football game ticketed separately No ticket required for most week festivities; alumni interest form available Availability: Available - week opens Nov 15; specific Nov 15 event times not confirmed Reference: https://homecoming.asu.edu/home
Adult Prom Phoenix 2026 — 10 Year Anniversary
A 10th-anniversary adult prom with red-carpet entry and an open dance floor inside Tempe's Bouldering Project climbing gym. Location: Bouldering Project - Tempe, 2626 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1:00 AM 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM Admission: General admission $80.00 + $2.00 service fee ($82.00); VIP options higher Advance ticket required via the official Adult Prom ticket site Availability: Tickets available; VIP Private Table for 6 shown sold out on the official ticket page Reference: https://www.ifonlyforonenight.com/event-details-1/adult-prom-phoenix-10-year-anniversary
Fall Garden After Dark
Explore Desert Botanical Garden's illuminated trails, botanical displays and glowing art installations after sunset, in the program's final weekend. Location: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Dates: Nightly through Sunday, November 15, 2026 (final weekend of the run); open Friday–Sunday, November 13–15, 2026 in the target weekend Sunset – 10:00 PM Admission: Included with Garden admission per the Garden calendar; exact admission price Not confirmed on that listing Garden admission ticket required Availability: Tickets available; no sold-out notice — November 13–15 is the final weekend of this program Reference: https://dbg.org/events/month/
Tails on the Trails — A Dog's Day Out at the Phoenix Zoo
For the first time ever, guests can bring their dogs to the Phoenix Zoo for a dog-friendly route, canine demos, pet vendors, photo ops and a dog parade. Location: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Admission: $45 for humans, $35 per dog in published listings; member pricing varies Paid ticket required; separate dog ticket required to bring a dog Availability: Dog tickets SOLD OUT per the official zoo events page; visitors without dogs can still attend with paid general admission or membership Reference: http://PhoenixZoo.org/events/
Female Function Car Show: A Collaboration of Arizona Female-Owned Lowriders
An all women-owned lowrider car show at Tempe History Museum, tied to its Ranfla Vida lowrider history exhibit, with live music, food trucks and vendors. Location: Tempe History Museum, 809 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Admission: Free No ticket required; free admission via the museum's Eventbrite listing Availability: Tickets available (free listing open on Eventbrite) Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/female-function-car-show-a-collaboration-of-arizona-female-owned-lowriders-tickets-1997637705151
TCA Presents Orkesta Mendoza
TCA Presents Orkesta Mendoza, a Latin / mambo performance, on Saturday night at Tempe Center for the Arts. Location: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Admission: Not confirmed Ticket required via Tempe Center for the Arts box office Availability: Available - listed on official TCA calendar, not reported sold out Reference: https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/events/tca-advanced-components/custom-news-calendar/-npage-21/-sortn-EName/-toggle-all/-sortd-desc
Hayden's Ferry Chamber Music Series: Timothy Chooi and Ji Su Jung
Violinist Timothy Chooi and marimba player Ji Su Jung play duets in the Hayden's Ferry Chamber Music Series. Location: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:15 PM Admission: Not confirmed Ticket required; series concerts at Tempe Center for the Arts Availability: Available - listed on official TCA calendar, not reported sold out Reference: https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/events/tca-advanced-components/custom-news-calendar/-sortn-EDate/-sortd-desc/-npage-18/-toggle-all
Organ Series: 'Songs and Dances at the Organ' - Kimberly Marshall, Organ
Goldman Professor of Organ Kimberly Marshall explores songs and dances adapted for organ by Bach, Sweelinck and Florence Price. Location: ASU Organ Hall, School of Music, Dance and Theatre, Not confirmed - ASU Organ Hall, ASU Tempe campus, Tempe, AZ Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Admission: $23 adults; $18 faculty, staff and seniors; $12 students Ticket required; prices published in official ASU News organ season announcement Availability: Available - listed in official Herberger Institute events and ASU News season, not reported sold out Reference: https://news.asu.edu/b/20261020-202627-asu-organ-season-explores-organ-veritable-laboratory-sound
Cross Check: William Wegman and Jacob Trouba
Exhibition pairing artist William Wegman with hockey player-artist Jacob Trouba, exploring movement, sport and painting. Location: ASU Art Museum, 51 E 10th St, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: On view August 8, 2026 - January 3, 2027; open Friday-Sunday, November 13-15, 2026 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (museum hours, Wed-Sun) Admission: Free No ticket required; free admission, sign in at front desk Availability: Available - ongoing exhibition on view through January 3, 2027, not sold out Reference: https://asuartmuseum.org/events-exhibitions/
Navarang 2026 — Dansense-Nrtyabodha 26th Anniversary Celebration
A free two-day festival celebrating 26 years of Dansense-Nrtyabodha, with dance performances and films Saturday and interactive arts, panels, wellness activities and food Sunday. Location: ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center, Studio 122, 51 E 10th St, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5:00 PM performance; Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM community gathering November 14: 5:00 PM; November 15: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Admission: Free No ticket required; free two-day event per the organizer Availability: Tickets available (free, open entry); no sold-out notice Reference: https://www.dansense.org/events.html
Second Saturday at Culdesac Tempe
Monthly Second Saturday pop-up at car-free Culdesac Tempe: farmers market, food trucks, unique local shopping and live music. Location: Culdesac Tempe (Little Cholla Outdoor Market), 2025 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission: Not confirmed (no admission price listed on the Tempe Tourism event page) Not confirmed (no ticket requirement listed; walk-up market format) Availability: Scheduled occurrence confirmed for Nov 14 on Tempe Tourism; no cancellation notice shown Reference: https://www.tempetourism.com/events/second-saturday/
OXDX Second Saturday Native Popup Market
OXDX's Second Saturday pop-up with 20+ local Native artisan vendors, live screen printing, food trucks, treats and frybread in Tempe. Location: OXDX Clothing, 1821 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85288 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Admission: Free No ticket required; free entry (listed free on the organizer's Eventbrite) Availability: Scheduled for Nov 14 per the organizer's November 9 post; no cancellation notice shown Reference: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfhvxygmhjJ/
Farm to Fork Neighborhood Market (City of Tempe Pop-Up Market)
City of Tempe pop-up Farm to Fork Neighborhood Market selling locally grown produce at McKemy Academy on Saturday morning. Location: McKemy Academy, 2250 S. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) Admission: Free to attend (locally grown produce for sale; bring reusable bags) No ticket required; free to attend Availability: Announced by the City of Tempe for Saturday Nov 14; no cancellation notice shown Reference: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfiR9dvl0-9/
Tempe City Hall Farmers Market
Downtown Tempe's new weekly Sunday farmers market at City Hall Plaza with Arizona produce, baked goods and small-batch regional foods. Location: City Hall Plaza, 31 E. Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) Admission: Free entry (produce, baked goods and handmade items for sale) No ticket required; walk-up weekly market Availability: Weekly Sunday market running Nov 1 - Dec 27, 2026 per Tempe Tourism, with a vendor schedule confirming a Sunday, November 15 occurrence; no cancellation notice shown Reference: https://www.tempetourism.com/events/tempe-city-hall-farmers-market/
MVP Phoenix '42 Challenge' Community Workout — ASU Salute to Service
A stadium community workout with Merging Vets & Players, ASU athletes and veterans, inspired by Pat Tillman's iconic #42, part of ASU Salute to Service. Location: Mountain America Stadium, Arizona State University, 500 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281 Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Admission: Not confirmed — no price listed; described by the organizer as an open community workout, all welcome Registration via the Merging Vets & Players (MVP) participant form; no ticket price listed Availability: Tickets available / registration open; no sold-out notice Reference: https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/mvp-phoenix-42-challenge-community-workout
Nature Fest PHX 2026
A free outdoor festival celebrating urban wildlife along the Salt River, with nature walks, wildlife encounters, public art and an early-morning river cleanup. Location: Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area — Northeast 7th Avenue Trailhead, 2801 S. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (community river cleanup 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM) 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; river cleanup 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Admission: Free No ticket required; free and open to the public Availability: Tickets available (free, open entry); no sold-out notice Reference: https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/environmental-programs-events/nature-fest-phx-2026.html
USA Padel 100 — Conquer Padel Tempe 1st Anniversary Edition
An official USA Padel 100 tournament marking Conquer Padel Tempe's first anniversary, with men's and women's divisions, prizes in every division and two guaranteed matches. Location: Conquer Padel Tempe, 7760 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284 Dates: Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, November 15, 2026 Not confirmed — tournament hours not stated on the circuit poster Admission: $45 registration fee (player entry) Player registration required; registration deadline was November 9, 2026 Availability: Player registration closed November 9, 2026; spectator availability Not confirmed — tournament takes place November 14–15 with raffles and anniversary promos per the club Reference: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfP0plkmN8K/
14th Annual AZ Veterans Day Run
14th annual Veterans Day week run at Kiwanis Park with 10K, 5K and 1-mile options, this year honouring the U.S. Space Force. Location: Kiwanis Park, 101 W. Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 7:00 AM registration opens; 10K 8:00 AM, 5K 8:15 AM, 1 Mile 8:30 AM Admission: Race-day prices: $60 for 10K, $50 for 5K, $35 for 1 Mile Registration required; race-day registration available from 7:00 AM Availability: Available - registration open on Race Roster; race-day registration also offered Reference: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116264/az-veterans-day-run
SWIHA Fall Festival
Free fall festival of yoga, song circles, sound healing, practitioners and local vendors on SWIHA's greenbelt in Tempe. Location: Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), 1420 E. Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Admission: Free Free registration via Calendly requested; open to the public Availability: Available - complimentary and open to the public Reference: https://swiha.edu/events-calendar/list/
Train Days at the Tempe History Museum
The Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders run their HO-scale layout in the museum's Community Room, with drop-in activities for kids. Location: Tempe History Museum — Community Room, 809 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Admission: Free No ticket required; drop-in Availability: Tickets available (free, drop-in); no sold-out notice Reference: https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/november/
Sunday Funday with Fang! — Tempe Public Library
A special Sunday Funday library session for little ones with Fang, a therapy cat, in the Tempe Public Library Storytime Room. Location: Tempe Public Library — Storytime Room, 3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Admission: Free No ticket required; library program, drop-in Availability: Tickets available (free, drop-in); no sold-out notice Reference: https://login.burbio.com/states/Arizona/Tempe/tempe-public-library
Recycled Book Crafts: Book Turkey — Tempe Public Library
Craft a piece of seasonal decor from recycled books and book pages in a free Sunday afternoon library workshop. Location: Tempe Public Library — Desert Willow Program Room, 3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Admission: Free No ticket required; library program, drop-in Availability: Tickets available (free, drop-in); no sold-out notice Reference: https://login.burbio.com/states/Arizona/Tempe/tempe-public-library
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