Family Fun

Tempe is your destination for family fun. Choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that are sure to provide you with a memorable experience. Splash around in our lake or water parks, catch a football game, savor ice cream cones or partake in the kids activities at events such as the Festivals of the Arts or Way Out West Oktoberfest.

Rent a paddle boat, kayak or cruise boat to explore Tempe Town Lake
Walk, run, bike, fish or picnic on the grounds of Tempe Beach Park
Watch Arizona State football and the Insight Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium
Try a scenic hike at Papago Park, just north of Tempe Town Lake
Have an entertaining meal among the "animals" at Rainforest Café at Arizona Mills Mall
Enjoy movies at the indoor wave pool at Kiwanis Park or partake in miniature golfing, bumper boats or go-kart racing at Fiddlesticks Tempe
Climb the tree house or walk with a wallaby at The Phoenix Zoo

For more family fun activities, click here to view the Tempe Calendar of Events.

Tempe is located less than 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, in the heart of the metropolitan Phoenix area. It's the perfect year-round destination, offering exciting events, Broadway shows, live music, professional sports and some of the Southwest's best dining, nightlife, and shopping in the Tempe Arizona area.

Mill Avenue is the spot for exciting entertainment and events. Many special events take place at Tempe Town Lake, located at the northern end of Mill Avenue. Opportunities for shopping in the Tempe Arizona area are abundant. With over 65 restaurants just on Mill Avenue, cuisines from all over the world can be found. Arizona Mills and IKEA are just a couple of the many popular stops for shopping in the Tempe Arizona area.

When planning your Tempe vacation, enjoy the southwestern ambiances offered at a Tempe resort. When choosing a Tempe resort, you'll find an inviting selection of properties to choose from. From beautiful Wyndham Buttes, a Tempe resort perched high on a scenic hill overlooking the city to the southwestern inspired Fiesta Inn there's something for everyone.