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

Live Music

Microwave - Much Love 10 Year Anniversary Tour

AZ Dragon Boat Festival

Arts & Entertainment • Kid Friendly

Arts & Entertainment • Food & Wine • Walks / Runs

Spring Reset: The Mana Method x Pure Green Tempe

9:30am - 12pm

Pure Green Juices and Smoothies

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The Inside Scoop

There is always something happening downtown!

NEW IN TOWN • COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT • THINGS TO DO • STUDENT LIFE

New Businesses in Downtown Tempe

Downtown Tempe is a great place to be and invest! Don’t take our word for it, here the new businesses that recently opened or will be opening soon. Consider this your inside scoop on what’s here, what’s opening, and whispers of what’s coming soon!

STUDENT LIFE

Sun Devil Storyteller: Meet DTA's New Marketing & Multimedia Intern

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Tempe Blooms Flourishes with National Recognition 🌼🌸

Tempe Blooms has gone from a creative idea to an award-winning, widely recognized celebration in just two short years. Learn more about this one-of-a-kind event and how it's grown into something that represents the best of Downtown Tempe.

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!

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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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