- Oh What Fun! Holidays in Downtown Tempe
- 2nd Sundays on Mill
- Veterans Day Parade
- Fantasy of Lights Street Parade & Tree Lighting
- Festival of the Arts
- Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade
- Menorah Lighting
- Tempe Blooms
- Six Blocks, Sixty Years: A Black History Celebration
- A Mountain Challenge
- State of Downtown
- Pride Party 2024
- Juneteenth Block Party
- Halloween Stroll
- Sponsorship
- Volunteer
- Vendor Applications
2nd Sundays on Mill
2024-2025 Season
Join us the 2nd Sunday in November, January, February and April from 10 AM to 3 PM for an outdoor market, live music and entertainment, snack vendors, and plenty of fun for the whole family. The outdoor market lines Mill Avenue between 3rd St. and University, and features homemade goods and gifts from Arizona local artisans, crafters, and makers. The event is FREE admission, family-friendly, and dog friendly.
November 10, 2024: Multicultural
A new season of 2nd Sundays on Mill is kick starting with a Multicultural theme! In addition to our usual programming, we will have various cultural performances throughout the event like:
- Various Performances from Indigenous Enterprise like Jingle Bell Dress dancers, Hoop Dancers & more!
- Roaming Lion Dancers from Golden Phoenix Lion Dance Arts and Athletic Association
- Binasuan (Peruvian) Dance by Tusuy Peru AZ
- Desert Sounds Youth Mariachi Group
- African Drumming by Kawambe Omowale African Drum & Dance Theatre
- 'Las Flacas', a Roaming Giant Puppet from Cultural Coalition, Inc.
- A Bollywood Performance by Kriti Dance
- A Philippine Cultural Dance by Roxanne Angeles
- and more!
Catch the Barber Battle, Double-Dutch performances or Furious Styles DJ sets happening all day, play some free mini golf, get artsy with a hands-on workshop with Tempe Community Arts or watch as artists create live art at the Cultural Art Conversational Tables, or grab a snack or drink from a local vendor. There will be so much more to do and see at the event. We hope to see you there!
Eats & Drinks at the Event
- Big Mamma's ™️ Desserts
- Britt’s Cafecito Y Chisme
- Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies
- Sunset Freeze Legendary Italian Ice
- Outta Town Pop Tempe
Riding to the event? Be sure to check your bike into the FREE Bike Valet from Tempe Bicycle Action Group located at 7th St. West of Mill Ave!
Upcoming 2nd Sundays Themes
January 12, 2025: Create
February 9, 2025: Mardi Gras
April 13, 2025: Earth Month
Get ready for the Downtown Tempe Barber Battle, a high-energy, bracket-style competition where local barbers go head-to-head in categories like Mullet, Fade, and Freestyle! This exciting showdown begins at 2nd Sundays on Mill on November 10, 2024, with rounds continuing through the season:
- Match Rounds: November 10 & January 12
- Quarterfinals: February 9 & April 13
- Semifinals & Finals: Juneteenth Block Party on June 14, 2025
Barbers, this is your time to flex! Apply here to secure your spot in the bracket!
We’re giving back!! Downtown Tempe teamed up with The City of Tempe Community Health & Human Services and Beyond the Shop/Confess Project to bring you a FREE Mental Health Advocacy training and mixer for barbers and beauticians. This one-day training is a valuable opportunity to learn about supporting mental health within the community. Spots are limited, so register soon to reserve your place! Register here!
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