What’s on for singles
Events through the year that make an easy first or second date.
December and March
Tempe Festival of the Arts
More than 300 artist booths fill Mill Avenue for the fall festival on December 4 to 6, 2026, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The spring festival follows on March 12 to 14, 2027.
Source: Downtown Tempe: Tempe Festival of the Arts, checked 9 November 2026
Late November to December
Las Noches de las Luminarias
Las Noches de las Luminarias returns for its 45th year at the Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, with thousands of glowing luminarias along the trails. Check dates and buy tickets on the garden's website, as nights can sell out.
Source: Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches de las Luminarias returns for 45th year, checked 9 November 2026