Board Game Cafe
Enjoy board games every other Monday at the library for both new and experienced gamers! Learn something new or play an old favorite! The library will provide a variety of board and card games.
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Theme Park STEAM Workshop
Combine creativity and STEAM with these easy theme park crafts for kids! Kids can choose to make binary code bracelets or paper coasters while learning how theme park engineers use computer code and build different types of coasters. Theme Park Engineering and Design at Arizona State University is..
Pokemon Hour
Come to the Tempe Public Library on Mondays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to play Pokemon the Trading Card Game with other kids your age! Pokemon TCG requires basic math, reading and turn-taking skills to enjoy. Kids are encouraged to bring their own Pokemon decks to play with, but the Library also...
Clark Park Farmers' Market
Clark Park Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Tempe, AZ.
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
Interactive aquarium inside Arizona Mills Mall featuring a 360-degree ocean tunnel, touch tanks, and marine exhibits.
Mountain America Stadium
Mountain America Stadium β 53,599-seat venue in Tempe, AZ
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Main Event Tempe: All You Can Play Activities
Unlimited gameplay package β enjoy bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, and arcade games with one price for unlimited play.
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime Join us for fun preschool storytimes which will help prepare your child for Kindergarten. Preschool storytimes include books, songs, fingerplays and storyboards to encourage early learning. Activities are developmentally appropriate for children ages 3-5 years. Registration is...
Asu Tempe Farmers' Market
Asu Tempe Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Tempe, AZ.
Main Event Tempe: Food and Fun Combo
Dining and entertainment bundle β combine a meal with gameplay activities at a discounted combo price.
East Valley Children's Theatre Performance: Express Sketch
From SNL to Tik Tok, sketch comedy is everywhere! Gather around for laughs, giggle and maybe even a chuckle as the East Valley Children's Theatre proudly presents Express Sketch.
Mountainside Fitness (Tempe)
Premium Arizona gym chain with pool, group fitness, childcare, and cafΓ©. Lakeside location.
Live Entertainment
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Main Event Tempe: Monday Night Madness
Most people wind down on Monday. You wind up. All you can play activities or games are just $12.99 per person after 4pm on Mondays! Just because the week has started doesnβt mean the party has to stop. Activities vary by center. Certain restrictions apply. Limited number of packages available. Price
Main Event Tempe: The Fun Day Deal is Here!
PROMOTIONAL. Limited time only. Offer valid from 2/23/26-5/10/26 only. Offer includes an All You Can Play Activities Pass (with wristband), one (1) entree and a $10 Game Card. Play must occur on day of purchase. Activities may vary by center. Activity time limited to space availability. AYCP activit
Super Gaming Tournament
Jump into the action and show off your gaming skills! Join us for exciting gameplay and friendly competition. Bring a friend, pick a console, play a game, and show off your gaming skills every final Wednesday of the month!
Arts & Culture
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Crochet Corner
Join us in this hands-on crochet club, perfect for beginners and those looking to connect with other yarn enthusiasts! You’ll learn everything from the chain stitch to more advanced skills like granny squares and amigurumi. All supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring any ongoing...
Budding Builders
Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month for a fun building adventure! Caregivers and children ages 2-5 are invited to tackle a building challenge or explore their own creative designs with blocks, LEGO®, and more!
Happily Ever Crafter
Join us to hear a story and make a craft. The story may end but the craft lives on! All crafts will include recycled materials that you can find around your own home. Program Dates (Summer): Wednesday, June 3rd Wednesday, June 17th Wednesday, July 1st Wednesday, July 15th
Teen Thursdays: Prehistoric Painting
This week teens will take it way back and paint their very own prehistoric masterpiece.
Teen Thursdays: Woodburned Medallions
This week teens will learn how to create art with woodburning tools, turning a piece of wood into a unique piece of art.
Getting Started with Family History Research
Have you thought about tracing your familyβs history but donβt know where to begin? Duane Roen will share some readily-available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots. This workshop is designed for those who have little or no experience in...
Book Cover Design and Production Basics
This workshop provides authors with a clear, accessible overview of book cover design fundamentals. Participants will learn how effective covers communicate genre and tone, how ebook and print covers differ in function and construction, and what technical considerations matter mostβespecially...
Maker Lab: Chompsaw Challenge
Each month in the Maker Lab, youβll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative toolsβfrom VR and 3D printing to laser cutting and more. Itβs a chance to experiment, build real-world skills, and bring your ideas to life. This month we will introduce the Chompsaw, a safety power...
Teen Art Gallery
Unleash your creativity and experiment with new artistic techniques and craft materials as you design your own unique art piece. Once your masterpiece is complete, showcase it on our Teen Art Gallery wall and let your work inspire others.
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2Sunday Funday: Rally with the Rangers!
Grab your grownup and join the Tempe Park Rangers for a discussion and demonstration about animals and nature! Live animals are frequently included.
Lego Lab: Engineering & Coding with Lego (Ages 6-11)
LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential, part of the LEGO® Learning System, is the cross-curricular STEAM solution for elementary education. SPIKE Essential engages students in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts while contributing to literacy, math, and social-emotional development....
Hobbies
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Paws 2 Read
Come meet Finn and Roxy. They are registered therapy dogs who love reading with children of all abilities. You can find them in the library’s Learning Lab. They are ready to read when you are. First come, first served, 10-minute time slots. Sign- up begins at 3:15 p.m. Parents must be...
Sunday Funday: ASU Nature Space
Calling all kids! Grab your grown-up and join us for a fun family activity! Activities include Lego building, board games, and special presentations from the Tempe Park Rangers. This week we have ASU's Nature Space visiting to share their projects and specimens!
PageTurners
Join us for a program designed to promote a positive relationship with reading, hosted by ASU honors students. Program provides a one-on-one, consistent partnership that encourages trust and confidence while reading. Please provide your email address when you register online. For ages 6-12. No...
Maker Lab: Graphic Design
Each month in the Maker Lab, youβll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative toolsβfrom VR and 3D printing to laser cutting and more. Itβs a chance to experiment, build real-world skills, and bring your ideas to life. This month we will introduce graphic design using the...
Maker Lab
Each month in the Maker Lab, youβll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative toolsβfrom VR and 3D printing to laser cutting and more. Itβs a chance to experiment, build real-world skills, and bring your ideas to life. This project is supported by the Arizona State Library,...
March Madness
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Teen Mental Health Awareness: Yoga
Join us in the Teen Center to explore different types of yoga and what movement can do for your body and brain, then practice alongside your peers in a short 20-minute session.
Dino Yoga Storytime
Join us for a fun and calming storytime. We will read a dino-themed story, then bring the dinosaurs to life with gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises. We will stretch tall like a Brachiosaurus, balance like a Pterodactyl, and practice dinosaur breathing to calm our bodies and minds.
Free Things to Do
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Toddler Storytime
Toddler Storytime Toddlers and their favorite grown-ups are invited to join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and movement. The program is designed to promote and support the ABC's of parenting: attention, bonding and communication. Registration is not required. Fee: None....
Great Books
The Great Books Foundation promotes reading, thinking and sharing of ideas. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6-8 p.m. You will need to provide your own copies of the books. May 13 - Greasy Lake by T. Coraghessan Boyles May 27 - The Baby by Mary Gordon June 10 - The Collectors by...
Family Storytime
Kids and caregivers join us for stories, songs, & rhymes together in a fun, interactive environment. Foster a love of reading, spark imagination, & build early literacy skills. Join us for Family Storytime, a program designed for children and their caregivers to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes...
For Your Pets
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Pet Storytime
Join us for a paws-itively special pet storytime celebrating National Pet Day! Enjoy pet-tastic stories and songs, followed by a fun pet-inspired craft. Please leave real pets at home, but stuffed animal friends are always welcome!
Hidden Gems
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Main Event Tempe: Sunday S.I.P. Nights
Adult evening special on Sundays β enjoy cocktails, food, and entertainment with special Sunday pricing.
Main Event Tempe: Kids Eat Free
Enjoy a night of great games and free food. Every Tuesday at Main Event, kids under 12 eat FREE when you buy a menu item for $11.99 or more, all day long! Offer valid for kids age 12 years or younger. One free kid meal per food item purchase of $11.99 or more.
Main Event Tempe: Happy Hours!
It's cheers o'clock! Raise a glass to drink specials and snacks to match. Afternoon Happy Hour is available Monday-Friday during designated timeframes. Late Night Happy Hour is available Sunday-Thursday during designated timeframes. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages
Fun with Kids
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Baby Storytime
Enjoy songs, fingerplays and short stories for your littlest ones. Geared for pre-walkers 0-18 months. Followed by play time, with age appropriate toys for babies 0-18 months.
Raising a Reader
Please join us for a free literacy program to build, practice, and grow reading routines at home! This 8-week program includes free children's books, crafts, music & movement, and healthy snacks in a playgroup learning environment. ** Registration required** Participants much attend the full...
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