# Things to do with kids in Tempe, AZ this week

> Outings and places for kids up to age 6 in Tempe, AZ, taken from our Phoenix list by the town in each address. This week has 2 dated outings, and 4 more are coming up.

Last checked Oct 29, 2026. Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/tempe/

## This week in Tempe

- **Halloween Celebration at Tempe Public Library** at Tempe Public Library, Desert Willow Program Room, 3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Official page: https://tempepubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/17417175 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooktacular Week of Fun at Tempe Public Library** at Tempe Public Library youth area, 3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282. When: Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31. Time: During library hours (Mon–Wed 9am–8pm; Thu–Sat 9am–5pm). Price: Free. Ages: 0–11. Official page: https://tempepubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/17417086 (checked 2026-10-29)

## Coming up in Tempe

- **World of Illumination Reindeer Road (Tempe)** at Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282. When: Nightly Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: 6–10pm. Price: From $39.99 per vehicle; tickets online only. Christmas lights. Official page: https://www.worldofillumination.com/locations/tempe-arizona-diablo-stadium-christmas (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Free Santa photos at the Tempe Marketplace tree lighting** at The District at Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281. When: Wed, Nov 25, 2026. Time: 6–8pm; tree lit at 7pm. Price: Free. Santa. Official page: https://tempemarketplace.com/event/holidaytreelighting/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Tempe Marketplace Holiday Tree Lighting** at The District at Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281, Tempe. When: Wed, Nov 25, 2026. Time: 6–7:30pm; tree lit at 7pm. Price: Free. Parade or tree lighting. Official page: https://tempemarketplace.com/event/holidaytreelighting/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting** at Mill Avenue and CenterPoint Plaza, Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 4–8pm; parade at 6pm. Price: Free. Santa. Official page: https://www.downtowntempe.com/events/fol-street-parade-tree-lighting (checked 2026-10-26)

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- [Fountain Hills](https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/fountain-hills/index.md)

## FAQ

### What can we do with kids in Tempe this week?

Halloween Celebration at Tempe Public Library (Fri Oct 30) and Spooktacular Week of Fun at Tempe Public Library (Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31). Each one links to its official page with times and prices.

### What’s coming up in Tempe?

World of Illumination Reindeer Road (Tempe) on Nov 13, Free Santa photos at the Tempe Marketplace tree lighting on Nov 25 and Tempe Marketplace Holiday Tree Lighting on Nov 25, plus 1 more.

### Is anything free for kids in Tempe?

Yes. Halloween Celebration at Tempe Public Library, Spooktacular Week of Fun at Tempe Public Library, Free Santa photos at the Tempe Marketplace tree lighting and Tempe Marketplace Holiday Tree Lighting are free, going by the official pages. Parking and extras can still cost money.

### How do you decide what counts as Tempe?

We go by the town in each listing’s own address, or the library branch for storytimes. Anything with a different town in its address stays on the Phoenix pages. Every listing links to the venue’s or organizer’s page, and we only show a date, time or price when that page does. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

## About this list

Littles Weekly lists things to do with kids up to age 6. This page regroups the Phoenix listings by the town in each address. Corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com.