5 free things to do and get in Tempe, including 3 entertainment, 2 attractions. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Tue–Sat 10am–5pm (closed Sun, Mon and city holidays)
Tempe History Museum
The City of Tempe's history museum tells the story of the city, and admission is free. It's open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am–5pm, and hosts events, most of them free.
Verified Oct 27 · tempe.gov
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Fri–Sun 11am–5pm (site also lists Wed–Sun; check before going)
ASU Art MuseumTempe
Arizona State University's art museum on the Tempe campus never charges admission. Exhibitions change through the year. The site lists hours as 11am–5pm but shows both Wednesday–Sunday and Friday–Sunday, so check before a weekday visit.
Verified Oct 27 · asuartmuseum.org
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Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tempe Center for the Arts
The ASU MTO Singers (Music Theatre and Opera) perform in Tempe Center for the Arts' lakeside room overlooking Tempe Town Lake, part of the free monthly Performance with a View series. No ticket needed. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10–11am.
Verified Oct 27 · tempe.gov
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Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tempe Sports Complex
The sixth annual Tempe Jam brings free live music from Joey Gutos Band, Goldwax Revival and The Hourglass Cats, dance battles, a drone show, stilt-walkers, hands-on art and food trucks to Tempe Sports Complex. No entry fee. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6–10pm.
Verified Oct 27 · tempe.gov
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Tue, Dec 8, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tempe Center for the Arts
Students from ASU's collaborative piano studio perform in Tempe Center for the Arts' lakeside room overlooking Tempe Town Lake, part of the free monthly Performance with a View series. No ticket needed. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 10–11am.
Verified Oct 27 · tempe.gov
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