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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June 2015

Pools with a View

You can swim in scenic surroundings when staying at a Tempe hotel with an elevated pool. Imagine sipping a cool beverage poolside or floating leisurely while gazing at scenic cityscapes, favorite local landmarks or beautiful desert vistas. The rooftop pools at Tempe Mission Palms and Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University by Marriott offer birds eye views of Downtown Tempe and beyond. A desert oasis awaits guests ready for a refreshing dip in the two connecting mountainside pools at the Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes. Read our blog for more information about Tempe hotel pools with views.

July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival, Saturday, July 4

Tempe really knows how to celebrate so you can be sure everyone will have a rip-roarin' time at the July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival at Tempe Beach Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. Enjoy fun events throughout the evening.

Watch local bands perform on the Main Stage.
Visit the Family Fun Fest with a free inflatable village, rides and a rock climbing wall.
Kids and parents can cool down with a little water fun and games at the azcentral.com Splash Playground.
Feast on July 4th food favorites such as burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, roasted corn, fry bread, Mexican food, snow cones and ice cream, lemonade and lots of cold bottled water for sale at the food court.
See an awe-inspiring fireworks show set to patriotic and classical music from 9:15-9:45 p.m. This colorful fireworks display over Tempe Town Lake reflects dramatically against the sky and the water.

For event details, ticket prices and ticket outlets, visit www.tempe4th.com.

Featured Event:

16th Annual ASU Art Museum Free Family Fun Day, Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Whether you're a local parent or are visiting with kids, you'll find the ASU Art Museum Family Fun Day the perfect answer to the age old kids' lament, "I'm bored!" Gather up your gang and head to the ASU Art Museum where you all can unleash your creativity. You'll all keep busy with dozens of hands-on art making stations, interactive performances and workshops. Family Fun Day is themed around the museum's summer exhibition, Family Matters, a contemporary view of what constitutes a family.

While at the museum, be sure to check out the interactive activities in the Family Matters exhibition (on view through August 1, 2015), including a special art-themed guessing game.

Family Fun Day is free. All activities are suitable for children ages 4-12 and their families. No registration is required; all materials are provided and artwork can be taken home.

For more information about planning your trip to Tempe, visit www.tempetourism.com or call 800-283-6734.