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The ticketed Water Lantern Festival runs November 6, 7 and 8, 2026, at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. The organizer lists gates opening at 3 p.m., lantern decorating at 5:30 p.m. and the floating-lantern launch from 6 to 7 p.m., when the event ends. Tickets include a lantern kit, LED candle and markers; food trucks and music are also listed. Check the organizer’s ticket page for the selected date, current prices and arrival directions. The organizer says tickets are nonrefundable but transferable.
This brief records the information reported on Nov 2, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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World of Illumination’s Reindeer Road drive-through light show runs November 13, 2026, through January 3, 2027, at Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive. The regular schedule is Tuesday through Sunday, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and last entry at 10 p.m.; the organizer also lists December 7, 14, 21 and 28 as Monday openings. Tickets start at $39.99 per vehicle, vary by date and must be purchased online in advance for the selected date and location.
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2nd Sundays on Mill returns November 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Mill Avenue between Third Street and University Drive. Admission is free, and dogs are welcome. The opening market has a multicultural theme, with Arizona artists and makers, live entertainment and a Kids Market featuring young sellers. Food and merchandise purchases are separate.
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OXDX Clothing is hosting its Scary Saturday Halloween Popup Market on October 31, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. at 1821 N. Scottsdale Road in Tempe. The organizer lists more than 20 Indigenous artisan vendors, live screen printing, food trucks and trick-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged, and visitors who want screen printing should bring a blank clothing item. Eventbrite lists free admission; purchases and screen-printing prices are not specified. Check the organizer’s ticket page before heading over.
