# Tempe Center for the Arts: Gallery Art & Music Exploration Walk

> Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time.

- When: Nov 7 – Nov 8 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Ages: All ages (stroller walks along the lakeside are great for infants)
- Price: Gallery admission is Free; Parking at TCA garage is free during gallery hours
- Status: Ended (last date Sun, Nov 8).
- Organizer: City of Tempe Arts and Culture
- Official page: https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/visit/
- Last checked: Fri, Nov 6

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## About

Located on the scenic south bank of Tempe Town Lake, the Tempe Center for the Arts is a cultural landmark that blends modern architectural aesthetics with family art education. This weekend, the center's gallery features a family-friendly modern visual art exhibition, offering a 'Scavenger Hunt Guide' to lead children in finding hidden colors, patterns, and geometric elements within paintings and sculptures. After the activity, families can step out onto the outdoor terrace and stroll along the paved, flat path around Tempe Town Lake, watching boats glide across the water, or fly kites and picnic on the large lawn. The art center's interior features entirely flat marble floors and elevator facilities, making it extremely stroller-friendly. It is equipped with high-standard parent-child lounges and private family restrooms with baby changing tables, and offers free ground-level parking.

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