The following links provide information about various events and activities going on in and around ASU, Tempe, and the greater Phoenix area. While you are in town to attend the conference, we hope you will also enjoy your stay here and take sometime to explore the Valley of the Sun.

Weather in late October is just about perfect. Although there is always a chance of rain (a rare and welcome occurrence for those of us who live here), plan to spend as much time as possible outdoors.
Hike South Mountain or many of the other desert parks and trails around Phoenix (dog not included).
Enjoy dining al fresco in the evening, attending the UCLA/Arizona State football game, horseback riding and hiking in South Mountain Park, visiting museums of native culture and the Southwest, touring our arboretums and botanical gardens, getting in a game of golf.
Have a margarita...or two

http://www.tempe.gov/ Events, activities, museums, libraries, around ASU and downtown Tempe

www.azcentral.com An excellent source of information for local events and activities Valley-wide. Click on to categories in their banner for information on entertainment, sports, outdoor activities, and so forth.

http://www.azcentral.com/ent/calendar/ Provides extensive listings of events by date. Forward to the October calendar and click on to the dates you will be in town.

www.asu.edu Provides information about the campus and university events and activities.

www.phoenixnewtimes.com Provides reviews of local restaurants, clubs, pubs and most other forms of nightlife you might be interested in.