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Holiday Hours
Expected Thanksgiving closures, disruptions in Tempe city services
Metro Creative
Tempe's administrative offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Posted
The city of Tempe is closing all administrative offices on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.
On Friday, Nov. 29, join Tempe for a holiday tradition enjoyed by generations - the Fantasy of Lights Street Parade, a city release stated. Bring your family and friends to an event that kicks off the magic of the season with a street parade, tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment, Santa photos and more.
See how your city services and facilities are affected by this holiday:
Emergency Services
Police and fire services will be unaffected by the holiday.
Tempe 311
Tempe 311, the city’s Customer Relations Center, will be closed Thursday and Friday. To fill out a service request form, visit tempe.gov/311.
Tempe Customer Services
Tempe Customer Services will be closed Thursday and Friday. For more and to pay your bill online, visit tempe.gov/CustomerServices.
Tempe Municipal Court
The court will be closed Thursday and Friday. To make a payment or view case information, visit tempe.gov/court. Phone payments can be made by calling 480-350-8800 or 1-877-729-2687. This Automated Payment System is unavailable nightly from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Transportation
Bus and rail services will operate according to weekday schedules. The Tempe Transit Store will be closed Thursday and Friday. Visit tempe.gov/TempeinMotion.
Trash and Recycling
Residential trash and recycling collection will be unaffected by the holiday. The Household Products Collection Center, 1320 E. University Drive, will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more, call 480-858-2223.
Parks and Recreation
Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S. All-America Way, will be closed Thursday and Friday.
Kiwanis Park Batting Range will be closed Thursday and Friday. For more, call 480-350-5727.
Cahill Senior Center, 715 W. Fifth St., will be closed Thursday and Friday. For more, call 480-858-2420.
Clark Park Community Center, 1730 S. Roosevelt St., will be closed Thursday and Friday. For more, call 480-350-5208.
Escalante Community Center, 2150 E. Orange St., will be closed Thursday and Friday. For more, call 480-350-5800.
North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St., will be closed Thursday and Friday. For more, call 480-858-6500.
Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E. Southern Ave., will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more, call 480-350-5211.
Westside Community Center, 715 W. Fifth St., will be closed Thursday and Friday. For more, call 480-858-2466.
Pools and Splash Pads
All pools and splash pads, with the exception of Clark Park heated outdoor pool and Kiwanis indoor pool, are closed for the season.
Clark Park heated outdoor pool will be closed Thursday and Friday. Kiwanis Pool will be closed Thursday and Friday.
For more on Tempe aquatics, visit tempe.gov/pools.
Library and Cultural Centers
Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, will be closed Thursday and Friday. For more, call 480-350-5500.
Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., will be closed Thursday and Friday. \For more, call 480-350-5100.
Petersen House Museum, 1414 W. Southern Ave., will be closed Thursday and Friday. For more, call 480-350-5100 or visit tempe.gov/MuseumHistoricHouses.
Edna Vihel Arts Center, 3340 S. Rural Road, will be closed Thursday and Friday. For more, call 480-350-5287.
Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, will be closed on Thursday and will open Friday at 5:30 p.m. for a Stray Cat Theatre performance. Visit tempecenterforthearts.com or call 480-350-2822 for more.
