Recreation events in Tempe

Arizona State University football, hockey games slated

Arizona State University football and hockey are well underway as the Sun Devils take on other teams in the Big Twelve.

There are three ASU football home games left in the regular season: Oct. 24 against Kansas State, Nov. 7 against University of Colorado Boulder and Nov. 21 against Oklahoma State.

All games are at Mountain America Stadium and times are to be determined.

The Sun Devil hockey team has eight games left in the regular season — against St. Cloud State, Denver, Minnesota Duluth and Alaska Anchorage.

All games are at Mullett Arena at varying times.

To purchase tickets to any Sun Devil sporting event, visit sundevils.com

Join a League with the City of Tempe

For a weekly activity and to meet people from around the Valley, Tempe offers adult leagues for basketball, volleyball, softball and soccer.

All players must be 18 or older and must register at tempe.gov/sports-adults and pay the registration fee.

Leagues often meet weekly and different sports are hosted year-round.

Take a hike in Tempe

With temperatures dropping below 100 degrees, hiking season is back in the Valley. Hayden Butte, better known as A Mountain, is one of the most popular hiking spots in Tempe and most of the trail is paved, offering an easy walkway for a difficult climb.

Places near Tempe include South Mountain, with trailheads in South Phoenix and Ahwatukee and Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley.

All hikers should bring water and turn back before the water runs out.

To learn more about hiking safety or where to hike, visit Hiking Safety | Arizona State Parks

Kids swim free through Oct. 29

Now through Oct. 29 at Kiwanis Pool at 6111 S. All America Way, kids swim free with an adult. Up to two kids ages 10 and under qualify and must swim 5-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Children under 7 years old must have an adult with them at all times.

To learn more, visit tempe.gov/Kiwanis-recreation-center