'Tis the season for free events, tours, shopping, music and more! Check out the full list of upcoming events below or visit tempe.gov/MuseumEvents for more information.

Christmas at Petersen House
Saturdays: Dec. 9 and 16
Sundays: Dec. 10 and 17
1414 W. Southern Ave.

Experience a Christmas tradition like no other at Tempe’s historic Petersen House! The Valley’s Victorian jewel will be decorated in high style, with an emphasis on its Danish heritage. Enjoy free self-guided historic house tours, light refreshments, entertainment and fun activities. We even have a pop-up Museum Store so you can cross shopping off your holiday list! Free admission, no registration necessary. Overflow parking is available across the street.

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Azure Family Concert with Tetra String Quartet  
Featuring Deanna Rusnock, Accordion
Saturday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m.

Presented by the Tetra String Quartet, Azure Concerts are fun, friendly, and engaging performances tailored to children and young adults who are on the autism spectrum or have similar challenges. Azure concerts are approximately 45 minutes in length, followed by an instrument petting zoo. Family members and caregivers of all ages are welcome to attend. All behaviors welcome! Tickets are free. This project is partially funded by the City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant.

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