About
Tempe’s fun event headquarters that raises funds for the Tempe Sister Cities Organization
“Great food…great friends…great cause”
Built in 1888 in what is now the heart of downtown Tempe, the historic Hackett House is headquarters for the Tempe Sister Cities organization and home to events and programs that serve the children of Tempe and the community at large.
All funds raised through Hackett House go to support City of Tempe programs, including the award-winning Tempe Sister Cities Organization, which sponsors student, teacher, professional and practical exchanges with Tempe’s International Sister Cities.
Whether you attend a class or event, shop in our gift shop, or ...
Volunteer
Do you have a heart for helping others and care about the community and children of Tempe? Then volunteering at Hackett House is for you.
Please contact our volunteer coordinator today. We need your support.
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There are so many wonderful reasons to volunteer at Hackett House!
Meet new friends
There are always new people to meet in the Tempe community when you volunteer at Hackett House.
Develop leadership skills
Would you like to hone your existing leadership skills or develop new ones? We have opportunities in purchasing, managing, working with merchandise, organizing, and more. Whether you work on a one-time event or in an ongoing ...
Mardi Gras
International Mardi Gras Party at Hackett House
The ultimate Mardi Gras street party is a lot closer than you think: Hackett House brings the New Orleans spirit to Tempe for the jazziest jamboree in town Friday February 8, 2013, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.%%wppa%% %%slide=6%%
Hurry—spaces are limited! Reserve your spot for our spectacular Mardi Gras party event now.
The brass will be blowing, the drinks will be flowing, the food will be steaming, and the costumes will be sizzling at the fourth annual Mardi Gras celebration benefiting the Tempe Sister Cities. You’ll love the excitement of the Bourbon Street experience in our ...
Chocolate Happy Hour
Calling all choc-o-holics! This November 15th, Hackett House has the dessert delights you have been craving
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Can you think of a better way to usher in holiday cheer than with chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate? (We didn’t think so!)
This popular event features:
All-you-can-eat sumptuous appetizer buffet
Three chocolate cascading fountains with dippable desserts.
Your choice of one: wine or beer (with additional drinks, including chocolate martinis and mudslides available for purchase)
50/50 raffle
Door prizes
Tickets for this chocolate bonanza are only $30 per person.
What’s even better is that your ticket ...
For Children
Every year, over 1,000 children from our community visit Hackett House and benefit from our programs.
Our goal is to offer educational experiences that will encourage today’s youth to appreciate cultural and international diversity as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow—while also raising funds to support Tempe Sister Cities and City of Tempe educational programs.
These programs include:
Passport to the World
School Tours
Children's Teas
Young Artist Program
Geography Bee
