Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carefree, AZ

  • The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Carefree, Arizona, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Landmarks, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Carefree Sundial to Sundial Plaza, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carefree and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Glendale and Peoria.
  • The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Carefree, Arizona, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Landmarks, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Carefree Sundial to Sundial Plaza, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carefree and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Glendale and Peoria.
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18.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails Forest Rd 143, Fountain Hills, AZ MoreLess Info
Hiking Four Peaks Mountain Range typically means reaching the summit of its highest peak, which can be a two mile hike if starting with the trail in the national forest. The trailhead elevation is 5,700 feet.
18.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Off Road & ATV 13225 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
Wayward Wind Day Tours offer a unique way to explore the deserts of Arizona. The company offers cowboy tour guides to hike with groups, revealing secrets of the lands past and educating visitors on the surrounding plant life and wildlife.
18.7 Miles
84% 44 votes
Hiking Trails N 59th Ave & Deer Valley Road, Glendale, AZ 85311 MoreLess Info
Located in a desert environment, Thunderbird Conservation Park is situated on 1,185 acres and is named for a World War II training facility. The park offers picnic areas, wildlife viewing opportunities and trails suitable for hiking, biking and equestrian use.
18.8 Miles
82% 22 votes
Parks 57th Avenue and Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308 MoreLess Info
Featuring a sports complex, Foothills Park can be used for soccer, lacrosse, baseball and football. The park also provides a skate park, picnic tables and grills along with ramadas, two playgrounds and a dog park.
18.9 Miles
98% 180 votes
Paddleboarding 40202 n. 87th ave., Peoria, AZ 85383 MoreLess Info
Kayaks, equipment, and accessories can be rented from the Go Kayak Arizona LLC. Other services are fishing trips, snorkeling, paddle trips, and full moon trips.
18.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 MoreLess Info
The McDowell Mountain Competitive Loops are mountain bike trails located in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The loops consist of 15 miles in total of racing tracks, ranging from beginner to expert level.
19.0 Miles
95% 20 votes
Recreation Centers 5600 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ 58308 MoreLess Info
At Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like a fitness gym, rock climbing wall, and pool. The pool has an extensive water playground with fountains, a zero entry wading area, and inflatables.
19.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Paddleboarding 40202 N 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85383 MoreLess Info
Go Stand Up Paddle is a business offering a number of stand-up paddleboard services for guests to enjoy in the local waterways. Paddleboarding lessons and SUP/kayak rentals are among the popular services at the business.
19.1 Miles
74% 92 votes
Fishing 8708 W. Harbor Blvd, Peoria, AZ MoreLess Info
There are 10 fishing tours from which the client can choose, offered by The Hook Up Outfitters. The gear and the accessories can be rented and bought from their shop.
19.1 Miles
84% 25 votes
Parks 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
The total space available at Fountain Park is roughly 64 acres with 29 acres being attributed to a 100 million gallon lake. Features of the park are an 18-hole championship disc golf course, a large fountain display, children's playground, and multiple picnic tables.
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