Free & Cheap Things to Do in Glendale, AZ

  • The list below includes 174 free or cheap things to do in or near Glendale, Arizona, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Bowling and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Sahuaro Ranch Park to Thunderbird Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glendale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale and Peoria.
  • The list below includes 174 free or cheap things to do in or near Glendale, Arizona, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Bowling and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Sahuaro Ranch Park to Thunderbird Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glendale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale and Peoria.
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Fresh, homestyle Mexican food such as burritos, homemade tamales, pozole soup with pork, carne asada tacos, and more
22.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Lake 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086 MoreLess Info
Located at Anthem Community Park, Catch-and-Release Fishing Lake is four acres and offers fishing of Blue Gills, Red Ear Sunfish, Large Mouth Bass and Channel Catfish. The lake can be used to view ducks, birds and the surrounding park.
22.7 Miles
100% 46 votes
Parks 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086 MoreLess Info
Anthem Community Park covers 63 acres and it also has an additional 4 acres of fishing pond. With 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, an outdoor amphitheater, an adventure playground and special arenas for various sports, this park is worth the time.
22.7 Miles
60% 10 votes
Scenic Railroads 41703 N Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086 MoreLess Info
The 24-inch gauge Daisy Mountain Railroad is a railroad that spans a total of 2,800-feet. The railroad has a tunnel that serves as a storage facility for railroad equipment when it isn't being used.
22.8 Miles
94% 2431 votes
National & State Parks 26802 N. 102nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ MoreLess Info
Covering 150 acres, Pinnacle Peak Park is visited annually by more than 200,000 people. It is very popular among wildlife watchers, with many species being spotted, including in here coyotes, bobcats, various species of snakes, mule deer, and others.
22.9 Miles
50% 16 votes
Specialty Museums 4759 N. Maricopa Rd., Chandler, AZ MoreLess Info
Artifacts of tribal significance as well as art is on display through exhibits at the Huhugam Heritage Center. The facility also serves as a meeting space for tribal members and an exhibition space for traveling art shows.
23.0 Miles
67% 42 votes
Dog Park 1400 W Mesquite Street, Chandler, AZ 85225 MoreLess Info
Part of Shawnee Park, Shawnee Bark Park features fenced grass and dirt fields for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, dog waste bags, picnic tables, shade trees, park benches and an agility course.
23.3 Miles
80% 51 votes
Movie Theaters 3159 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226 MoreLess Info
Convenient location, all digital projection, loyalty cups, and stadium seating are all features of the Harkins Theatres in Chandler. With twenty screens, this theater also offers a supervised in-lobby children's PlayCenter for children ages 3 through 8 years of age.
24.3 Miles
73% 45 votes
Laser Tag 1455 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ MoreLess Info
A large-scale indoor amusement complex with an extensive laser tag arena, Stratum Laser Tag welcomes individual players and parties and groups. The arena is over 13000 square feet, and has 15 different levels.
24.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 MoreLess Info
Created to preserve the history of the community and its people, Cave Creek Museum features exhibits dedicated to pioneer living. Artifacts and memorabilia about the mining industry are also displayed.
24.5 Miles
99% 118 votes
Specialty Shops 6245 E. Cave Crek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 MoreLess Info
With exhibits which depict the Wild West, Debs Wild West Memories can host special events, such as birthday parties.
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