Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mesa, AZ

  • The list below includes 168 free or cheap things to do in or near Mesa, Arizona, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Farms & Ranches and Parks.
  • From Usery Mountain Regional Park to Riverview Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler.
  • The list below includes 168 free or cheap things to do in or near Mesa, Arizona, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Farms & Ranches and Parks.
  • From Usery Mountain Regional Park to Riverview Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler.
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29.5 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.
29.5 Miles
54% 353 votes
Science Museums 21170 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382 MoreLess Info
The latest attraction at the Challenger Space Center is the They Came from Outer Space exhibition, with items from the personal collection of Geoff Notkin. There are also outer space simulators, and a gift shop. Special programs for the entire family are available all around the year.
29.5 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 10801 W Oakmont Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351 MoreLess Info
Featuring searchable collections of memorabilia including personal histories, print ads, archival photographs, and other items, the Sun Cities Area Historical Society sponsors the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum. The collections span 50 years of local history.
29.7 Miles
UltraStar Multi-tainment Center is a theater, restaurant, bowling alley and arcade center all in one. Besides these things to do, the visitor can also participate in laser tag games, or enjoy a screening in the amphitheatre.
29.7 Miles
82% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 16000 Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ 85139 MoreLess Info
The Ultra Star Ak-Chin Cinema is a 12 screen theatre that offers stadium seating and balconies to guests over 21. The theatre features laser tag, a game center, and a variety of food options.
29.8 Miles
93% 28 votes
Recreation Centers 16820 North 99th Avenue, Sun City, AZ 85351 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Bell Recreation Center will have the opportunity to go swimming in both lap and walking pools. The location also offers shuffleboard, racquetball, tennis, table tennis, and mini-golf activities for guests to enjoy.
29.9 Miles
79% 33 votes
Movie Theaters 16000 Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ 85139 MoreLess Info
A huge entertainment complex, UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle offers a wide variety of entertainment options. It is a 12-theater movie multiplex with five restaurants on the premises, as well as a bowling alley, laser tag arena, and arcade.
29.9 Miles
75% 16 votes
Family Fun Center 1425 N. Central, Avondale, AZ 85323 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling facility, Brunswick Tri-City Bowl offers open and league bowling along with private event and party hosting. The center provides billiard tables, arcade games, a lounge and a snack bar with food and drinks.
30.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Hiking Trails Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 MoreLess Info
Ideal for those looking for a more challenging hike, Black Mountain Summit Trail is open year-round. Within close proximity of Phoenix, the hike is steep but short. It further offers great views of the mountain and its surroundings.
30.4 Miles
95% 180 votes
National & State Parks 37019 North Lava Lane, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 MoreLess Info
Maricopa County's Cave Creek Regional Park sits north of Phoenix and spans over 2,900 acres. This desert park is a popular destination for hiking and photography, and horses are welcome.
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