Free & Cheap Things to Do in Phoenix, AZ

  • The list below includes 189 free or cheap things to do in or near Phoenix, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and Mountains.
  • From Camelback Mountain to South Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Phoenix and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Glendale, Mesa and Scottsdale.
  • The list below includes 189 free or cheap things to do in or near Phoenix, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and Mountains.
  • From Camelback Mountain to South Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Phoenix and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Glendale, Mesa and Scottsdale.
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Billboard magazine’s #1 Kids’ Artist returns for a live concert featuring family-friendly covers of today’s biggest hits
18.0 Miles
88% 8 votes
Horseback Riding 14401 W Arena Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85338 MoreLess Info
The Corral West Arena is a location that provides horse riding adventures to those who visit. Activities guests commonly enjoy here include guided horse riding tours, fireside 'cowboy cookouts', and picturesque sunset rides.
18.1 Miles
60% 30 votes
Movie Theaters 1012 S Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 MoreLess Info
A movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies, the Regal Gilbert Stadium 14 features fourteen auditoriums, all with digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees, and a variety of promotions.
18.2 Miles
64% 59 votes
Family Fun Center 1160 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, Brunswick Zone XL - Gilbert features 44 lanes suitable for open and league bowling along with bumper cars. The center offers arcade games, event hosting, a restaurant and bar, a pro shop and billiard tables.
18.2 Miles
77% 13 votes
Hiking Trails 14805 W Vineyard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338 MoreLess Info
Composed of desert and mountains, Estrella Mountain Regional Park is situated on nearly 20,000 acres that is home to wildlife. The park provides hiking trails along nature areas as well as spots suitable for picnics.
18.3 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.
18.4 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.
18.5 Miles
98% 3132 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ MoreLess Info
4 trails await the hikers at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Other activities which can be performed in here are rock-climbing, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The area is also popular among the birdwatchers, being the home of more than 100 bird species.
18.5 Miles
90% 30 votes
Recreation Centers 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286 MoreLess Info
With 62,000 square feet the Tumbleweed Recreation Center offers up a wide array of physical activities and exercises. It includes a full fitness center, gym and indoor track, and has various classes and events for all ages.
18.7 Miles
100% 75 votes
Art Gallery 22402 S. Basha Road, Chandler, AZ 85248 MoreLess Info
The Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American and American Indian Art focuses on collecting Contemporary Western American Art and Contemporary American Indian Art. At the gallery, visitors can see over 3,000 pieces of art.
18.7 Miles
91% 32 votes
Parks 1045 E Juniper Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234 MoreLess Info
The Freestone District Park provides tennis courts, a football field, soccer fields, and batting cages for team athletic events. The location also features picnic areas and trails, providing scenic views of duck and geese swimming.
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