- The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near San Tan Valley, Arizona, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Movie Theaters, Parks and Farms & Ranches.
- From Davis- Cheney Art Gallery LLC to YMCA Copper Basin, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Tan Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Apache Junction.
Showing 111-120 of
243
27.3 Miles
68%
25 votes
Mill Avenue and 10th Street, Tempe, AZ 85287
MoreLess Info
One of the best known alternative museums in the Phoenix metropolitan area is the Arizona State University Art Museum. The exhibits themselves tend to be both interesting and thought provoking to complement the art-related oddities in the gift shop.
27.5 Miles
Located at Tempe Beach Park, the Splash Playground offers one acre of water-based family-friendly fun. Activities include a frog spray ring, waterslide, dump bucket, waterfall, flower shower, and water cannons.
27.6 Miles
Part of the Harkins Theatres movie theater chain, the Harkins Valley Art Theatre is a historic venue that shows a variety of art films and independent films. The theater offers a variety of concessions.
27.6 Miles
The AMC Centerpoint 11 is a cinema multiplex that features first-run feature films. The theater offers both stadium seating and plush recliners in all auditoriums, and provides traditional amenities like a snack bar and game room as well.
27.7 Miles
Hotels, restaurants, shops, theaters, and cafes are found at Mill Avenue District. There are different events and festivals held each year in here.
27.7 Miles
Tempe Town Lake is central to the city's economic and cultural life. The lake offers a variety of recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, and others, and is host to year-round special events.
27.9 Miles
Spacious Tempe Beach Park is a tranquil waterside park in Tempe, Arizona that is a popular venue for public and private events. The park offers paddleboating, paddleboarding and other aquatic activities for adults and children.
28.0 Miles
A popular training venue for professional baseball teams, the 10,000-seat Tempe Diablo Stadium sits adjacent to the Maricopa Freeway. The two playing fields are also popular settings for concerts and motivational speaking events.
28.3 Miles
Those interested in finding more about the desert flora can visit the Desert Botanical Garden. It covers 140 acres, and has more than 50,000 plants in display. There are events and exhibitions organized in here all around the year.
28.3 Miles
A live music venue with a small, intimate setting, the Marquee Theatre brings a variety of touring acts into Tempe. The venue features a full bar and a sloped floor, which helps with stage visibility.