Free & Cheap Things to Do in Scottsdale, AZ

  • The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Scottsdale, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Malls, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Baseball Fields.
  • From McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park to Pinnacle Peak Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scottsdale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Glendale.
  • The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Scottsdale, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Malls, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Baseball Fields.
  • From McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park to Pinnacle Peak Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scottsdale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Glendale.
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Paint and Create 7001 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ MoreLess Info
Add a little Class to Your Glass! Choose from a wine glass, pint glass or mason jar to paint your own designed glass! Price is for 2 glasses
21.9 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.
22.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 755 N 114th Avenue, Avondale, AZ 85323 MoreLess Info
Featuring an indoor basketball court, American Sports Centers is a sports complex that hosts volleyball, soccer, dodgeball, and other sports games. In addition to sports, the center offers fitness classes like Zumba and martial arts.
22.3 Miles
88% 145 votes
Race Tracks 7602 S. 115th Avenue, Avondale, AZ 85323 MoreLess Info
Phoenix International Raceway or the PIR is home to NASCAR races. NASCAR fans flock to Phoenix International Raceway to catch the racing action. There are strict rules on what fans can bring into PIR.
22.3 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.
22.4 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.
22.7 Miles
100% 48 votes
Horseback Riding 13020 Bush Highway, Mesa, AZ 85215 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility with an array of horses, Saguaro Lake Ranch Trail Rides offers guided trail rides among stunning natural scenery. The ranch has horses for riders of all levels of experience.
22.7 Miles
90% 10 votes
Forests Apache Junction, AZ 85278 MoreLess Info
Situated on nearly three million acres, Tonto National Forest features ponderosa pines, several lakes and eight wilderness areas. The forest offers a trail system for hiking and biking, water access for fishing, swimming and boating, campsites and picnic areas.
22.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Mountains Lost Dutchman State Park, Apache Junction, AZ 85278 MoreLess Info
With views of East Valley and the Superstition Mountains, Siphon Draw is a rock formation that can be hiked to. During the winter, visitors can see a waterfall with rain water draining from the rock.
22.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 37220 N Mule Train Road, Carefree, AZ 85377 MoreLess Info
Specializing in glass artwork, Desert Glasshopper Studio hosts exhibits and art shows for glass-blown sculptures, jewelry, furniture, and more. The studio also offers glass based workshops where visitors can learn sandblasting techniques.
22.8 Miles
79% 81 votes
Landmarks E Sundial Cir, Carefree, AZ MoreLess Info
Known as the third-largest sundial in the Western Hemisphere, the Carefree Sundial measures in within a diameter of 90 feet. It is best to visit this location, which is surrounded by local shops, during one of the area's many festivals.
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