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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Southwest Flight Center 14605 North Airport Drive, Suite 111, Scottsdale, AZ MoreLess Info
Simulator Instructor guides ascents inside FAA-approved training simulators with commercial X-Plane–based platform
6.3 Miles
39% 18 votes
Music Venue 105 W Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85210 MoreLess Info
Originally opened in 1924 as a movie theater, Nile Theater is a live music venue divided into three rooms. It offers a coffee shop, room for over 1,100 people and music that includes rock, punk, metal and hardcore.
6.4 Miles
92% 606 votes
Mountains 2701 East Squaw Peak Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85016 MoreLess Info
Formed about 14 million years ago, Piestewa Peak was long a popular site for mining and raising mountain goats. Today, it is popular with hikers who climb to the 2,608 feet summit, or enjoy the scenic views at the Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area.
6.9 Miles
73% 191 votes
Baseball Fields 2200 West Alameda, Tempe, AZ 85282 MoreLess Info
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.
7.4 Miles
77% 73 votes
Children's Museums 35 North Robson Street, Mesa, AZ 85201 MoreLess Info
At the Arizona Museum for Youth, children under the age of five can create art masterpieces in ArtVille and have fun crawling around, while in the ArtZone children over five explore art fundamentals with hands-on activities.
7.4 Miles
67% 39 votes
Music Venue 263 North Center Street, Mesa, AZ 85201 MoreLess Info
The Mesa Ampitheatre is an outdoor venue that hosts all-day festivals, concerts, and community events. The tiered lawn serves as the seating area. Chairs, blankets, coolers, and cameras comprise some of the prohibited items, but change subject to the event.
7.6 Miles
90% 1095 votes
Natural History Museums 53 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa, AZ 85201 MoreLess Info
The collections at the Arizona Museum of Natural History are from the archeology, art, ethnology, geology, history, natural history, and paleontology domains.
7.6 Miles
88% 48 votes
Baseball Fields 120 North Center Street, Mesa, AZ MoreLess Info
Major league baseball teams are part of the Cactus League during spring training. Teams include the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, San …
7.6 Miles
59% 37 votes
Bowling 4407 S Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 MoreLess Info
The AMF Tempe Village Lanes is a state of the art bowling facility that offers open bowling hours as well as hosts bowling tournaments and a variety of leagues. The alley features a snack bar, as well.
7.7 Miles
97% 309 votes
Rafting Mesa, AZ MoreLess Info
Wilderness Aware Rafting Salt River offers services which can worth the clients' time: whitewater rafting, horseback riding, Zipline tours, and mountain bike trips.
7.7 Miles
98% 51 votes
Botanical Gardens 1833 West Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202 MoreLess Info
Since its beginning in 1974, the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College has grown to include over 9,000 rose bushes. Visitors can explore the gardens on their own by calling pre-recorded messages to tell them about the roses or take a guided tour.
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