Free & Cheap Things to Do in Tempe, AZ

  • The list below includes 192 free or cheap things to do in or near Tempe, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Aquariums, Parks and Malls.
  • From Arizona State University to Tempe Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tempe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Scottsdale.
  • The list below includes 192 free or cheap things to do in or near Tempe, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Aquariums, Parks and Malls.
  • From Arizona State University to Tempe Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tempe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Scottsdale.
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Skate True 920 East Playa Del Norte Drive, Tempe, AZ MoreLess Info
Skate enthusiasts are taken to two skate parks out of 35 possible
8.4 Miles
93% 7243 votes
Art Museum 2301 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 MoreLess Info
Aiming to present the heritage of the Native Indians from all around America, with a special interest on the history of the local Natives, the Heard Museum has a collection of over 40,000 artifacts and 34,000 books.
8.4 Miles
85% 185 votes
Go Karts 9119 E Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 MoreLess Info
Octane Raceway offers indoor go-karting for all ages in the heart of Scottsdale. The raceway carries a fleet of over thirty go karts and offers both corporate and birthday party packages.
8.4 Miles
54% 24 votes
Bowling 6225 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Kyrene Lanes offers open and league bowling along with party and event hosting. The center provides a pro shop, arcade games, billiard tables, a lounge and a snack bar.
8.6 Miles
72% 236 votes
Castles 800 East Mineral Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040 MoreLess Info
Built by a dying father as a tribute to his daughter, Mystery Castle, is a three story structure replete with unique architectural techniques and native stones. Completed in 1945, the castle features many southwestern antiques, thirteen fireplaces and parapets.
8.6 Miles
65% 115 votes
Movie Theaters 9090 E Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 MoreLess Info
UltraStar Cinemas is a movie theater that has amenities including 3D capability, D-Box seats, assistive listening devices, and a party area. The area can be rented for private birthday parties or meetings.
8.8 Miles
Home to Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, Salt River Fields can welcome up to 13,000 spectators. In here there are also 2 soccer fields, 1 manmade lake, and a kid's zone.
8.9 Miles
80% 51 votes
Movie Theaters 3159 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226 MoreLess Info
Convenient location, all digital projection, loyalty cups, and stadium seating are all features of the Harkins Theatres in Chandler. With twenty screens, this theater also offers a supervised in-lobby children's PlayCenter for children ages 3 through 8 years of age.
9.0 Miles
44% 27 votes
Farms & Ranches 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233 MoreLess Info
Mother Nature's Farm Pumpkin Patch started out just selling pumpkins but now offers attractions like the air bounce, hayride, straw bounce, maze and petting zoo. They also have park food like cotton candy and hot dogs.
9.2 Miles
84% 187 votes
Horseback Riding 10215 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 MoreLess Info
For the family-friendly trail ride experience of a lifetime, visit Arizona Horses (Ponderosa Stables and South Mountain Stables) and leave the rest to their guides and Mother Nature. Visitors can also choose their sumptuous steak dinner trail ride at sunset.
9.2 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.
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