Free & Cheap Things to Do in Tucson, AZ

  • The list below includes 31 free or cheap things to do in or near Tucson, Arizona, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Natural History Museums, Specialty Museums and Movie Theaters.
  • From Sabino Canyon to University of Arizona, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tucson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Marana, Green Valley and Mount Lemmon.
  • The list below includes 31 free or cheap things to do in or near Tucson, Arizona, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Natural History Museums, Specialty Museums and Movie Theaters.
  • From Sabino Canyon to University of Arizona, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tucson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Marana, Green Valley and Mount Lemmon.
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Plant Nite 7625 North la Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ MoreLess Info
No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
42.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 19 Tubac Road, Tubac, AZ 85646 MoreLess Info
Karin Newby Gallery features art from dozens of artists including paintings, sculptures and fine crafts and showcases many exhibitions and festivals through the year. They also have a sculpture garden outside the gallery.
42.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Art Gallery 2221 E Frontage Road, Tubac, AZ 85646 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by wood artisans Christine and Ron Sisco, Zforrest Gallery features a wide variety of works of functional fine art, including furniture, decorative pieces, and a variety of kitchen and house wares.
42.8 Miles
100% 12 votes
Art Gallery 19 Tubac Road, Tubac, AZ 85646 MoreLess Info
Open since 1988, the Karin Newby Gallery & Sculpture Garden exhibits an eclectic array of artwork by local, regional, and nationally known artists. The gallery is heavily involved with various charitable causes, as well.
44.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Benson, AZ MoreLess Info
Founded in 1990, the Vega-Bray Observatory is an astronomical observatory that overlooks the San Pedro River Valley. The site includes refractor telescopes that range in size from 6 to 20-inches long.
45.8 Miles
97% 431 votes
Other Landmarks 1891 East Frontage Road, Tumacacori, AZ 85640 MoreLess Info
A historic site and park beautifully rolled into one place—that's the Tumacacori National Historical Park. Aside from its treasure trove of ancient documents spanning back to the Spanish times, the park also hosts annual events with traditional dancing and food feasts.
46.0 Miles
92% 38 votes
Specialty Shops 1868 East Frontage Road, Tumacacori, AZ 85640 MoreLess Info
If spices and chili is your game, then Santa Cruz Chili & Spice will tickle your fancy. It is a family owned and run chili manufacturer and retailer. Sampling of spices is perfectly acceptable so you can buy the best and authentic Mexican spices in town.
48.1 Miles
93% 83 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 477 Pennsylvania Ave., Patagonia, AZ 85624 MoreLess Info
Paton's Hummingbird Haven was the idea of two bird-lovers who, in 1974, began planting flowers and installing water features on their property. Soon after, bird watchers began visiting their premises. Since then, conditions have been created for the visitors.
48.1 Miles
74% 31 votes
Lake Patagonia, AZ MoreLess Info
Suitably described as the great Arizona escape, Parker Canyon Lake lives up to this apt description with its camping, boating and fishing grounds with scenic backcountry drive. Other activities that you can enjoy here are: stargazing, bird watching, hiking and even hunting.
48.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 315 McKeown Avenue, Patagonia, AZ 85624 MoreLess Info
The Global Arts Gallery is a boutique that specializes in handcrafted, artistic gifts from around the world. The gallery offers clothing, jewelry, and original artwork, as well as a variety of home decor.
48.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Camping Site Patagonia, AZ 85624 MoreLess Info
Built in 1904, the Kentucky Camp is the historical site of a former mining camp along the Arizona Trail. The camp features a five-century-old adobe building, one of the oldest from its time period.
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