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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Tilt Studio offers 40,000 square feet of entertainment including interactive video games, retro games, food, fun and ‘freshments
20.8 Miles
89% 225 votes
Farms & Ranches 26540 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 MoreLess Info
Plan your next party or enjoy a day out with the family at MacDonald's Ranch, in Scottsdale. Visitors of all ages enjoy the guided horseback rides, the cowboy cookout's, petting zoo, and good old southwestern hospitality.
20.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 22201 S. Hawes Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85242 MoreLess Info
Desert Mountain Park offers 2 playgrounds, one for toddlers and one for older kids. Sporting areas include lighted baseball and multipurpose fields, lighted basketball courts, and sand volleyball courts with sprinklers to wet the sand.
21.0 Miles
95% 20 votes
Recreation Centers 5600 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ 58308 MoreLess Info
At Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like a fitness gym, rock climbing wall, and pool. The pool has an extensive water playground with fountains, a zero entry wading area, and inflatables.
21.0 Miles
84% 49 votes
Movie Theaters 9804 W Northern Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345 MoreLess Info
Harkins Theaters Park West shows the latest films in auditoriums featuring digital sound and projection, stadium seating, and rocking chairs. All tickets can be purchased online or at touch screen kiosks outside the theater.
21.1 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.
21.1 Miles
82% 22 votes
Parks 57th Avenue and Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308 MoreLess Info
Featuring a sports complex, Foothills Park can be used for soccer, lacrosse, baseball and football. The park also provides a skate park, picnic tables and grills along with ramadas, two playgrounds and a dog park.
21.1 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.
21.2 Miles
86% 313 votes
Natural Landmarks 3711 W. Deer Valley Road, Glendale, AZ 85308 MoreLess Info
On the 47 acres of the Sonoran Desert Preserve is the Deer Valley Rock Art Center, which has a collections depicting the life of the natives which lived in the area for the last 7,000 years. The preserve is known to have approximately 1,500 Native American petroglyphs.
21.3 Miles
76% 107 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 10710 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85037 MoreLess Info
As the spring training facility for the Dodgers, Camelback Ranch opens its doors to the public, providing a large stadium to watch these professional baseball players practice. Before practice, the players are available for autographs and pictures.
21.4 Miles
84% 683 votes
Farms & Ranches 10710 W. Camelback Road, Glendale, AZ 85037 MoreLess Info
With a capacity of 13,000 seats, the Camelback Ranch is the biggest Cactus League stadium. It has an inner lake which separates the two training fields, twelve practice diamonds, and a Walk of Fame, among others.
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