Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gilbert, AZ

  • The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near Gilbert, Arizona, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Family Fun Center and Aquariums.
  • From Freestone Park to Freestone District Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gilbert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler.
  • The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near Gilbert, Arizona, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Family Fun Center and Aquariums.
  • From Freestone Park to Freestone District Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gilbert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler.
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34.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 MoreLess Info
Created to preserve the history of the community and its people, Cave Creek Museum features exhibits dedicated to pioneer living. Artifacts and memorabilia about the mining industry are also displayed.
34.2 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.
34.2 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.
34.2 Miles
77% 13 votes
Hiking Trails 14805 W Vineyard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338 MoreLess Info
Composed of desert and mountains, Estrella Mountain Regional Park is situated on nearly 20,000 acres that is home to wildlife. The park provides hiking trails along nature areas as well as spots suitable for picnics.
34.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 38100 N Vermeesch Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 MoreLess Info
Quiet and serene, Gateway Desert Awareness Park provides an excellent place to escape, relax and get away. Family oriented, the park is also equipped with a playground and picnic space.
34.3 Miles
99% 118 votes
Specialty Shops 6245 E. Cave Crek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 MoreLess Info
With exhibits which depict the Wild West, Debs Wild West Memories can host special events, such as birthday parties.
35.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Hiking Trails Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 MoreLess Info
Ideal for those looking for a more challenging hike, Black Mountain Summit Trail is open year-round. Within close proximity of Phoenix, the hike is steep but short. It further offers great views of the mountain and its surroundings.
35.3 Miles
95% 180 votes
National & State Parks 37019 North Lava Lane, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 MoreLess Info
Maricopa County's Cave Creek Regional Park sits north of Phoenix and spans over 2,900 acres. This desert park is a popular destination for hiking and photography, and horses are welcome.
35.3 Miles
97% 34 votes
Farms & Ranches 841 E. Highway 287, Casa Grande, AZ 85194 MoreLess Info
A working cotton farm open for guided tours, Caywood Farms features an extensive three and a half hour tour of the facility that includes a hayride, the opportunity to hand pick cotton, and an explanation of the cotton harvest process.
35.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Off of Estrella Parkway, Montecito division of Estrella, Goodyear, AZ 85338 MoreLess Info
A community facility, Bougainvillea Park is equipped with lots of open space for running and jumping. The park also includes a playground, picnic area and multi-purpose trail for walking or bicycling.
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