- The list below includes 53 free or cheap things to do in or near Maricopa, Arizona, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Recreation Centers, Movie Theaters, Dog Park and Parks.
- From Pacana Park to Maricopa Dog Park Alliance, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Maricopa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chandler, Tempe, Casa Grande and Gilbert.
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Motorized paragliders soar over Sonora Desert panoramas as instructors demonstrate steering and safe landing
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At least four passenger cars and a caboose can be seen at the Arizona Railway Museum. In addition, visitors can take a self-guided tour of the train yard, and a passenger car can be rented for special events.
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Film buffs on a budget frequent Pollack Tempe Cinemas, a discount movie theater in Tempe, Arizona. It shows a combination of recent releases, independent films and nostalgic favorites. Tickets cost two dollars on Tuesdays; on all other days, they cost three dollars.
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Casa Grande's BlackBox Theatre is run by the BlackBox Foundation, a nonprofit that seeks to bring cultural experiences to the community. The theater presents a variety of dramatic productions, and offers acting lessons and clinics.
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Part of Shawnee Park, Shawnee Bark Park features fenced grass and dirt fields for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, dog waste bags, picnic tables, shade trees, park benches and an agility course.
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6111 S All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283
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The Kiwanis Park Recreation Center is a 54,000-sqft facility that features an indoor wave pool, a fitness center, a corporate ramada area, and classrooms. The complex also has a 15-court tennis center.
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Located near Arizona State University, Kiwanis Park offers a place for watersport activities in the desert. The park hosts a variety of special events throughout the year such as festivals and concerts, and offers kayaking, scenic jogging trails and picnic areas.
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5000 Arizona Mills Cir, Ste 145, Tempe, AZ 85282
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SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium is a large aquatic life facility featuring a variety of freshwater and saltwater species. In addition to sharks, octopi, and other exotic animals the aquarium also offers regularly scheduled educational programs as well.
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185 stores are housed at the Arizona Mills Mall, the largest mal in the state. In here there are also found the largest IMAX theatre in the state, SEA Life, and the Rainforest Cafe.
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5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Ste 145, Tempe, AZ 85282
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The SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to sharks, rays, octopuses, and
the first rescued sea turtle in Arizona. The aquarium also has a 360 degree ocean tunnel and sea star touch tanks.