- The list below includes 168 free or cheap things to do in or near Mesa, Arizona, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Farms & Ranches and Parks.
- From Usery Mountain Regional Park to Riverview Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler.
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Explore educational exhibits and hands-on crafting workshops at this scrapbook-focused event
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A large-scale indoor amusement complex with an extensive laser tag arena, Stratum Laser Tag welcomes individual players and parties and groups. The arena is over 13000 square feet, and has 15 different levels.
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The Mesa Ampitheatre is an outdoor venue that hosts all-day festivals, concerts, and community events. The tiered lawn serves as the seating area. Chairs, blankets, coolers, and cameras comprise some of the prohibited items, but change subject to the event.
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1935 S Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ 85209
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The B&B Mesa Gateway 12 is a cinema multiplex that features first-run movies with full digital projection technology. The theater is also equipped for IMAX and 3D films, and offers traditional amenities like a snack bar and arcade.
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Originally opened in 1924 as a movie theater, Nile Theater is a live music venue divided into three rooms. It offers a coffee shop, room for over 1,100 people and music that includes rock, punk, metal and hardcore.
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Fintastic Aquarium Services offers all types of saltwater water tank servicing including cleaning, design, relocation and sales. They can do water testing and change and can also monitor fish behavior to assess their health.
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27 votes
1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233
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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.
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Located close to Arizona State University, Tempe Marketplace is an outdoor mall that features entertainment, dining and shopping. It also features a water play area and outdoor fireplace to enjoy.
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The arena that houses Tempe Paintball is open for general public bouts and group parties. The attraction also has the only 7 to 12 year old paintball and airsoft sessions in all of Arizona.
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The history and culture of Gilbert, Arizona is preserved at the Gilbert Historical Museum. Its exhibits include photographs, military uniforms, political documents, Native American crafts, elaborate quilts and other objects from Gilbert's rich history.
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The Freestone District Park provides tennis courts, a football field, soccer fields, and batting cages for team athletic events. The location also features picnic areas and trails, providing scenic views of duck and geese swimming.