Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mesa, AZ

  • 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.
  • 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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Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
6.3 Miles
85% 33 votes
Movie Theaters 505 S Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
Part of the Harkins Theatres movie theater chain, the Harkins Valley Art Theatre is a historic venue that shows a variety of art films and independent films. The theater offers a variety of concessions.
6.3 Miles
60% 30 votes
Movie Theaters 1012 S Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 MoreLess Info
A movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies, the Regal Gilbert Stadium 14 features fourteen auditoriums, all with digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees, and a variety of promotions.
6.3 Miles
85% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 730 S Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
The AMC Centerpoint 11 is a cinema multiplex that features first-run feature films. The theater offers both stadium seating and plush recliners in all auditoriums, and provides traditional amenities like a snack bar and game room as well.
6.4 Miles
83% 206 votes
Movie Theaters 1825 East Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ 85284 MoreLess Info
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.
6.4 Miles
85% 270 votes
Parks 620 North Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
Spacious Tempe Beach Park is a tranquil waterside park in Tempe, Arizona that is a popular venue for public and private events. The park offers paddleboating, paddleboarding and other aquatic activities for adults and children.
6.4 Miles
64% 59 votes
Family Fun Center 1160 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, Brunswick Zone XL - Gilbert features 44 lanes suitable for open and league bowling along with bumper cars. The center offers arcade games, event hosting, a restaurant and bar, a pro shop and billiard tables.
6.6 Miles
34% 217 votes
Music Venue 730 N Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
A live music venue with a small, intimate setting, the Marquee Theatre brings a variety of touring acts into Tempe. The venue features a full bar and a sloped floor, which helps with stage visibility.
6.7 Miles
91% 43 votes
Recreation Centers Mill Ave. and All America Way, Tempe, AZ MoreLess Info
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.
6.9 Miles
84% 32 votes
Recreation Centers 6111 S All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283 MoreLess Info
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.
7.2 Miles
81% 395 votes
Baseball Fields 7408 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 MoreLess Info
Home to the San Francisco Giants, the Scottsdale Stadium is popular during Spring Training season. The stadium is conveniently located in old town Scottsdale, in close proximity to bars, nightclubs and shops.
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