Free & Cheap Things to Do in Scottsdale, AZ

  • The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Scottsdale, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Malls, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Baseball Fields.
  • From McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park to Pinnacle Peak Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scottsdale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Glendale.
  • The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Scottsdale, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Malls, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Baseball Fields.
  • From McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park to Pinnacle Peak Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scottsdale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Glendale.
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Master illusionist Craig Davis dazzles audiences with an array of tricks during family-friendly shows draped in the pageantry of the circus
3.3 Miles
92% 570 votes
National & State Parks 625 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008 MoreLess Info
Papago Park contains an archery range, 1.7 mile exercise course, fishing lagoons, orienteering course, Oakland A's minor league ball field, 8,000 seat spring training facility for the Oakland A's, four softball diamonds, the Desert Botanical Garden, Hall of Flame, Papago Golf Course. The park also houses the Ph…
3.5 Miles
61% 83 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 5999 East Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 85008 MoreLess Info
Home to the Oakland A's, the Phoenix Municipal Stadium is a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors during Spring Training season. The stadium is conveniently located near hotels that offer shuttles to the stadium for visitors.
3.7 Miles
70% 37 votes
History Museums Papago Park, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
Within the Arizona Historical Society Museum - Marley Center are exhibits which focus on the changing history of the state through the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Specifically, the museum covers the lives of the people who helped make the changes possible.
4.1 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.
4.2 Miles
70% 37 votes
Parks 620 N Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
Tempe Town Lake is central to the city's economic and cultural life. The lake offers a variety of recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, and others, and is host to year-round special events.
4.4 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.
4.6 Miles
77% 154 votes
Specialty Museums 4619 E. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85034 MoreLess Info
Explore the 1,000 years old ruins from a Native American village when you bring the family to visit Pueblo Grande. Each building, artifact, and exhibit tells the story of the proud people who inhabited the area.
4.7 Miles
82% 2185 votes
Shopping Districts 310 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
Hotels, restaurants, shops, theaters, and cafes are found at Mill Avenue District. There are different events and festivals held each year in here.
4.8 Miles
85% 81 votes
Malls 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
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.
4.8 Miles
80% 10 votes
Playgrounds 31 East Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
Located at Tempe Beach Park, the Splash Playground offers one acre of water-based family-friendly fun. Activities include a frog spray ring, waterslide, dump bucket, waterfall, flower shower, and water cannons.
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