Free & Cheap Things to Do in Tempe, AZ

  • The list below includes 192 free or cheap things to do in or near Tempe, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Aquariums, Parks and Malls.
  • From Arizona State University to Tempe Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tempe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Scottsdale.
  • The list below includes 192 free or cheap things to do in or near Tempe, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Aquariums, Parks and Malls.
  • From Arizona State University to Tempe Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tempe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Scottsdale.
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Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
7.4 Miles
91% 665 votes
Children's Museums 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 MoreLess Info
Children can explore the Phoenix Children's Museum including the Art Studio where they can create art projects, the Book Loft for reading books, the Building Big space for building forts and houses, and Desert Delights introducing children to Arizona painters. The museum can also be rented for parties.
7.5 Miles
With more than 300 hands-on exhibits, Arizona Science Center awaits children of all ages to acquaint them with everything that science means, from human anatomy to weather phenomenon, and from the SkyCycle to the nanotechnologies.
7.6 Miles
74% 19 votes
Bowling 3825 West Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85226 MoreLess Info
Featuring summer passes, AMF McRay Plaza Lanes offers visitors a bowling alley experience with automatic scoring and bumper lanes. On Sundays, the bowling alley offers 2 hours of unlimited bowling for a discounted rate.
7.7 Miles
70% 40 votes
Malls 2502 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016 MoreLess Info
Fine dining, premier retail shopping and a day spa make up Scottsdale's Biltmore Fashion Park. The outdoor shopping park offers a garden atmosphere that is relaxing and offers music and fashion events throughout the year.
7.7 Miles
73% 347 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 MoreLess Info
The Talking Stick Resort Arena is a large-scale entertainment and sports complex within Phoenix. The venue serves as the home of the Phoenix Suns basketball team and holds a variety of performances and shows including musical concerts and standup comedy.
7.8 Miles
80% 84 votes
Malls 4976 Premium Outlets Way, Chandler, AZ 85226 MoreLess Info
Phoenix Premium Outlets contains space for more than 90 outlet stores. Shoppers who are over 50and those who are on active military duty can receive additional savings on their purchases.
7.9 Miles
96% 3678 votes
National & State Parks 7301 E Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 MoreLess Info
Playgrounds, picnic areas, and miniature railroad await children and adult alike at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. The building which houses the miniature railroads has 10,000 square feet.
7.9 Miles
99% 1100 votes
Horseback Riding Phoenix, AZ MoreLess Info
Western Destinations Canyon Creek Ranch - Private Tours is an excursion company that has access to over 400,000-acres of land. The ranch features private skeet shooting, horseback riding, and cowboy games.
8.2 Miles
73% 45 votes
Laser Tag 1455 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ MoreLess Info
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.
8.2 Miles
89% 864 votes
Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 MoreLess Info
The Phoenix Art Museum concentrates on collecting art from America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. A special emphasis is put on contemporary and modern art including fashion art and photography.
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