#1 · last 30 daysMuseumWarming up
Gilbert Riparian Observatory
Gilbert
Friday and Saturday, Sunset - 9:30 PM
Checked September 26, 2026
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Free things to do in Arizona
26 Arizona attractions you can walk into for nothing, and 3 more with a free day or evening open to everyone.
Popular over the last 30 days: free attractions in Arizona
Most popular on daysout.com, 12 September – 11 October 2026
- #1 · last 30 days
#2 · last 30 daysMuseumWHAT'S ONNov 27 – Dec 30 · Holiday Lights
Scottsdale Railroad Museum
Scottsdale
Mon–Sun: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours via Google MapsNo offer on their siteView →
#3 · last 30 daysMuseumWHAT'S ONNov 8 · Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Show and Swap Meet
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Tucson
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., closed Mondays
Checked September 26, 2026View →
#4 · last 30 daysMuseumWHAT'S ONOct 22 · Book Release "Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods"
Mission Garden
Tucson
Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-12pm (April-September), 8am-2pm (October-March)
Checked September 26, 2026View →
#5 · last 30 daysMuseumPostal History Foundation
Tucson
Weekdays 8:30-2:30; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed
Checked September 26, 2026View →
Not a coupon list. A venue is here only if its own website says admission is free, or names a regular free day that anyone can use. Free-for-some offers — residents, military, EBT cardholders, children — stay on the venue’s own page under “If you qualify”, because they are savings, not free days.
Always free
26 attractions, by region.
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Aug 8 – Jan 3 · Cross Check: William Wegman and Jacob Trouba
ASU Art Museum
Tempe
Wed – Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Checked October 1, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission Is Always Free” — asuartmuseum.org
Museum
Chandler Museum
Chandler
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
Checked October 5, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE Admission” — chandleraz.gov, checked October 5, 2026
Museum
Fiesta Bowl Museum
Scottsdale
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Checked September 18, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free” — fiestasportsfoundation.org
Park & beach
Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden
Fountain Hills
Sunrise to sunset
Checked October 6, 2026
View →The venue says: “The garden is free of charge and may be visited from sunrise to sunset.” — fhdbg.org, checked September 18, 2026
MuseumWarming up
Gilbert Riparian Observatory
Gilbert
Friday and Saturday, Sunset - 9:30 PM
Checked September 26, 2026
View →The venue says: “Cost: Free” — grcoonline.org
Museum
Huhugam Heritage Center
Chandler
Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Checked September 18, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission: Free” — grichhc.org
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Oct 17 · Family Day at the Museum
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
Mesa
Tue - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun: Noon - 5 PM, Mon: Closed
Checked September 18, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission:FREE” — mesaartscenter.com
Museum
Penske Racing Museum
Phoenix
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm | Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission: FREE!” — penskeautomall.com
Museum
San Tan Historical Society
Queen Creek
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Checked September 26, 2026
View →The venue says: “The San Tan Historical Society is free to all visitors.” — santanhistorical.org
Farm
Schnepf Farms
Queen Creek
Thursday – Sunday 7:30am-2:00pm
Checked October 3, 2026
View →The venue says: “*ADMISSION- NO, it's free!” — schnepffarms.com
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Nov 27 – Dec 30 · Holiday Lights
Scottsdale Railroad Museum
Scottsdale
Mon–Sun: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours via Google MapsNo offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission to the museum is free for all park visitors.” — therailroadpark.com
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Oct 24 – 26 · Sunnyslope Studio Tour
Sunnyslope Historical Society
Phoenix
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Checked September 26, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free Admission” — sunnyslopehistoricalsociety.org
Museum
The Phoenix Police Museum
Phoenix
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Checked September 26, 2026
View →The venue says: “There is no entrance fee, however, donations are gladly accepted.” — phoenixpolicemuseum.org
Museum
Vintage Lasers and Holograms
Tempe
Mon–Wed: Closed; Thu–Sun: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Hours via Google MapsChecked September 26, 2026
View →The venue says: “This free exhibit includes over 180 lasers, mostly from the earliest decades, with the covers off many to reveal what makes them work.” — laserhistorymuseum.com
Museum
PW Litchfield Heritage Center
Litchfield Park
Wednesday–Friday 10:00 am–4:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Checked October 1, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is Free” — pwlhc.org
Museum
Sun City Rockhound Club and Mineral Museum
Sun City
Mon–Fri: Closed; Sat: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Sun: Closed
Hours via Google MapsChecked September 18, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission Is Free and Open To All” — scrockmuseum.com
Museum
African American Museum of Southern Arizona
Tucson
Wed – Sat 10 am – 4 pm (Fri 10 am – 3 pm)
Checked September 30, 2026
View →The venue says: “General admission is FREE for everyone.” — aamsaz.org
Museum
EAC Discovery Park Campus
Safford
Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–Noon, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday & Holidays Closed
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission to Discovery Park Campus is free of charge.” — eac.edu
Historic site
Empire Ranch Foundation
Sonoita
Daily sunrise to sunset
Checked October 6, 2026
View →The venue says: “There is no charge for entry and permits are not generally required to visit LCNCA.” — empireranchfoundation.org
Museum
Greenlee County Historical
Clifton
Saturday 12pm-4pm
Checked October 3, 2026
View →The venue says: “Visit the museum with free admission 12pm-4pm” — greenleehistory.org
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Oct 22 · Book Release "Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods"
Mission Garden
Tucson
Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-12pm (April-September), 8am-2pm (October-March)
Checked September 26, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission: Free. There is no fee to enter the garden but your gifts are appreciated.” — missiongarden.org
Historic site
Pima County Historic Courthouse
Tucson
Daily 10 AM - 5 PM
Checked October 5, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE ADMISSION” — visitsouthernarizona.com
Museum
Postal History Foundation
Tucson
Weekdays 8:30-2:30; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed
Checked September 26, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is FREE! Admission includes the mini-museum, the post office, the philatelic store, and the library.” — nationalpostaleducationcenter.org
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Nov 8 · Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Show and Swap Meet
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Tucson
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., closed Mondays
Checked September 26, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is FREE” — tucsonhistoricdepot.org
Museum
Prescott Western Heritage Center
Prescott
Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (April–September), 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (October–March); Sunday 12–4 p.m. year-round
Checked September 26, 2026
View →The venue says: “Visit the free Western Heritage Center for a taste of the places, people, organizations, and history of Prescott and Yavapai County.” — visitwhc.org
Museum
Show Low Historical Society Museum
Show Low
Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Checked September 26, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free of Charge” — showlowhistoricalmuseum.com
Free days and evenings
3 attractions that are free on certain days. The day is in the venue’s own words below; check it before you go.
MuseumLIVE DEAL3 deals
idea Museum
Mesa
From $12 per personFamily Free Evening with Inclusive Resource Fair
View →The venue says: “idea Museum will be open and with free admission with an Inclusive Resource Fair.” — ideamuseum.org, checked October 6, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL6 deals
Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix
From $10 per person · $28 onlineFirst Friday at PhxArt
View →The venue says: “Join us for FREE general admission to the Museum during First Friday” — phxart.org, checked October 6, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL2 deals
The Science Vortex
Cottonwood
Family Makerspace Night
View →The venue says: “Free Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00” — sciencevortex.org, checked October 6, 2026