Free things to do in Arizona

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Aug 8 – Jan 3 · Cross Check: William Wegman and Jacob Trouba

ASU Art Museum

Tempe

Wed – Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Checked November 1, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission Is Always Free” — asuartmuseum.org, checked October 30, 2026

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Nov 1 · CCA & C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona Present the 27th Annual Chandler Mariachi and Folklórico Festi

Chandler Museum

Chandler

Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.

Checked November 1, 2026

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The venue says: “FREE Admission” — chandleraz.gov, checked October 19, 2026

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Fiesta Bowl Museum

Scottsdale

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Checked October 24, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free” — fiestasportsfoundation.org, checked October 24, 2026

Park & beach

Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden

Fountain Hills

Sunrise to sunset

Checked October 26, 2026

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The venue says: “The garden is free of charge and may be visited from sunrise to sunset.” — fhdbg.org, checked October 17, 2026

MuseumWarming up

Gilbert Riparian Observatory

Gilbert

Friday and Saturday, Sunset - 9:30 PM

Checked October 24, 2026

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The venue says: “Cost: Free” — grcoonline.org, checked October 24, 2026

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Huhugam Heritage Center

Chandler

Tuesday–Friday 10am to 4pm

Checked October 24, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission: Free” — grichhc.org, checked October 24, 2026

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Nov 8 · Arts in Service Open House

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum

Mesa

Mon Closed, Tue-Sat 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun Noon - 5 PM

Checked October 25, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission:​​​​​​​FREE” — mesaartscenter.com, checked October 25, 2026

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Penske Racing Museum

Phoenix

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm | Sunday: 12pm – 5pm

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Admission: FREE!” — penskeautomall.com, checked October 25, 2026

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San Tan Historical Society

Queen Creek

Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Checked October 26, 2026

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The venue says: “The San Tan Historical Society is free to all visitors.” — santanhistorical.org, checked October 26, 2026

Farm

Schnepf Farms

Queen Creek

Thursday – Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “*ADMISSION- NO, it's free!” — schnepffarms.com, checked October 16, 2026

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Nov 27 – Dec 30 · Holiday Lights

Scottsdale Railroad Museum

Scottsdale

Mon–Sun: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hours via Google Maps

No offer on their site

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The venue says: “Admission to the museum is free for all park visitors.” — therailroadpark.com, checked October 28, 2026

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Shemer Art Center

Phoenix

Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sunday & Monday Closed

Checked October 30, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission: FREE!” — shemerartcenter.org, checked October 30, 2026

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The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix

Monday – Friday, Doors open at 9 a.m., Last entry is 2:30 p.m.

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “There is no entrance fee, however, donations are gladly accepted.” — phoenixpolicemuseum.org, checked October 25, 2026

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Vintage Lasers and Holograms

Tempe

Mon–Wed: Closed; Thu–Sun: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

Hours via Google Maps

Checked October 25, 2026

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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, checked October 25, 2026

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Nov 11 · Historic Litchfield Park Walking Tour: Discover the Historic Heart of the Southwest Valley

PW Litchfield Heritage Center

Litchfield Park

Wednesday–Friday 10:00 am–4:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am–1:00 pm

Checked October 26, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is Free” — pwlhc.org, checked October 26, 2026

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Sun City Rockhound Club and Mineral Museum

Sun City

Mon–Wed: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Thu: Closed; Fri–Sat: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Sun: Closed

Hours via Google Maps

Checked October 26, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission Is Free and Open To All” — scrockmuseum.com, checked October 26, 2026

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African American Museum of Southern Arizona

Tucson

Wed – Sat 10 am – 4 pm, Fri 10 am – 3 pm

Checked October 30, 2026

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The venue says: “ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE!” — aamsaz.org, checked October 30, 2026

Historic site

Empire Ranch Foundation

Sonoita

Daily sunrise to sunset

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “There is no charge for entry” — empireranchfoundation.org, checked October 29, 2026

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Greenlee County Historical

Clifton

Saturday 12pm-4pm

Checked October 24, 2026

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The venue says: “Visit the museum with free admission 12pm-4pm” — greenleehistory.org, checked October 17, 2026

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Nov 7 · Native American Arts Fair

Mission Garden

Tucson

Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-12pm (April-September), 8am-2pm (October-March)

Checked October 30, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission: Free. There is no fee to enter the garden but your gifts are appreciated.” — missiongarden.org, checked October 17, 2026

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Patterson Observatory

Sierra Vista

Mon–Thu: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Fri–Sun: Closed

Hours via Google Maps

Checked October 28, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free” — usfaz.org, checked October 28, 2026

Historic site

Pima County Historic Courthouse

Tucson

Daily 10 AM - 5 PM

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “FREE ADMISSION” — visitsouthernarizona.com, checked October 29, 2026

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Postal History Foundation

Tucson

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Checked October 25, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free! Your visit can include the museum, post office, philatelic store, and library.” — nationalpostaleducationcenter.org, checked October 17, 2026

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Dec 19 · SATM Holiday Express with SANTA

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum

Tucson

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., closed Mondays

Checked October 28, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is FREE Exhibits are bilingual” — tucsonhistoricdepot.org, checked October 17, 2026

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Nov 19 · 30th Birthday Party

Highlands Center for Natural History

Prescott

Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Checked October 31, 2026

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The venue says: “Free and open to the public 365 days a year!” — highlandscenter.org, checked October 17, 2026

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Prescott Western Heritage Center

Prescott

Wednesday - Saturday 10 - 5 (April through September), 10:30 - 4:30 (October through March); Sunday 12-4 All Year

Checked October 28, 2026

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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, checked October 17, 2026

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Show Low Historical Society Museum

Show Low

Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Checked October 26, 2026

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The venue says: “Free of Charge” — showlowhistoricalmuseum.com, checked October 19, 2026

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Tynkertopia

Flagstaff

Tuesday - Thursday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Closed Sunday and Monday

Checked November 1, 2026

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The venue says: “Open Studio Time is FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated.” — tynkertopia.org, checked October 17, 2026

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Navajo County Historical Museum

Holbrook

Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Checked October 29, 2026

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The venue says: “Admission is free, though donations are appreciated to help us continue our mission of preserving history.” — holbrookazmuseum.org, checked October 29, 2026