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Free days & deals

Recurring free and discounted days around the Valley, checked on each venue's official page. Times are Arizona time. Confirm before you go.

• Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays

  Kid-friendly

  Phoenix Art Museum · Phoenix

  General admission by voluntary donation

  When: Every Wed 3–8 pm · Next: Wed, Oct 21 3 pm–8 pm; Wed, Oct 28 3 pm–8 pm; Wed, Nov 4 3 pm–8 pm

  Cost: Pay what you wish

  Special exhibitions need a ticket (price varies). Online reservation recommended

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• First Friday at PhxArt

  Kid-friendly

  Phoenix Art Museum · Phoenix

  Free general admission plus sketching, resident DJ, library pop-up, food vendors, docent tours

  When: 1st Fri monthly 5–8 pm · Next: Fri, Nov 6 5 pm–8 pm; Fri, Dec 4 5 pm–8 pm

  Cost: Free

  Special exhibitions ticketed. Food and drinks extra

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Museums on Us weekend

  Kid-friendly

  Phoenix Art Museum · Phoenix

  Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and U.S. Trust credit/debit cardholders

  When: First full weekend monthly (Sat–Sun). 2026 remaining: Nov 7–8, Dec 5–6 · Next: Sat, Nov 7 museum hours; Sun, Nov 8 museum hours; Sat, Dec 5 museum hours

  Cost: Free (with card)

  Bank of America / Merrill cardholders

  Official page: 'free general admission on the first full weekend of every month to visitors who present a valid Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and U.S. Trust credit or debit card'. One general admission per cardholder; can't be combined with other offers

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Museums on Us weekend

  Kid-friendly

  Heard Museum · Phoenix

  One free general admission for Bank of America / Merrill cardholders

  When: First full weekend monthly (Sat–Sun). 2026 remaining: Nov 7–8, Dec 5–6 · Next: Sat, Nov 7 10 am–4 pm; Sun, Nov 8 10 am–4 pm; Sat, Dec 5 10 am–4 pm

  Cost: Free (with card + photo ID)

  Bank of America / Merrill cardholders

  Bank of America program. Heard hours 10 am–4 pm

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Museums for All (SNAP)

  Kid-friendly

  Heard Museum · Phoenix

  Reduced admission with a SNAP EBT card

  When: Any open day, 10 am–4 pm · Next: Sat, Oct 17 10 am–4 pm; Sun, Oct 18 10 am–4 pm; Mon, Oct 19 10 am–4 pm

  Cost: $5/person, up to 4 people

  Needs an EBT/SNAP card

  Show the EBT card. Eligibility-based

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Community Day: Pay What You Can

  Kid-friendly

  Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix

  General admission at any price you choose ($5, $10, $15 or any amount)

  When: 2nd Tue monthly · Next: Tue, Nov 10 during open hours; Tue, Dec 8 during open hours

  Cost: Pay what you can

  Excludes special ticketed events, exhibitions, classes

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• SNAP admission

  Kid-friendly

  Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix

  Discounted general admission with an EBT card

  When: Sun–Thu (from Oct 1) · Next: Sun, Oct 18 during open hours; Mon, Oct 19 during open hours; Tue, Oct 20 during open hours

  Cost: $9.95/person, up to 4 per card

  Needs an EBT/SNAP card

  In person only. Photo ID + EBT required. No P-EBT. Excludes ticketed events

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Free First Friday Night

  Kid-friendly

  Children's Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix

  Free admission for everyone

  When: 1st Fri monthly 5–9 pm · Next: Fri, Dec 4 5 pm–9 pm

  Cost: Free

  No November 2026 event. Next: Dec 4

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Pay-What-You-Wish Thursdays

  Kid-friendly

  Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) · Scottsdale

  Admission by voluntary amount

  When: Every Thu 11 am–7 pm · Next: Thu, Oct 22 11 am–7 pm (museum hours); Thu, Oct 29 11 am–7 pm (museum hours); Thu, Nov 5 11 am–7 pm (museum hours)

  Cost: Pay what you wish

  Ages 18 and under always free with ID. Regular price $16. PWYW time window not stated separately; 11 am–7 pm is the posted Thursday museum hours (re-checked 2026-10-17)

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Pay-What-You-Wish 2nd Saturdays

  Kid-friendly

  Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) · Scottsdale

  Admission by voluntary amount

  When: 2nd Sat monthly (museum open Sat 11 am–5 pm) · Next: Sat, Nov 14 11 am–5 pm (museum hours); Sat, Dec 12 11 am–5 pm (museum hours)

  Cost: Pay what you wish

  The official page says PWYW 'every second Saturday' but gives no separate PWYW window. Times are the museum's posted Saturday hours (re-checked 2026-10-17). Closed Mon–Tue

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Always-free art museum

  Kid-friendly

  ASU Art Museum · Tempe

  Admission is always free

  When: ⚠️ AMBIGUOUS: the official page says both Wed–Sun and Fri–Sun, 11 am–5 pm · Next: Sat, Oct 17 11 am–5 pm; Sun, Oct 18 11 am–5 pm; Fri, Oct 23 11 am–5 pm

  Cost: Free

  Ambiguous on the official page (two different open-day lists). Don't promote a Wed/Thu visit until confirmed; the safe days are Fri–Sun

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Always-free history museum

  Kid-friendly

  Chandler Museum · Chandler

  Free admission

  When: Tue–Sat 10 am–5 pm, Sun 1–5 pm · Next: Sat, Oct 17 10 am–5 pm; Sun, Oct 18 1 pm–5 pm; Tue, Oct 20 10 am–5 pm

  Cost: Free

  300 S. Chandler Village Dr

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• EBT zoo days

  Kid-friendly

  Phoenix Zoo · Phoenix

  Zoo tickets at a discount with an Arizona EBT card

  When: Tue and Sun only, daytime admission · Next: Sun, Oct 18 during open hours; Tue, Oct 20 during open hours; Sun, Oct 25 during open hours

  Cost: $10/ticket, up to 4 per card per day

  Needs an EBT/SNAP card

  Physical or digital AZ EBT + matching photo ID. No P-EBT. Eligibility-based

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Culture Pass

  Kid-friendly

  Phoenix Public Library (all branches) · Phoenix

  Free admission for 2 at participating museums (e.g., Phoenix Art Museum, Heard, SMoCA, Desert Botanical Garden, Western Spirit, S'edav Va'aki)

  When: During library hours. Valid 7 days from checkout

  Cost: Free with a library card

  Needs a library card

  First come, first served. 1 pass per family at a time, 2 per month. General admission only. Other Valley libraries also take part (Act One program)

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• First Fridays art walk

  Artlink (Roosevelt Row, Grand Ave, Melrose, Midtown) · Phoenix

  Studios, galleries and venues open free to the public

  When: 1st Fri monthly, evening (start time unknown; not stated on the official page) · Next: Fri, Nov 6 evening; Fri, Dec 4 evening

  Cost: Free

  Start time not stated on the page. Point users to Artlink's map/Artinerary

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Thursday ArtWalk

  Scottsdale Gallery Association (Old Town galleries) · Scottsdale

  Weekly evening gallery walk ("the nation's longest running art walk")

  When: Every Thu evening (start time unknown; not stated on the official page) · Next: Thu, Oct 22 evening; Thu, Oct 29 evening; Thu, Nov 5 evening

  Cost: Free

  Exact hours not stated. Gold Palette ArtWalks add extended hours on select dates

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Monday community run

  Phoenix Run Club · Phoenix

  Free 3- or 5-mile social run through downtown neighborhoods

  When: Every Mon 6:30 pm, Roses by the Stairs · Next: Mon, Oct 19 6:30 pm; Mon, Oct 26 6:30 pm; Mon, Nov 2 6:30 pm

  Cost: Free

  All levels. Limited lot parking, street parking nearby. Updates on Heylo

  See the event listing

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Thursday Tempe Town Lake run

  Phoenix Run Club · Tempe

  Free 3- or 5-mile run around Tempe Town Lake, pace groups

  When: Every Thu 7:00 pm, east side of the boat launch · Next: Thu, Oct 22 7 pm; Thu, Oct 29 7 pm; Thu, Nov 5 7 pm

  Cost: Free

  Free runs Mon, Thu and most weekends. Paid membership optional

  See the event listing

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Downtown PHX Farmers Market

  Kid-friendly

  Downtown PHX Farmers Market · Phoenix

  Weekly farmers market

  When: SEASONAL. Main season (Oct–May): Sat 8 am–1 pm. Summer season (3rd Sat in May through 2nd Sat in Oct): Sat 7:30–11:30 am · Next: Sat, Oct 17 8 am–1 pm; Sat, Oct 24 8 am–1 pm; Sat, Oct 31 8 am–1 pm

  Cost: No admission listed; pay for purchases

  Official page: 'Main Season: Saturdays (Oct – May): 8 am to 1 pm · Summer Season: Saturdays (3rd Sat in May-2nd Sat in Oct): 7:30 am to 11:30 am'. Now inside the Arizona Center, 455 N 3rd St. Accepts cash, cards, EBT, WIC and Senior FMNP; Double Up Food Bucks

  See the event listing

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Gilbert Farmers Market

  Kid-friendly

  Gilbert Farmers Market · Gilbert

  Weekly farmers market

  When: Every Sat 8 am–12 pm · Next: Sat, Oct 17 8 am–12 pm; Sat, Oct 24 8 am–12 pm; Sat, Oct 31 8 am–12 pm

  Cost: No admission listed; pay for purchases

  Now at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. No pets on campus

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Happy-hour game admission (all ages)

  Kid-friendly

  Snakes & Lattes Tempe · Tempe

  $3 game admission (regular $6, kids 12 and under $4), 1,000+ board games

  When: Mon–Fri 2–5 pm. Fri–Sat 10 pm–12 am (ends midnight) · Next: Sat, Oct 17 10 pm–midnight; Mon, Oct 19 2 pm–5 pm; Tue, Oct 20 2 pm–5 pm

  Cost: $3 per person

  All ages per the page's admission pricing (it lists kids 12 and under). The page states no age policy for the 10 pm–12 am window, so promote only the daytime window to families

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Happy hour drinks & food (21+)

  21+

  Snakes & Lattes Tempe · Tempe

  $7 pints and signature cocktails, $5 dice shots, $10 appetizers

  When: Mon–Fri 2–5 pm. Fri–Sat 10 pm–12 am (ends midnight) · Next: Sat, Oct 17 10 pm–midnight; Mon, Oct 19 2 pm–5 pm; Tue, Oct 20 2 pm–5 pm

  Cost: $5–$10

  Alcohol 21+. Same windows as the $3 game admission

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• $9 After 9

  21+

  Puttshack Scottsdale · Scottsdale

  $9 for 9 holes, $9 mixed drinks or shots, $9 shareables

  When: Thu–Sat 9 pm–close · Next: Sat, Oct 17 9 pm–close; Thu, Oct 22 9 pm–close; Fri, Oct 23 9 pm–close

  Cost: $9 per item

  Promo code 9AFTER9 for golf. Premium spirits excluded. Drinks 21+

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Friday Trivia Night

  Dink & Dine Pickle Park · Mesa

  Free trivia, solo or teams up to 4, prizes for top 3

  When: Every Fri 7 pm (~90 min) · Next: Fri, Oct 23 7 pm; Fri, Oct 30 7 pm; Fri, Nov 6 7 pm

  Cost: Free (no cover)

  Walk in, no sign-up. Kitchen and bar open

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Weekday happy hour

  21+

  Dink & Dine Pickle Park · Mesa

  Drink specials

  When: Mon–Fri 4–7 pm · Next: Mon, Oct 19 4 pm–7 pm; Tue, Oct 20 4 pm–7 pm; Wed, Oct 21 4 pm–7 pm

  Cost: Varies

  Specific prices not listed. 21+ for alcohol

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Happy hour

  21+

  Oregano's · Valley-wide

  $5 draft pints, $7 wine (6 oz, all wines), $8 specialty cocktails

  When: Mon–Fri 4–6 pm · Next: Mon, Oct 19 4 pm–6 pm; Tue, Oct 20 4 pm–6 pm; Wed, Oct 21 4 pm–6 pm

  Cost: $5–$8

  Multiple Valley locations. 21+

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• $5 margaritas

  21+

  Macayo's Mexican Food · Valley-wide

  $5 house margarita

  When: Daily, all day · Next: Sat, Oct 17 all day (business hours); Sun, Oct 18 all day (business hours); Mon, Oct 19 all day (business hours)

  Cost: $5

  Dine-in only. 21+

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Margarita Monday mug

  21+

  Macayo's Mexican Food · Valley-wide

  Souvenir margarita mug for $11.99, then 80¢ refills

  When: Every Mon, all day (no hours stated, so business hours) · Next: Mon, Oct 19 all day (business hours); Mon, Oct 26 all day (business hours); Mon, Nov 2 all day (business hours)

  Cost: $11.99 mug + $0.80 refills

  Official text: 'Every Monday buy a souvenir mug for $11.99 and enjoy 80¢ refills'. Dine-in only. 21+

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• $3 Taco Tuesday

  Macayo's Mexican Food · Valley-wide

  $3 shredded beef or chicken crispy tacos

  When: Every Tue · Next: Tue, Oct 20 all day (business hours); Tue, Oct 27 all day (business hours); Tue, Nov 3 all day (business hours)

  Cost: $3/taco

  Dine-in only

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Happy hour

  21+

  Macayo's Mexican Food · Valley-wide

  Drink and food specials under $6

  When: Mon–Fri 3–6 pm · Next: Mon, Oct 19 3 pm–6 pm; Tue, Oct 20 3 pm–6 pm; Wed, Oct 21 3 pm–6 pm

  Cost: Under $6

  Dine-in only. 21+ for drinks

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Happy hour

  21+

  PopStroke Scottsdale · Scottsdale

  Drink specials for members and non-members

  When: Mon–Thu 3–6 pm · Next: Mon, Oct 19 3 pm–6 pm; Tue, Oct 20 3 pm–6 pm; Wed, Oct 21 3 pm–6 pm

  Cost: Varies

  9245 E Hummingbird Ln. No reservations (first come, first served). 21+ for alcohol

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Two for Tuesday

  PopStroke Scottsdale · Scottsdale

  Two entrées for $26

  When: Every Tue · Next: Tue, Oct 20 all day (business hours); Tue, Oct 27 all day (business hours); Tue, Nov 3 all day (business hours)

  Cost: $26 for 2

  Same page also lists Mon tenders + trivia ($18) and Thu all-you-can-eat ribs ($25)

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16

• Kids Eat Free Wednesdays

  Kid-friendly

  Smashburger · Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Peoria, Avondale, Queen Creek

  Free kids meal with an adult meal (entrée, side, drink), kids 12 and under

  When: Every Wed, regular hours, through Dec 31, 2026 · Next: Wed, Oct 21 all day (business hours); Wed, Oct 28 all day (business hours); Wed, Nov 4 all day (business hours)

  Cost: Free kids meal with adult purchase

  In-restaurant only, participating locations. The official AZ list has 12 Valley locations: Phoenix ×3 (Metro Commons, 24th & Baseline, 9th & Bell), Mesa ×3 (Power & McDowell, Alma School & Southern, Baseline & Power), Tempe ×2 (Tempe Marketplace, Loop 101 & Elliot), Scottsdale (Scottsdale & Thomas), Peoria (Lake Pleasant Town Center), Avondale (Gateway) and Queen Creek. List: https://smashburger.com/kids-eat-free-locations

  Official page · verified 2026-10-16