Free and cheap fun things to do in Phoenix and surrounding cities this weekend

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Living on the Cheap

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Phoenix. There are tons of free and cheap events throughout Phoenix and its surrounding cities.

Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around Phoenix on your Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

There are many diversified events so choose your favorite. Some events may require advance registration, and some may be on a first come first serve basis.

Friday, August 12, 2022

Carefree Farmers Market

8:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Carefree Farmers Market

Live outdoor music

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Desert Ridge Marketplace

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market

7:30 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Phoenix Downtown Farmers Market

Downtown Mesa Farmers Market

8:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Downtown Mesa Farmers Market

Gilbert Farmers Market

8:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Gilbert Farmers Market

Phoenix Open Air Market

8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Phoenix Public Market

National Bowling Day Celebration

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Mavrix

FREE second Saturday

11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Back-to-School Bash, Gilbert

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Goldfish Swim School, Gilbert

Live outdoor music

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Desert Ridge Marketplace

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Verrado Community Farmers Market

7:30 am to 10:00 am | FREE | Phoenix Downtown Farmers Market

Long Realty's Hey Neighbor, Let's Bowl!

12:30 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Bowlero – Scottsdale

Sunday trivia night with food and drink specials

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Crescent Ballroom