Every listing in this directory that costs nothing. 48 sources, linked on each listing. Newest verification Oct 18, 2026.
Valley-wide · Fry's Food Stores · All Fry's locations · Groceries
Clip a coupon for a free item in the Fry's app or website on select Fridays; redeem within two weeks with your Shopper's Card.
When: Select Fridays, midnight–11:59 p.m. PT
Source: Fry's Food StoresLast verified:
Phoenix · Uptown Farmers Market · 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012 · Groceries
Local farmers and makers at North Phoenix Baptist Church. Listed by the City of Phoenix as a Double Up Food Bucks market (SNAP match).
When: Sat 8 a.m.–1 p.m. year-round; Wed 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct–Apr
Listed on Uptown MarketLast verified:
Phoenix · Arizona State Fair · 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85007 · Events
Bring eight nonperishable cans to the gate for one free admission. Donations support St. Mary's Food Bank and Operation Santa Claus.
When: Fridays Oct 16, 23 & 30, noon–7 p.m.
Source: Arizona State FairLast verified:
Phoenix · Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center / Downtown Phoenix Inc. · Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center, 147 E. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ · Events
Free Día de los Muertos celebration at ALAC in downtown Phoenix.
When: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 4–11 p.m.
Source: Downtown Phoenix Inc.Last verified:
Phoenix · Artlink · Roosevelt Row, Grand Avenue & downtown arts districts · Events
Self-guided monthly art walk through galleries, studios and pop-ups. Free, all ages. Pair it with free First Friday museum admission.
When: Friday, Nov 6, 2026, 6–10 p.m.
Listed on Visit PhoenixLast verified:
Mesa · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201 · Events
Free annual festival with Lila Downs headlining Saturday night, folklórico, altars and art-making. A sensory-friendly relaxed hour opens each day.
When: Sat, Oct 24, noon–10 p.m.; Sun, Oct 25, noon–5 p.m. (relaxed hour 11 a.m.–noon)
Source: Mesa Arts CenterLast verified:
Phoenix · Cultural Coalition · Arizona Center, 455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ · Events
15th annual free family festival: mariachi, ballet folklórico, art vendors, food trucks, a large community ofrenda and a skeleton-puppet procession.
When: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 4–9 p.m.
Source: Cultural CoalitionLast verified:
Phoenix · St. Mary's Basilica · 231 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ · Events
Free festival with kids' activities, a car show, artisan market and community ofrenda. Bring non-perishable food for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.
When: Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Listed on Downtown Phoenix Inc.Last verified:
Phoenix · Arizona Science Center · 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 · Entertainment
Seniors 65 and older get free general admission on the first Sunday of each month. Bring ID.
When: First Sunday of every month
Source: Arizona Science CenterLast verified:
Phoenix · Children's Museum of Phoenix · 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 · Entertainment
Free entry on First Friday nights, first come, first served. Capacity is very limited, so arrive early. The museum skips November 2026 and returns Friday, Dec 4.
When: First Friday of most months, 5–9 p.m. (no November night because of the museum gala; next: Dec 4)
Source: Children's Museum of PhoenixLast verified:
Phoenix · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008 · Entertainment
Pay $5, $10, $15 or any amount for garden admission. November programming (10 a.m.–2 p.m.): Harvesting Desert Flavors.
When: Second Tuesday monthly — next Nov 10, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Source: Desert Botanical GardenLast verified:
Valley-wide · Phoenix Public Library / Act One · Any Phoenix Public Library branch (also Maricopa County Library District) · Entertainment
Check out a Culture Pass with your library card for free general admission for two at places like Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Desert Botanical Garden and S'edav Va'aki Museum. One pass per family at a time, two per month.
When: During library hours; pass valid 7 days
Source: Phoenix Public LibraryLast verified:
Phoenix · Heard Museum · 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 · Entertainment
Free admission to all current exhibitions during First Friday events, often with films, artists and family activities.
When: First Friday evenings (next: Nov 6) — check event page for times
Source: Heard MuseumLast verified:
Phoenix · Phoenix Art Museum · 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 · Entertainment
General admission is pay-what-you-wish on Wednesday evenings and free on First Friday evenings (regular adult admission $23). Special exhibitions may cost extra.
When: Wed 3–8 p.m. (pay what you wish); First Fridays 5–8 p.m. (free)
Source: Phoenix Art MuseumLast verified:
Phoenix · Andre House of Arizona · 213 S. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 · Food Pantries
Free hot dinner for anyone in need, plus a clothing closet Tue & Thu 12:30–3 p.m. and Sat 1–3 p.m.
When: Sat–Thu 5–6 p.m. (line forms 4 p.m.); no Friday dinner
Source: Andre HouseLast verified:
Phoenix · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts
Active military personnel get free general admission with a valid government ID. Children under 2 are always free.
When: Ongoing
Source: Desert Botanical GardenLast verified:
Valley-wide · Double Up Food Bucks Arizona · Participating farmers markets & grocery stores · Food Pantries
SNAP/EBT shoppers get $1 in free Arizona-grown fruits and veggies for each $1 spent. No daily limit at farmers markets; up to $20/visit at participating grocery stores. No separate application.
When: Ongoing
Listed on Double Up ArizonaLast verified:
Valley-wide · EOS Fitness · EOS Fitness gyms across the Valley · Fitness
EOS Fitness, based in Phoenix, offers a 7-day free gym trial. Memberships start at $9.99/month with ACH autopay, but enrollment (up to $199.99) and annual ($59.99) fees apply. Select memberships at select gyms; restrictions apply.
When: Ongoing
Source: EOS FitnessLast verified:
Valley-wide · St. Mary's Food Bank / AZ Food Help · Search by ZIP code · Food Pantries
Interactive map of 700+ partner pantries, mobile pantries and meal sites. Filter by day open and services; look for the 'Freshness Badge' for recently verified locations.
When: Varies by pantry
Source: AZ Food HelpLast verified:
Phoenix · City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation · City of Phoenix desert parks and preserves · Fitness
Hike Right PHX is a free monthly hiking group run by Phoenix Parks and Recreation for all experience levels, with a focus on safe hiking. Registration required. Phoenix has 41,000+ acres of desert parks and preserves and 200+ miles of trails.
When: Monthly
Source: City of Phoenix Parks and RecreationLast verified:
Chandler · Matthew's Crossing Food Bank · 1368 N. Arizona Ave., Unit 112, Chandler, AZ · Food Pantries
East Valley food bank with weekday morning distribution and a Wednesday evening slot. Call (480) 857-2296.
When: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8–11 a.m.; Wed 4–6 p.m.
Source: Matthew's CrossingLast verified:
Phoenix · City of Phoenix · Mailed to Phoenix residents · Birthday Freebies
Phoenix residents with a child aged 4 to 8 can register once, and the child gets a free birthday book in the mail each year through their 8th birthday, with a birthday message from the mayor. Register each child separately. Sign-ups less than 2 weeks before a birthday may not be filled in time.
When: Ongoing
Source: City of Phoenix (Office of the Mayor)Last verified:
Phoenix · St. Mary's Food Bank · 3131 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85017 · Food Pantries
Emergency food (fresh and non-perishable) for Arizona residents. Federal TEFAP product requires ID and proof of address. Saturday is a neighbor-choice pantry.
When: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10 a.m.–noon
Source: St. Mary's Food BankLast verified:
Surprise · St. Mary's Food Bank · 13050 W. Elm St., Surprise, AZ 85378 · Food Pantries
West Valley distribution center for emergency food boxes. Bring ID; call (602) 242-3663 with questions.
When: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Source: St. Mary's Food BankLast verified:
Mesa / El Mirage / Phoenix · Society of St. Vincent de Paul · Mesa: 49 W. Broadway Rd.; El Mirage: 14013 N. Verbena St.; Family: 420 W. Watkins Rd., Phoenix · Food Pantries
Hot meals and sack lunches at four Valley dining rooms. The Family Dining Room requires a child under 18; others are open to anyone. Drive-thru food boxes at the main campus on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays (Oct–Mar 7:30–9:30 a.m.; AZ ID with address required).
When: Hours vary by location
Source: St. Vincent de PaulLast verified:
Phoenix · Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 1075 W. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 · Food Pantries
Hot meals on the Key Campus downtown, open to anyone. Walk-ins welcome.
When: Breakfast Mon–Fri 7–8 a.m.; lunch daily 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.; dinner Fri 4–5 p.m.
Source: St. Vincent de PaulLast verified:
Mesa / East Valley · United Food Bank · Office: 245 S. Nina Dr., Mesa (no food distributed at office) · Food Pantries
Use the Find Food tool or call (480) 926-4897 to locate the nearest partner pantry in the East Valley and eastern Arizona.
When: Varies by partner site
Source: United Food BankLast verified:
Valley-wide · Valley of the Sun YMCA · Valley of the Sun YMCA locations · Fitness
Download a free one-week YMCA guest pass to try Valley of the Sun YMCA facilities and group fitness classes. Terms are on the pass.
When: Ongoing
Source: Valley of the Sun YMCALast verified:
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Nationwide · Taco Bell · Participating U.S. Taco Bell locations · Fast Food
New Taco Bell Rewards members get a free Welcome Reward: choose a Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito or Soft Taco. Redeemable once, via the app, within 14 days of issuance, while supplies last. Free account required. Participating U.S. locations.
When: Ongoing
Source: Taco BellLast verified:
Nationwide · The Home Depot · All Home Depot stores · Events
Free build-it kits for kids 5–12 with an apron, pin and certificate, while supplies last. Register online to hold a spot.
When: First Saturday monthly, 9 a.m.–noon (next: Nov 7, Dump Truck)
Source: The Home DepotLast verified:
Nationwide · The Home Depot · All Home Depot stores · Events
Extra free kids workshop (ages 5–12) on top of the usual first-Saturday series. Tools and materials provided; register to secure a kit.
When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. while supplies last; registration opens Nov 7
Source: The Home DepotLast verified:
Nationwide · Lowe's · Lowe's stores nationwide · Events
Free hands-on build workshops for kids 4–11 with a free MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club profile, plus badges toward a free tool bag.
When: Monthly, typically the third Saturday; register ahead
Source: Lowe'sLast verified:
Nationwide · Bank of America · Participating museums in every state · Entertainment
Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank credit/debit cardholders get one free general admission at participating museums with a photo ID. Special exhibitions are excluded.
When: First full weekend of every month (next: Nov 7–8, 2026)
Source: Bank of AmericaLast verified:
Nationwide · Museums for All (IMLS / ASTC) · 1,600+ participating museums · Entertainment
Show a SNAP EBT card and photo ID for free or reduced admission (usually up to $5) for up to four people at more than 1,600 museums nationwide.
When: Normal operating hours
Source: Museums for AllLast verified:
Nationwide · National Park Service · All NPS sites that charge an entrance fee · Entertainment
Entrance fees are waived at fee-charging national parks. Starting in 2026, free days apply to US citizens and residents only.
When: Oct 27 (Theodore Roosevelt's birthday) and Nov 11 (Veterans Day), 2026
Source: National Park ServiceLast verified:
Nationwide · Buffalo Wild Wings · Participating Buffalo Wild Wings · Birthday Freebies
Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards members get free wings on their birthday (the page doesn't give a count). Members also get BOGO free wings on Tuesdays, and new members get 6 free wings with a $15+ order, valid for two weeks. Participating locations.
When: Ongoing
Source: Buffalo Wild WingsLast verified:
Nationwide · Chipotle · Participating U.S. Chipotle restaurants · Birthday Freebies
Chipotle Rewards members choose one free birthday reward during their birthday month: chips, guac, queso or a drink. Free rewards account required.
When: Ongoing
Source: ChipotleLast verified:
Nationwide · CorePower Yoga · Participating CorePower Yoga studios · Fitness
First-timers get a free week of unlimited yoga at CorePower Yoga studios. Book through CorePower's Free Week page; studio availability varies.
When: Ongoing
Source: CorePower YogaLast verified:
Nationwide · Crumbl · Participating Crumbl bakeries · Birthday Freebies
Crumbl Rewards members at Silver status or higher (500 Crumbs earned in the year) get a free single dessert voucher to use on their birthday. Not available at the base level, so it takes prior purchases to qualify.
When: Ongoing
Source: CrumblLast verified:
Nationwide · United Way 211 · Dial 2-1-1 from any phone · Food Pantries
Free, confidential help finding food, utilities, housing and other services, in many languages. Available in most of the US.
When: 24/7 in most areas
Listed on Feeding AmericaLast verified:
Nationwide · Dutch Bros · Participating Dutch Bros shops · Coffee & Treats
Sign up for Dutch Rewards in the Dutch Bros app and get one free medium drink. New loyalty registrations only; the reward expires 14 days after registration. Members earn 3 points per $1 (250 points = free medium drink).
When: Ongoing
Source: Dutch BrosLast verified:
Nationwide · Every Kid Outdoors (federal lands) · Online · Kids & Family
U.S. 4th graders can get a free pass for themselves and their families to national parks and other federal lands and waters. Get the pass on the Every Kid Outdoors site; educators can get passes for their classes.
When: Ongoing
Source: Every Kid OutdoorsLast verified:
Nationwide · Feeding America · Enter your ZIP code · Food Pantries
Find the Feeding America member food bank for your ZIP code and its nearby pantry and meal distributions.
When: Varies by food bank
Source: Feeding AmericaLast verified:
Nationwide · National Park Service · Online · Parks & Outdoors
U.S. citizens and residents with a permanent disability can get a free lifetime Access Pass covering entrance fees at national parks and federal recreation sites. Documentation and photo ID are required.
When: Ongoing
Source: National Park ServiceLast verified:
Nationwide · National Park Service · Online · Parks & Outdoors
Current U.S. military members and dependents get a free annual America the Beautiful pass. Veterans and Gold Star families get a free lifetime pass. It covers entrance fees at national parks and federal recreation sites. Pick it up at a federal recreation site; photo ID is required.
When: Ongoing
Source: National Park ServiceLast verified:
Nationwide · Internal Revenue Service · Online at IRS.gov · Bills & Assistance
File federal taxes free with IRS partner software if your adjusted gross income is $89,000 or less.
When: During filing season
Listed on IRSLast verified:
Nationwide · Microsoft · Online · Senior, Military & Student Discounts
For a limited time, college students who sign up with their college email get 12 months of Microsoft 365 Premium free. School eligibility and verification apply.
When: Ongoing
Source: MicrosoftLast verified:
Nationwide · Hunger Free America · Call 1-866-348-6479 (English) or 1-877-842-6273 (Spanish) · Food Pantries
Hotline staff connect callers to nearby food providers and resources. Listed on Feeding America's find-food page.
When: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET
Listed on Feeding AmericaLast verified:
Nationwide · Noodles & Company · Participating Noodles & Company restaurants · Birthday Freebies
Noodles Rewards members get a free birthday reward by tier: a dessert at Classic (0–1,600 points), a small entrée at Signature, and a regular entrée at Premier. Free rewards account required.
When: Ongoing
Source: Noodles & CompanyLast verified:
Nationwide · Nothing Bundt Cakes · Participating Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries · Birthday Freebies
Bundtastic Rewards members (free to join) get a free Bundtlet for their birthday, plus a welcome gift when they join.
When: Ongoing
Source: Nothing Bundt CakesLast verified:
Nationwide · Orangetheory Fitness · Participating Orangetheory studios · Fitness
First-time visitors who live nearby can take a free class. Ages 18+, or 14+ under special conditions. Choose a studio to book; terms vary by location.
When: Ongoing
Source: Orangetheory FitnessLast verified:
Nationwide · Peloton · Online / app · Fitness
New Peloton App members get 30 days free, with strength, yoga, HIIT, running and more, no equipment needed. It turns into a paid subscription unless you cancel. Eligible students, medical professionals and others may also save.
When: Ongoing
Source: PelotonLast verified:
Nationwide · QDOBA · Participating QDOBA restaurants · Birthday Freebies
QDOBA Rewards members get free queso and chips as a birthday reward. Gold Status members (12 visits a year) get a free birthday entrée instead.
When: Ongoing
Source: QDOBALast verified:
Nationwide · Sephora · Sephora stores and sephora.com · Birthday Freebies
Sephora Beauty Insider members get a free birthday gift set. VIB and Rouge members have extra choices, including an online-exclusive set. Free Beauty Insider account required; the choices change each year.
When: Ongoing
Source: SephoraLast verified:
Nationwide · Starbucks · Participating Starbucks cafés · Birthday Freebies
Starbucks Rewards members get a free birthday treat each year (standard menu size; excludes alcohol and multi-serve items). Green members redeem on the birthday only; Gold get 7 days; Reserve get 30 days. You must have made at least one Star-earning purchase before your birthday that year. Participating cafés.
When: Ongoing
Source: StarbucksLast verified:
Nationwide · Torchy's Tacos · Participating Torchy's Tacos · Birthday Freebies
Torchy's Tacos Rewards members get free queso on their birthday, based on the birthday saved in the account (it can't be changed later). Free rewards account required.
When: Ongoing
Source: Torchy's TacosLast verified:
Nationwide · Tropical Smoothie Cafe · Participating Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations · Birthday Freebies
Tropic Rewards members get a reward for a free smoothie on their birthday. Free rewards account required.
When: Ongoing
Source: Tropical Smoothie CafeLast verified: