3 entertainment deals in Scottsdale, 2 free

Scottsdale · Scottsdale Public Library / Act One Foundation · All Scottsdale Public Library locations · Entertainment

Library cardholders can check out a free general admission pass for up to two people at participating cultural institutions (including Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art). One pass at a time, up to two per month per household; valid for seven days. Does not cover special exhibits. Ask at the customer service desk.

When: During library hours; first-come, first-served

Source: Scottsdale Public Library·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Scottsdale · Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West · 3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · Entertainment

Scottsdale residents get free museum admission 5–8pm during Thursday ArtWalk; bring a valid ID.

When: ArtWalk Thursdays 5–8pm (extended Thursday hours Nov–Apr)

Listed on Western Spirit Museum·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

Scottsdale · Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) · 7374 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · Entertainment

Pay-what-you-wish admission (including $0) on Thursdays and the second Saturday of each month. Regular non-member admission is $16; free for visitors 18 and younger with ID. Timed entry recommended; book online.

When: Every Thursday (11 a.m.–7 p.m.) and second Saturday of the month

Listed on Scottsdale Arts / SMoCA·Last verified: Oct 21, 2026

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 America·Last verified: Oct 18, 2026

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 All·Last verified: Oct 18, 2026

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 Service·Last verified: Oct 18, 2026

Nationwide · AMC Theatres · Participating AMC theatres · Entertainment

Free AMC Stubs members get half off the adult evening base ticket price on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, plus 50% off a small popcorn & drink combo. Premium surcharges and fees still apply.

When: Every Tuesday & Wednesday

Source: AMC Theatres·Last verified: Oct 18, 2026

Nationwide · AMC Theatres · Participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC theatres · Entertainment

Movie tickets for showtimes before 4 p.m. are 20% off the evening ticket price every day at participating AMC theatres nationwide. Applied automatically; premium-format and special-event surcharges may still apply. Not combinable with Stubs Discount Tuesday (lower price honored).

When: Every day, showtimes before 4 p.m.

Source: AMC Theatres·Last verified: Oct 18, 2026

Nationwide · Cinemark · Participating Cinemark theatres · Entertainment

Discounted tickets every Tuesday for everyone, with extra savings for free Cinemark Movie Rewards members. Premium formats are adjusted by their upcharge.

When: Every Tuesday (not 11/24, 12/22, 12/29)

Source: Cinemark·Last verified: Oct 18, 2026

Nationwide · Regal · Participating Regal theatres · Entertainment

Regal Crown Club members get discounted movie tickets and 50% off popcorn on Tuesdays, plus 25% off candy on Mondays.

When: Tuesdays (25% off candy Mondays)

Source: Regal·Last verified: Oct 18, 2026