Free things to do in Mesa

3 genuinely free places in and around Mesa, Arizona — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.

Filter by type

Showing 3 of 3 places

MuseumVerified

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum

Mesa, Arizona

Five-gallery visual-arts museum at Mesa Arts Center presenting changing exhibitions of contemporary art and craft.

Parking uncheckedEntry freeCheck parking

Open in Maps Waze Parking map

Real cost summary

Parking varies

real cost not checked yet

EntryFREE

ParkingCheck

Lunch for 4Food and drink are not intended for the museum galleries; downtown Mesa has nearby dining options.

Cost to get therevaries

Mesa Arts Center publishes downtown arrival and parking guidance; observe the rates and restrictions posted at the chosen facility.

Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.

GardenVerified

Rose Garden at Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona

Public teaching garden on the Mesa Community College campus with thousands of rose bushes representing numerous varieties.

Parking uncheckedEntry freeCheck parking

Open in Maps Waze Parking map

Real cost summary

Parking varies

real cost not checked yet

EntryFREE

ParkingCheck

Lunch for 4There is no dedicated garden café; follow campus rules concerning food and picnicking.

Cost to get therevaries

The garden is on a working college campus; consult the college

Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.

ChurchVerified

Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors

Mesa, Arizona

Visitors

Parking uncheckedEntry freeCheck parkingSpeed-camera note

Open in Maps Waze Parking map

Real cost summary

Parking varies

real cost not checked yet

EntryFREE

ParkingCheck

Lunch for 4No public café is advertised at the visitors

On the drive: Photography rules can differ between the public visitors

Cost to get therevaries

Visitor parking is identified at the temple complex, but no parking-cost assertion is made here.

Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.

Checking free events near Mesa…