Best Free Festivals in Phoenix

Many of our best museums open their doors to you and a guest on a designated special Saturday. September.

The Rainbows Festival & Street Fair in downtown Phoenix is a celebration of the diversity of the gay/lesbian community. It is one of the largest LGBT events in the state of Arizona. Fall.

The Avenue of the Fountains in Fountain Hills is closed to vehicular traffic, and is transformed into the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts, one of the largest arts and crafts events in the Valley of the Sun. November.

Most of our communities in the Phoenix area will have some sort of activity to celebrate the holiday season. Some cities and towns have their events on a single day. Some have month-long celebrations of lights, music and festive decorations. Almost all of the community sponsored holiday tree lighting events are free. November/December.

There are plenty of free community events relating the Christmas, but one of my favorites, no matter what religion you practice, or if you don't, is the holiday lights and concerts at the Mesa Arizona Temple. No one will try to convert you, but the music will have religious messages. The lights are fantastic, and there are always indoor exhibits, like nativity scenes. December.