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Cheap and free things to do around the Valley this weekend!

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You don't need a lot of cash to have a good time around the valley because there are always so many free and cheap things to do.

Sixty is the magic number at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle because on Saturday they're celebrating their anniversary with 60 cent deals.

Do you want to bowl? That'll cost 60 cents. Same price for laser tag, virtual reality, hot dogs, concession candy, popcorn and drinks, even domestic drafts.

Plus, they're offering $6 movie tickets all day long, and free face painting and bouncy houses for the kids.

It's all happening on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

And the FIRST 600 people to arrive Saturday will receive a FREE T-shirt! 

If you go:
UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle 
16000 Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ 85139

And OdySea in the Desert will be hosting a FREE Storytime Festival Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be hundreds of classic books and kids can meet some of their favorite characters including Elsa, Snow White, and Rapunzel.

Throughout the event, different characters will lead story activities reading, acting out a story, creating a story, and drawing covers for guests’ own stories!

There will be opportunities to take pictures with the characters after each activity.  The Rally

Crews will also be onsite offering craft activities including scratch art and origami bookmarks while a Prize Wheel will be available for giveaways!

If you go:
OdySea in the Desert Entertainment Destination
9500 E. Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
www.odyseainthedesert.com

On Saturday, it's all about art at the Kierland POP Festival.

There will be artists and culinary presentations, fashion displays, live music, plus you can shop the Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Kierland Commons. The vintage market ends at 4 p.m.