Free events around the Valley leading up to the Super Bowl

PHOENIX — With the NFL playoffs underway, the Super Bowl is officially right around the corner!

On top of the big game being in Glendale, there are plenty of events coming to the Valley along with the game itself!

For those of you that don't want to dish out a pretty penny on the fun, don't worry! Here are some of the free events in the Valley leading up to the Super Bowl:

• Scottsdale: The Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate
  
  • Address: Main Street between Scottsdale and Brown
  • The festivities will kick off on Wednesday, February 8, through Sunday, February 12. It'll be going strong all day long [from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.].

• Glendale: Fox Sports Coverage Hub
  
  • This week-long coverage from this channel takes place on 'The Great Lawn' at State Farm Stadium [1 Cardinals Dr].

• Phoenix: Super Bowl Experience at Margaret T. Hance Park
  
  • The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee says it will be a multi-day festival that'll be an “immersive experience” with music, entertainment, local foods, and multicultural celebrations for the whole family.
  • COST: FREE
• Friday, February 10: 2 p.m.—10 p.m.
  
  • Lee Brice will perform on this day; Cooper Alan will be the opening act.
• Saturday, February 11: 10 a.m.—10 p.m.
  
  • Major Lazer Soundsystem will be performing on this day; ARIZONA will be their opening act.
• Sunday, February 12: 11 a.m.— 9 p.m.
  
  • Super Bowl LVII Watch Party presented by Verizon

• Glendale: ‘GUY FIERI’S FLAVORTOWN TAILGATE’
  
  • The celebrity chef, restaurateur, and host of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, will host ‘Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate’, presented by Cash App, directly across from State Farm Stadium in the lead-up to the Big Game.
  • Tickets for the tailgate are free.
  • Cash App users and Cash App debit card holders will get 25% off food and drink purchases at the Tailgate. Plus, people who use the Cash App or Cash App debit card will also get to redeem a free order of Guy’s Trashcan Nachos.

• Phoenix: THE DISTRICT AT DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE
  
  • Watch party: On Feb. 12, Desert Ridge will have ‘massive outdoor LED screens’ for guests to enjoy the big game!
  • Location: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix

• Tempe: TEMPE MARKETPLACE
  
  • Watch party: According to a press release, the District Stage will have a jumbo LED screen come Game Day! Other activities that’ll take place here include interactive games, guessing games, corn hole, a field goal challenge, football toss, and more.
  • Location: 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy in Tempe

• Phoenix: ‘‘‘THE PEPSI BIG GAME BASH’’’
  
  • This is not a ticket purchase event, you’ll have to ‘enter’ for your chance to win ‘four spots on the guest list.’
  • You can register now at PepsiThrowdown.com/GM
  • Guest must be 21 or older to attend.
  • The event takes place on February 12 at Walter Studios [747 W Roosevelt Street].

FREE FOR KIDS:

• Phoenix: Super Bowl Experience at Phoenix Convention Center
  
  • According to event officials, this experience is presented by Lowe's and kicks off on February 4 and 5 and then re-opens February 9-11.
  • Phoenix Convention Center address: 100 N 3rd St
  • COST: According to the NFL, tickets start at $20 and kids 12 and under can attend FREE every day. Tickets go on sale on December 17.
  • More information can be found here.