If you haven’t yet discovered the wonderful world of flea markets and swap meets, Phoenix flea markets are the perfect place to get your feet wet. Phoenix flea markets offer anything and everything you can think of, and will bend your mind with things you never thought possible.

Here are a few of the Phoenix area’s most popular flea markets and swap meets.

Phoenix Park 'n Swap

Born in the 1960’s with just three vendors and a drink stand, it has since grown to more than fifty acres with hundreds of vendors selling almost everything imaginable.
Location: 3801 E. Washington Street, Phoenix
Contact: 602-273-1250 or - 1-800-772-0852
Open: Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays, 6 a.m. to noon, Saturdays & Sundays, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Adults $2, children 11 and under free. Free admission on Fridays.
Parking: Free
Stroller/carts and wheelchair rentals available

SwapSmart

This indoor, air-conditioned venue boasts small shops and big bargains.
Location: 5115 North 27 Avenue, Phoenix
Contact: 602-246-9600
Open: Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission/Parking: $1 for adults. Active military with ID receive free admission. Seniors free on Fridays.

Arizona Antique Market

Open about six weekends a year, this indoor, air-conditioned venue features a Collector’s Market, appraisal clinics, wine tastings, silent auctions, food and live entertainment.
Location: 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste 142, Scottsdale
Contact: 602-717-7337
Open: About six weekends per year. Friday noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission/Parking: Free

Cave Creek Thieves Market

If you’re looking for hand-crafted, funky, retro, rare, custom and bizarre items you won’t find anywhere else, the Thieves Market is for you.
Location: Tamarisk Grove, 6074 E. Cave Creek Road
Contact: 602-882-1442
Open: First Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission/Parking: Free

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet

A covered venue with a cool misting system to beat the heat, this venue offers 1,600 booths, snack bars, and entertainment. It’s open July through August.
Location: 10550 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa
Contact: 480-380-5572
Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Admission/Parking: Free

Homer's Swap Meet

Billing itself as “one of the last true swap meets in the valley,” Homer’s doesn’t mess with frills.
Location: 9705 E. Apache Trail, Mesa
Contact: 480-209-0988
Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Winter hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Summer hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission/Parking: Free