Free & Cheap Things to Do in Arlington, TX

  • The list below includes 301 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington, Texas, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Observatories & Planetariums and Dog Park.
  • From River Legacy Park to Tails & Trails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Worth, Dallas, Irving and Grand Prairie.
  • The list below includes 301 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington, Texas, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Observatories & Planetariums and Dog Park.
  • From River Legacy Park to Tails & Trails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Worth, Dallas, Irving and Grand Prairie.
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Fresh wings, signature burgers, and thick-cut onion rings are only some of the dishes diners can munch on
28.9 Miles
87% 101 votes
Malls 7300 Lone Star Drive, Plano, TX MoreLess Info
The Shops at Legacy is a shopping mall inside the Legacy master planned community. The mall contains over 30 retail businesses and over 60 establishments serving food from its location near other Legacy businesses.
28.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75082 MoreLess Info
With open areas to run and play in, Galatyn Park offers many activities for park-goers to do. Amenities at the park include chess tables, a sandbox area, and a horseshoe area to play in.
28.9 Miles
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Parks 403 S Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX 75149 MoreLess Info
Consisting of 12 acres, City Lake Park offers the community recreational activities like tennis and baseball at its sports fields and courts. There are also opportunities for picnics at the 17 picnic tables strewn about the property.
29.0 Miles
65% 23 votes
Dog Park 1400 Ryan Road, Denton, TX 76210 MoreLess Info
Located nearby Wrigley Field, Wiggly Field Dog Park is a half-acre canine recreation and exercise facility with areas for both small and large dogs. The park provides an agility course, drinking water, picnic tables, dog waste bags and trees.
29.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Haunted Tours 7801 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056 MoreLess Info
Not quite a haunted house, Haunted Shadows Lake Trail is a haunted trail where visitors are given a flashlight and sent off at night to explore alone. There is also a barn and basement, and creatures encountered along the way.
29.2 Miles
50% 4 votes
Specialty Museums 2231-B West 15th Street, Plano, TX MoreLess Info
Housed inside the office of an exterminator, The Combat Cockroach Hall of Fame Museum features cockroaches dressed as celebrities. Visitors can see cockroaches disguised as Britney Spears and Elvis with 'Liberoache' and 'Psycho' dioramas.
29.2 Miles
50% 18 votes
Camping Site 20400 Hackberry Creek Park Rd, The Colony, TX 75034 MoreLess Info
Long-term camping enthusiasts and day trippers alike can take part in activities at Hidden Cove Park and Marina. Some things to do at the park include kayaking, swimming, skiing, hiking, volleyball, and horseshoes.
29.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Paddleboarding 20400 Hackberry Creek Park Drive, The Colony, TX 75034 MoreLess Info
Specializing in stand up paddle boarding rentals and sales, A Paddle Board Life features a wide variety of boards, as well as apparel, accessories, and other equipment necessary for a paddle boarding excursion.
29.2 Miles
67% 6 votes
Archery 2825 Beltline Rd, Ste 105, Garland, TX 75044 MoreLess Info
Outdoor Pro Shop is an archery range where visitors can shoot for an hour or all day and can buy a monthly membership. They also provide hourly lessons as well as selling all necessary equipment and gear.
29.4 Miles
89% 72 votes
History Museums 1900 West 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Heritage Farmstead Museum can see over 10,000 objects related to farming on Texas's Blackland Prairie from 1890 to 1920. Also at the museum, visitors can tour the 1840 Stone House that is an example of a late Gothic Victorian home.
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