Free & Cheap Things to Do in McKinney, TX

  • The list below includes 179 free or cheap things to do in or near McKinney, Texas, including 91 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Breweries.
  • From Pecan Grove Memorial Cemetery to Towne Lake Recreation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McKinney and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Plano, Richardson, Frisco and Garland.
  • The list below includes 179 free or cheap things to do in or near McKinney, Texas, including 91 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Breweries.
  • From Pecan Grove Memorial Cemetery to Towne Lake Recreation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McKinney and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Plano, Richardson, Frisco and Garland.
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27.7 Miles
38% 8 votes
Bowling 1212 E University Drive, Denton, TX 76209 MoreLess Info
University Lanes is a bowling alley and amusement center. It features open bowling, league bowling, and occasional tournaments, as well as cosmic bowling in the evenings. There is also a snack bar with a full bar on the premises.
28.1 Miles
94% 337 votes
Parks Dallas, TX MoreLess Info
Visitors to the 3.5-mile Katy Trail enjoy hiking, dog walking, running, skating, biking and more. The paved trail features many water fountains and lights, and is shaded by trees on both sides.
28.1 Miles
73% 118 votes
Movie Theaters 3150 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, TX 76051 MoreLess Info
Boasting no fewer than 30 theaters, some of them IMAX, AMC Grapevine Mills 30 with Dine-In Theaters is a movie multiplex that offers stadium seating. Patrons can buy dinner on the premises and eat in the theaters as they watch.
28.2 Miles
81% 409 votes
Malls 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051 MoreLess Info
Grapevine Mills, a The Mills platform of Simon Property Group property, offers over 220 stores. The mall also has an indoor aquarium, several themed restaurants, and is one of the largest malls in Texas.
28.2 Miles
36% 36 votes
Movie Theaters 19919 Interstate 635, Mesquite, TX 75149 MoreLess Info
AMC Mesquite 30 is a large movie theater that offers In-Theater dining, the IMAX experience and a Cinema Suites luxury auditorium. The theater also features stadium seating and MacGuffins Bar and Lounge.
28.2 Miles
91% 32 votes
Music Venue 411 E Sycamore Street, Denton, TX 76205 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1997, the Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio is a performance venue that offers rental rehearsal rooms to bands as well as hosting full concerts. The venue also contains a full bar for patrons to enjoy when attending a show.
28.2 Miles
60% 10 votes
Movie Theaters 227 US Hwy. 80 E., Mesquite, TX 75150 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by Starplex Cinemas, Mesquite 10 is a movie theater that shows second-run movies at an affordable rate. Amenities at the theater include matinee specials, birthday party rentals, and $1 Hot Dogs.
28.3 Miles
85% 1208 votes
Aquariums 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, TX 76051 MoreLess Info
Over 5,000 marine wildlife call the Sea Life Aquarium home, including two rehabilitated Kemp Ridley Sea Turtles. From its location inside the Grapevine Mall, visitors can see many types of fish.
28.3 Miles
92% 12 votes
Specialty Museums 332 E. Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info
Located in the Central Fire Station's historic lobby, the Denton Firefighter's Museum in Denton, Texas, features a collection of firefighting memorabilia dating back to the 19th century. One of the featured attractions is a 1935 ladder truck.
28.3 Miles
93% 71 votes
Religious Buildings 415 Chapel Drive, Denton, TX 76204 MoreLess Info
The Texas Woman's University features a historic chapel on campus which is known as the Little Chapel in the Woods. The 110 seat church was built throughout 1938 and 1939 and was designed by architect O'Neil Ford.
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