Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Marcos, TX

  • The list below includes 113 free or cheap things to do in or near San Marcos, Texas, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Parks, Movie Theaters and River.
  • From San Marcos River to The Meadows Center for Water & the Environment, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Marcos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Seguin and Wimberley.
  • The list below includes 113 free or cheap things to do in or near San Marcos, Texas, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Parks, Movie Theaters and River.
  • From San Marcos River to The Meadows Center for Water & the Environment, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Marcos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Seguin and Wimberley.
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46.0 Miles
68% 468 votes
Shopping Districts 514 West Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 MoreLess Info
San Antonio Market Square is a shopping site that offers guests the chance to shop at boutiques, arts and crafts, and leather stores. The site also features a variety of dining sites for guests to enjoy and hosts a farmers market.
46.0 Miles
57% 297 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX MoreLess Info
Cedar Park Center hosts sporting events, circuses, shows, and many concerts. Some shows include Ben Hur Shrine Circus, cheer and dance championships, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, and the Austin Spurs home games.
46.2 Miles
85% 10943 votes
243

The Alamo

Historic Sites 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205 MoreLess Info
The Alamo is the site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Visitors to the site can take a tour, visit the Long Barrack Museum, view the ceramic Wall of History, take an audio tour, and visit the gardens.
46.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 1813 Tranquility, Pflugerville, TX 78660 MoreLess Info
Pflugerville's Falcon Pointe Splash Pad is a free splash park with a variety of areas and activities. The facility also features shaded and sheltered areas for parents to sit while their kids play.
46.3 Miles
53% 51 votes
245

Dog Depot

Dog Park 800 Deerfoot Drive, Round Rock, TX 78664 MoreLess Info
The Dog Depot municipal dog park is a leash-free park for dogs with two main areas for large and small breeds. Dogs will also enjoy agility features like the tire-jump, ramp, and tunnel. Restrooms are located nearby.
46.5 Miles
75% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 205 Old San Antonio Road, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
The Boerne Stadium 11 is a movie theater multiplex that features eleven different auditoriums, and shows primarily first run Hollywood films in all digital video and sound. The theater is also available for party rentals.
46.6 Miles
96% 70 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 140 City Park Road, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
The Cibolo Nature Center is essentially a large park with several trails throughout the area. Promoting conservation of natural resources through stewardship and education is the primary mission of the institution.
46.7 Miles
85% 75 votes
Movie Theaters 205 Old San Antonio Rd, Boerne, TX MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Starplex Cinemas are able to view popular first-run films across 11 screens. The individual theaters feature digital projection and stadium seating with some movies being offered in 3-D when it is available.
46.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1420 Toro Grande Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 MoreLess Info
Austin Sport Center Cedar Park is a sports center offering 20,000 square feet of recreational space. This space can be used for 4 competition-sized volleyball courts or 3 basketball courts. A snack bar and a conference room are also available.
46.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Family Fun Center 25840 IH10 W, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
Hosting family friendly entertainment, Family Celebration offers visitors three inflatable playgrounds and several trampolines for children to jump on. The concession stand serves shaved ice and refreshments.
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