Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carrollton, TX

  • The list below includes 379 free or cheap things to do in or near Carrollton, Texas, including 96 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Recreation Centers, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Mary Heads Carter Park to W J Thomas Splash Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carrollton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Denton and Richardson.
  • The list below includes 379 free or cheap things to do in or near Carrollton, Texas, including 96 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Recreation Centers, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Mary Heads Carter Park to W J Thomas Splash Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carrollton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Denton and Richardson.
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11.6 Miles
92% 370 votes
Movie Theaters 5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 MoreLess Info
Devoted to independent and specialty films, the Dallas Angelika Film Center is a state-of-the-art eight screen complex. There are luxury stadium seats, wall-to-wall screens, and digital sounds to complement a cafe and lounge area.
11.6 Miles
91% 112 votes
Botanical Gardens 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, TX 76051 MoreLess Info
Located in Heritage Park, the Grapevine Botanical Garden features hundreds of plant varieties for public viewing. There are also walking trails, ponds, streams, and sitting areas for general leisure purposes.
11.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Disc Golf Arbour Way, Flower Mound, TX 75028 MoreLess Info
Leonard L. Woods Park opens up onto 28 shaded acres and is best known for its disc golf course. The park also houses a basketball court, playground, walking trails, picnic area and pavilion.
11.7 Miles
69% 101 votes
Arcades 407 W. State Hwy 114, Grapevine, TX 76051 MoreLess Info
Main Event Entertainment Grapevine combines tradition bowling with fog, blacklights and music, along with karaoke, bocce, rock climbing and mini golf. Billiards tables, gravity ropes and laser tag round out the experience, with drinks and food available.
11.8 Miles
95% 21 votes
History Museums 801 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX MoreLess Info
The Ruth Paine House Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in a home that has been restored to its previous 1963-esque appearance. Lee Harvey Oswald was said to have stated in this house the night before he shot the President.
11.9 Miles
33% 12 votes
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Irving 10

Movie Theaters 4205 W. Pioneer Drive, Irving, TX 75061 MoreLess Info
With second run showings, Irving 10 provides screenings to visitors for catching up on the latest blockbuster hits in 3D and digital projection. The concession stand serves $1 hot dogs.
11.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Yale Blvd & Berkner Drive, Richardson, TX 75081 MoreLess Info
A city park, Berkner Park is a wooded green space that features amenities like playground equipment, a baseball field and other sports fields, picnic areas, a shelter, and public restrooms.
12.0 Miles
62% 26 votes
Children's Museums 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Suite 100, Frisco, TX MoreLess Info
The hands-on Sci-Tech Discovery Center is an interactive learning experience for children. The Discover Center offer varying programs and exhibits throughout the year including a Ham Radio club and story time for pre-schoolers.
12.1 Miles
60% 224 votes
Scenic Railroads 709 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051 MoreLess Info
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad offers rides on a train pulled by an 1896 steam locomotive, the oldest continuously operating steam engine in the southern United States, or a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. The railroad offers special days like Thomas the Train days, great train robberies, and Christmas train rides…
12.2 Miles
72% 76 votes
Family Fun Center 3941 Central Expwy, Plano, TX MoreLess Info
Main Event has a bowling alley, laser tag facility, billiards room, arcade area, and a bocce ball area. Visitors are also encouraged to show their skill as they sing karaoke.
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