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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13.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1951 Bear Creek Parkway, Euless, TX 76039 MoreLess Info
There is plenty to do at Villages of Bear Creek Park, which features a beautiful and tranquil nature trail, dog park, and athletic fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas. There is also an off-leash area within the dog park.
13.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX 75034 MoreLess Info
Frisco Commons Park is a 63 acre park featuring a large performing amphitheater. Visitors will also find a grand pavilion, a stocked pond, a nature garden, a playground (the largest in Frisco,) a spray pad, and a walking trail.
13.1 Miles
86% 210 votes
Bus Tours The McKinney Avenue Transit Authority, Dallas, TX 75204 MoreLess Info
Rather than a strictly practical mode of public transportation, the McKinney Avenue Trolley is a heritage trolley system. It recreates how a real trolley system operated during the early to mid-20th century with the only changes being air conditioning and heating in the car.
13.1 Miles
65% 17 votes
Camping Site 3000 Meadowmere Lane, Grapevine, TX MoreLess Info
Sitting on 228 landscaped acres of leisure and active opportunities is Meadowmere Park. The park offers primitive camping, kayaking and paddle boarding, picnic sites, a children's playground and a swimming beach.
13.1 Miles
95% 22 votes
Paddleboarding 113 E. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039 MoreLess Info
Stand Up Paddle North Texas is home to a relaxing and fun activity that newbies and veterans alike can enjoy. Guests can join meet-ups, take lessons, or just rent some equipment for a couple hours on the water.
13.1 Miles
67% 24 votes
Dog Park 1990 Bear Creek Parkway, Euless, TX 76039 MoreLess Info
Euless Dog Park provides dogs with a large open area to run and play. The park offers doggy obstacles and fenced in wash off stations for patrons to hose off their dogs. The park also provides seating areas.
13.1 Miles
100% 19 votes
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Hope Park

Playgrounds 8000 E McKinney Road, Frisco, TX 75034 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2013, Hope Park is a large, fenced children's playground facility with areas for both toddlers and older children. The park includes slides, swings, various play structures, a nearby splash pad and sheltered picnic areas.
13.2 Miles
82% 62 votes
Movie Theaters 7201 N Central Expy, Ste 300, Plano, TX 75025 MoreLess Info
Featuring full stadium seating and floor-to-ceiling XD screens, Cinemark Legacy is a movie theater that aims to provide a comfortable and memorable movie-going experience. The theater also offers HFR 3-D films, D-BOX motion seating, and a cafe.
13.5 Miles
70% 103 votes
Go Karts 10550 John W. Elliott Dr., Frisco, TX 75034 MoreLess Info
Two, three and four-race formats in adult and children's go-karts racing is available at Pole Position Raceway. In addition, the whole facility can be rented, allowing those in charge to offer unique racing formats.
13.5 Miles
83% 29 votes
Breweries 2302 Executive Drive, Garland, TX MoreLess Info
Lakewood Brewery is a Belgian-inspired brewery located in Garland, Texas. The unique blend of European and American cultures come together in an exciting line of seasonal and year-round ales, stouts, lagers and more.
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