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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21.3 Miles
79% 39 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 700 Planetarium Place, UT Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019 MoreLess Info
Live stargazing is on the menu at Planetarium at the University of Texas at Arlington. These one-hour shows are presented on a 60-foot dome screen and consist of stargazing of tonight's sky presented by a space scientist.
21.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 228 S Main Street, Keller, TX 76248 MoreLess Info
Artful Mayhem Studio is a creative arts center offering workshops, classes, and parties in painting, drawing, mixed media, crafting and other creative projects for all ages. The studio provides weekly classes but also features one-time sessions and private birthday parties.
21.3 Miles
40% 15 votes
Mini Golf 609 NE Loop 820, Hurst, TX 76053 MoreLess Info
A 25,000-square-foot entertainment center, Putt-Putt Fun Center features two miniature golf courses along with mini bowling, go-karts and a laser maze. The center also offers video and redemption games, batting cages, bumper boats and a restaurant.
21.4 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.
21.5 Miles
54% 61 votes
Flea Markets 2602 Mayfield Rd, Arlington, TX MoreLess Info
Describing itself as a 'Texan Sized Marketplace', Trader's Village is a flea-market style collection of booths and vendors selling everything from trinkets to high end furniture. Attractions also include food, and family rides.
21.5 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.
21.5 Miles
50% 16 votes
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Movies 8

Movie Theaters 7560 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 MoreLess Info
An eight-screen discount movie theater, Cinemark Movies 8 displays second-run films using digital projection, RealD 3D and High Frame Rate 3D. The theater provides arcade game machines along with a concession area serving food and beverages.
21.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bay 5556 Locust Grove Road, Garland, TX 75043 MoreLess Info
Situated on an expansive lake, Windsurf Bay Park is popular with visitors that love to swim, boat and fish. The beautiful parkland also offers open grassland to enjoy a picnic or sports play.
21.5 Miles
33% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 7560 N E Lp 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 MoreLess Info
Cinemark Movies 8 is a movie theater multiplex with eight auditoriums. The theater shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies in fully digital video and sound, and offers discount matinees and promotions.
21.6 Miles
50% 12 votes
Family Fun Center 7601 Blvd 26, Ste 121, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 MoreLess Info
Providing gymnastic equipment, Leapin Lizards offers room for children to jump indoors. The facility has a rock climbing wall, indoor soccer field, bounce houses, and more. Visitors can rent the facility for birthday parties.
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