Free & Cheap Things to Do in Denton, TX

  • The list below includes 170 free or cheap things to do in or near Denton, Texas, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • From Wiggly Field Dog Park to Ray Roberts Lake State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Denton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frisco, Grapevine, Lewisville and Coppell.
  • The list below includes 170 free or cheap things to do in or near Denton, Texas, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • From Wiggly Field Dog Park to Ray Roberts Lake State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Denton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frisco, Grapevine, Lewisville and Coppell.
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The beer-curious can learn about the operation behind Audacity’s signature brews, then take home their favorites along with some fancy glass
4.2 Miles
65% 23 votes
Dog Park 1400 Ryan Road, Denton, TX 76210 MoreLess Info
Located nearby Wrigley Field, Wiggly Field Dog Park is a half-acre canine recreation and exercise facility with areas for both small and large dogs. The park provides an agility course, drinking water, picnic tables, dog waste bags and trees.
5.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
National & State Parks Hwy 380 Entrance, Denton, TX MoreLess Info
Situated around the 29000 acre Ray Roberts Lake, Ray Roberts Lake State Park offers a marina and boat ramps as well as a fishing pier. The park also has hiking, biking, and horse trails.
1.1 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.
0.1 Miles
97% 72 votes
Bookstores 200 North Locust Street, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info
Many books, records, and CDs can be found for very reasonable prices at Recycled Books. The stock for the store comes mostly from members of the community selling their media items for cash or store credits.
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85% 93 votes
History Museums 110 West Hickory, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info
The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum was originally built in 1896 and currently serves as its own landmark monument. The building also houses the Denton County Office of History of Culture which features a variety of exhibits and extensive local collections.
0.1 Miles
83% 47 votes
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Banter

Music Venue 219 W Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2005, Banter is a local restaurant and music venue popular among local residents. Visitors commonly enjoy having a meal, stopping by for drinks, or listening to local bands performing there.
0.2 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.
0.2 Miles
88% 32 votes
Music Venue 103 Industrial Street, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info
Dan's Silver Leaf is a live performance venue that hosts comedy shows, musical performances, and crawfish boils. Performers that have been spotlighted at the venue include Caravan of Thieves and Wayne Hancock.
0.4 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.
0.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
History Museums 317 West Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info
Offering a guided tour, Denton County African American Museum is a house originally built in 1904. The museum has African-American exhibits including letters written by an African-American physician, photographs, medical records and other medical related documents.
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