Free & Cheap Things to Do in Garland, TX

  • The list below includes 266 free or cheap things to do in or near Garland, Texas, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Arcades and Bowling.
  • From Winters Park to Windsurf Bay Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Garland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Richardson and Frisco.
  • The list below includes 266 free or cheap things to do in or near Garland, Texas, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Arcades and Bowling.
  • From Winters Park to Windsurf Bay Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Garland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Richardson and Frisco.
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Menu includes enchiladas, street tacos, sizzling fajitas, quesadillas, breakfast tacos, tortas, and more
7.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 851 Hensley Land, Wylie, TX 75098 MoreLess Info
Lighted tennis courts, softball and soccer fields are just a few of the amenities at Founders Park. The park also offers hike and bike trails, sand volleyball courts, basketball court and playground.
7.5 Miles
50% 26 votes
Specialty Museums 677 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 MoreLess Info
A unique showroom of automobile collections is on display at The North Texas Automotive Museum. Automobile enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to get a closer look at several collections of classic cars.
7.7 Miles
95% 3572 votes
Botanical Gardens 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218 MoreLess Info
The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden is a nationally acclaimed arboretum, situated on 66-acres on the shores of White Rock Lake. Displays are rotated throughout the year, and the garden features an 8-acre children's garden.
7.7 Miles
89% 237 votes
Botanical Gardens 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218 MoreLess Info
Dallas Arboretum sits on 66 acres and features beautiful gardens, pools, an 8 acre children's garden area and an amphitheater for live concerts. They also have a tea house and a seated restaurant along with other dining options.
7.8 Miles
91% 11 votes
Parks 1400 W Belt Line Road, Richardson, TX 75080 MoreLess Info
Cottonwood Park is a city park with open space for playing sports, a playground for kids and a lake with ducks that can be fed. It also features tennis courts and a pool, and hosts events such as art festivals throughout the year.
7.9 Miles
92% 59 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5901 Los Rios Blvd., Plano, TX MoreLess Info
Over 800 acres are waiting to be explored at the Oak Point Park and Nature Reserve. The park features 8.5 miles of hiking trails, bike trails, an amphitheater, and a pavilion.
7.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 699 Renner Road, Richardson, TX 75080 MoreLess Info
Custer Park is a 7 acre park featuring several ball fields. Attractions include a baseball field, two tennis courts, a multipurpose field, a picnic shelter, and a playground for children.
8.2 Miles
93% 40 votes
Specialty Museums 901 E 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074 MoreLess Info
At the Interurban Railway Museum, visitors can tour a railway post train car to learn about how mail moved on trains, see advertising from the early 1900s, and learn more about the people who lived in the area during the early 1900s. Visitors can also see a model railroad.
8.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 3800 Troy Road, Rowlett, TX 75088 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1981, Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship is a company that provides equestrian lessons to riders of all ages and abilities. The company has a total of 35 horses and 12 certified riding instructors.
8.5 Miles
85% 13 votes
Parks 2601 San Gabriel Drive, Plano, TX 75074 MoreLess Info
With interlacing biking and walking trails, Bob Woodruff Park provides visitors with a community park with lake views. The park has amenities like picnic tables, volleyball courts, and fishing areas.
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