Free & Cheap Things to Do in McAllen, TX

  • The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near McAllen, Texas, including 27 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Laser Tag and Movie Theaters.
  • From McAllen Public Library to McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McAllen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mission, Weslaco, Edinburg and Pharr.
  • The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near McAllen, Texas, including 27 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Laser Tag and Movie Theaters.
  • From McAllen Public Library to McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McAllen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mission, Weslaco, Edinburg and Pharr.
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Since 1964, restaurant offers a wide variety of subs, paninis, and wraps, each with freshly sliced meats and quality toppings
13.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Movie Theaters 2113 W Expressway 83, Weslaco, TX 78596 MoreLess Info
With all of its auditoriums featuring stadium seating, Cinemark Movies 10 shows the latest movies using RealD 3D technology. The theater has ticket kiosks for visitors wishing to skip the line at the ticket stand.
14.0 Miles
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Gardens 1801 E Highway 83, Weslaco, TX 78596 MoreLess Info
Providing everything needed to create a pond, Mid-Valley Garden & Pond carries a variety of plants and accessories. Along with pond supplies, the shop further offers other landscaping products including trees and shrubs.
14.7 Miles
93% 15 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 301 South Border Avenue, Weslaco, TX 78599 MoreLess Info
Valley Nature Center is a 6-acre park with a mile of trails and a building that includes many educational resources. Visitors can see many birds there as well as butterflies, rabbits, snakes and turtles.
14.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Playgrounds 1020 W 18th Street, Weslaco, TX 78596 MoreLess Info
A public park maintained by the city of Weslaco, the Harlon Block Sports Complex features sports fields, open green space, playgrounds with slides, swings, and other equipment, and picnic facilities.
15.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 500 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596 MoreLess Info
A museum of art and history, the Weslaco Museum showcases local artistic talent and hosts traveling exhibitions of various kinds. The museum also has a little theater that screens educational films.
15.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 120 S Kansas Avenue, Weslaco, TX 78596 MoreLess Info
Made from a historic 1928 water tower, the Tower Theatre is a local performance venue that is host to shows in both the summer and winter months. The theater features seating for 100 spectators during its shows.
15.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 515 S Kansas Avenue, Weslaco, TX 78596 MoreLess Info
The Weslaco Bicultural Museum is an educational museum with the vision of instilling pride and appreciation for local history into citizens. The museum offers discounted admission prices to seniors and college students.
15.4 Miles
68% 25 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1101 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596 MoreLess Info
Visit Frontera Audubon, a 15-acre nature preserve, to see birds, butterflies, snakes and reptiles. Open Tuesday through Sunday, the goal of the Frontera Audubon Society is to preserve the native habitat of the Rio Grande Valley. Children 12 and under are free.
17.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 514 Plaza Los Encinos, Weslaco, TX 78596 MoreLess Info
Featuring glow bowling on the weekend, Pins & Cues Bowling Center offers visitors unlimited bowling on Sundays. It also has an arcade area with racing games, air hockey, billiard tables, and more.
17.7 Miles
94% 70 votes
National & State Parks 154 Lakeview Drive, Weslaco, TX 78596 MoreLess Info
Birdwatchers and nature lovers will enjoy a visit to Estero Llano Grande State Park. Take a relaxing walk with over five miles of trails, or make use of the wildlife-viewing deck or observation deck.
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