Free & Cheap Things to Do in Arlington, TX

  • The list below includes 301 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington, Texas, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Observatories & Planetariums and Dog Park.
  • From River Legacy Park to Tails & Trails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Worth, Dallas, Irving and Grand Prairie.
  • The list below includes 301 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington, Texas, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Observatories & Planetariums and Dog Park.
  • From River Legacy Park to Tails & Trails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Worth, Dallas, Irving and Grand Prairie.
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La Isla 2201 East Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, TX MoreLess Info
Family-run restaurant serves Tex-Mex dishes, Seafood platters and traditional Mexican dishes like the Chile Relleno and Bistek a la Mexicana
29.5 Miles
73% 15 votes
Family Fun Center 3115 West Parker Rd., Plano, TX MoreLess Info
WhirlyBall is an attraction that allows guests to play the game of Whirlyball, which is essentially a game of trying to score with a ball while driving in small joystick-controlled vehicles. The site also has a full laser tag arena.
29.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 550 W Oates Road, Garland, TX 75043 MoreLess Info
Audubon Park is large recreational park that features a swimming pool, softball complex, and recreational center. The park also has soccer fields, a disc golf course, a playground, picnic areas, and a walking and jogging trail.
29.6 Miles
43% 21 votes
Children's Play Area 6205 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75024 MoreLess Info
A safari-themed entertainment center, Indoor Safari Park features a safari train and rides on the backs of robotic animals. The park also includes an 8-hole miniature golf course, jungle gym, ceramic painting table and stuffed animal factory.
29.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 440 W Oates Road, Garland, TX 75046 MoreLess Info
Surf & Swim, Audubon Park is a water park with a variety of amusements. It features a wave pool, a lazy river, and a water pad area for younger children to play in.
29.8 Miles
91% 11 votes
Recreation Centers 6701 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75024 MoreLess Info
Plano’s Carpenter Park Recreation Center is a fitness and sports facility that features a gymnasium, a weight room, courts for racquetball, squash, and volleyball, pool tables, a game room, and other amenities.
29.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks Renner & Plano Road, Richardson, TX 75082 MoreLess Info
Situated in a small forested area near the freeway, Spring Creek Trail & Spring Creek Nature Area provides outdoor recreation despite the urban setting. Almost five miles of trails are available for walking, hiking, and biking.
29.9 Miles
60% 10 votes
Movie Theaters 227 US Hwy. 80 E., Mesquite, TX 75150 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by Starplex Cinemas, Mesquite 10 is a movie theater that shows second-run movies at an affordable rate. Amenities at the theater include matinee specials, birthday party rentals, and $1 Hot Dogs.
30.1 Miles
74% 203 votes
Historic Districts 900 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074 MoreLess Info
Many of the buildings in downtown Plano were constructed in the early 1890s after a fire almost destroyed the area. Today, visitors find a specialty retail district composed of antique stores and gift and clothing boutiques, along with government offices.
30.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Other Entertainment 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland, TX 75040 MoreLess Info
Since 1978 the Garland Symphony Orchestra has been bringing quality orchestral music to the people of Garland, Texas. The symphony has a mission to enhance the quality of life those in the community.
30.2 Miles
95% 268 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 7725 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034 MoreLess Info
For many minor league baseball games, visitors head to the Dr Pepper Ballpark. MLBs future team members play throughout the standard baseball season as visitors relax and enjoy the game.
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