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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Lebanese specialties such as chicken marinated with thyme and spices, fried eggplant and cauliflower, and tilapia with lemon tahini sauce
30.2 Miles
82% 22 votes
Gardens 6801 Gaylord Drive, Frisco, TX 75034 MoreLess Info
Texas Sculpture Garden is a collection of 150 pieces from prominent Texas artists. Visitors can walk outdoor trails and view huge sculptures of animals and abstract art, surrounded by scenic landscape, fountains, and lakes.
30.4 Miles
76% 68 votes
Movie Theaters 2825 Wind River Lane, Denton, TX 76210 MoreLess Info
The primary first-run Hollywood movie theater in Denton is the Cinemark 14. The theater has 14 screens, including IMAX, Real 3D, and XD options in addition to special independent and art films through their Cinearts programs.
30.4 Miles
67% 21 votes
Arcades 1238 Belt Line Road, Garland, TX 75040 MoreLess Info
Featuring machines that accept nickels, visitors at NickelRama can choose from a variety of pinball machines and arcade games. The venue recently installed 4 Supershot machines where visitors can shoot baskets with basketballs.
30.5 Miles
34% 61 votes
Movie Theaters 2601 Preston Rd, Ste 300, Frisco, TX 75034 MoreLess Info
A 24-screen movie theater, AMC Stonebriar 24 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers a bar with adult beverages, stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
30.5 Miles
80% 25 votes
Dog Park 5335 4th Army Memorial Road, Frisco, TX 75034 MoreLess Info
A 2.5-acre canine recreation facility, Frisco Dog Park provides an off-leash, fenced area with grass fields and trees. It offers sheltered areas with tables, drinking water, dog waste bags, a double-gated entrance and a separate small dog area.
30.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 3155 Parkwood Drive, Frisco, TX 75034 MoreLess Info
With 8 acres to explore, Frisco Central Park offers the community walking trails, multipurpose fields, and a scenic brook. The park has several life-sized bronze sculptures depicting cowboys and cattle.
30.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 2400 Lookout Drive, Richardson, TX 75044 MoreLess Info
Crowley Park offers 2 play structures with a swing set, baseball fields, a covered pavilion, and various picnic tables and benches. A small pond is located within the park, and restrooms are available.
30.7 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.
30.7 Miles
77% 26 votes
Dog Park 2601 Pleasant Valley Drive, Plano, TX 75023 MoreLess Info
A two-acre canine recreation facility, Jack Carter Park Dog Park is located along Bluebonnet Trail and provides separate fields for small and large dogs. The park features double-gated entry, picnic tables, benches, drinking water and dog waste bags.
30.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 1330 Spring Creek Drive, Garland, TX 75040 MoreLess Info
Featuring open fields and trees, Winters Park has soccer and softball complexes as well as tennis courts and a garden center. The park provides restroom facilities, a children's playground and a water park.
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