- 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 University of Texas at Arlington's Planetarium offers both pre-recorded programs and live stargazing year-round. One-hour shows include guided stargazing in the theatre with a space scientist, along with a 30-minute recorded program.
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700 Planetarium Place, UT Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019
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Live stargazing is on the menu at Planetarium at the University of Texas at Arlington. These one-hour shows are presented on a 60-foot dome screen and consist of stargazing of tonight's sky presented by a space scientist.
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Walnut Theaters is a cinema multiplex with digital video and sound in all theaters. It screens first-run movies as well as foreign and art films, serves a variety of concessions, and offers bargains and specials.
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The 35-block area in downtown Fort Worth, known as Sundance Square, while rich in Western history, is home to the best of modern retail and entertainment experiences. Restaurants, shops, and clubs reside in buildings that were built at the turn of the century.
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Visitors to the 3.5-mile Katy Trail enjoy hiking, dog walking, running, skating, biking and more. The paved trail features many water fountains and lights, and is shaded by trees on both sides.
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The longest running show in the southwest is headed by the comedy group called Four Day Weekend. The group performs a one hour and 45 minute show on Fridays and Saturdays at their 212 seat theater.
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The Sid Richardson Museum features paintings of the American West by artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, a gift from the museum's namesake. Guided tours are available through the replica 1895 building that houses the collection.
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Hosting touring musicians and bands, Granada Theater provides the community with a music venue for live entertainment. The theater has a concession stand, bars, a general admission area, and balcony seating.
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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.