- The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Desoto, Texas, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Arts & Crafts Classes and Parks.
- From Windmill Hill Nature Preserve to Bluebonnet Art Gallery & Framing, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Desoto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Arlington, Irving and Grand Prairie.
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100 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76101
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Fifty free concerts are put on each year at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts. Located in downtown Arlington, this open-air venue features a wide range of music genres including jazz, country, world music and more.
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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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Arlington Museum of Art
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201 West Main St, Arlington, TX 76010
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Featuring a changing roster of touring exhibits, Arlington Museum of Art also features and supports local artists and seeks to be a cultural hub of the community with educational programming and special events.
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Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Arlington Music Hall provides a unique entertainment experience. Events include theatrical performances and a variety of concerts from different musical genres at the 1,071-seat auditorium, originally constructed in 1949.
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5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206
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Devoted to independent and specialty films, the Dallas Angelika Film Center is a state-of-the-art eight screen complex. There are luxury stadium seats, wall-to-wall screens, and digital sounds to complement a cafe and lounge area.
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8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
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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.
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2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205
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Guests can discover and learn about government and legislation at The George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, which contains literature, artifacts, and photographs from the time of the former president's management.
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Ranked as the 58th National University in the U.S. News & World Report, Southern Methodist University is a private research university with a total enrollment of 10,893. The institution's athletic program, the SMU Mustangs, participate in The American Conference of Division I.
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Mesquite Arena is an entertainment venue that is host to a number of events and amenities throughout the year. These events include rodeos, monster truck shows, and an occasional music performance.