Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mesquite, TX

  • The list below includes 217 free or cheap things to do in or near Mesquite, Texas, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Family Fun Center and Race Tracks.
  • From Debusk Park to City Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mesquite and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Richardson and Irving.
  • The list below includes 217 free or cheap things to do in or near Mesquite, Texas, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Family Fun Center and Race Tracks.
  • From Debusk Park to City Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mesquite and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Richardson and Irving.
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21.0 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.
21.0 Miles
95% 21 votes
History Museums 801 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX MoreLess Info
The Ruth Paine House Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in a home that has been restored to its previous 1963-esque appearance. Lee Harvey Oswald was said to have stated in this house the night before he shot the President.
21.1 Miles
25% 150 votes
Movie Theaters 4721 W. Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093 MoreLess Info
The Studio Movie Grill is a combination restaurant and movie theater that allows patrons to dine while they watch a variety of films. The theater also features a full range of cocktails.
21.3 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.
21.3 Miles
29% 21 votes
Haunted Tours 2330 County Road 138, Terrell, TX 75161 MoreLess Info
Thrillvania Haunted House Park contains four haunted houses on 50 acres of land. Thrillvania is open during the Halloween season, usually from the end of September through the first of November.
21.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks 2320 Heads Ln, Carrollton, TX 75006 MoreLess Info
Spanning 12.3 acres, Mary Heads Carter Park houses a large playground that includes simulated rock climbing, cables, ladders, slides, swings, and a 3 level tower. Restrooms and a rentable pavilion are also available.
21.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 1610 E Crosby Road, Carrollton, TX 75006 MoreLess Info
Fitness and health nights, upgraded meeting room facilities, locker and restroom areas, and a fitness center are just some things provided by the Crosby Recreation Center. Fitness conditioning camp, karate, soccer classes, boxing, yoga, and fitness training are offered.
21.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks 1 mile north of Beltline on Josey Ln, On east side just south of RR tracks, Carrollton, TX 75006 MoreLess Info
Jimmy Porter Park features a relatively difficult 18 hole disc golf course. The course includes a few ditch and creek hazards, and may require some maneuvering around trees and shrubbery. The course is lighted and playable at night.
21.7 Miles
82% 62 votes
Movie Theaters 7201 N Central Expy, Ste 300, Plano, TX 75025 MoreLess Info
Featuring full stadium seating and floor-to-ceiling XD screens, Cinemark Legacy is a movie theater that aims to provide a comfortable and memorable movie-going experience. The theater also offers HFR 3-D films, D-BOX motion seating, and a cafe.
21.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1508 N Perry Road, Carrollton, TX 75006 MoreLess Info
A serene park sitting on 13 acres, Gravely Park has benches, walking paths, and wild flowers for a peaceful stroll. Guests to the park can also enjoy a tour of the nearby and affiliated A.W. Perry Museum.
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