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Keller Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Farm
Keller
Monday through Saturday, 7am to 6pm
No offer on their site
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Free things to do in Texas
116 Texas attractions you can walk into for nothing, and 7 more with a free day or evening open to everyone.
Popular over the last 30 days: free attractions in Texas
Most popular on daysout.com, 23 September – 22 October 2026
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#2 · last 30 daysFarmWHAT'S ONWarming upOct 25 · and Blessing of the Pets
Pumpkin Patch at Asbury Church
Pasadena
Sun. 12:30PM–Dusk, Mon–Fri. 2:30PM–Dusk, Sat. 9:30AM–Dusk
Checked October 22, 2026View →
#3 · last 30 daysMuseumBrookshire's World of Wildlife Museum & Country Store
Tyler
Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Checked October 16, 2026View →
#4 · last 30 daysMuseumCommemorative Air Force DFW Wing
Lancaster
Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday Noon to 4:00 pm
Checked October 21, 2026View →
#5 · last 30 daysFarmHill Country Pumpkins
Austin
Daily 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, September 25th through October 31st
Checked October 20, 2026View →
#6 · last 30 daysMuseumSpring Historical Museum
Spring
Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 1–4 p.m.
Checked October 8, 2026View →
#7 · last 30 daysMuseumLIVE DEAL6 dealsBullock Texas State History Museum
Austin
From $22 per personChildren Ages 5 and Under Freemilitary ratesView →
#8 · last 30 daysFarmMurphy's Christmas Tree Lot & Pumpkin Patch
San Antonio
Mon - Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Checked October 13, 2026View →
Not a coupon list. A venue is here only if its own website says admission is free, or names a regular free day that anyone can use. Free-for-some offers — residents, military, EBT cardholders, children — stay on the venue’s own page under “If you qualify”, because they are savings, not free days.
Always free
116 attractions, by region.
Museum
African American Museum of Dallas
Dallas
Open: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday Closed: Sunday and Monday
Checked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to the Museum is free, except for tour groups over 10.” — aamdallas.org
Museum
Allen Heritage Center
Allen
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Checked October 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free.” — allenheritage.org, checked October 13, 2026
Museum
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Fort Worth
Sunday noon–5 p.m., Tuesday–Wednesday, Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Closed Mondays
Checked October 19, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free. The experience is priceless.” — cartermuseum.org, checked October 19, 2026
Museum
Cedar Hill Museum of History
Cedar Hill
Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Checked October 19, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free, so come visit us soon!” — cedarhillmuseum.org, checked October 5, 2026
Park & beach
Charles F. Ladd Nature Preserve
Duncanville
Checked October 20, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE ADMISSION | PRESENTATIONS | UPDATES | COMMUNITY | FUN” — dncinc.org, checked October 17, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Dec 5 · Annual Christmas Party & Open House
Comanche County Museum
Comanche
Thursday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Checked October 22, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free to all visitors.” — comanchecountytxmuseum.com, checked October 19, 2026
Museum
Commemorative Air Force DFW Wing
Lancaster
Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday Noon to 4:00 pm
Checked October 21, 2026
View →The venue says: “The DFW Wing Hangar Facility & Museum is available for tours free of charge.” — dfwwing.com, checked October 21, 2026
Museum
Doss Heritage and Culture Center
Weatherford
Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Thursday 10am–8pm
Checked October 21, 2026
View →The venue says: “The museum is FREE to visit.” — dosscenter.org, checked October 6, 2026
Also free in Dallas–Fort Worth
- Ellis County Museum
- Fair Park
- Farmersville Heritage Museum
- Fort Worth Water Gardens
- Garland Landmark Museum
- Haynie's Green Acres Farm
- Interurban Railway Museum
- JN Long Cultural Arts Center
- Keller History Museum
- Keller Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Farm
- Layland Museum of History
- Mary Kay Museum
- No. 1 BFTS Museum
- Red River Railroad Museum
- Roanoke Visitor Center and Museum
- Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum
- Sid Richardson Museum
- Spellman Museum of Forney History
- Spring Creek Forest Preserve
- Stephenville Historical House Museum
- Texas Baptist Historical Collection
- Texas Sculpture Garden
- The Ditch Water Discovery Center
- Vintage Car Museum and Event Center
MuseumLIVE DEAL
Galveston County Museum
Galveston
Free Admission Days
View →The venue says: “The Galveston County Museum, a free museum” — galvestoncountyhistory.org
Museum
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Beaumont
Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM, Sat 10 AM–5 PM, Sun 12–5 PM
Checked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “AMSET is open seven days a week and admission is always free.” — amset.org, checked October 16, 2026
Park & beachWHAT'S ON
Oct 24 · Ghosts, Goblins, & Gardens
Beaumont Botanical Gardens
Beaumont
Dawn until Dusk
Checked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free Admission • Free Parking” — bbgtx.org, checked October 16, 2026
Museum
Brenham Fire Museum
Brenham
Fridays 11 am – 3 pm, Saturdays 11 am – 2 pm
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “is free entry” — visitbrenhamtexas.com, checked October 15, 2026
Farm
Chappell Hill Lavender Farm
Brenham
Thursday 10-2, Friday 10-2, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-4 (March-November)
Checked October 15, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free.” — chappellhilllavender.com, checked October 15, 2026
Museum
Dutch Windmill Museum
Nederland
Mon. – Sat. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sun. 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Individual admission is free, although donations are welcomed.” — nederlandtx.com, checked October 13, 2026
Museum
Edison Museum
Beaumont
Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday–Monday Closed
Checked October 22, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free Admission” — edisonmuseum.org, checked October 22, 2026
Museum
Freeport Historical Museum
Freeport
Mon: Closed; Tue–Sat: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sun: Closed
Hours via Google MapsChecked October 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “ALWAYS Free Admission!” — freeportmuseum.com
Also free in the Houston region
- Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
- Houston Museum of African American Culture
- Humble Museum
- Nature Discovery Center
- Pumpkin Patch at Asbury Church
- Sea Center Texas
- Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
- Spring Historical Museum
- Temple To The Brave
- Texas Baptist Historical Museum
- The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum
- The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
- The W.H. Stark House
- World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant
Museum
Bell County Museum
Belton
Mon: Closed; Tue–Fri: 12:00 – 5:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun: Closed
Hours via Google MapsChecked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to Bell County Museum is free.” — bellcountymuseum.org, checked October 16, 2026
Museum
Calaboose African American History Museum
San Marcos
Wednesday - Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm
Checked October 19, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to the Calaboose is free everyday but we encourage patrons to donate and sign in at the front of the museum.” — calaboosemuseum.org, checked October 6, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Nov 6 · Aviation Discovery Fest 2026
Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing
San Marcos
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Checked October 19, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free, but your donations help us keep 'em flying.” — centraltexaswing.org, checked October 19, 2026
Museum
Coryell Museum and Historical Center
Gatesville
Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Checked October 20, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free, but donations are appreciated!” — coryellmuseum.com, checked October 20, 2026
Farm
Evergreen Farms Christmas Tree
Elgin
Saturdays: 10:00-5:00, Sundays: 1:00-5:00
Checked October 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION & PARKING” — evergreenfarms.biz, checked October 6, 2026
Museum
Fort Croghan Museum
Burnet
Thursday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm (second weekend in April through second weekend of October)
Checked October 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “The museum and fort grounds are free to all, though donations are appreciated.” — fortcroghan.com, checked October 11, 2026
Farm
Hill Country Pumpkins
Austin
Daily 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, September 25th through October 31st
Checked October 20, 2026
View →The venue says: “With free admission, everyone can join in the seasonal fun!” — hillcountrypumpkins.com, checked October 20, 2026
FarmWHAT'S ON
Oct 24 · Fall Fest, Trunk-or-Treat, & Movie in the Patch
King of Kings Pumpkin Patch
Round Rock
Monday-Friday 1-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12-7pm
Checked October 21, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free Admission!” — kingofkingstx.org, checked October 12, 2026
Also free in the Austin region
Museum
Bexar Heritage Center
San Antonio
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Checked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free and Open to the Public” — bexar.org, checked October 16, 2026
Museum
Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle and Museum
San Antonio
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Free Admission” — history.army.mil, checked October 13, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Nov 9 · Kristallnacht Community Commemoration: The 88th Anniversary of the Night of Broken Glass
Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio
San Antonio
Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m., first Sunday 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Checked October 22, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free, donations always welcome” — hmmsa.org, checked October 12, 2026
Farm
Murphy's Christmas Tree Lot & Pumpkin Patch
San Antonio
Mon - Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Checked October 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “Parking and admission are free.” — skatelandpumpkinsandtrees.com, checked October 5, 2026
Museum
Samsat Area 21
San Antonio
Mon-Sat 10 AM - 5 PM | Sun 12 PM - 5 PM
Tickets from $150 per person
View →The venue says: “free admission” — samsat.org
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Nov 6 · SAAACAM November Film Club "Black Wings"
San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum ("say-CAM") @ La Villita
San Antonio
Monday-Saturday 10AM – 6PM, Sunday 11AM – 4PM
Checked October 23, 2026
View →The venue says: “ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!” — saaacam.org, checked October 11, 2026
Museum
San Antonio Model Railroad Association
Live Oak
Wednesday 9am–1pm, Thursday 7pm–9pm, Saturday 9am–1pm, Sunday 1pm–4pm
Checked October 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “ADMISSION IS FREE · DONATIONS ACCEPTED” — samratx.org, checked October 13, 2026
Museum
Digital Wall
El Paso
Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Checked October 20, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is always FREE” — epmuseumofhistory.org, checked October 20, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Oct 27 – 31 · Dimensions in Testimony: Lea Novera
El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center
El Paso
Mon: Closed; Tue–Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat: 1:00 – 5:00 PM; Sun: Closed
Hours via Google MapsChecked October 23, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to the museum is free, but donations are appreciated.” — elpasoholocaustmuseum.org, checked October 22, 2026
Museum
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
El Paso
Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Checked October 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to the gallery spaces are FREE. (Donations welcomed)” — epmarch.org, checked October 11, 2026
Museum
El Paso Museum of Art
El Paso
Wednesday–Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday & All Major Holidays Closed
Checked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is always free.” — epma.art, checked October 11, 2026
Museum
Fort Bliss Museum
Fort Bliss
Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; closed Mondays and the first Tuesday of each month
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission is free” — home.army.mil, checked October 12, 2026
Museum
National Border Patrol Museum
El Paso
Tuesday – Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM
Checked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “It has remained free of debt since its inception and pursuant to its lease agreement, has never charged an admission fee.” — borderpatrolmuseum.com, checked October 5, 2026
Museum
TecH2O Center
El Paso
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Checked October 14, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission Is Always Free!” — tech2o.org
Museum
Border Heritage Museum
Laredo
Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Checked October 15, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE ADMISSION” — webbheritage.org, checked October 15, 2026
Museum
Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum
Donna
Mon: Closed; Tue–Fri: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sat: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sun: Closed
Hours via Google MapsNo offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission Free” — texastimetravel.com, checked October 6, 2026
Theme park
Gravity Park
South Padre Island
Nightly from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Checked October 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “Entrance completely free, rides priced a la carte” — gravitypark.squarespace.com, checked October 6, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Oct 6 – Nov 13 · 2026 Community Altar Exhibit
Mission Historical Museum
Mission
Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Checked October 22, 2026
View →The venue says: “The museum offers free admission.” — missionmuseum.org
Museum
Bay Education Center
Rockport
Tuesday-Saturday from 10am – 4pm
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission Free” — utmsi.utexas.edu, checked October 16, 2026
Museum
Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art
Victoria
Wednesday – Sunday, 12pm to 5pm
Checked October 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Museum admission is always free.” — fivepointsmuseum.com, checked October 8, 2026
Museum
John E Conner Museum
Kingsville
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday Closed
Checked October 14, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free Admission” — tamuk.edu, checked October 16, 2026
Water park
Lone Tree Creek Splash Pad
Victoria
Daily 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Checked October 15, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission Fee Free” — victoriatx.org
Museum
Port Aransas Museum
Port Aransas
Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Checked October 22, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free but donations are happily accepted.” — portaransasmuseum.org
Museum
The 1904 Train Depot Museum
Kingsville
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission Free” — kingsvilletexas.com, checked October 16, 2026
Museum
Alley Oop Fantasy Land And Museum
Iraan
1 to 5 pm (closed Mondays and through Christmas to March)
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “This free attraction features hundreds of local artifacts from prehistoric times to the town's oil boom heyday to the modern era of alternative energy development.” — liveworkdream.com, checked October 13, 2026
Museum
Amarillo Museum of Art
Amarillo
Wednesday - Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm
Checked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE!” — amoa.org, checked October 16, 2026
Museum
ASU Mayer Museum
San Angelo
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission is always free.” — angelo.edu, checked October 16, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Aug 6 – Nov 29 · Latinos on Wheels: Lowrides of Tejas
Ellen Noël Art Museum
Odessa
Tuesday–Friday 10 AM–5 PM, Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM, Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–5 PM, Monday closed
Checked October 19, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to the Museum is always free.” — noelartmuseum.org, checked October 13, 2026
Museum
Hangar 25 Air Museum
Big Spring
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Checked October 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission Free.” — hangar25airmuseum.org, checked October 8, 2026
Museum
Harrington House Historic Home
Amarillo
Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May – December
Checked October 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free.” — harringtonhousehistorichome.org
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Aug 2 – Oct 31 · Drive Ins, Cafes & Diners
Heritage Museum & Potton House
Big Spring
Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed Sunday–Monday)
Checked October 22, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free admission to the Museum for you and guests” — bigspringtxhistorymuseum.com
Historic site
Historic Fort Phantom Hill
Abilene
Daily from dawn until dusk
Checked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “The site is a self-guided tour and is free of charge.” — fortphantom.org, checked September 17, 2026
Also free in Panhandle & West Texas
Museum
American Freedom Museum
Bullard
Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Checked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free admission to the Museum for an entire year” — americanfreedommuseum.org
Museum
Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum & Country Store
Tyler
Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Checked October 16, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free as a community service of Brookshire Communities Foundation and Brookshire Grocery Company.” — bgcwildlifemuseum.com, checked October 10, 2026
Museum
Cotton Belt Depot Museum
Tyler
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Thursday - Saturday
Checked October 20, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE admission. Donations are appreciated.” — cottonbeltdepotmuseum.com, checked October 20, 2026
Museum
Longview Museum of Fine Arts
Longview
Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday - Monday: Closed
Checked October 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “ADMISSION IS FREE” — lmfa.org, checked October 6, 2026
Museum
Michelson Museum of Art
Marshall
Tuesday to Friday 10 am–4 pm, Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Checked October 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is FREE” — michelsonmuseum.org, checked October 5, 2026
Museum
Old Nacogdoches University
Nacogdoches
Tuesday–Friday 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Checked October 13, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admittance is free, donations are welcome.” — olduniversitybuilding.com, checked October 13, 2026
Water park
Ore City Splash Pad
Ore City
Daily 10:00 am–8:00 pm
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “General Admission: **FREE**” — orecitytx.org, checked October 16, 2026
Free days and evenings
7 attractions that are free on certain days. The day is in the venue’s own words below; check it before you go.
MuseumLIVE DEAL2 dealsWHAT'S ON
Sep 27 – Jan 17 · Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley
Blanton Museum of Art
Austin
From $15 per personFree Tuesdays
View →The venue says: “Every Tuesday visitors get free admission, generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment.” — blantonmuseum.org, checked October 20, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL6 deals
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Austin
From $22 per personH-E-B Free First Sunday
View →The venue says: “Free Admission Days” — thestoryoftexas.com, checked October 20, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL2 deals
Don Harrington Discovery Center
Amarillo
From $16 per personFree First Mondays
View →The venue says: “FREE admission on the first Monday of each month during special evening hours. From 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.” — discoverycentercollective.org, checked October 20, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL2 deals
McNay Art Museum
San Antonio
Tickets from $23 per adultFree General Admission - Thursday Evenings
View →The venue says: “Enjoy free general admission every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., courtesy of H-E-B” — mcnayart.org, checked October 22, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL4 dealsWHAT'S ON
Oct 15 – Jan 17 · Nasher Public
Nasher Sculpture Center
Dallas
From $10 per personFirst Saturday Free Admission
View →The venue says: “FREE admission every first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., presented by Target.” — nashersculpturecenter.org, checked October 22, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL6 deals
The Art Museum of South Texas
Corpus Christi
From $10 per personFirst Friday Free Admission
View →The venue says: “First Friday: Presented by Kleberg Bank Free Admission from 10 a.m.–9 p.m.” — artmuseumofsouthtexas.org, checked October 20, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL3 deals
Witte Museum
San Antonio
From $17 per personFree Tuesdays at the Witte
View →The venue says: “Free Tuesdays at the Witte from 3 - 6 pm.” — wittemuseum.org, checked October 20, 2026