#1 · last 30 daysFarmWarming up
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
118 Texas attractions you can walk into for nothing, and 8 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, 13 October – 11 November 2026
- #1 · last 30 days
#2 · last 30 daysFarmChappell Hill Lavender Farm
Brenham
Thursday 10-2, Friday 10-2, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-4 (March-November)
Checked October 29, 2026View →
#3 · last 30 daysFarmPumpkin Patch at Asbury Church
Pasadena
Sun. 12:30PM–Dusk, Mon–Fri. 2:30PM–Dusk, Sat. 9:30AM–Dusk
Checked October 31, 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 November 3, 2026View →
#5 · last 30 daysFarmWHAT'S ONDec 6 · Children's Nativity Play
King of Kings Pumpkin Patch
Round Rock
Monday-Friday 1-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12-7pm
Checked November 5, 2026View →
#6 · last 30 daysMuseumDoss Heritage and Culture Center
Weatherford
Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Thursday 10am–8pm
Checked November 3, 2026View →
#7 · last 30 daysMuseumEl 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 November 9, 2026View →
#8 · last 30 daysPark & beachFort Worth Water Gardens
Fort Worth
No offer on their siteView →
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
118 attractions, by region.
Museum
African American Museum of Dallas
Dallas
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday Closed, Monday Closed
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to the Museum is free, except for tour groups over 10.” — aamdallas.org, checked November 8, 2026
Museum
Allen Heritage Center
Allen
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Checked October 29, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free.” — allenheritage.org, checked November 8, 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 Monday
Checked November 1, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free.” — cartermuseum.org, checked November 12, 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 November 1, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free, so come visit us soon!” — cedarhillmuseum.org, checked October 26, 2026
Museum
Celina Area Heritage Association Museum
Celina
Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Checked November 1, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is FREE!” — celinamuseum.com, checked November 12, 2026
Park & beach
Charles F. Ladd Nature Preserve
Duncanville
Checked November 11, 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 November 7, 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 November 3, 2026
View →The venue says: “The DFW Wing Hangar Facility & Museum is available for tours free of charge.” — dfwwing.com, checked November 12, 2026
Also free in Dallas–Fort Worth
- DFW Car & Toy Museum Free Admission Everyday
- Doss Heritage and Culture Center
- Ellis County Museum
- Fair Park
- Farmersville Heritage Museum
- Fort Worth Water Gardens
- Garland Landmark Museum
- Haynie's Green Acres Farm
- 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
- Plano African American 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
Brenham Fire Museum
Brenham
Children 6 and Under Free on Private Tours
View →The venue says: “is free entry” — visitbrenhamtexas.com, checked November 12, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL
Galveston County Museum
Galveston
Free Admission Days
View →The venue says: “The Galveston County Museum, a free museum, plays a critical role in preserving the local history” — galvestoncountyhistory.org, checked November 12, 2026
Park & beachLIVE DEALWHAT'S ON
Nov 14 · Guided Nature Hikes en español
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston
Free parking on second Sundays
View →The venue says: “Admission is free!” — houstonarboretum.org, checked November 12, 2026
Museum
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Beaumont
Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday Noon–5pm
Checked October 30, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is always free.” — amset.org, checked November 12, 2026
Park & beach
Beaumont Botanical Gardens
Beaumont
Dawn until Dusk
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free Admission • Free Parking” — bbgtx.org, checked November 12, 2026
Farm
Chappell Hill Lavender Farm
Brenham
Thursday 10-2, Friday 10-2, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-4 (March-November)
Checked October 29, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free.” — chappellhilllavender.com, checked November 8, 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 November 12, 2026
MuseumClosed for the season
Edison Museum
Beaumont
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The venue says: “Free Admission” — edisonmuseum.org, checked November 12, 2026
Also free in the Houston region
- Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm
- Houston Museum of African American Culture
- Humble Museum
- League City Historical Society
- 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 Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
- The W.H. Stark House
- World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant
Museum
Bell County Museum
Belton
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to Bell County Museum is free.” — bellcountymuseum.org, checked November 11, 2026
Museum
Calaboose African American History Museum
San Marcos
Wednesday - Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm
Checked November 1, 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 November 12, 2026
Museum
Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing
San Marcos
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free, but your donations help us keep 'em flying.” — centraltexaswing.org, checked November 12, 2026
Museum
Coryell Museum and Historical Center
Gatesville
Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Checked November 2, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free, but donations are appreciated!” — coryellmuseum.com, checked November 12, 2026
Farm
Evergreen Farms Christmas Tree
Elgin
Saturdays: 10:00-5:00, Sundays: 1:00-5:00
Checked November 6, 2026
View →The venue says: “ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION & PARKING” — evergreenfarms.biz, checked November 12, 2026
Museum
Fort Croghan Museum
Burnet
Thursday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm (second weekend in April through second weekend of October)
Checked November 6, 2026
View →The venue says: “The museum and fort grounds are free to all, though donations are appreciated.” — fortcroghan.com, checked November 12, 2026
FarmClosed for the season
Hill Country Pumpkins
Austin
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The venue says: “With free admission, everyone can join in the seasonal fun!” — hillcountrypumpkins.com, checked November 9, 2026
FarmWHAT'S ON
Dec 6 · Children's Nativity Play
King of Kings Pumpkin Patch
Round Rock
Monday-Friday 1-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12-7pm
Checked November 5, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free Admission!” — kingofkingstx.org, checked November 12, 2026
Also free in the Austin region
Museum
Bexar Heritage Center
San Antonio
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Checked October 30, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free and Open to the Public” — bexar.org, checked October 30, 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 November 8, 2026
Museum
Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio
San Antonio
Mon-thurs, 9AM - 3PM, Fri 9am-1pm, first Sun of the month 1PM - 4Pm
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “The Holocaust Memorial Museum is free and open to the public.” — hmmsa.org, checked November 12, 2026
Park & beachWHAT'S ON
Dec 31 · Celebrate SA: NYE Party and Countdown
Japanese Tea Garden
San Antonio
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE ADMISSION | FREE PARKING” — saparks.org, checked November 8, 2026
Farm
Murphy's Christmas Tree Lot & Pumpkin Patch
San Antonio
Mon - Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Parking and admission are free.” — skatelandpumpkinsandtrees.com, checked October 26, 2026
Museum
San Antonio Model Railroad Association
Live Oak
Wednesday 9am–1pm, Thursday 7pm–9pm, Saturday 9am–1pm, Sunday 1pm–4pm
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “ADMISSION IS FREE · DONATIONS ACCEPTED” — samratx.org, checked October 27, 2026
Farm
Winding Branch Ranch
Bulverde
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Their support helps us keep admission free and bring families together to meet our rescued animals, learn how food grows, and make fall memories at the ranch.” — windingbranchranch.org, checked November 11, 2026
Museum
Digital Wall
El Paso
Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Checked November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is always FREE” — epmuseumofhistory.org, checked November 7, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Nov 10 – Dec 26 · Dimensions in Testimony: Pinchas Gutter
El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center
El Paso
Mon Closed, Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 1-5pm
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to the museum is free, but donations are appreciated.” — elpasoholocaustmuseum.org, checked November 12, 2026
Museum
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
El Paso
Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Checked November 6, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission: FREE” — epmarch.org, checked October 27, 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 November 9, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is always free.” — epma.art, checked November 12, 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 November 12, 2026
Museum
National Border Patrol Museum
El Paso
Tuesday – Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM
Checked October 30, 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 November 12, 2026
Museum
TecH2O Center
El Paso
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Checked November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission Is Always Free!” — tech2o.org, checked October 13, 2026
Museum
Border Heritage Museum
Laredo
Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE ADMISSION” — webbheritage.org, checked November 12, 2026
Museum
Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum
Donna
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “Admission Free” — texastimetravel.com, checked November 12, 2026
Theme park
Gravity Park
South Padre Island
Nightly from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Checked November 6, 2026
View →The venue says: “Entrance completely free, rides priced a la carte” — gravitypark.squarespace.com, checked November 9, 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 November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “The museum offers free admission.” — missionmuseum.org, checked November 8, 2026
MuseumClosed for the season
Bay Education Center
Rockport
View →
The venue says: “### Admission Free” — utmsi.utexas.edu, checked November 11, 2026
Museum
Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art
Victoria
Wednesday – Sunday, 12pm to 5pm
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Museum admission is always free.” — fivepointsmuseum.com, checked November 12, 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 November 8, 2026
View →The venue says: “Free Admission” — tamuk.edu, checked November 8, 2026
Water park
Lone Tree Creek Splash Pad
Victoria
Daily 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Checked October 28, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission Fee Free” — victoriatx.org, checked November 12, 2026
Museum
Port Aransas Museum
Port Aransas
Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free but donations are happily accepted.” — portaransasmuseum.org, checked October 13, 2026
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 November 8, 2026
Park & beach
Victoria Educational Garden
Victoria
Daily dawn to dusk
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “Victoria Educational Gardens is open daily dawn to dusk with free admission.” — vcmga.org, checked November 8, 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 November 12, 2026
Museum
Amarillo Museum of Art
Amarillo
Wednesday - Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm
Checked October 30, 2026
View →The venue says: “ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE!” — amoa.org, checked November 8, 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission to the Museum is always free.” — noelartmuseum.org, checked November 11, 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 November 6, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission Free.” — hangar25airmuseum.org, checked November 12, 2026
Museum
Harrington House Historic Home
Amarillo
Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May – December
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free.” — harringtonhousehistorichome.org, checked November 12, 2026
Historic site
Historic Fort Phantom Hill
Abilene
Daily from dawn until dusk
Checked October 29, 2026
View →The venue says: “The site is a self-guided tour and is free of charge.” — fortphantom.org, checked September 17, 2026
Park & beach
Lubbock Memorial Arboretum
Lubbock
Daily 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Checked November 4, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free.” — lubbockarboretum.org, checked November 12, 2026
Also free in Panhandle & West Texas
Museum
Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum & Country Store
Tyler
Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Checked October 30, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is free as a community service of Brookshire Communities Foundation and Brookshire Grocery Company.” — bgcwildlifemuseum.com, checked November 8, 2026
Museum
Cotton Belt Depot Museum
Tyler
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Thursday - Saturday
Checked November 2, 2026
View →The venue says: “FREE admission. Donations are appreciated.” — cottonbeltdepotmuseum.com, checked November 8, 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 November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “ADMISSION IS FREE” — lmfa.org
Museum
Michelson Museum of Art
Marshall
Tuesday to Friday 10 am–4 pm, Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Checked November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admission is FREE” — michelsonmuseum.org, checked November 12, 2026
MuseumWHAT'S ON
Nov 21 – Jan 15 · Festival of Trees
Museum of East Texas
Lufkin
Festival of Trees: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 1–5 p.m. (Nov. 21–Jan. 15)
Checked November 12, 2026
View →The venue says: “We are always FREE and encourage visitors to return again and again!” — metlufkin.org, checked November 12, 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 November 7, 2026
View →The venue says: “Admittance is free, donations are welcome.” — olduniversitybuilding.com, checked November 8, 2026
Water park
Ore City Splash Pad
Ore City
10:00 am until 8:00 pm
No offer on their site
View →The venue says: “General Admission: **FREE**” — orecitytx.org, checked November 8, 2026
Museum
Texas Forestry Museum
Lufkin
Mon – Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm
Checked November 11, 2026
View →The venue says: “Always Free” — treetexas.com, checked November 12, 2026
Free days and evenings
8 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 November 9, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL6 deals
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Austin
From $6 per personH-E-B Free First Sunday
View →The venue says: “Free Admission Days” — thestoryoftexas.com, checked November 9, 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 November 11, 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 November 8, 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 November 8, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Austin
From $10 per personH-E-B Free Fourth Sundays
View →The venue says: “Enjoy free admission every fourth Sunday of the month—perfect for the whole family.” — sciencemuseum.utexas.edu, checked November 8, 2026
MuseumLIVE DEAL6 dealsWHAT'S ON
Nov 13 · Preschool Picassos: Fall Handprint Tree
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 November 9, 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 November 9, 2026