Things to Do deals in Texas

Staff-guided group visit includes museum admission, current exhibitions and Austin by Ellsworth Kelly. Minimum eight visitors; submit the Adult/Non-UT request form at least two weeks ahead. Guided visits run Tuesday–Friday afternoons, subject to scheduling. Prices per person: adults $20; seniors 65+ $17; youth and college-ID holders $13; Blanton members $5. Published visitor age bands identify youth as ages 6–17; college ID is required for the college rate. Tickets are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged; unused purchases become donations. Any museum-authorized refund excludes fees. Parking is separate: published Brazos/Trinity garage rates are $6 for 1–2 hours and $9 for 2–3 hours, with special-event rates possible. Both garages are closed to museum visitors October 17, 2026. Reserve through the official group request form; unauthorized third-party guiding is prohibited.

All-day Wednesday: 50% off bowling, Putt Vegas, video games and billiards. Excludes ticket merchandise and pusher games.

All-day Thursday, qualifying guests receive one free Play Pass with purchase of another. Valid ID required; one free pass per qualifying guest.

Fall 2026 Sunday offer: $50 off a four-pack of Play or Combo wristbands, buy three get one free. Sundays starting Sep 13; no final day stated.

Includes one-topping stone-fired Neapolitan pizza, an appetizer and four fountain drinks for $34.95.

Onsite reciprocal admission: ACM-member organization members get 50% off General Admission for up to six guests; ASTC members get free General Admission for up to four. Proof of membership and photo ID required.

Onsite only: $16.95 off General Admission and $6 off Baby Bloomer tickets for up to six guests per visit. Valid Texas EBT/SNAP, WIC, STAR, CHIP, Medicaid, MAP/MAP Basic or tribal identification plus government ID required.

Educators and military members get $2 off each General Admission ticket for up to six guests. Valid educator or military ID required; onsite only.

Current students, current military members and guests 60+ pay $18.95 vs adult ages 13–59 at $19.95. Purchase at admissions trailer; online tickets discontinued Sep 1.

Show a same-day DART pass at the zoo gate on Monday or Tuesday for $2 off general admission. Not combinable and unavailable July 1–September 3.

Valid military ID saves $2 on general admission for up to two adults and two children. Redeem at the gate; not combinable and unavailable July 1–September 3.

Guests with SNAP or WIC benefits pay $3 daytime admission for up to six people per card. Present the benefits card and valid ID; pay admission with another method.

First responders, active-duty military, veterans, and eligible PreK–12 educators receive one free daytime admission with one paid admission. The named eligible guest must show service or teacher ID plus photo ID; one guest only; not combinable.

U.S. military members, veterans, and their families can buy discounted tickets starting at $23.42 per person online after ID.me verification.

Buy a PEPPA PIG Theme Park ticket and add PEPPA PIG World of Play at Grapevine Mills for $5.

First responders receive free park admission during October 2026, and friends and family receive 30% off. Tickets are limited and must be purchased on site; show first-responder ID or a pay stub.

Adult passes cost $64 and child passes cost $46 for one-time admission to four selected Dallas attractions over nine days; advertised savings are up to 56% for adults and 61% for children.

Teachers and first responders receive free admission with valid ID; no ticket is needed and ID must be shown at the door. The same page lists a $24.95 single-day ticket for comparison.

Families receiving SNAP food assistance qualify for $3 general admission per person, up to four people, with a SNAP EBT card. General admission, special admission and event fees are non-refundable. Special exhibitions may require additional admission; this offer does not establish free exhibition entry. Group visits and reservations should be arranged separately. No calendar end date is published.

Eligible state/federal assistance-program participants receive $3 general admission and special-exhibition tickets per person, including up to seven additional family members. Redeem at box office with enrollment evidence and valid photo ID; under-18s accompanied by adult. Timed-entry availability applies; no combined discounts, no refunds, parking extra. First/last name, email and ZIP required.