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Free & Cheap

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A man shows his behind at a St. Patrick's Day parade in Dallas.
Dallas Life

Free Things To Do in Dallas (and Beyond) This Weekend

By Alec Spicer and OthersMarch 12, 2026

It’s been a rainy week. Head outside this weekend for a lawn movie, a parade or a guided nature walk.

a frozen margarita
Restaurants

Applebee’s Dollarita — the Sugar Daddy of Drink Deals — Is Back This Sunday

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 21, 2026

Sunday is National Margarita Day and what better way to make you hate your life choices on Monday morning than by celebrating with Dollaritas?

cenzo's pizza and wine
Restaurants

Dallas’ Best Cheap Eats for Every Day of the Week

By Simon Pruitt and OthersFebruary 17, 2026

We mapped out a week’s worth of the best cheap food deals in the city so you don’t have to. Monday through Sunday, we’ve got you covered

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Cane Rosso Brick Oven
Restaurants

Deep Ellum Pizzeria Celebrates 15 Years with $1 Pizza and Beer This Monday

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 12, 2026

Cane Rosso in Deep Ellum is 15, old enough to realize $1 pizza is the only way to buy our fickle affection.

Ruins in Dallas
Bars & Breweries

Love on a Budget: A Guide to Dive Bars and Cheap Date Ideas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 11, 2026

Low-key elite food, restrooms with character and maybe even a stripper pole. All on a budget.

free bread and jam at La Madeleine
Restaurants

Can Free Bread Revive this Dallas-Based Restaurant to Its Old Glory?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 9, 2026

This cozy Dallas-born cafe is back to its old tricks.

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popcorn buckets filled with movie popcorn
Film, TV & Streaming

Where to Get Delicious Discounts at the Movies for National Popcorn Day

By Preston BartaJanuary 16, 2026

Good movies are even better with $5 popcorn. Here’s how to get the most out of the theater this long weekend.

chick fil a store
Restaurants

Free Breakfast Alert: Chick-fil-A Offers Freebies Through January

By Melanie HernandezJanuary 13, 2026

Get a different free offer each week in January.

cheesesteak sandwich from Cheesesteak House
Restaurants

Best Cheap Eats in Dallas: Where to Eat for Under $10 in 2026

By Angie Quebedeaux and OthersJanuary 5, 2026

From massive bowls of pho to grease-stained cheesesteaks, we found the Dallas gems serving plates that have no business being this good—or this cheap

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Ciggie Machine at Mike's Gemini Twin
Bars & Breweries

11 Best Dive Bars in Dallas with Sticky Floors, Just How We Like ‘Em

By Aaren ProdyNovember 26, 2025

Family in town and need a strong drink in a dark bar? Sames.

thanksgiving turkey
Shops & Markets

Updated: Where to Find Free and Cheap Turkeys for Thanksgiving

By Aaren ProdyNovember 21, 2025

Here are some places giving out turkeys around North Texas for Thanksgiving, plus some grocery store deals.

Visual Arts

Art Walk EAST Doubles Up for its Second Year of Showcasing Dallas Art, Music

By Preston BartaNovember 6, 2025

The vibrant heart of East Dallas beats louder this Saturday for a free, all-day celebration of local art, music and community.

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Restaurants

$4 Texas Twinkies Are Back at Hutchins BBQ, for 1 Day Only

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 14, 2025

Hutchins BBQ has some mean (and by that we mean tasty) Texas Twinkies.

Sushi Plate at Thai Square
Restaurants

This Buy-Two-Get-One-Free Sushi Deal in Sunnyvale Is Easy Money

By Sean StroudOctober 6, 2025

This small sushi spot doesn’t just boast great prices, the food is good, too.

The affogato at Khroma Coffee
Visual Arts

The Gatekeeper’s Guide to Dallas

By Simon PruittSeptember 30, 2025

Looking for something new and different? We’ll share some tips, but keep it between us.

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Jimmy's porketta sandwich
Bars & Breweries

Report Says Dallas Is the World’s Most Affordable City for Dining Out? Huh …

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 29, 2025

A report from Chef’s Pencil looked at the affordability of eating and drinking in cities around the world.

espresso martini at tiny victories
Bars & Breweries

The 20 Best Happy Hour Deals in Dallas Right Now

By Simon Pruitt and OthersJuly 29, 2025

Going out for dinner and drinks? In this economy? Luckily, these Dallas spots have great happy hour deals.

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