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22 discounts in Dallas–Fort Worth, 6 free

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Discounts tagged for seniors, military members, or students. 15 sources, linked on each listing.

Monday

Dallas · Dallas Park & Recreation · 43 Dallas recreation centers citywide · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Dallas residents 60 and older pay nothing for Active Senior Adult Program activities right now. The WellMed Charitable Foundation partnership waives the $10 annual recreation card and the $5 monthly access fee at 43 centers, covering aerobics, weight training, walking clubs, day trips, crafts and more.

When: ASAP activities Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Listed on Dallas ParksLast verified:

Dallas · Dallas Park & Recreation / WellMed Charitable Foundation · 3107 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Ste. 170 & 175, Dallas, TX 75237 · Fitness

A 22,000-square-foot wellness center with a fitness center, exercise classes, Brain Savers, computer classes and health screenings. Participation is free for Dallas residents 60 and older.

When: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Listed on Dallas ParksLast verified:

Tuesday

Dallas · Dallas Park & Recreation · 43 Dallas recreation centers citywide · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Dallas residents 60 and older pay nothing for Active Senior Adult Program activities right now. The WellMed Charitable Foundation partnership waives the $10 annual recreation card and the $5 monthly access fee at 43 centers, covering aerobics, weight training, walking clubs, day trips, crafts and more.

When: ASAP activities Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Listed on Dallas ParksLast verified:

Dallas · Dallas Park & Recreation / WellMed Charitable Foundation · 3107 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Ste. 170 & 175, Dallas, TX 75237 · Fitness

A 22,000-square-foot wellness center with a fitness center, exercise classes, Brain Savers, computer classes and health screenings. Participation is free for Dallas residents 60 and older.

When: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Listed on Dallas ParksLast verified:

Fort Worth · Texas Thrift · All Texas Thrift locations (Fort Worth-area stores participate) · Shopping

Seniors age 55+ receive 30% off entire purchase every Tuesday with valid ID. Active duty and veterans receive 30% off every Wednesday with military ID. Discounts cannot be combined; greater discount applies. Color-tag sales also rotate weekly.

When: Tuesdays (seniors 55+), Wednesdays (military/veterans)

Source: Texas ThriftLast verified:

Wednesday

Fort Worth · Tarrant County Veterans Council / City of Fort Worth · Downtown Fort Worth (route from Panther Island Pavilion area along Belknap, Commerce, 5th and Houston Streets) · Events

Free public Veterans Day Parade themed “Saluting Our Nation – 250 Years of Veterans in Service.” Participants march through downtown Fort Worth; spectators welcome along the route. Hosted by the City of Fort Worth and organized by the Tarrant County Veterans Council.

When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 a.m.

Source: Tarrant County Veterans CouncilLast verified:

Dallas · Dallas Park & Recreation · 43 Dallas recreation centers citywide · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Dallas residents 60 and older pay nothing for Active Senior Adult Program activities right now. The WellMed Charitable Foundation partnership waives the $10 annual recreation card and the $5 monthly access fee at 43 centers, covering aerobics, weight training, walking clubs, day trips, crafts and more.

When: ASAP activities Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Listed on Dallas ParksLast verified:

Dallas · Dallas Park & Recreation / WellMed Charitable Foundation · 3107 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Ste. 170 & 175, Dallas, TX 75237 · Fitness

A 22,000-square-foot wellness center with a fitness center, exercise classes, Brain Savers, computer classes and health screenings. Participation is free for Dallas residents 60 and older.

When: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Listed on Dallas ParksLast verified:

Fort Worth · Texas Thrift · All Texas Thrift locations (Fort Worth-area stores participate) · Shopping

Seniors age 55+ receive 30% off entire purchase every Tuesday with valid ID. Active duty and veterans receive 30% off every Wednesday with military ID. Discounts cannot be combined; greater discount applies. Color-tag sales also rotate weekly.

When: Tuesdays (seniors 55+), Wednesdays (military/veterans)

Source: Texas ThriftLast verified:

Texas Thrift Military Wednesdays 30% off

30% off for active duty and veterans

Dallas · Texas Thrift · Texas Thrift Dallas-area locations · Shopping

Active duty and veterans save 30% every Wednesday with military ID at all Texas Thrift stores.

When: Wednesdays

Source: Texas ThriftLast verified:

Fort Worth · Texas Thrift · Texas Thrift DFW / Fort Worth-area locations · Shopping

Every Wednesday, active duty and veterans save 30% off with military ID at all Texas Thrift locations. Cannot be combined with other discounts.

When: Wednesdays

Source: Texas ThriftLast verified:

Thursday

Dallas · Dallas Park & Recreation · 43 Dallas recreation centers citywide · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Dallas residents 60 and older pay nothing for Active Senior Adult Program activities right now. The WellMed Charitable Foundation partnership waives the $10 annual recreation card and the $5 monthly access fee at 43 centers, covering aerobics, weight training, walking clubs, day trips, crafts and more.

When: ASAP activities Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Listed on Dallas ParksLast verified:

Dallas · Dallas Park & Recreation / WellMed Charitable Foundation · 3107 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Ste. 170 & 175, Dallas, TX 75237 · Fitness

A 22,000-square-foot wellness center with a fitness center, exercise classes, Brain Savers, computer classes and health screenings. Participation is free for Dallas residents 60 and older.

When: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Listed on Dallas ParksLast verified:

Meadows Museum $4 students, $10 seniors, free Thursday evenings

$4 students; $10 seniors 65+; free youth 18 and under

Dallas · Meadows Museum (SMU) · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

The Spanish-art museum charges non-SMU students $4 and seniors 65+ $10 (adults $12). Youth 18 and under always get in free, and everyone is free on Thursday evenings after 5 p.m.

When: Free Thursdays after 5 p.m.

Source: Meadows MuseumLast verified:

Friday

Dallas · Dallas Park & Recreation / WellMed Charitable Foundation · 3107 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Ste. 170 & 175, Dallas, TX 75237 · Fitness

A 22,000-square-foot wellness center with a fitness center, exercise classes, Brain Savers, computer classes and health screenings. Participation is free for Dallas residents 60 and older.

When: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Fort Worth · Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth · 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Seniors (60+) $12, active/retired military and first responders with ID $12, students with ID $10. Under 18 free always. Free Fridays and half-price Sundays.

When: During regular hours

Source: Modern Art Museum of Fort WorthLast verified:

Sunday

Dallas Zoo Senior Sundays: free ticket for grandparents 65+ with a paid admission

One free senior (65+) ticket with purchase of 1+ general admission tickets; Uber code SENIORSUNDAYS 50% off rides (max $16/ride)

Dallas · Dallas Zoo · 650 S. R. L. Thornton Fwy., Dallas, TX 75203 · Kids & Family

Bring the grandparents. On Sundays, one senior 65+ gets in free when you buy one or more general admission tickets, online or on site. Seniors can also use Uber code SENIORSUNDAYS for 50% off rides to and from the zoo (max $16 a ride, expires Dec 31, 2026). Parking is $15. Doesn't apply to Zoo Lights.

When: Every Sunday through Dec 27, 2026

Source: Dallas ZooLast verified:

Fort Worth · Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth · 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Seniors (60+) $12, active/retired military and first responders with ID $12, students with ID $10. Under 18 free always. Free Fridays and half-price Sundays.

When: During regular hours

Source: Modern Art Museum of Fort WorthLast verified:

Every day / Anytime

Fort Worth · Fort Worth Botanic Garden · 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Veterans receive complimentary general admission with military ID throughout the year (does not apply to family members). Additional free days include Veteran’s Day. Museums for All / SNAP discounts and library MusePass also available. Free for FWISD students after school on certain days.

When: Year-round with military ID

Source: Fort Worth Botanic GardenLast verified:

Fort Worth · Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge · See website for directions · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Free admission for veterans with ID. Adults $6, seniors (65+) $3, children (3–12) $2, $1 discount per person with active military ID. No entry after 4 p.m.

When: During Refuge hours (Oct–Apr 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; May–Sep 7 a.m.–5 p.m.)

Source: Fort Worth Nature Center & RefugeLast verified:

Dallas · Perot Museum of Nature and Science · 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, TX 75201 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Active-duty U.S. military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics get free general admission, and their family members get $3 off. Show proof of status at the box office. Discounted memberships are also offered to seniors 65+ and military.

When: Ongoing

Source: Perot MuseumLast verified:

Dallas · Dallas Zoo · 650 S. R. L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Show a valid military ID at the ticket booth for $2 off each general admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children. Gate only; not combinable with other discounts. Not available July 1 to Sept. 3.

When: Ongoing

Source: Dallas ZooLast verified:

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Active-duty military, veterans, first responders and PreK–12 educators who work in Dallas, Collin, Rockwall, Kaufman, Tarrant or Denton counties get buy-one-get-one-free daytime admission. Bring a valid service or teacher ID plus a photo ID; this can't be combined with other offers.

When: Daytime admission, year-round

Source: Dallas ArboretumLast verified:

Dallas · Dallas Park & Recreation · 38 Dallas Recreation fitness centers citywide · Fitness

City recreation-center gyms cost $12–$18 a month for adults and $9–$14 for seniors depending on center size, with six-month and annual rates lower still. A $25 Universal Fitness Pass covers all 38 Dallas Recreation fitness centers.

When: Recreation center hours vary

Listed on Dallas ParksLast verified:

Dallas · Gaia Flow Yoga · All Dallas locations · Fitness

New yogis get seven consecutive days of unlimited yoga for $29, the price of one drop-in class. Students get a discounted $115 monthly membership with valid ID.

When: 7 consecutive days from first class

Source: Gaia Flow YogaLast verified:

Fort Worth · Kimbell Art Museum · 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Reduced admission for special exhibitions for K–12 teachers, active-duty military, and SNAP recipients (purchase at Piano Pavilion Box Office). Permanent collection always free.

When: During regular hours for special exhibitions

Source: Kimbell Art MuseumLast verified:

Fort Worth · Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews · 6770 Fossil Bluff Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76137 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts

Guests 62 and older receive 20% off every day. Military members and first responders also receive 20% off every day with ID. Students get special cheeseburger pricing with student ID.

When: Daily

Listed on Sickies Garage Fort WorthLast verified:

Statewide (Texas) · Texas Parks & Wildlife · Texas state parks · Parks & Outdoors

Qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and Gold Star family members may get a free Texas Parklands Passport, which reduces or waives state park entry fees. Pick it up at any state park with proof of eligibility.

When: Ongoing

Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife DepartmentLast verified:

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