Free & Cheap Things to Do in Aurora, IL

  • The list below includes 366 free or cheap things to do in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, History Museums and Parks.
  • From RiverEdge Park to Waubonsie Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aurora and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Joliet and Naperville.
  • The list below includes 366 free or cheap things to do in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, History Museums and Parks.
  • From RiverEdge Park to Waubonsie Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aurora and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Joliet and Naperville.
Showing 371-380 of 921
25.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 111 S 2nd Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
A small art gallery in the same building as the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce, the Nehring Cultural & Tourism Center features a variety of exhibits. Some exhibits center on art, while others center on natural or cultural history.
25.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Recreation Centers 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 MoreLess Info
With a fitness center and gymnasium open to the public, Willow Recreation Center offers visitors recreational activities like volleyball, racquetball, basketball, and more. In addition to fitness, visitors can bring their dogs to socialize at the center's dog park.
25.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Hiking Trails 2901 Deerpath Ln, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
A 119 acre protected wetland area, the Binnie County Forest Preserve allows visitors to take in scenic natural vistas, and to watch birds and wildlife. The Preserve also has a picnic area and a large open field.
25.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 10700 160th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 MoreLess Info
Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and hockey leagues are among the services provided by the Arctic Ice Arena, a local ice skating rink. The arena also contains a pro shop as well as a restaurant/bar/grill.
25.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 509 N 1st Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
The Ellwood House Museum was formally owned by Issac Ellwood, founder of the first barbed wire factory. Now a museum, visitors can take a tour and learn about the history of the area and of barbed wire.
25.4 Miles
92% 115 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas N Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Part of the Ned Brown Forest Preserve, the Busse Woods Trail System offers hikers, cyclists and equestrians approximately 11 miles of paved trails. Fishing and boating are featured within the forest preserve.
25.4 Miles
100% 7 votes
Forests Bennett Rd & S Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Busse Forest Elk Pasture is a wildlife preserve area that features a plethora of walking, running, and jogging trails in a scenic wilderness setting. The area also features a herd of elk in a fenced enclosure.
25.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Paintball 2250 Elmhurst Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
With high end products and the best new equipment, Discount Paintball is a paintball lover's dream. Products include air systems, loaders, hoppers, gear bags, scopes, paintballs, pads, and much more.
25.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
A museum of musical history and curiosities, the Sanfilippo Place de La Musique maintains collections of music boxes, phonographs, calliopes, coin operated pianos, and other musical artifacts. In all, it houses the largest collection of automatic instruments in the world.
25.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks 1020 Sharon Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Dekalb Park District features a number of parks and facilities. Parks offer a wide range of recreational activities including playgrounds, soccer fields, golf courses, sports complexes' and historic museum flower gardens.
Showing 371-380 of 921
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Aurora AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!