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.
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100% 1 votes
Pubs 300 Eastgate Ct, Algonquin, IL 60102 MoreLess Info
Nero's Pizza & Pub is a restaurant and bar that serves a full menu of pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, pastas, seafood, and entrees. The pub also hosts a variety of special events, like a White Elephant night and a chili cookoff.
28.0 Miles
81% 16 votes
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Wire

Music Venue 6815 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL 60402 MoreLess Info
Wire is several things: a live music venue, a recording studio, and a center for music education. The facility hosts classes focusing on various aspects of music and production, and hosts a variety of events.
28.0 Miles
82% 11 votes
Recreation Centers 206 S Marion Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
Peekaboo Playroom is a safe play area where children can explore, play, and take part in crafts and activities. Drop in prices, monthly passes, and frequent events such as pizza days, craft Wednesdays and picture days are also offered.
28.0 Miles
80% 10 votes
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Lake Park

Parks 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
With running trails snuggly wrapping around a picturesque lake, Lake Park is a favorite leisure spot for Des Plaines locals. The park also features an extensive grassy area with shady trees and picnic areas.
28.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Bowling 6728 16th Street, Berwyn, IL 60402 MoreLess Info
A 12-lane bowling center, Striker Lanes, Inc. offers open and league bowling along with private event and party hosting. The center provides poker machines, pool tables, arcade games, televisions for sports viewing and a bar with adult beverages.
28.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 101 S Harrison Street, Algonquin, IL 60102 MoreLess Info
Bordering the Fox River, Cornish Park houses historical markers and buildings in addition to providing recreational space. Amenities include an adjoining bike trail, walking path, playground, athletic field, fishing spots and a gazebo.
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Parks 601-693 Leahy Cir E, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Featuring a walking trail that loops around the park, High Ridge Knolls Park has a baseball diamond and multipurpose field for outdoor recreation. The playground has equipment like slides, a swing set, and spring animals.
28.1 Miles
83% 53 votes
Lake 4201 Shabbona Grove Rd., De Kalb, IL 60550 MoreLess Info
With 1,550 acres of prairie 318,8 acres of man-made fishing lake, Shabbona Lake State Park is great for camping and fishing trips.
28.1 Miles
90% 181 votes
Movie Theaters 1022 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Movie-goers can enjoy watching the latest movie releases at Lake Theater. Located in the Oak Park suburb of Chicago, this theater offers full-service concessions, weekly specials and 3-D movie capability.
28.1 Miles
100% 12 votes
Parks 217 S. Home Ave, Oak Park, IL MoreLess Info
Spanning 4.43 acres, Mills Park offers nature areas, rental/banquet rooms, and the National Historic Landmark known as Pleasant Home. For children's entertainment, a 'nature discovery' play area is available, which includes a labyrinth modeled after Pleasant Home.
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