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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More than 150 interactive science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics exhibits inspire and educate kids to learn about the world
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Nature & Wildlife Areas Forest Ave & Rt 59, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore the natural habitats of the region at West DuPage Woods, which includes wetland and woodland areas. The park has several picnic areas, as well as a 2 mile nature trail for hiking.
10.3 Miles
93% 73 votes
Botanical Gardens 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Endowed by the bequest of Robert R. McCormick, the Cantigny Gardens & Museums offer a wide array of attractions. There are military and cultural museums, gardens, an educational center, extensive walking trails, and a golf course.
10.4 Miles
98% 172 votes
Military Museums 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
The First Division Museum at Cantigny is dedicated to the First Infantry Division, and tells a story which dates back to WWI. Uniforms, medals of Honor, weapons, vehicles, and even tanks are included in the permanent collection.
10.4 Miles
91% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 1227 E Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563 MoreLess Info
Featuring second-run feature films, Ogden 6 Theatre has six auditoriums equipped with 4K digital projection and Datasat sound. The theater has two 3D screens, a party room, concessions with food and drinks and restroom facilities.
10.4 Miles
32% 38 votes
Music Venue 227 Heustis Street, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Casa Santiago is a Mexican restaurant and a live music venue. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, and serves a variety of Mexican specialties. It also hosts a variety of special events, including open mic nights.
10.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 200 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
West Chicago City of Art Gallery offers a main showroom along with other smaller display rooms. They feature an array of works including handy works and paintings by local artists as well as photograph bookmarks.
10.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Art Gallery 200 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Featuring artwork in a wide range of mediums, Gallery 200 displays ceramics, watercolors, jewelry, and more from local artists. In addition to rotating exhibits, the gallery hosts group painting events and craft classes.
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History Museums 527 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Dating back to 1917, the West Chicago Historical Society-Kruse House Museum is a fully furnished historic home with all period furnishings and a variety of exhibits about local and railroad history.
10.6 Miles
90% 149 votes
Music Venue 105 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL MoreLess Info
The Arcada Theatre is housed by a 1926 building which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and it has been staging shows since then. It has a maximum seating capacity of 900 and has hosted artists such as Joan Rivers and Kenny Rogers.
10.6 Miles
100% 8 votes
Historic Sites 215 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL MoreLess Info
Filled with Civil War displays, St. Charles Heritage Center is a historic building that feature a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits. Visitors can learn about the first settlers to the area and about life in the 1920s.
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