Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carpentersville, IL

  • The list below includes 533 free or cheap things to do in or near Carpentersville, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Algonquin Lakes Park to Binnie County Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carpentersville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Glenview and Arlington Heights.
  • The list below includes 533 free or cheap things to do in or near Carpentersville, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Algonquin Lakes Park to Binnie County Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carpentersville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Glenview and Arlington Heights.
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14.6 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.
14.6 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.
14.6 Miles
73% 41 votes
Music Venue 105 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
First built in 1926, Arcada Theatre has served as a home for live performing arts and concerts for over eight decades. Notable performers like Jerry Lewis, George Burns and Gracie Allen, and Vincent Price have taken the stage here.
14.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 24535 W Chardon Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Equidream School of Horsemanship is a riding school and stabling service that caters to equestrians of all abilities. The school offers classes in disciplines from basic riding to show jumping, while also offering a boarding service to owners.
14.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Art Museum 215 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
The St Charles Heritage Center is a community center that as the goal of collecting, preserving, and presenting the history of St. Charles. The museum provides educational programs, exhibits, and articles to the community.
14.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 500 E Miner, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
The downtown Recreation Park is the oldest community park in the city. Through new developments, it has expanded to feature a baseball diamond, an indoor gymnasium with a wooden floor, and an Olympic sized pool.
14.7 Miles
68% 40 votes
Maze 14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
All Seasons Apple Orchard Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze is a lovely orchard that offers the opportunity to pick your own juicy apples and perfect pumpkins. Also enjoy the corn mazes and the hay ride.
14.7 Miles
94% 69 votes
Architectural Buildings 4N739 State Highway 59, Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
A Hindu place of worship, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which is a major organization of the Swaminarayan Sect. The temple showcases an impressive limestone and intricately carved marble façade.
14.7 Miles
82% 22 votes
Farms & Ranches 29W310 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The Sonny Acres Farm is an outdoor farm that grows gourds, squash, Indian corn, and Wisconsin and Michigan apples. The farm is available for birthday parties and provides tours of the area.
14.7 Miles
66% 104 votes
Pubs 109 W Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Burgers, beers, and BBQ chicken are a few of the menu options offered at McNally's Irish Pub, a traditional Irish pub popular among local residents. Pub food and a full drink menu are what make this pub a popular one.
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