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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57% 7 votes
Beaches 2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
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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.
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Parks 2134 Wenonah Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402 MoreLess Info
With several playgrounds to choose from, Berwyn Gardens offers visitors climbing structures for kids to play on, picnic shelters, game tables, and gardens. The park has several walking trails for recreational cycling and walking.
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Aviation Museums 130 S Clow International Pkwy, Ste B, Bolingbrook, IL 60490 MoreLess Info
The Illinois Aviation Museum is located a 6,000 square foot hangar at the Clow International Airport. With both replica and restored aircraft, visitors can learn about the business of aviation.
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83% 65 votes
Lighthouses 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
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93% 202 votes
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Space

Music Venue 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL MoreLess Info
The Society for Preservation of Arts and Culture in Evanston, simply called Space, combines a restaurant, a bar and music into one. The dance floor is spacious enough if it gets crowded at musical events.
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62% 146 votes
Pubs 626 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Located near downtown Evanston, the Celtic Knot Public House serves traditional pub fare and a wide selection of imported and craft beers, wines and spirits. The pub also hosts regular live music and monthly storytelling events.
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90% 30 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 904 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
Revolution X is an indoor cycling studio that provides a large variety of exercise classes. Classes that are taught at the facility include Level 1 Spin, Tri Curious, Spin and Strength, Themed Spin Bootcamp, and The Gun Show.
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100% 5 votes
Gardens 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
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Parks 16th Street, Berwyn, IL 60402 MoreLess Info
Situated on two acres, Pyrce Park is a community park that features a spray pool along with two children's play structures and swings. The park also provides benches, picnic tables, shade trees and grassy areas.
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