- The list below includes 478 free or cheap things to do in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Neighborhoods, Observation Decks and Jazz/Blues Bars.
- From Lake Michigan to Millennium Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
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Digitally driven urban scavenger race takes participants around the city for fun and challenges
37.9 Miles
Featuring fifteen state-of-the-art auditoriums, the Marcus Theatres offer a wide selection of film selections for Elgin patrons. The theater also offers a full service drink and snack bar as well a 7- foot wide, three story Ultra screen.
37.9 Miles
The Algonquin Lakes Park is a 35-acre park home to a wide range of outdoor activities. Visitors to the park have access to two baseball fields, a tri-basketball court, two different playgrounds, and a network of biking paths.
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Dress Up & Dance! is a ballroom and dance nightclub that features open dance nights and offers lessons. The ballroom hosts monthly themed parties and special events and also offers yoga classes.
37.9 Miles
The Esper Peterson Family Aquatic Center is a recreational water park that features a sand play area, a frog slide, 300 lounge chairs, lap lanes, and a basketball hoop. The facility also has a 180-foot tube slide.
37.9 Miles
Open to new riders, Az Acres offers specialized instruction to visitors wishing to learn basic horsemanship skills. Visitors can choose to learn from two different riding styles: English and Western.
38.0 Miles
Situated on 80 acres, Warren Township Park features open green spaces, wooded areas, fishing ponds and over a dozen sports fields and courts. The park has nearly two miles of walking trails, playgrounds, a skate park, picnic facilities and restrooms.
38.3 Miles
Sitting atop a series of lakes, Rogers-Lakewood Park allows visitors to enjoy a number of water-based activities like paddle boats, but also has hiking trails and a rock climbing wall. The local wildlife includes beavers and turtles.
38.4 Miles
The Gurnee Aquatic Park is a local water park that offers fun and entertainment to its guests. Visitors commonly enjoy swimming and doing other water related activities at the water park.
38.4 Miles
Rodgers Lakewood Park is a community managed 122 acre park that features a disc golf course, hiking, fishing, and boating. The park offers numerous shelters, walking paths, and sculpted garden areas.
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Featuring both an indoor and outdoor arena, Gateway Riding Center offers a variety of horse riding lessons for visitors from trained professionals. Visitors can also board their horses at the barn.