Free & Cheap Things to Do in De Kalb, IL

  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near De Kalb, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Lake, Historic Homes and Parks.
  • From Ellwood House Museum to Shabbona Lake State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in De Kalb and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Elgin.
  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near De Kalb, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Lake, Historic Homes and Parks.
  • From Ellwood House Museum to Shabbona Lake State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in De Kalb and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Elgin.
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42.9 Miles
93% 304 votes
National & State Parks Box 509, Utica, IL 61373 MoreLess Info
Matthiessen State Park covers 1938 acres. Besides the unusual rock formations and flora and fauna, the park also has picnic facilities. If in the warm seasons there are available 5 miles of hiking trails, in the cold season 6 miles of ski lanes can be used by the visitors.
42.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Paintball 2807 Canal Road, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
At Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park, guests can enjoy a game on the site's 77 acres of playable land. The location also accepts reservations for those who wish to hold a birthday party or team-building event.
42.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Swimming Pool 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
The Big Surf Wave Pool is a wave pool that features deck chairs, umbrellas, and 3-foot waves. The pool changes wave cycles every 10 minutes and also has a snack shack that serves hot dogs and pizza.
42.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 411 S Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
Lions Recreation Center hosts a variety of fitness and youth programs in its 23,000 square foot facility. It has a stage, dance studio, gymnasium, and meeting rooms available for community use.
42.9 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 101 S Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
The Mt Prospect Historical Society Museum is a museum that chronicles the history of Mount Prospect. The museum is best known for the Dietrich Friedrichs House that was built in 1906.
42.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Open during the summer months when it is at least 65 degrees, the Willow Stream Pool is a community-based public recreation spot. The pool itself offers six lanes and a curling waterslide.
43.0 Miles
92% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 3800 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
The Graue Mill and Museum, located in Oak Brook, Illinois, is a homestead and waterwheel grist mill. Programs are featured at the site that depict life as it was from 1850 to 1890.
43.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Route 171 & Woods Drive, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Dellwood Park offers visitors the chance to play baseball, soccer, horseshoes, tennis, and sand volleyball. The 150-acre park also contains hiking and walking trails, a pavilion, picnic shelters, and a playground.
43.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
At Willow Stream: Movies Under The Stars, visitors can enjoy an evening outdoor screening of classic, family friendly movies. The movie is shown on a 40 foot tall screen and on a flat lawn.
43.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Bus Tours 401 E Prospect Ave Ste 106, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
Chicago Classic Coach offers transportation to locals and visitors to Mount Prospect. The company offers airport transfers and motor coaches, convenient for taking tours of the area and getting around to local sights.
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