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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49.4 Miles
81% 16 votes
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Wire

Music Venue 6815 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL 60402 MoreLess Info
Wire is several things: a live music venue, a recording studio, and a center for music education. The facility hosts classes focusing on various aspects of music and production, and hosts a variety of events.
49.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 1750 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 107 acres in total, Techny Prairie Park & Fields is a park featuring a large selection of amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include baseball diamonds, batting cages, a playground, a skatepark, and a nine-hole golf course.
49.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 1776 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Located in the Northfield Inn, Northbrook Historical Society and History Museum has a top floor that is a recreation of an 1890s Shermerville home with period furnishings and artifacts. The museum contains the Schinleber photograph collection among other exhibits.
49.5 Miles
79% 14 votes
Music Venue 6733 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Friendly Tap is a modern day juke joint and tavern. They offer beers on tap and lagers and also have a juke box, ping pong tables, darts, poker machines and live music.
49.5 Miles
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.
49.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Natural Landmarks 8199 N Caldwell Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A forest preserve, the Miami Woods features relaxing trails for cyclists and walkers in and around Cook County. And with a variety of plant species, this park further provides for both bird and wildlife watching.
49.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 17801 W Washington Street, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
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.
49.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7003 W Ogden Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving the history of America's famous highway, Berwyn Route 66 Museum features a display of hub caps, old photographs, and other memorabilia. The museum is in the process of restoring a neon light monument.
49.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1930 Prairie Street, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Jackman Park is a community park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a playground geared towards park's younger visitors as well as an open grassy area where live concerts are hosted during the summer.
49.6 Miles
97% 61 votes
Parks 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Oak Park conservatory is nature at its best and in good hands. It is serene, exotic and awe inspiring. It's a community-oriented destination and the buildings are designed for plants and flowers that require different conditions to grow.