- The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Dekalb, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
- From Dekalb Park District to Northern Illinois University Athletics, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dekalb and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Elgin.
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25.8 Miles
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Rockford 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, a party room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
25.8 Miles
Featuring inflatable and metal obstacles, Fox Paintball offers visitors a variety of themed paintball fields such as Stonehenge, Xball, Ulimate Air, and woodlands courses. The park also hosts scenario events, tournaments, and team practices.
26.0 Miles
76%
480 votes
1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60502
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Visit Chicago Premiun Outlets about a half hour outside of the city of Chicago. There ar 120 outlet stores to choose from, including clothing, home furnishings, gift shops and food.
26.1 Miles
Family owned and operated Bowlway Lanes is a fun family-friendly bowling alley that provides local entertainment to Elgin locals. The bowling alley offers a full service pro shop, snack cafe, video arcade and drink bar.
26.3 Miles
Situated on 160-acres of land, Bluff Spring Fen is a nature preserve that is characterized by mineral-rich springs, wetlands, savannas, and gravel hills. The preserve features more than 20 species of dragonflies.
26.4 Miles
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40 votes
14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock, IL 60098
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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.
26.4 Miles
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15 votes
1611 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, IL 60102
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Brunswick Zone XL - Randall Road is a bowling alley and fun center that also includes an onsite bar and grill. 38 lanes of bowling is featured along with 8 billiard tables, lazer tag, and a variety of arcade games.
26.4 Miles
Kress Creek Farms Disc Golf features an 18-hole disc golf course with a mix of large trees and open fairways and moderate elevation. The hole distances range from 170 ft to 665 ft.
26.5 Miles
Spanning along the Fox River in Oswego, Hudson Crossing Park is home to a number of waterfowl in the summertime. The park features sitting areas, lighted picnic spots, an egret sculpture garden and canoe access.
26.6 Miles
The Great Train Expo is a national train show that caters to model railroad enthusiasts and features up to 500 tables of train dealers. The expo displays Lionel trains, American Flyer locomotives, and hobby tools.