Free & Cheap Things to Do in Dekalb, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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34.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue Davis Park, 320 S Wyman Street, Rockford, IL 61101 MoreLess Info
Weekends in the Park is an occasional entertainment event that features a concession stand, movie showings, and musical concerts. The first 1,000 people to arrive in the park get a free bag or popcorn.
34.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
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Az Acres

Horseback Riding 26143 W Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
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.
34.7 Miles
65% 31 votes
263

Fox Bowl

Bowling 1101 Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
A 30-lane bowling center, Fox Bowl offers open and league bowling with shoe rental and a pro shop. The center provides bowling lessons, a restaurant and pub, cosmic bowling and private event hosting.
34.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 336 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL 60567 MoreLess Info
A large selection of recreational amenities and facilities is what makes Knoch Knolls Park a popular location among local nature enthusiasts. Visitors have access to an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic areas, and nearly five miles of walking trails.
34.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Canoeing 3401 E 2062nd Road, Ottawa, IL 61350 MoreLess Info
C & M Canoe Rental provides canoeing trips and rentals on the Fox River. They offer single day trips for 7 miles and 12 miles in addition to 2 day trips for 21 miles.
34.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Bloomingdale, IL MoreLess Info
A protected wilderness area spanning 256 acres, Meacham Grove Forest Preserve offers hiking, biking, and skiing trails, fishing in the stocked Maple Lake, and a variety of wildlife viewing, as well as picnic areas.
34.9 Miles
85% 13 votes
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Bo's Run

Dog Park 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
Bo's Run is an off-leash dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. The park features large open areas for dogs to run and play, and provides bags for clean-up.
34.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Batting Cages 24316 W 143rd St # 102, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
A sporting equipment store, Eich's Sports & Indoor Batting Cages also offers baseball training facilities and a floor hockey league. The store also does custom embroidered sports uniforms and trophies.
34.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Recreation Centers 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 MoreLess Info
With a fitness center and gymnasium open to the public, Willow Recreation Center offers visitors recreational activities like volleyball, racquetball, basketball, and more. In addition to fitness, visitors can bring their dogs to socialize at the center's dog park.
34.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Park Ave at Meadowbrook, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
A community park, Kelly Park features an open grass field that can be used for sports and other recreational activities. The park also provides a single basketball hoop, a children's play structure, swings and park benches.
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