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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41.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks 445 N Larch Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Jaycee Tot Lot is 0.58 acres and was designed strictly for the smallest children. They have a playground with a soft surface beneath, a sand table, benches and a covered picnic table.
41.6 Miles
96% 98 votes
Specialty Museums 220 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is located in Wilder Park in Elmhurst, Illinois. Home to exhibits of modern and antique gemstones, the facility also features earth science displays. The design of the museum building replicates a jewelry box.
41.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 1300 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Nationally recognized Oak Brook Park District Tennis Center has 8 indoor air-conditioned and 8 outdoor seasonal USTA blue/green courts. Other amenities include: racquetball, wally ball, table tennis, fitness room, lounge, sauna, pro shop, child care, and member discounts.
41.7 Miles
93% 94 votes
Farmers Markets 3709 West Miller Road, Mchenry, IL MoreLess Info
Located in northeast Illinois in McHenry, Stade's Farm and Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, including specialty crops. A leading agri-tourist destination, the site's pumpkin picking festival is a key attraction in the fall.
41.7 Miles
92% 51 votes
Movie Theaters 150 N York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Make it a movie night at York Theatre. All auditoriums are equipped with digital projection. Special pricing is offered for matinees, children, seniors and for Tuesday showings. Birthday parties can be booked.
41.7 Miles
100% 8 votes
Visitor Centers 3000 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435 MoreLess Info
Pilcher Park Nature Center is over 640 acres of land that includes playgrounds, picnic grounds, hiking trails, bicycle trails and cross country ski trails. Visitors can also attend classes to learn about things like wildflowers, horticulture and birding.
41.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Bike Paths DuPage & Cook Counties, Elmhurst, IL MoreLess Info
Get some fresh air and exercise with a hike along Salt Creek Greenway Trail. The trails stretches about 27 miles from Brookfield Zoo to Busse Woods Forest Preserve. Some of the trail is paved, and some are an on-road route.
41.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Archery 360 N York St, Unit B, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Chicago Archery Academy offers archery equipment and training for children ages 8 and up and adults. They offer one hour classes and six week programs, and they have open range hours and can host archery tag events.
41.8 Miles
93% 55 votes
Visitor Centers RR #1, Ottawa, IL 61350 MoreLess Info
The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center features a museum dedicated to the history of the state's waterway, featuring hands-on exhibits for the children also. Bald eagles can be observed from here.
41.9 Miles
Laser Quest- Arlington Heights is a laser tag facility offering a number of services and amenities to enjoy. Birthday party hosting, public game sessions, and group outings are among the services provided by the center.
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