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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48.4 Miles
76% 130 votes
Beaches Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 MoreLess Info
A small but nice public beach, the Riviera Beach in Lake Geneva is open during the summer months. Users can sunbath, swim, hike, and boat.
48.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 32492-32576 N Almond Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, Almond Marsh is a scenic wetland preserve and sedge meadow, and a popular destination for bird watching. The preserve also features a blue heron rookery.
48.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Cooking Classes 7401 West Madison, Forest Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Accommodating visitors of all cooking skill levels, Flavour Cooking School offers a variety of adult and children classes where visitors they can learn how to make different meals. Each class is led by a professional chef.
48.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Walking Trails 28201 N St Marys Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
An extensive nature preserve, Old School Forest Preserve features an extensive network of trails suitable for hiking or running, as well as impressive wilderness views. The preserve also has restroom facilities.
48.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 11175 W 135th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 MoreLess Info
The Tampier Lake Greenway Cook County Forest Preserve is a forest preserve offering a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. Those visiting commonly enjoy having picnics in one of the many shelters or enjoying time in the outdoors.
48.6 Miles
Geneva Lake Museum of History is dedicated to taking visitors back in time to experience the unique heritage of the region in the late 19th century. Explore the Blacksmith shop, school room, General Store, and more, this is a must see for history buffs.
48.6 Miles
62% 34 votes
Bowling 7244 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Featuring lanes with bumpers, Circle Lanes offers visitors a recreational bowling alley experience with 18 lanes to choose from. The bowling alley also has a billiards room with pool tables.
48.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 410 S 7th Street, Delavan, WI 53115 MoreLess Info
Wheeler's Bowling Center LLC has been a community, recreational hangout since 1969. The family-run business offers traditional and league bowling, ten pins, cosmic bowling and a sports bar to entertain guests.
48.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 509 S 7th Street, Delavan, WI 53115 MoreLess Info
Delavan Lanes welcomes bowlers of all ages for traditional bowling, league play, cosmic bowling, corporate functions or family gatherings. Other amenities include billiards, an arcade, a concessions area and sports bar.
48.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4433 S Cranes Grove Rd, Freeport, IL 61032 MoreLess Info
With landscapes of grasslands and forests, Oakdale Nature Preserve offers a gentle 1/3 mile trail for visitors to hike on. At the end of the trail there is a stream for visitors to wade in.
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