Free & Cheap Things to Do in Des Plaines, IL

  • The list below includes 666 free or cheap things to do in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Friendship Park Conservatory to Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Des Plaines and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 666 free or cheap things to do in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Friendship Park Conservatory to Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Des Plaines and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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8.9 Miles
There's something for everyone at The HUB at Berens Park, including four batting cages, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a water play area and playground equipment. Also available are five lighted ball diamonds and two football/soccer fields.
8.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1751 Gibson Drive, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Featuring outdoor exercise equipment, Fountain Square Park offers visitors a multiple structure playground with slides, spring animals, and more. The park has a sensory garden, with a variety of flowers planted to engage sight, touch, and smell.
8.9 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.
8.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Rafting Addison, IL MoreLess Info
The Chicago Whitewater Association is a group for whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking enthusiasts. The group offers lessons and pool sessions for newcomers to develop their skills, and coordinates trips, as well.
9.0 Miles
90% 20 votes
Parks Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
An extensive outdoor park with a network of trails for walking and biking, the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park features a variety of modern and contemporary works of art. The park also provides educational programs.
9.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 493 N Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Having undergone massive renovations in 2002, Berens Park Playground has a wide range of fun family activities. The park features a toy racecar and airplane, sandbox, elevated platforms, permanent chess/checkerboard, and stationary musical instruments like drums.
9.0 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 135 W Army Trail Blvd, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
The Addison Historical Society which owns and runs the Addison Historical Museum was originally formed in 1974. The history of the local area is collected, preserved, and put on display within the multiple museum exhibits.
9.1 Miles
93% 15 votes
Race Tracks 301 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Kart racing and bumper cars await the visitors of Chicago Indoor Racing. Besides these two, in here can be found a bar, pool tables and improvised dance floors.
9.1 Miles
56% 43 votes
Go Karts 301 Hastings Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
An indoor go-kart racing facility, K1 Speed Buffalo Grove allows visitors to race at high speeds in an indoor, controlled environment. The facility hosts parties and special events, and hosts racing leagues.
9.1 Miles
67% 6 votes
Haunted Tours 880 W Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
Open only on nights during the Halloween season, Disturbia Screams in the Park is a haunted house that aims to terrify, and may be too scary for small children. Occupants of the haunted rooms include clowns and cannibal hillbillies.
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