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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9.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 156-218 N Hampshire Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
East End Pool offers swim lessons and other aquatic programs for children and adults. The pool features a diving well, drop slide, two diving boards, four lap lanes a wading pool and a concessions area.
9.4 Miles
67% 9 votes
Hiking Trails 722 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Running parallel to Chicago's commuter rail line north of the city limits, the nine-mile Green Bay Trail is suitable for all ages. The trail is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking and cross-country skiing.
9.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 262 E Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
The Fred P Hall Amphitheater is situated within Community Park. During the warm summer months, this outdoor amphitheater offers a wide range of entertainment, including a full summer concert series.
9.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 10 West NW Highway, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
Spread over 15 acres, Community Park provides several recreation activities for the public. There are trails for biking and walking, a children's playground, soccer field, baseball diamond, and multiple picnic tables.
9.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 262 E Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
Most of the activities at the Palatine Skate Park are meant for inline skates and skateboards without handles. However, this unsupervised park also has select times during the week for scooters, bicycles, and skateboards with handles.
9.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
The Wilmette Park District Community Recreation Center, features workshops, dance and exercise programs, gymnastics and sports gyms, and an auditorium. With 94,000 square feet and room for special events, it also serves as the base for several community programs.
9.6 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.
9.6 Miles
79% 43 votes
Family Fun Center 350 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
A 56,000-square-foot entertainment center, Brunswick's - Buffalo Grove features 32 lanes of bowling for casual and league bowlers. The center also offers a laser tag arena, arcade games, pool tables, a restaurant and flat-screen televisions.
9.6 Miles
84% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.
9.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 3800 N Kennicott Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
The beauty of nature can be found at Nickol Knoll Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Visitors can enjoy the magnificent view from atop Walter Payton's Hill and the beautiful walk path surrounding the park.
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