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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20.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Natural History Museums 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532 MoreLess Info
The Jurica Nature Museum is a small natural history museum that features over 10,000 specimens. The preserved animals range from glass coral to whale skeletons and most of the collection is not behind glass.
20.8 Miles
40% 20 votes
Family Fun Center 1555 W. 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Woodridge offers open and league bowling with glow lanes and a pro shop. The center provides private party rooms, arcade games, a snack bar, pool tables and a lounge.
20.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Pubs 1999 W. 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
An Irish themed restaurant and pub, Shanahan's Food & Spirits offers a menu of Irish and American pub favorites as well as a range of beers on tap. The pub hosts live music and special events like karaoke nights.
20.9 Miles
81% 16 votes
Mini Golf 1535 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
A miniature golf course built on three tiers around a large waterfall, Lost Mountain Adventure Golf features 18 distinct and challenging holes. The course also hosts parties and special events.
20.9 Miles
36% 14 votes
Skating Rinks 6690 Route 53, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
An ice sports complex designed for family use, the Seven Bridges Ice Arena has an NHL regulation rink, an Olympic rink, and an upstairs turf area. The facility hosts hockey, ice and figure skating, and soccer.
21.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 2700 International Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The Dupage Technology Park is a park that was designed to meet the needs of the technological companies in the local area. The park sits on 800-acres of land and provides lab spaces that are available for rent.
21.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 631 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Brunswick Zone - Fountain Square is a bowling alley and arcade. The bowling alley features 32 lanes, 2 billiards tables, arcade games, a lounge, and a snack bar. Brunswick Zone is also venue to several bowling leagues.
21.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Arcades 2200 E Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL 60102 MoreLess Info
Yesterday's - Scott's Arcade refurbishes or builds new cabinets for arcade games, including pinball machines. Customers can request upgrades, repairs, custom designed artwork, and electrical wiring for new lighting.
21.4 Miles
72% 29 votes
Movie Theaters 3740 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2001, the Charlestowne 18 Theatre offers theatergoers the opportunity to catch new movie releases on its screens. 3D movies are offered in three of its theaters and the facility has two birthday party rooms on site.
21.4 Miles
91% 23 votes
Dog Park Greene Rd & Hobson Road, Naperville, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
A 16-acre, off-leash canine recreation facility, Green Valley Forest Preserve Dog Park features fenced grassy fields with a separate 1.5-acre small dog area. The park provides picnic tables, shaded areas, walking trails and dog waste bags.
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