Free & Cheap Things to Do in Downers Grove, IL

  • The list below includes 680 free or cheap things to do in or near Downers Grove, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arcades, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Hidden Lake Forest Preserve to Downers Grove Park District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Downers Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Skokie and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 680 free or cheap things to do in or near Downers Grove, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arcades, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Hidden Lake Forest Preserve to Downers Grove Park District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Downers Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Skokie and Evanston.
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Gallery's Choice 926 Warren Ave., Downers Grove, IL MoreLess Info
Professional glass artists help students transform powdered glass into torch-fired enamel pendants, creating memorable and personal jewelry
2.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Skating Rinks 5501 Walnut Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
A full scale ice rink, the Downer's Grove Ice Arena offers open skating hours, lessons in figure skating and basic ice skating, and a hockey program with a variety of leagues.
2.1 Miles
35% 80 votes
Bowling Yorktown Shopping Center, 100 Yorktown, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
A bowling center with 18 lanes, Lucky Strike offers open bowling as well as private event hosting. The facility provides two full-service bars, 12 plasma and 12 projector screens, a dining menu and billiard tables.
2.4 Miles
33% 86 votes
Movie Theaters 80 Yorktown Shopping Ctr, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with IMAX, AMC Yorktown 18 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reclining chairs, reserved seats, a full bar and an AMC Red Kitchen with ordering via tablet.
2.4 Miles
45% 44 votes
Movie Theaters 80 Yorktown Shopping Ctr, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Utilizing IMAX and RealD 3D technology, AMC Yorktown Premium Cinema shows the latest independent and blockbuster films in its stadium style amphitheaters. The auditoriums feature cushioned chairs with a folding lap table for visitors to enjoy food on.
2.5 Miles
80% 15 votes
Skating Rinks 201 W 22nd Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
With freestyle roller skating sessions available, Lombard Roller Skating Rink hosts skating classes and derby leagues at its indoor rink. On Mondays, the rink hosts Rhythm & Blues night, where adults can skate until midnight to R&B music.
2.9 Miles
100% 29 votes
Architectural Buildings 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL MoreLess Info
Built during the Gilded Age (1870 to 1900), the Mayslake Peabody Mansion is an estate that is located in the Mayslake Forest Preserve in Oak Brook, Illinois. The large residence was the former home of coal baron, Francis Stuyvesant Peabody.
3.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
History Museums 921 School St, Lisle, IL 60532 MoreLess Info
The Museums at Lisle Station Park documents the history of the area's first settlers. The museum gives visitors hands on history exhibits that allow them to explore the local history and culture.
3.2 Miles
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Historic Sites 921 School Street, Lisle, IL 60532 MoreLess Info
A historic park run by the Village of Lisle, Lisle Station Park is a kind of cultural center with a variety of museums that showcase local history and culture. The park also hosts a variety of programs and events.
3.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 6848 Woodward Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
Situated on seven acres of land, Sunnydale Park offers a wide range of recreational options like play equipment for young children and toddlers, a multi-purpose open play area, and a soccer field. Visitors can also enjoy picnic areas, a biking/walking trail, and on-site parking lot.
3.4 Miles
- 2 votes
Horseback Riding 1201 35th Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Located on six open acres of land, Oak Brook Farms is a facility offering a number of services for horses and their owners. Horse boarding, riding lessons, and horses for sale are among the many services available.
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