Free & Cheap Things to Do in East Chicago, IN

  • The list below includes 176 free or cheap things to do in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
  • The list below includes 176 free or cheap things to do in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
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31.5 Miles
60% 53 votes
Trampoline Parks 6424 Howard Street, Niles, IL MoreLess Info
The Sports Complex provides many popular sports with latest gears and wonderful facilities. Birthday parties are hosted here all the time. The reservation process is simple and quick. Pizza and water are available.
31.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
Beaches 2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
31.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Tennis 7686 N Caldwell Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
From exercise equipment to walking tracks, Tam Tennis & Fitness Complex offers visitors a variety of activities for improving fitness. The complex has eight tennis courts, a racquetball court, and a fitness center.
31.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Walking Trails Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
The Gaylord Donnelly Canal Trail is a 2.1-mile path that offers a hiking and walking opportunity to its visitors. The location contains markers that explain the history of the canal and the nearby area.
31.6 Miles
Arcades 7411 Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Kiddie Kingdom is a kid-centric arcade with a restaurant offering numerous dishes from shrimp appetizers and Italian beef sandwiches to pasta and pizza. Players can collect game tickets for prizes. Party packages and catering are also available.
31.6 Miles
53% 19 votes
Family Fun Center 7333 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A 32-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Niles offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides arcade games, a snack bar, a pro shop, pool tables, television screens and a lounge.
31.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Paintball 4866 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Paintball Explosion Retail Store is a paintball supply shop that features an array of guns, paintballs, gear, apparel, and accessories. The staff is very knowledgeable about the sport, as most are referees.
31.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 7800 N Caldwell Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
The Golf View Recreation Center is a recreational golf facility that features an indoor track, a concessions stand, a fitness room, and a 2-court gymnasium. The center also has a locker room and shower facilities.
31.7 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.
31.7 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.
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