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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40.3 Miles
- 4 votes
Arcades 7150 Capitol Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Party Fantasy Raceway is a family fun attraction centered around two go kart tracks - one for younger children, another built for older kids and adults. The center also has bounce pits, rock climbing walls, and an arcade among other attractions.
40.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Castles 1040 S Milwaukee Ave, Ste 275, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Fairy Castle is a live entertainment venue and performance company that specializes in character entertainment for kids' events. The group offers birthday parties, princess parties, and costumed entertainment for all sorts of special events.
40.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 503 Newberry Drive, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Newberry Park has two playgrounds and each has appropriate age-sized slides, bridges and monkey bars. The bigger playground has a faux rock 'mountain,' a climbing wall, and a telescope with swings in a separate area of the park.
40.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1192 Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Filled with green fields, Wood Oaks Green Park has 56 acres of land for picnics, sports activities, fishing, and more. The park has several walking path loops for jogging, biking, and other activities.
40.5 Miles
85% 107 votes
National & State Parks 5314 West Route 102, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 MoreLess Info
Covering approximately 4,000 acres, the Kankakee River State Park is suited for hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, and bow-hunting. Canoes can be rented locally.
40.5 Miles
The Exploration Station, A Children's Museum teaches young guests the importance of socialization, problem solving, and conflict resolution. The location offers a variety of activities and special play rooms, including castle and dinosaur rooms.
40.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 8 S Beverly Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Bowl the night away at Beverly Lanes in Arlington Heights, Illinois. With over twenty lanes available and a party room for special events, visitors can enjoy the lanes in a comfortable, friendly, and affordable environment.
40.7 Miles
Family Fun Center 601 N. Martingale Rd., Suite 115, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
GameWorks is an entertainment complex that features a large variety of fun and exciting arcade game attractions for its guests to enjoy. Those who visit commonly enjoy playing racing simulators, fighting games, carnival style games, and many others.
40.7 Miles
78% 63 votes
Comedy Clubs 601 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
Laugh Out Loud is exactly what the name suggests. It's a comedy club and actually a very innovative one. It's like the idea of anti-stress laughing therapy turned around into a full-fledged, fun holiday destination.
40.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
With a host of arts and fitness programs available, West Ridge Center has dance studios, classrooms, and playgrounds in its facility. Visitors can enroll their children in classes like martial arts, ceramics, and more.
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