Free & Cheap Things to Do in Elgin, IL

  • The list below includes 546 free or cheap things to do in or near Elgin, Illinois, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Bowling, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Bluff Spring Fen to Elgin Community College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elgin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Glenview and Aurora.
  • The list below includes 546 free or cheap things to do in or near Elgin, Illinois, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Bowling, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Bluff Spring Fen to Elgin Community College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elgin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Glenview and Aurora.
Showing 281-290 of 951
18.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 101 S Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
The Mt Prospect Historical Society Museum is a museum that chronicles the history of Mount Prospect. The museum is best known for the Dietrich Friedrichs House that was built in 1906.
18.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Open during the summer months when it is at least 65 degrees, the Willow Stream Pool is a community-based public recreation spot. The pool itself offers six lanes and a curling waterslide.
18.2 Miles
91% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 1227 E Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563 MoreLess Info
Featuring second-run feature films, Ogden 6 Theatre has six auditoriums equipped with 4K digital projection and Datasat sound. The theater has two 3D screens, a party room, concessions with food and drinks and restroom facilities.
18.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks 395 W Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Friendship Park Conservatory is a conservatory featuring well maintained gardens and an indoor atrium. The conservatory is available for events such as weddings, showers, and parties, and is venue to a master gardener program.
18.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Art Gallery 301 Westmore, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Scatterbrained Art Gallery which features underground and stenciled art is the brain-child of artist Jeff Gorski, who got his start painting on broken skate boards. The art gallery supports local emerging artists by hosting their work and selling paint supplies.
18.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 150 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Emmerich Park is an ideal place for fun in the great outdoors. It features a playground for kids, tennis courts, clean restrooms, concessions stand, and indoor facilities that host fitness classes.
18.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
At Willow Stream: Movies Under The Stars, visitors can enjoy an evening outdoor screening of classic, family friendly movies. The movie is shown on a 40 foot tall screen and on a flat lawn.
18.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Bus Tours 401 E Prospect Ave Ste 106, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
Chicago Classic Coach offers transportation to locals and visitors to Mount Prospect. The company offers airport transfers and motor coaches, convenient for taking tours of the area and getting around to local sights.
18.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 349 W Walnut Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Locals and visitors can get out to enjoy some fresh air at Einstein Park. The park features a playground, basketball court, baseball diamond, and shelter for rent for reunions, birthday parties, and other events..
18.3 Miles
72% 75 votes
Movie Theaters 200 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
AMC Randhurst 12 is a 12 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and airs mainstream and independent films. The theater also features MacGuffins Bar and Lounge and is available to host parties and special events.
Showing 281-290 of 951
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Elgin AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!