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.
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National & State Parks 888 S. Lyford Road, Rockford, IL 61108 MoreLess Info
The Elliot Park Skate Park offers activities such as skateboarding, BMX Biking, in-line skating, rollerblading, scooter riding, and parkour. The park has a beautiful atmosphere and is surrounded by forestry and nearby playgrounds.
38.1 Miles
69% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 8301 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Rockford 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, a party room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
38.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Trampoline Parks 1949 S Bell School Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy open jumping at Gymnastic Academy South Trampoline Park & Training Facility. The facility features trampoline basketball, foam pits, and air dodgeball, and also hosts birthday parties, field trips, and private events.
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Parks Winnebego Co Blackhawk Springs, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 MoreLess Info
ESPENSCHEID MEMORIAL is a forest preserve that spans 114 acres and features brushy woodlands and bur oaks. The preserve offers canoe access in addition to picnic areas, a hiking trail, horseshoe pits, and a shelterhouse.
38.5 Miles
91% 56 votes
Race Tracks 500 Speedway Boulevard, Joliet, IL 60433 MoreLess Info
Route 66 Raceway is a tribute to the legendary Route 66. This is a ¼ mile drag race strip and a ½ mile dirt oval, with 30,000 sits positioned on the U shaped grandstand.
38.5 Miles
100% 17 votes
Forests 5360 Mulford road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 MoreLess Info
Featuring a paved walking trail, Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve offers a variety of fishing spots on its 629 acres of land. In addition to trails, the park has picnic tables, baseball fields, and a playground.
38.5 Miles
60% 5 votes
Go Karts 7215 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley, IL 61112 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy go kart racing on an eighth of a mile long track at Competition Grand Prix. The go kart racing venue also features a kiddie track and 2 seated karts.
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38% 8 votes
Bowling 7171 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley, IL 61112 MoreLess Info
It is a fantastic location for bowling lovers and the place offers excellent space for banquets and birthday parties. Different sport leagues are hosted here every week. It offers abundant parking space and delightful food menu choices.
38.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Fishing 7897 W 159th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477 MoreLess Info
Fishing Connection is a full service fishing outfitter that offers lures, reels, and custom built rods. They also offer live bait that includes night crawlers, red worms, trout worms, wax worms, and leeches.
38.7 Miles
93% 325 votes
Lake Lake Geneva, WI MoreLess Info
Geneva Lake is the second deepest lake in Wisconsin. There are tours available that take place on a boat for a fee, or you can bring your own and go fishing.
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