Free & Cheap Things to Do in Elmhurst, IL

  • The list below includes 704 free or cheap things to do in or near Elmhurst, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • From Wilder Park to Berens Park Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elmhurst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 704 free or cheap things to do in or near Elmhurst, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • From Wilder Park to Berens Park Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elmhurst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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17.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 109th & Laramie, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Wolfe Wildlife Refuge can jog and bike on the paved walk path, visit the playground, and play basketball or volleyball on the courts. It's also home to a natural wetlands area with diverse animals and birds.
17.4 Miles
95% 55 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva, IL MoreLess Info
Home of the Kane County Cougars, the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva, Illinois plays host to Minor League Play. Class A game acitivity is regularly featured at the site.
17.4 Miles
36% 14 votes
Flea Markets 1775 N. Rand Road, Palatine, IL 60074 MoreLess Info
A family owned and operated business, Wolff's Flea Market hosts over 650 vendors selling a wide variety of wares. The market hosts an array of special events, including showcases for particular kinds of merchandise.
17.4 Miles
60% 193 votes
Restaurants 583 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is a restaurant that serves Italian food, seafood, and appetizers along with a selection of wines. The restaurant has a tasting room and also a wine club.
17.4 Miles
93% 14 votes
Music Venue Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
At Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, visitors can see a wide variety of performances, from live orchestra music to stand up comedy from nationally recognized comedians. The concert hall also hosts student performances from the Northwestern University's school of music.
17.4 Miles
88% 8 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL 60074 MoreLess Info
Acquired as a wildlife and nature preserve in 1916, Deer Grove Forest Preserve spans 1800 acres. The preserve is of interest to students of wildlife and nature as well as to those who just want to jog or picnic.
17.4 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.
17.5 Miles
40% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 1996 S Kirk Road, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
With Fox Valley Ice Arena, visitors can participate in adult hockey leagues or join a hockey class at in a NHL regulation sized rink. In addition to hockey, the arena has dance studios for ballet classes.
17.5 Miles
92% 13 votes
Children's Play Area 404 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Little ones can explore and learn in the hands-on play spaces at Growth Spurts. The play place offers different types of learning and play for different ages and stages as well as special classes for learning and interacting with others.
17.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Picnic Spot Northbrook, IL MoreLess Info
Somme Prairie Nature Preserve is a 90 acre nature preserve populated by savanna, prairie, woodland, and ephemeral ponds. The preserve is a natural habitat to hundreds of rare plant and animal species. Guided tours are available on request.
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