Free & Cheap Things to Do in Evanston, IL

  • The list below includes 528 free or cheap things to do in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Music Venue, Beaches and Parks.
  • From Northwestern University to Dawes Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Evanston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Lombard.
  • The list below includes 528 free or cheap things to do in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Music Venue, Beaches and Parks.
  • From Northwestern University to Dawes Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Evanston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Lombard.
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34.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 731 N 17th St, Ste 100, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Jet Hockey Training Arena is a studio sized skating rink featuring real ice, hockey boards, glass and netting. Jet Hockey offers ice rentals, team and private training, parties, classes and clinics.
34.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Camping Site 38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL MoreLess Info
Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff Campground is a 625 acre nature preserve populated by woodlands and prairie. Visitors will find 9 miles of multipurpose trails as well as a fishing pond. The preserve is also home to a variety of wildlife.
34.7 Miles
76% 480 votes
Malls 1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60502 MoreLess Info
Visit Chicago Premiun Outlets about a half hour outside of the city of Chicago. There ar 120 outlet stores to choose from, including clothing, home furnishings, gift shops and food.
34.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 155 Houston Street, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
The Batavia Depot Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Batavia, Illinois. The museum carries historical church records, photographs, court records, scrapbooks and artifacts.
34.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 4504 Terra Cotta Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 MoreLess Info
Crystal Bowl is a traditional ten pin bowling alley with a retro décor style. The lanes offer automatic scoring, and there is an on-site concession stand and pro shop for serious bowlers.
34.7 Miles
33% 3 votes
Volleyball 501 W Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Fusion South Volleyball is a volleyball facility with multiple courts. The facility provides leagues with experienced coaches and administrators, and offers open practice times as well as scheduled games and seasons.
34.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Inline Skating 691 Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
At Xtreme Wheels Inline Roller Skating Rink, visitors can enjoy a night of cosmic rollerskating in an indoor rink under neon colored lights. The rink also hosts Disney skate events where visitors can skate to classic Disney songs.
34.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Hiking Trails 2901 Deerpath Ln, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
A 119 acre protected wetland area, the Binnie County Forest Preserve allows visitors to take in scenic natural vistas, and to watch birds and wildlife. The Preserve also has a picnic area and a large open field.
34.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 3203 Biscayne Road, Mchenry, IL 60050 MoreLess Info
The Don Elder Fine Art Studio is a local art gallery specializing in the selling of house and garden art. The gallery offers a number of items, including garden art sculptures as well as interior and exterior home art pieces.
34.8 Miles
80% 54 votes
Visitor Centers 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond, IN MoreLess Info
For those searching precious information about the area, Indiana Welcome Center is worth the while. In here there is also a museum dedicated to John Dillinger, as well as a gift shop, and a theater.
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