Free & Cheap Things to Do in Forest Park, IL

  • The list below includes 620 free or cheap things to do in or near Forest Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Cooking Classes, Parks and Cemeteries.
  • From Forest Park Holiday Walk to Forest Home Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Forest Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 620 free or cheap things to do in or near Forest Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Cooking Classes, Parks and Cemeteries.
  • From Forest Park Holiday Walk to Forest Home Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Forest Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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48.3 Miles
70% 50 votes
Laser Tag 1050 Horse Prairie Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46385 MoreLess Info
Zao Island features a range of recreational activities including batting cages, mini golf, laser tag, go karts, bumper cars and an arcade. Zao Island also has a real alligator exhibit where patrons can feed the alligators from a pole.
48.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 607 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
Walnut Ink Projects is an art gallery that was founded in 2010 and features live workspace, retail merchandise, and event rentals. The gallery holds a variety of workshops including snowboard works and textile workshops.
48.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
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Valplayso

Parks 1200-1670 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
Built in 1994, Valplayso is a recreational playground that spans 17,000-sqft and boasts a poured rubber surface. The park features a Little Viking Tot Lot, a Spider Climber, and a Zip Krooz.
48.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 509 N 1st Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
The Ellwood House Museum was formally owned by Issac Ellwood, founder of the first barbed wire factory. Now a museum, visitors can take a tour and learn about the history of the area and of barbed wire.
48.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 111 S 2nd Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
A small art gallery in the same building as the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce, the Nehring Cultural & Tourism Center features a variety of exhibits. Some exhibits center on art, while others center on natural or cultural history.
48.5 Miles
85% 67 votes
Lighthouses 1 Washington Park Marina, Michigan City, IN 46361 MoreLess Info
The only lighthouse in the state of Indiana is the Old Lighthouse Museum in Michigan City. See exhibits detailing Lake Michigan shipwrecks, climb the lantern tower and discover maritime history from the 1800's.
48.8 Miles
91% 132 votes
Art Museum 5500 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140 MoreLess Info
Specializing in the fine and decorative arts, and natural science, Kenosha Museum has a massive collection of different works. They also offer tours, classes, and workshops to visitors.
48.8 Miles
100% 8 votes
Breweries 510 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 MoreLess Info
Located in the heart of downtown Kenosha, the Rustic Road Brewing Company produces a wide range of craft beer that are made on site. The tap room also has a full-service bar that features local wine and cocktails.
48.9 Miles
94% 166 votes
History Museums 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140 MoreLess Info
The Civil War Museum in Kenosha is like no other because it portrays the Civil War from the perspective of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. They do this mainly through the use of personal stories and narratives.
48.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Family Fun Center 70 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 MoreLess Info
Indoor activities at Hidden Cover Family Fun Park include basketball and soccer, bumper cars, bowling, and arcades, with pizza and concessions available. Miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, a climbing wall, and a paintball field are available outdoors.
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