Free & Cheap Things to Do in Glen Ellyn, IL

  • The list below includes 705 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Ellyn, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, History Museums and Family Fun Center.
  • From Lake Ellyn Park to Spring Avenue Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Ellyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and West Chicago.
  • The list below includes 705 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Ellyn, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, History Museums and Family Fun Center.
  • From Lake Ellyn Park to Spring Avenue Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Ellyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and West Chicago.
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19.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
National & State Parks 4650 Brummel Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Situated on 13 acres, Emily Oaks Nature Center consists of a native savanna habitat for visitors to explore. The center provides educational information about the native wildflowers and trails in the area.
19.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Patriot Blvd & Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
A fenced-in section of Gallery Park, Little Bear Garden is designed for smaller children to play and explore. There is a storytelling corner that often features live storytelling, as well as a shrubbery maze and a splash play area.
19.3 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
In addition to managing an array of parks and facilities, the Buffalo Grove Park District administers a full slate of programs, ranging from dance lessons to youth and adult sports programs.
19.4 Miles
There 16 permanent exhibitions at the Kohl Children's Museum, from domains such as Adventure in Art, Car Care, and Pet Vet. Special programs are organized in here all around the year, while it can also support special private events, such as birthday parties.
19.4 Miles
100% 6 votes
History Museums 1121 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
The Glenview History Center is a museum and library dedicated to preserving, nurturing, and promoting an awareness of Glenview’s local history. Attractions include the Hibbard Library, various educational programs, and the Farmhouse Museum.
19.4 Miles
95% 109 votes
Movie Theaters 116 West Main Street, Barrington, IL MoreLess Info
A historical theater, featuring one screen, the Catlow Theater in Barrington, Illinois once showed silent films in the late 1920's. The old-time movie theater, made in the Tudor Revival style, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
19.4 Miles
78% 23 votes
Pubs 105 S. Cook Street, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
Featuring live music, McGonigal's Pub serves Irish drinks and meals while showing European sports on their TVs. The menu features traditional Irish food like corned beef, and American classics like burgers.
19.4 Miles
- 1 votes
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The Annex

Pubs 205 Park Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
An upscale extension of McGonigal's Pub, The Annex is a cocktail lounge that features an array of signature cocktails as well as wine, beer, liquor, and the full food menu from McGonigal's.
19.4 Miles
62% 13 votes
Recreation Centers 327 W Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Among the attractions offered by the Wheeling Aquatic Center is Willie the Whale, a toddler-sized water slide. The center also offers a variety of pools, slides, and activities, as well as a sand play area and a cafe.
19.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks 2400 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
The Glenview Park District is a leisurely park district that is home to the Grove National Historic Landmark, Wagner Farm, the Schram and the Memorial Museum. The district also has a golf club.
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