Free & Cheap Things to Do in Glenview, IL

  • The list below includes 597 free or cheap things to do in or near Glenview, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From Little Bear Garden to Valley-Lo Sports Club, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glenview and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 597 free or cheap things to do in or near Glenview, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From Little Bear Garden to Valley-Lo Sports Club, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glenview and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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History Museums 135 W Army Trail Blvd, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
The Addison Historical Society which owns and runs the Addison Historical Museum was originally formed in 1974. The history of the local area is collected, preserved, and put on display within the multiple museum exhibits.
14.3 Miles
86% 388 votes
Beaches 1000 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
Oak Street Beach offers guests the opportunity to hike and swim in the waters of Lake Michigan. The location, which is often a site for beach volleyball games, also provides places for guests to purchase beer and cocktails.
14.3 Miles
40% 10 votes
Playgrounds 645 Lakeview Pkwy, Ste 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Kids can explore the play complexes that include inflatable bounce houses, towers, and slides at The Blast Zone. It also has bathtub race cars that kids can drive on a designated track.
14.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 670 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A state of the art ice complex, Glacier Ice Arena features a variety of attractions. The arena offers public skating and lessons in ice and figure skating, and hosts hockey games.
14.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1751 Gibson Drive, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Featuring outdoor exercise equipment, Fountain Square Park offers visitors a multiple structure playground with slides, spring animals, and more. The park has a sensory garden, with a variety of flowers planted to engage sight, touch, and smell.
14.4 Miles
96% 98 votes
Specialty Museums 220 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is located in Wilder Park in Elmhurst, Illinois. Home to exhibits of modern and antique gemstones, the facility also features earth science displays. The design of the museum building replicates a jewelry box.
14.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 175 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Features of Wilder Park include tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a group picnic area and formal gardens. Playground equipment includes a pyramid cargo net climber, sure to be a hit among children.
14.5 Miles
90% 10361 votes
Observation Decks 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
See four states at one time from the John Hancock Observatory in downtown Chicago. The tourist attraction is one of Chicago's tallest buildings, with the observatory located on the 94th floor.
14.5 Miles
67% 6 votes
Haunted Tours 880 W Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
Open only on nights during the Halloween season, Disturbia Screams in the Park is a haunted house that aims to terrify, and may be too scary for small children. Occupants of the haunted rooms include clowns and cannibal hillbillies.
14.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 375 W First Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Elmhurst Park District features numerous parks with walking trails, ice skating, garden plots and sledding hills. The Park District provides facility rentals and also offers a wide range of recreational activities including baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.
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