Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gurnee, IL

  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Gurnee, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Trampoline Parks, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Warren Township Park to Gurnee Aquatic park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gurnee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan and Arlington Heights.
  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Gurnee, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Trampoline Parks, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Warren Township Park to Gurnee Aquatic park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gurnee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan and Arlington Heights.
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22.8 Miles
34% 29 votes
Movie Theaters 145 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
The movie theater, Loews Theatres Gardens 1-6, is a cinema that features amenities including wheelchair accessibility, listening devices, stadium seating, and digital projection. The theater has ticket kiosks and offers mobile movie tickets.
22.8 Miles
89% 9 votes
Forests Roselle Rd & Central Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 MoreLess Info
Situated on over 1,800 acres, Paul Douglas Forest Preserve features grasslands and wetlands that are home to birds and other animals. The area is suitable for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, golfing and bird watching.
22.8 Miles
71% 7 votes
Skating Rinks 8435 Ballard Road, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Offering both indoor and outdoor ice rinks, IceLand Ice Arena offers a variety of skating and hockey programs. The facility hosts learn to skate programs as well as competitive skating, and hosts hockey leagues.
22.8 Miles
33% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 175 Old Orch Shoppng Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
A six-screen movie theater, Regal Gardens Stadium 1-6 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile and self-service ticketing, stadium seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
22.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
A museum of musical history and curiosities, the Sanfilippo Place de La Musique maintains collections of music boxes, phonographs, calliopes, coin operated pianos, and other musical artifacts. In all, it houses the largest collection of automatic instruments in the world.
22.9 Miles
96% 142 votes
History Museums 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL MoreLess Info
There are 4 permanent exhibitions and more than 20,000 artifacts amassed in the collection of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Special events, such as fundraisings, are organized in here, as well as all around the year programs.
22.9 Miles
45% 31 votes
Trampoline Parks 5593 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
Offering jumping fun for all ages, Mega Trampoline is a popular location for birthday parties and other celebrations. Along with wall-to-wall trampolines, the facility is equipped with a play area which includes arcade games and inflatables.
22.9 Miles
89% 62 votes
Parks Michigan and Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Located just north of Chicago, Gillson Park is a 59-acre, multi-function area. Park visitors can go swimming in Lake Michigan, rent a sailboat, have a picnic, or go skating in the lighted ice rink.
22.9 Miles
93% 40 votes
History Museums 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Providing educational tours, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center has a variety of artifacts for visitors to see, including letters and photographs. The museum has a Hall of Reflection with candles and the names of the victims.
22.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 201-599 E Falcon Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 MoreLess Info
Falcon Park is a community park with a half court basketball court, a playground area with a variety of climbing structures and play equipment, walking trails, and covered picnic areas.
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