Free & Cheap Things to Do in Highland Park, IL

  • The list below includes 521 free or cheap things to do in or near Highland Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, History Museums and Mini Golf.
  • From Ravinia Park to Sunset Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highland Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 521 free or cheap things to do in or near Highland Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, History Museums and Mini Golf.
  • From Ravinia Park to Sunset Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highland Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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8.7 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.
8.7 Miles
84% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.
8.7 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.
8.7 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.
8.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 9831 N Milwke Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Run by the University of Illinois Chicago, James Woodworth Prairie Preserve has exhibits that show Native American artifacts, fossils, and educational displays. Visitors can explore the prairie to see wildflowers, kill deer, and cicada.
8.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 150 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Emmerich Park is an ideal place for fun in the great outdoors. It features a playground for kids, tennis courts, clean restrooms, concessions stand, and indoor facilities that host fitness classes.
8.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Playgrounds 276 E Saddle Back Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
The Kids Castle At Deerpath Park is a community playground project which resulted in a volunteer-built playground structure. The surrounding Deerpath Park also features fishing spots, tennis courts, softball fields, and picnic tables.
8.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
The Wilmette Park District Community Recreation Center, features workshops, dance and exercise programs, gymnastics and sports gyms, and an auditorium. With 94,000 square feet and room for special events, it also serves as the base for several community programs.
8.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dog Park Central Rd & E River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Administered by the city, the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also feature a pond.
8.8 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.
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