Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lansing, IL

  • The list below includes 145 free or cheap things to do in or near Lansing, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Lansing Cinema 8 to Lan Oak Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lansing and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Tinley Park, Gary and Orland Park.
  • The list below includes 145 free or cheap things to do in or near Lansing, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Lansing Cinema 8 to Lan Oak Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lansing and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Tinley Park, Gary and Orland Park.
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42.4 Miles
- 4 votes
Arcades 7150 Capitol Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Party Fantasy Raceway is a family fun attraction centered around two go kart tracks - one for younger children, another built for older kids and adults. The center also has bounce pits, rock climbing walls, and an arcade among other attractions.
42.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 500 E Miner, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
The downtown Recreation Park is the oldest community park in the city. Through new developments, it has expanded to feature a baseball diamond, an indoor gymnasium with a wooden floor, and an Olympic sized pool.
42.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 500 South Fernandez Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Park is a community park that features expansive green grass fitting for picnics or sports play. The vibrant park also offers basketball, baseball, tennis, football, a swimming pool and a children's playground.
42.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 317 Cedar Street, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
The focus is on the history of the donated Tanner House and the surrounding area at the Aurora Historical Museum. The museum includes artifacts, documents, books, letters, photographs, and resources pertaining to the house and the area.
42.5 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums 305 Cedar, Aurora, IL MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Tanner House Museum offers visitors a glimpse of life from more than 100 years ago. The 16-room house is furnished with many Victorian-era pieces and even features indoor plumbing.
42.6 Miles
90% 30 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 260 N Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Thrown Elements Pottery is an art gallery and hands-on center that offers visitors the chance to make their own pottery. The gallery hosts events for kids as well as adults, and offers periodic ladies' nights.
42.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Picnic Spot Northbrook, IL MoreLess Info
Somme Prairie Nature Preserve is a 90 acre nature preserve populated by savanna, prairie, woodland, and ephemeral ponds. The preserve is a natural habitat to hundreds of rare plant and animal species. Guided tours are available on request.
42.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Castles 1040 S Milwaukee Ave, Ste 275, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Fairy Castle is a live entertainment venue and performance company that specializes in character entertainment for kids' events. The group offers birthday parties, princess parties, and costumed entertainment for all sorts of special events.
42.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Hawthorne Ln & Industrial Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The 358-acre West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve is a nature preserve that features 2-miles of hiking trails that can be used for running and walking. The park is the home of 622 different plant and animal species.
42.8 Miles
76% 46 votes
Family Fun Center 555 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
A popular location for birthday parties, Nickel City offers a variety of arcade games; including racing games, Dance Dance Revolution, shooting games, and more. Kids can redeem prizes with the tickets won from the games.
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