Free & Cheap Things to Do in Merrillville, IN

  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Merrillville, Indiana, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
  • From Star Plaza Theatre to T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Merrillville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Tinley Park and Hammond.
  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Merrillville, Indiana, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
  • From Star Plaza Theatre to T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Merrillville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Tinley Park and Hammond.
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41.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 363 Commonwealth Ln, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Located along Salt Creek, Eldridge Park is situated on 42.79 acres and features facilities for basketball, tennis, baseball, soccer and roller hockey. The park offers an ice skating rink, a sledding hill and a children's playground.
41.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Bowling 2231 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435 MoreLess Info
Featuring 44 lanes, Joliet Town & Country Bowling provides open and league bowling as well as a venue for private parties and events. The center offers a sports bar and grill with lane-side service and casino-style video gaming.
41.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Neighborhoods 900 W Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
Romeoville of Village is a village that has a fire department, a police department, a public works program, and a community development organization. The village also provides recreational programs to the community for free.
42.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Mulford Street, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
From walking paths to playgrounds, Robert E James Park provides visitors with an outdoor area for activities. During the winter season, visitors can bring a sled to a popular sledding spot on one of the park's hills.
42.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 156-218 N Hampshire Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
East End Pool offers swim lessons and other aquatic programs for children and adults. The pool features a diving well, drop slide, two diving boards, four lap lanes a wading pool and a concessions area.
42.1 Miles
81% 32 votes
Parks 425 Trout Farm Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
The Hidden Lakes Park is popular among the fishermen, especially in April and October when the ponds are filled with trout and catfish. Fishing tournaments are held in here.
42.1 Miles
94% 16 votes
Specialty Museums 910 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
Lovers of Toby Jugs will greatly appreciate a visit to its designated museum in Evanston. The American Toby Jug Museum features thousands of interesting and exciting character jugs in its collection.
42.1 Miles
100% 47 votes
Hobby Shops 704 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
Dave's Down To Earth Rock Shop sells not only gems and minerals but jewelry, beads, fossils, Native American art and many other artifacts, sculptures and unique items. There is also a free museum downstairs filled with fossils.
42.1 Miles
90% 30 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 904 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
Revolution X is an indoor cycling studio that provides a large variety of exercise classes. Classes that are taught at the facility include Level 1 Spin, Tri Curious, Spin and Strength, Themed Spin Bootcamp, and The Gun Show.
42.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Farms & Ranches 425 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm is an outdoor leisure park that supports activities such as trout and catfish fishing. The lake requires a permit to fish on and holds occasional fishing derbies.
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