Free & Cheap Things to Do in Normal, IL

  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Normal, Illinois, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Music Venue.
  • From Savannah Green Park to Maxwell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Normal and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bloomington.
  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Normal, Illinois, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Music Venue.
  • From Savannah Green Park to Maxwell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Normal and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bloomington.
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0.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool Fairview Park Road, Normal, IL 61761 MoreLess Info
The Fairview Aquatic Center is a recreational water park that features a 35-foot slide, a children's spray area, a diving board, and a zero depth activity pool. The facility also has a sand volleyball court.
0.5 Miles
92% 113 votes
Specialty Museums 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, Bloomingto, Normal, IL 61761 MoreLess Info
Children's Discovery Museum is located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. It's a very colorful museum with oodles of knowledge and information. The staff is courteous and makes you feel very comfortable. It is a kid's paradise.
1.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Historic Sites 48 Sunset Road, Normal, IL 61790 MoreLess Info
Also known as the Ewing Cultural Center, Ewing Manor is owned and maintained by Illinois State University. The manor hosts a variety of events, including theatrical performances, garden and building tours, and others.
2.7 Miles
94% 33 votes
Farms & Ranches 1238 Ropp Road, Normal, Bloomingto, Normal, IL 61761 MoreLess Info
Rader Family Farms is open to the general public in its fall season with attractions like a pumpkin patch, corn maze, weekend tram rides through the fields, and a straw bale castle. The farm also has an on-site café and gift shop that is open throughout most of the year.
0.4 Miles
100% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 209 North Street, Normal, IL 61761 MoreLess Info
The restored Normal Theater focuses on providing a historic movie experience with an actual movie usher and traditional ticket booth. The films presented tend to be older classics or modern independent movies.
4.0 Miles
96% 26 votes
Specialty Shops 2676 Ropp Road, Normal, Bloomingto, Normal, IL MoreLess Info
Priding themselves on their farm-to-fork philosophy, Ropp Jersey Cheese Farm offers some of the freshest dairy in the area. The farm offers visitors a sampling of their various cheeses, as well as a market stocked with jams, honey and sausages.
0.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
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The Pod

Art Gallery 104 E Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761 MoreLess Info
Hosting artwork from local artists, The Pod features an eclectic mix of jewelry, paintings, clothing, prints, woodwork, and other handcrafted pieces. All of the artwork shown in the gallery is available for purchase.
1.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 201 McKnight, Normal, IL 61761 MoreLess Info
Featuring digital surround sound and projectors, Normal Stadium 14 plays the latest blockbuster hits in theaters fitted with stadium seating. On Wednesdays, the theater offers movie goers complimentary popcorn with their ticket.
0.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 209 W North Street, Normal, IL 61761 MoreLess Info
Featuring Dolby Digital sound technology, the Normal Town of Normal Theater Film Center is a local cinema specializing in showing classic and independent films to local residents. Amenities include theater rentals and numerous concessions options.
0.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 611 S Linden Street, Normal, IL 61761 MoreLess Info
The Normal Town of Parks & Recreation Dept is a non-profit organization that oversees the Anderson Aquatic Center and Champion Fields. The department also is in charge of managing the Connie Link Amphitheater.
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