Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oak Park, IL

  • The list below includes 601 free or cheap things to do in or near Oak Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Homes, Movie Theaters and Bars.
  • From Oak Park Public Library to Oak Park Conservatory, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oak Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Evanston and Lombard.
  • The list below includes 601 free or cheap things to do in or near Oak Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Homes, Movie Theaters and Bars.
  • From Oak Park Public Library to Oak Park Conservatory, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oak Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Evanston and Lombard.
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Wells Street Popcorn 5124 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL MoreLess Info
Gluten-free,Tree Nut, and nut-free popcorn comes in flavors such as caramel, cheese, cheddar and kettlecorn
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There's something for everyone at The HUB at Berens Park, including four batting cages, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a water play area and playground equipment. Also available are five lighted ball diamonds and two football/soccer fields.
9.1 Miles
Arcades 7411 Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Kiddie Kingdom is a kid-centric arcade with a restaurant offering numerous dishes from shrimp appetizers and Italian beef sandwiches to pasta and pizza. Players can collect game tickets for prizes. Party packages and catering are also available.
9.1 Miles
55% 162 votes
Bowling 7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Pinstripes is an Oak Brook bistro that features bocce and bowling. Gluten-free cuisine, flatbreads and housemade pastas are among the featured entrees. The facility hosts school field trips that teach children about the games of bowling and bocce too.
9.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 25 W Busse, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
The five-lane Hinkley Pool is a public swimming pool that features a thirty-three-yard pool, a one-meter springboard, a grassy picnic area, a volleyball court, and a snack machine. The pool has discounted entry fees for children.
9.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 493 N Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Having undergone massive renovations in 2002, Berens Park Playground has a wide range of fun family activities. The park features a toy racecar and airplane, sandbox, elevated platforms, permanent chess/checkerboard, and stationary musical instruments like drums.
9.2 Miles
66% 7893 votes
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Navy Pier

Piers & Boardwalks 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
Historic Navy Pier contains 50 acres of parks, unique shops, promenades, eateries, and a variety of entertainment attractions. Over 8 million visitors per year enjoy the 15-story tall Ferris wheel, Children's Museum, and cruise boat rides on the lake.
9.2 Miles
62% 1471 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
At the Adler Planetarium, guests will have the chance to gather information, visit a variety of exhibitions, and attend shows that teach visitors about space. The location also features a gift store and a cafe.
9.2 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park St. Paschal Dr, Off of 83 just South of 22nd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Mayslake Dog Park is a large, off-leash park where dogs can run and play freely. It includes separate areas for large and small dogs, and has a walking trail that circles the park.
9.2 Miles
33% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 1515 W Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
The Community Center Pool is a year-round indoor swimming pool that features both public and private events along with a full hot tub and sauna. Seasonal swim lessons are available, as well as water aerobics classes.
9.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1200 N Dee Rd, Dee Rd & Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
In the warmer months, Northwest Park offers baseball and football facilities as well as an outdoor play area and playground. In winter, the park opens an outdoor ice skating rink.
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