- 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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Lombard's Brauerhouse is a bar, restaurant, and live music venue that has a singular vibe and personality. The venue offers a variety of food and beverage options, and hosts games and theme nights.
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Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
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At Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, visitors can see a wide variety of performances, from live orchestra music to stand up comedy from nationally recognized comedians. The concert hall also hosts student performances from the Northwestern University's school of music.
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Featuring a walking trail that loops around the park, High Ridge Knolls Park has a baseball diamond and multipurpose field for outdoor recreation. The playground has equipment like slides, a swing set, and spring animals.
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Lake Michigan is the only one of the Great Lakes totally located in the United States, and is the source of drinking water for the city of Chicago. The lake is used for boating and fishing, and surrounded by many beaches.
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831 Maple Avenue, Wandschneider Park, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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The Downers Grove Park District Museum features three unique structures dating back to the 1800's. There are two Blodgett family houses, one of which was part of the Underground Railroad and the Coachhouse, featuring historical fire engines from Downers Grove.
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Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
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Centennial Ice Rink has a main rink and a studio rink where visitors can skate or play hockey or broomball, and where all equipment and the rinks can be rented. It has a concession stand with snacks and refreshments.
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Centennial Tennis Courts of Wilmette offer visitors a great location for sports play when visiting. Non-members may reserve one of the eight indoor court spaces twenty-four hours in advanced and have access to the locker rooms and pro shop.
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831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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Housed in the Wandschneider Park, the Downers Grove Historical Museum manages exhibits that celebrate the town's 150 year history. Artifacts and memorabilia are displayed in permanent collections at four historic locations that guests can tour.
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The Wilmette Hockey Assoc is an organization that provides hockey teams and leagues to the youth in the community. Games are played in either the nearby Centennial Ice Arena or the North Shore Ice Arena.