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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14.5 Miles
92% 115 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas N Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Part of the Ned Brown Forest Preserve, the Busse Woods Trail System offers hikers, cyclists and equestrians approximately 11 miles of paved trails. Fishing and boating are featured within the forest preserve.
14.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 2455 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
Covering approximately 600 acres, Downers Grove Park District is composed of over a dozen parks. The district offers golfing, a fitness club and activities, adult and youth sports and traditional park features like playgrounds, picnic areas and walking trails.
14.5 Miles
56% 45 votes
Movie Theaters 540 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
The Glen Art Theatre is a movie theater that first opened in the early 1920s and also features special events such as 'Free Holiday Matinee Saturday'. The theater also serves snacks and beverages.
14.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Forests Bennett Rd & S Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Busse Forest Elk Pasture is a wildlife preserve area that features a plethora of walking, running, and jogging trails in a scenic wilderness setting. The area also features a herd of elk in a fenced enclosure.
14.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 1N450 Highland Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
The Center Ice of Dupage is an ice skating rink that supports activities such as hockey, figure skating, and synchronized skating. The facility has a skating academy and gives lessons to children as well as adults.
14.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Neighborhoods 2200 Tanglewood Drive, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1961, the Valley-Lo Sports Club is a club offering a number of amenities and facilities for its guests to enjoy. These include an 18-hole golf course, a full-service club house, and numerous dining options.
14.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 485 N Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
The GoodWorks Gallery in Glen Elleyn carries what the artist refers to as functional art. With works by over 100 artists, the most popular pieces you will find include serving dishes, handbags, apparel and picture frames.
14.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2945 W Lake Ave, Ste 2901, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Habitat Park is an often overlooked 2 acre outdoor exhibit at the Kohl Children's Museum. Climbing structures, a maze, water painting wall, alternative energy exhibit, sensory garden, interactive sculpture trail with numerous activities are some of the activities available.
14.6 Miles
There 16 permanent exhibitions at the Kohl Children's Museum, from domains such as Adventure in Art, Car Care, and Pet Vet. Special programs are organized in here all around the year, while it can also support special private events, such as birthday parties.
14.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
The Wilmette Park District is a park district that features a community garden, a community play field, and a number of recreational parks. The district is also home to a youth soccer league.
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