Free & Cheap Things to Do in Palatine, IL

  • The list below includes 670 free or cheap things to do in or near Palatine, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Soccer Field, Music Venue and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Falcon Park Recreation Center to Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palatine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and West Chicago.
  • The list below includes 670 free or cheap things to do in or near Palatine, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Soccer Field, Music Venue and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Falcon Park Recreation Center to Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palatine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and West Chicago.
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16.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
National & State Parks 4650 Brummel Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Situated on 13 acres, Emily Oaks Nature Center consists of a native savanna habitat for visitors to explore. The center provides educational information about the native wildflowers and trails in the area.
16.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Colleges & Universities 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123 MoreLess Info
Providing a variety of educational programs, Elgin Community College has been in operation for well over sixty years. Numerous activities including sports, music and theater are also offered at their facilities.
16.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 7800 N Kenton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Oakton Park is a full-featured neighborhood park featuring swimming pools, sports fields, as well as basketball and tennis courts. The park also has playgrounds, picnic areas, barbecue grills and public restrooms on site.
16.2 Miles
56% 9 votes
Breweries 10 N. Lake Street Unit 107, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Named after the light that signals a goal in hockey, Light the Lamp Brewery features six beers named with a hockey theme. Visitors can buy and drink beer and check out the hockey memorabilia located inside.
16.2 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.
16.2 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.
16.3 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Housed in a building that incorporates the old Village Hall, the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum features historical exhibits, a classroom, community room, and archives and collections storage. Their centerpiece presentation is called 'Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake'.
16.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 550 E Madison Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Lombard's Madison Meadow Park is a scenic green space that offers a variety of activities and amenities, including a small lake, a fully equipped playground for kids, a softball field, and a disc golf course.
16.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 160 Sports Club Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Known for it's world class sporting clay range, Northbrook Sports Club offers trapshooting, skeet shooting, and a pro shop to its members. The range plays host to the World FITASC Sporting Championship competition.
16.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 159 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Jones Island State Park offers a range of outdoor activities including picnicking, hiking trails, boating and camping. The 188-acre park features 25,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on the San Juan channel.
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