- The list below includes 624 free or cheap things to do in or near Park Ridge, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
- From Wildwood Nature Center to Northwest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Park Ridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
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Hosting a permanent Hemingway collection, the Oak Park Public Library organizes almost each day of the year special events and exhibitions, for adults and children alike.
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Combining business meeting areas with anything that means family leisure time, the Oak Park Visitors Center offers many services to accommodate its visitors.
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Movie-goers can enjoy watching the latest movie releases at Lake Theater. Located in the Oak Park suburb of Chicago, this theater offers full-service concessions, weekly specials and 3-D movie capability.
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The Oak Park Bar Louie location is a welcome addition to the national chain of causal dining bars. Specials include $1 domestic bottles on Wednesdays, and half priced appetizers weekdays from 4PM to 7PM.
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53 S Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Star Cinema Grill combines screenings of first-run Hollywood movies with the experience of eating at a full-service restaurant with a full bar. The facility also hosts frequent parties and special events.
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1227 North Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Also known by the anagram H.O.M.E., the House of Music & Entertainment is a live music venue that hosts a variety of nationally touring and local artists. The venue serves food and drink, and hosts private parties.
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The Skokie Lagoons is an assortment of pools and channels covering 894 acres and located just inland of Lake Michigan. Public boat access with an assortment of fishing is available along with picnic areas and hiking trails.
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An indoor playground managed by the Elk Grove Parks Department, Jumps n’ Jiggles has a tunnel maze, a number of play helicopters, a slide, and an array of imagination-engaging toys and activities.
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Chicago Archery Academy offers archery equipment and training for children ages 8 and up and adults. They offer one hour classes and six week programs, and they have open range hours and can host archery tag events.