Free & Cheap Things to Do in Plainfield, IL

  • The list below includes 329 free or cheap things to do in or near Plainfield, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Playgrounds and Bars.
  • From Bruce Ponti Park to Kelly Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Plainfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Aurora and Joliet.
  • The list below includes 329 free or cheap things to do in or near Plainfield, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Playgrounds and Bars.
  • From Bruce Ponti Park to Kelly Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Plainfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Aurora and Joliet.
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39.7 Miles
93% 15 votes
Race Tracks 301 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Kart racing and bumper cars await the visitors of Chicago Indoor Racing. Besides these two, in here can be found a bar, pool tables and improvised dance floors.
39.7 Miles
74% 90 votes
Factory Tours 333 Lexington Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Long Grove Confectionary Co. seems to be the perfect place not only for kids, but for chocolate lovers also. Besides the many specialties, chocolate is transformed into art by the employees of this factory.
39.7 Miles
93% 202 votes
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Music Venue 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL MoreLess Info
The Society for Preservation of Arts and Culture in Evanston, simply called Space, combines a restaurant, a bar and music into one. The dance floor is spacious enough if it gets crowded at musical events.
39.7 Miles
56% 43 votes
Go Karts 301 Hastings Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
An indoor go-kart racing facility, K1 Speed Buffalo Grove allows visitors to race at high speeds in an indoor, controlled environment. The facility hosts parties and special events, and hosts racing leagues.
39.7 Miles
85% 33 votes
History Museums 2600 Central Park Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian honors the American Indian tradition from the past with their collection of artifacts and exhibits from different parts of the country; an interactive experience for kids. It symbolizes social, cultural and religious integrity.
39.7 Miles
60% 193 votes
Restaurants 583 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is a restaurant that serves Italian food, seafood, and appetizers along with a selection of wines. The restaurant has a tasting room and also a wine club.
39.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 1750 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 107 acres in total, Techny Prairie Park & Fields is a park featuring a large selection of amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include baseball diamonds, batting cages, a playground, a skatepark, and a nine-hole golf course.
39.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1331 Shermer Rd, Shermer Rd & Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Opened in the 1940s, Village Green showcases 10 acres of walkways, green gardens, and playgrounds. Picnic areas are featured as well as a full baseball diamond, and views of local businesses and passing trains are available.
39.8 Miles
97% 38 votes
Farmers Markets 10214 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
Tom's Farm Market & Greenhouse is a farm stand that also has a garden center, a bakery, a lunch cafe, and a gourmet shop. The market hosts educational tours for students.
39.8 Miles
78% 18 votes
Recreation Centers 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The McGaw YMCA's amenities include exercise studios, Pilates studio, Racquetball courts, Treadmills, stair climbers, free weights, free wifi, gymnasium, two indoor pools, locker rooms and saunas. Instructional classes, summer camps, and public assistance programs and memberships are available.
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