Free & Cheap Things to Do in Skokie, IL

  • The list below includes 566 free or cheap things to do in or near Skokie, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Sports Park Driving Range & Adventure Golf to Exploritorium, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Skokie and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
  • The list below includes 566 free or cheap things to do in or near Skokie, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Sports Park Driving Range & Adventure Golf to Exploritorium, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Skokie and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
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17.1 Miles
88% 8 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL 60074 MoreLess Info
Acquired as a wildlife and nature preserve in 1916, Deer Grove Forest Preserve spans 1800 acres. The preserve is of interest to students of wildlife and nature as well as to those who just want to jog or picnic.
17.2 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park St. Paschal Dr, Off of 83 just South of 22nd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Mayslake Dog Park is a large, off-leash park where dogs can run and play freely. It includes separate areas for large and small dogs, and has a walking trail that circles the park.
17.3 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.
17.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 1300 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Nationally recognized Oak Brook Park District Tennis Center has 8 indoor air-conditioned and 8 outdoor seasonal USTA blue/green courts. Other amenities include: racquetball, wally ball, table tennis, fitness room, lounge, sauna, pro shop, child care, and member discounts.
17.4 Miles
72% 117 votes
Music Venue 1000 N Rohlwing Rd, Ste 13, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
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.
17.4 Miles
50% 12 votes
Children's Play Area 1230 N Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60195 MoreLess Info
An indoor bounce area and amusement center, Pump It Up of Schaumburg offers open play times as well as private birthday and other party rentals. The facility offers features like Glow Parties and Adventure Parties.
17.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 1-9 W Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193 MoreLess Info
Originally dedicated to men and women who have participated in the armed forces, Veterans Gateway Park is a community park that also functions as a gateway to Town Square. The park contains laser engraved bricks to commemorate individual veterans services.
17.5 Miles
92% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 3800 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
The Graue Mill and Museum, located in Oak Brook, Illinois, is a homestead and waterwheel grist mill. Programs are featured at the site that depict life as it was from 1850 to 1890.
17.5 Miles
100% 13 votes
Hiking Trails 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
The Fullersburg Woods Trail is a tranquil nature trail that runs through a scenic natural environment. Along the trail, visitors see the natural flora and wildlife and also pass by a waterfall in the Salt Creek.
17.5 Miles
92% 12 votes
Bowling 80 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 MoreLess Info
The AMF Hoffman Lanes is a non-smoking bowling center with 32 lanes of bowling available. Other amenities include a bar with flat screen TVs, pool tables, and an on-site pro shop.
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