Free & Cheap Things to Do in Vernon Hills, IL

  • The list below includes 506 free or cheap things to do in or near Vernon Hills, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Century Park to The Blast Zone, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vernon Hills and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Waukegan and Glenview.
  • The list below includes 506 free or cheap things to do in or near Vernon Hills, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Century Park to The Blast Zone, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vernon Hills and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Waukegan and Glenview.
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16.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Paintball 2250 Elmhurst Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
With high end products and the best new equipment, Discount Paintball is a paintball lover's dream. Products include air systems, loaders, hoppers, gear bags, scopes, paintballs, pads, and much more.
16.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 1515 W Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
The Community Center Pool is a year-round indoor swimming pool that features both public and private events along with a full hot tub and sauna. Seasonal swim lessons are available, as well as water aerobics classes.
16.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1401 Compton Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
The Algonquin Lakes Park is a 35-acre park home to a wide range of outdoor activities. Visitors to the park have access to two baseball fields, a tri-basketball court, two different playgrounds, and a network of biking paths.
16.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Emerson St & Lawler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Emerson Park is a community-owned and managed park that features traditional amenities such as park benches, picnic areas, and playgrounds. In addition to these facilities, visitors will find tennis and basketball courts, as well as regularly maintained restrooms.
17.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 4504 Terra Cotta Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 MoreLess Info
Crystal Bowl is a traditional ten pin bowling alley with a retro décor style. The lanes offer automatic scoring, and there is an on-site concession stand and pro shop for serious bowlers.
17.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1200 N Dee Rd, Dee Rd & Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
In the warmer months, Northwest Park offers baseball and football facilities as well as an outdoor play area and playground. In winter, the park opens an outdoor ice skating rink.
17.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Pubs 300 Eastgate Ct, Algonquin, IL 60102 MoreLess Info
Nero's Pizza & Pub is a restaurant and bar that serves a full menu of pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, pastas, seafood, and entrees. The pub also hosts a variety of special events, like a White Elephant night and a chili cookoff.
17.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 9300 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Skatium Ice Arena has both a full-size rink and a smaller rink, features its own cafe and is open for public skating year-round. They offer figure skating and hockey programs for both children and adults.
17.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Swimming Pool 100 S Western, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy an aquatic center with diving boards, flume slides, and an 8 lane lap pool at Centennial Park Pool. The pool is available for rental for birthday parties and other special events.
17.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 25 W Busse, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
The five-lane Hinkley Pool is a public swimming pool that features a thirty-three-yard pool, a one-meter springboard, a grassy picnic area, a volleyball court, and a snack machine. The pool has discounted entry fees for children.
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