Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waukegan, IL

  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Bowen Park to Ben Diamond Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukegan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Glenview.
  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Bowen Park to Ben Diamond Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukegan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Glenview.
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24.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Other Entertainment 3 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL MoreLess Info
Started by violinist Edgar Muenzer and his wife, The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra hosted its opening night in 1994 at the Pickwick Theatre. The orchestra holds concerts at The Pickwick Theatre offering both classical and popular music.
24.4 Miles
38% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 601 N. Martingale Rd, 105, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
A 20-screen movie theater, AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, mobile ticketing, independent films and a concession area.
24.4 Miles
56% 16 votes
Bowling 53 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Elk Grove Bowl & Billiards is a bowling alley and pool hall that also features a pro shop, video arcade and bar and grill. They also offer cosmic bowling, league play, tournaments and party packages.
24.4 Miles
80% 10 votes
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Lake Park

Parks 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
With running trails snuggly wrapping around a picturesque lake, Lake Park is a favorite leisure spot for Des Plaines locals. The park also features an extensive grassy area with shady trees and picnic areas.
24.4 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.
24.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
A museum of musical history and curiosities, the Sanfilippo Place de La Musique maintains collections of music boxes, phonographs, calliopes, coin operated pianos, and other musical artifacts. In all, it houses the largest collection of automatic instruments in the world.
24.4 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.
24.4 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.
24.5 Miles
55% 51 votes
Landmarks 6300 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL MoreLess Info
Built in 1934, the Leaning Tower of Niles is a half size replica of the Pisa tower. It stands 94 feet tall and leans for 7'4' off plum. It has a plaque dedicated to Galio Galilei.
24.5 Miles
Family Fun Center 601 N. Martingale Rd., Suite 115, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
GameWorks is an entertainment complex that features a large variety of fun and exciting arcade game attractions for its guests to enjoy. Those who visit commonly enjoy playing racing simulators, fighting games, carnival style games, and many others.
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