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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46.8 Miles
83% 200 votes
Children's Museums 929 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 MoreLess Info
An indoor play and learning facility, the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum is designed for children aged ten and under. The museum features a variety of hands-on educational and fun activities.
46.8 Miles
79% 14 votes
Children's Play Area 14135 W Greenfield Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151 MoreLess Info
Kids In Motion provides entertainment for young children with games like laser tag, activities such as arts and crafts and many customized rooms and toys. They also have a cafeteria with local restaurant food and a concession stand.
46.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Swimming Pool 4500 W 111th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
Lawn Aqua is a private swimming club that has been in operation since 1962. The club features three swimming pools, designated by ages, as well as a spacious sun deck, basketball courts, and a lounging area.
46.9 Miles
91% 54 votes
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Historic Buildings 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI MoreLess Info
Once the largest habitable building in the US, Milwaukee's City Hall has an atrium over 380 feet tall. Visitors can take a self-guided tour or join an official historical tour to enjoy the ornate architecture and story behind the building.
46.9 Miles
90% 63 votes
Colleges & Universities Milwaukee, WI 53201 MoreLess Info
Marquette University offers a campus and education rich in spiritual development. The Christian-based school also features the oldest building in the US, the Joan of Arc Chapel, that was built in France in the 1300s and brought to America later.
46.9 Miles
92% 807 votes
Natural History Museums 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 MoreLess Info
The Milwaukee Public Museum contains over 4.5 million objects in its anthropology, zoology, history, and botany exhibits, among many others. The museum also offers fun events for small children to adults, including sci-fi movie fests and alien world exhibits.
46.9 Miles
93% 654 votes
Historic Homes 2000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233 MoreLess Info
Pabst Mansion was completed in 1892 by the Pabst Beer Baron and is now a historical site that houses 3 galleries of artwork, a historical, an event, and a museum gallery full of decorative and fine arts and archives. Group tours, lecture and event rentals are available.
47.0 Miles
85% 20 votes
Parks 83rd & Book Road, Naperville, IL 60567 MoreLess Info
Located on 1829 acres of land in total, the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve is a forest preserve that contains a large amount of biodiversity. Visitors commonly enjoy walking through the trails or having picnics while enjoying the natural scenery.
47.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Farms & Ranches 425 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm is an outdoor leisure park that supports activities such as trout and catfish fishing. The lake requires a permit to fish on and holds occasional fishing derbies.
47.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
Hidden Oaks Nature Center offers visitors of all ages and backgrounds with the opportunity to connect with nature. Patrons can participate in interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, register for nature programs or hit the trails with a self-guided Discovery Pack.
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