Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wheeling, IL

  • The list below includes 637 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheeling, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Restaurants.
  • From Cole Taylor Friendship Park to Dam 1 Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheeling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 637 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheeling, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Restaurants.
  • From Cole Taylor Friendship Park to Dam 1 Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheeling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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6.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 1207 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 5,000-square-foot fitness center, Recreation Center of Highland Park provides exercise equipment and a pool along with lessons and classes. The center also has a track for walking and running, basketball courts and a child care facility.
6.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 2111 Founders Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Home to several regional hockey leagues, Northshore Ice Arena specializes in hockey skating clinics, equipment, and tournaments. The arena has open adult hockey skate sessions in a walk in studio rink.
6.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 2500 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Surrounding Lake Glenview, Gallery Park is an interactive park where locals can hike three different trails, fish at 8 designated locations, catch a performance at the amphitheater, or play a game at one of the many ball fields.
6.6 Miles
70% 10 votes
Bowling 191 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
River Rand Bowl is a bowling alley and restaurant with an old school theme. Birthday parties and group hosting is available, as well as league play and various special events.
6.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Patriot Blvd & Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
A fenced-in section of Gallery Park, Little Bear Garden is designed for smaller children to play and explore. There is a storytelling corner that often features live storytelling, as well as a shrubbery maze and a splash play area.
6.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 1195 Half Day Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Maintained by the Jewish Council for Youth Services, The Lil' - Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center features a heated pool with two shallow ends and a water slide. The center also has sports courts, and hosts lessons and camps.
6.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks 2400 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
The Glenview Park District is a leisurely park district that is home to the Grove National Historic Landmark, Wagner Farm, the Schram and the Memorial Museum. The district also has a golf club.
6.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2700 Trail Way Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
The chief draw of Danny Cunniff Park is its large sledding hill, which allows for some exciting sledding on a seasonal basis. The park also has sports fields, including a 9 hole disc golf course.
6.8 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 555 North Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Featuring eight auditoriums, AMC Showplace Vernon Hills 8 is a movie theater that displays first-run feature films using digital projection. It offers facility rentals for private events as well as a concession area with food and drinks.
6.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 670 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A state of the art ice complex, Glacier Ice Arena features a variety of attractions. The arena offers public skating and lessons in ice and figure skating, and hosts hockey games.
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