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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11.7 Miles
Music Venue 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
The Rosemont Theatre hosts various stage productions including Broadway musicals, concerts, and stand-up comedians. Guests appreciate the ample parking and high-quality sound system along with its proximity to many restaurants and other attractions.
11.7 Miles
38% 13 votes
Children's Play Area 1827 W Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 MoreLess Info
Filled with indoor toys for young visitors, KIds Club Party & Fun has a cluster of themed rooms, from a princess room to a fireman room. The facility offers open play sessions and private party packages.
11.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Music Venue 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Austin's Fuel Room is a live music venue that books a variety of local, regional, and nationally touring artists, typically in the rock and metal genres. The venue is combined with a restaurant and bar called Austin's Saloon and Eatery.
11.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 8031 Floral Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Skokie Parks Department, the Skokie Heritage Museum & Log Cabin commemorate local history and celebrate local culture with temporary and permanent exhibits and a variety of special events and programs.
11.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
The Montrose Room is an entertainment venue that hosts live music shows and comedians and serves martinis, cocktails, and beer on tap. The venue can be rented out for private meetings or corporate events.
11.9 Miles
97% 33 votes
Parks 16400 W Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
A large natural space, the Independence Grove Forest Preserve offers a wide variety of activities for visitors to partake in. Visitors can hike, fish, ice skate in season, swim, bike, boat, or cross-country ski.
11.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 4334 Greenwood, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
The Devonshire Aquatic Center provides concessions, a zero depth entry lap pool, a drop slide, a diving board with 12 foot depth, a sprayground, and locker room and shower facilities.
12.0 Miles
85% 33 votes
History Museums 2600 Central Park Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian honors the American Indian tradition from the past with their collection of artifacts and exhibits from different parts of the country; an interactive experience for kids. It symbolizes social, cultural and religious integrity.
12.1 Miles
67% 9 votes
Hiking Trails 722 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Running parallel to Chicago's commuter rail line north of the city limits, the nine-mile Green Bay Trail is suitable for all ages. The trail is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking and cross-country skiing.
12.2 Miles
84% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.
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