Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilmette, IL

  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmette, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Gillson Park to Roemer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmette, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Gillson Park to Roemer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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25.2 Miles
65% 31 votes
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Fox Bowl

Bowling 1101 Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
A 30-lane bowling center, Fox Bowl offers open and league bowling with shoe rental and a pro shop. The center provides bowling lessons, a restaurant and pub, cosmic bowling and private event hosting.
25.2 Miles
14% 29 votes
Movie Theaters 6144 Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Gurnee Cinema is a 19 screen movie theater that also features the Ultrascreen Cinema Experience, a 70 feet wide and 3 story tall movie screen. The theater also has stadium seating and a special $5 Tuesdays promotion.
25.2 Miles
100% 19 votes
Farms & Ranches 13236 W. Town Line Road, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
The experience and offerings at Kroll's Harvest Farm vary with the season. In the fall, the farm offers a wide array of pumpkins, as well as a corn maze. In winter, the farm sells Christmas trees.
25.2 Miles
83% 12 votes
Mini Golf 27 W 650 N Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Coyote Crossing Mini Golf is an 18-hole, family friend course that features rolling greens and picturesque fountains and water features. The park also offers a full service snack stand, party rentals and summer camps.
25.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 19948-19998 W Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of open trails for hiking, bicycling, and running at Rollins Savanna, a large forest preserve. A section of the 3.5 mile main trail loop is devoted to bird watching.
25.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 27 W 650 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Spanning 28-acres of land, McCaslin Park is a recreational park that was opened in the year of 2002. The park is home to four lighted baseball diamonds, artificial turf infields, and a paved walking trail.
25.3 Miles
53% 17 votes
Bowling 4700 W 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
Arena Lanes is a bowling alley consisting of 32 lanes of bowling. Additionally, other amenities at the bowling alley include food and beverages, a full bar, and a pro shop.
25.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 5500-5526 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 MoreLess Info
Located in a 12-acre park, the Village Green Amphitheater is an open-air venue with casual seating on its surrounding grassy areas. Guests can enjoy concerts and other programmed events there, and food concessions are available.
25.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 159 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Jones Island State Park offers a range of outdoor activities including picnicking, hiking trails, boating and camping. The 188-acre park features 25,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on the San Juan channel.
25.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
Flea Markets 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
The primary focus of the Dupage County Fair Grounds is the annual fair itself that takes place in July. The fair grounds during that event holds a large carnival and multiple exhibition booths.
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