- 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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Located along the Fox River, the Fabyan Forest Preserve is a nature preserve popular among fishers and joggers. Visitors to the preserve also enjoy many historical sites within the preserve, including the Fabyan Villa Museum and the Fabyan Windmill.
33.5 Miles
Hammond's Columbia Park is over eleven acres of lush greenery and amenities for the whole family. The park features basketball, baseball, picnic areas and a children's playground.
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401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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The Lakeside Legacy Arts Park and Sage Gallery is best known as the place where art meets history in Crystal Lake. Visitors can take in a live production or enjoy perusing the gallery's works of art.
33.6 Miles
Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and hockey leagues are among the services provided by the Arctic Ice Arena, a local ice skating rink. The arena also contains a pro shop as well as a restaurant/bar/grill.
33.7 Miles
Crystal Lake's Main Beach offers a variety of amenities. The beach itself is white sand, and offers a swimming area with lanes demarcated. There are barbecue facilities, playgrounds, and picnic areas, as well.
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Fusion South Volleyball is a volleyball facility with multiple courts. The facility provides leagues with experienced coaches and administrators, and offers open practice times as well as scheduled games and seasons.
33.8 Miles
The Batavia Depot Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Batavia, Illinois. The museum carries historical church records, photographs, court records, scrapbooks and artifacts.
33.8 Miles
Opened in 1961, St Charles Bowl features 24 lanes and automatic scoring suitable for open and league bowling. The center offers automatic bumpers, party hosting, a bar and grill, arcade games, televisions and pool tables.
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37W584 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL 60175
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Quiet and serene, Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve is a public space providing for an array of outdoor activities. Along with enjoying peaceful streams, wooded areas and wildlife, the preserve is also home to a nature center and house museum.
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Merge Arts is an art gallery that focuses on providing opportunities for local and regional artists to exhibit their work. Each exhibit is connected with a charity, and ten percent of art sales goes to benefit that charity.