Free & Cheap Things to Do in Aurora, IL

  • The list below includes 366 free or cheap things to do in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, History Museums and Parks.
  • From RiverEdge Park to Waubonsie Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aurora and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Joliet and Naperville.
  • The list below includes 366 free or cheap things to do in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, History Museums and Parks.
  • From RiverEdge Park to Waubonsie Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aurora and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Joliet and Naperville.
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Eatery dishes out food such as yucca fries with bacon, cheese-stuffed gnocchi, chicken stroganoff, black bean stew, and beef croquettes
11.6 Miles
75% 16 votes
Comedy Clubs 4051 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Zanies Comedy Night Club is a smoke-free club that serves a variety of mixed drinks and features stand-up comedy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Patrons must be 21 and they have a two drink minimum.
11.6 Miles
83% 6 votes
Running/Jogging Royce Rd & Lisson Road, Naperville, IL 60565 MoreLess Info
At Whalon Lake, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like jogging and picnics next to a scenic lake. The lake features a gated dog park with over 8 acres for dogs to frolic and socialize in.
11.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
Archery 22900 E Main Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Glisson Archery & Pro Shop is an archery pro shop that sells bows, arrows, crossbows, and compound bows. The shop has a bow repair service that provides bow tuning and custom bow fitting.
11.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Natural History Museums 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532 MoreLess Info
The Jurica Nature Museum is a small natural history museum that features over 10,000 specimens. The preserved animals range from glass coral to whale skeletons and most of the collection is not behind glass.
11.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds Plainfield, IL MoreLess Info
Located along a lake, Bruce Ponti Memorial Park features a large grassy area suitable for sports and other recreational activities. The park provides a children's playground, paved walking paths, trees, benches and sand volleyball courts.
11.8 Miles
89% 9 votes
Swimming Pool 200 Lindsey Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
The Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park offers visitors the chance to play a game of beach volleyball or run around in a fun spray playground. Its indoor facilities include a lap pool, a zero-depth entry pool, and two water slides.
11.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Natural Landmarks 37W584 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL 60175 MoreLess Info
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.
11.9 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 23836 W Main Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
The main focus of the Plainfield Historical Society is the effort behind its Main Street Museum. Artifacts and exhibits which display the history of Plainfield are available for public viewing regularly, and tours can be arranged by appointment.
12.0 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.
12.1 Miles
100% 19 votes
Distilleries 14912 S. Eastern Avenue, Unit 103, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Every Saturday, Tailwinds Distillery hosts a tour of its facilities while explaining the spirits making process. At the conclusion of the tour, visitors can sample a variety of spirits, from rum to tequila.
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