Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carpentersville, IL

  • The list below includes 533 free or cheap things to do in or near Carpentersville, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Algonquin Lakes Park to Binnie County Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carpentersville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Glenview and Arlington Heights.
  • The list below includes 533 free or cheap things to do in or near Carpentersville, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Algonquin Lakes Park to Binnie County Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carpentersville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Glenview and Arlington Heights.
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Southern Belle's Pancake House Restaurant 210 South Cook Street, b/t Station St & Lake St, Barrington, IL MoreLess Info
A mile-long menu of family recipes includes stuffed french toast, southwestern skillets with chorizo, and granola with berries
5.7 Miles
- 4 votes
Ice Skating 28205 W Commercial Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
An ice sports complex, Barrington Ice Arena features an NHL-sized ice surface used for figure skating, hockey leagues and public ice skating. The arena offers skate rental, a pro shop, locker rooms and ice skating lessons.
6.2 Miles
67% 9 votes
Hiking Trails Route 59 & Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy walking, jogging, rollerblading, and biking on a 8.9 mile paved loop trail at Poplar Creek Forest Preserve. The western portion of the preserve features unpaved secluded hiking trails through woodlands and prairies.
6.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 1080 E Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
The Eastside Recreation Center is a full-service recreation center that features boxing facilities, batting tunnels, pitching facilities, and an indoor soccer field. The center also has a fitness room.
6.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Camping Site 38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL MoreLess Info
Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff Campground is a 625 acre nature preserve populated by woodlands and prairie. Visitors will find 9 miles of multipurpose trails as well as a fishing pond. The preserve is also home to a variety of wildlife.
6.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 810 Villa Street, Elgin, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated Bowlway Lanes is a fun family-friendly bowling alley that provides local entertainment to Elgin locals. The bowling alley offers a full service pro shop, snack cafe, video arcade and drink bar.
6.5 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 212 W Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
Barrington Area Historical Society was founded in 1968 by local residents dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Barrington area. Today, the Society features exhibits, events, tours, a Society Store, gallery and archive facility.
6.6 Miles
95% 109 votes
Movie Theaters 116 West Main Street, Barrington, IL MoreLess Info
A historical theater, featuring one screen, the Catlow Theater in Barrington, Illinois once showed silent films in the late 1920's. The old-time movie theater, made in the Tudor Revival style, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
6.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 235 Lions Drive, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
Langendorf Park has a little something for everyone to enjoy, including a fitness center, gymnasium with a track, a skate park and three playgrounds. An aquatic center is also available, along with sand volleyball courts, batting cages and indoor golf.
6.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 533 Saint Charles Street, Elgin, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
Featuring artifacts from the Elgin No 5 fire house, the Elgin Fire Barn No 5 Museum displays antique fire fighting equipment, including a hand-propelled hose cart, old helmets and uniforms, a variety of badges, and other memorabilia.
6.7 Miles
78% 23 votes
Pubs 105 S. Cook Street, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
Featuring live music, McGonigal's Pub serves Irish drinks and meals while showing European sports on their TVs. The menu features traditional Irish food like corned beef, and American classics like burgers.
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