Free & Cheap Things to Do in Chicago, IL

  • The list below includes 478 free or cheap things to do in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Neighborhoods, Observation Decks and Jazz/Blues Bars.
  • From Lake Michigan to Millennium Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
  • The list below includes 478 free or cheap things to do in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Neighborhoods, Observation Decks and Jazz/Blues Bars.
  • From Lake Michigan to Millennium Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
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Chicago Learning Center Inc 7214 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL MoreLess Info
Basic skills cooking class teaches everything from boiling water to preparing simple recipes
17.5 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks 2400 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
The Glenview Park District is a leisurely park district that is home to the Grove National Historic Landmark, Wagner Farm, the Schram and the Memorial Museum. The district also has a golf club.
17.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Patriot Blvd & Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
A fenced-in section of Gallery Park, Little Bear Garden is designed for smaller children to play and explore. There is a storytelling corner that often features live storytelling, as well as a shrubbery maze and a splash play area.
17.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Neighborhoods 2200 Tanglewood Drive, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1961, the Valley-Lo Sports Club is a club offering a number of amenities and facilities for its guests to enjoy. These include an 18-hole golf course, a full-service club house, and numerous dining options.
17.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 2500 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Surrounding Lake Glenview, Gallery Park is an interactive park where locals can hike three different trails, fish at 8 designated locations, catch a performance at the amphitheater, or play a game at one of the many ball fields.
17.7 Miles
76% 33 votes
Movie Theaters 1850 Tower Road, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
The Pacific Glen Stadium 10 is a ten-theater movie multiplex that shows new release movies with all-stadium seating. The theater features digital video and sound, reclining seats, and Dolby 3D.
17.7 Miles
70% 10 votes
Bowling 191 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
River Rand Bowl is a bowling alley and restaurant with an old school theme. Birthday parties and group hosting is available, as well as league play and various special events.
17.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 4150 S Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320 MoreLess Info
One of the most popular family friendly attractions in Hammond is Olympia Lanes. The bowling alley offers multiple lanes for league or casual play as well as a full service food and drink bar.
17.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Paintball 2250 Elmhurst Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
With high end products and the best new equipment, Discount Paintball is a paintball lover's dream. Products include air systems, loaders, hoppers, gear bags, scopes, paintballs, pads, and much more.
17.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2945 W Lake Ave, Ste 2901, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Habitat Park is an often overlooked 2 acre outdoor exhibit at the Kohl Children's Museum. Climbing structures, a maze, water painting wall, alternative energy exhibit, sensory garden, interactive sculpture trail with numerous activities are some of the activities available.
18.0 Miles
There 16 permanent exhibitions at the Kohl Children's Museum, from domains such as Adventure in Art, Car Care, and Pet Vet. Special programs are organized in here all around the year, while it can also support special private events, such as birthday parties.
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