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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Award-winning producers of organic and kosher whiskeys give a glimpse of their process on a tour that includes souvenir shot glasses
44.1 Miles
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Art Gallery 3203 Biscayne Road, Mchenry, IL 60050 MoreLess Info
The Don Elder Fine Art Studio is a local art gallery specializing in the selling of house and garden art. The gallery offers a number of items, including garden art sculptures as well as interior and exterior home art pieces.
44.4 Miles
97% 38 votes
Farmers Markets 10214 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
Tom's Farm Market & Greenhouse is a farm stand that also has a garden center, a bakery, a lunch cafe, and a gourmet shop. The market hosts educational tours for students.
44.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 202 E Countryside Parkway, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Yorkville Rec Center is a full-service fitness and recreation facility that houses an indoor track, lap pool, open gym, and cardio and resistance equipment. In addition to fitness classes, REC Center offers recreational leagues such as basketball, baseball and soccer.
44.5 Miles
100% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 1505 N Bridge Street, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Offering a wide array of new film releases, NCG Cinemas is a popular entertainment venue in Yorksville. This theater also offers 3D films along with an Xtreme (or extremely large) screen used to show feature films.
44.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 1211 N Bridge Street, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 lanes available for play, Yorkville Bowl is a bowing alley featuring a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. In addition to bowling, the alley also has a full bar, video game room, and birthday party hosting.
44.7 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Rte 176 & Rte 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
Spanning 310 acres, Lippold Park houses a skate park, batting cages, dog park, and outdoor fitness area. Many sports fields and courts are spread throughout the area, along with ponds/wetlands and over 3 miles of walking/biking trails.
45.1 Miles
87% 47 votes
Other Entertainment 1510 Chapel Hill Rd, Mchenry, IL MoreLess Info
Recreating a more innocent time, the McHenry Theater is the ideal place to bring the family on a summer evening. Two movies can be viewed at the outdoor movie theater for one low price.
45.1 Miles
32% 38 votes
Music Venue 227 Heustis Street, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Casa Santiago is a Mexican restaurant and a live music venue. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, and serves a variety of Mexican specialties. It also hosts a variety of special events, including open mic nights.
45.5 Miles
78% 18 votes
Marinas 514 W. Water St., New Buffalo, MI 49117 MoreLess Info
Experiencing Lake Michigan is not complete without renting a boat from Oselka Marina. A mainstay in New Buffalo, Oselka Marina offers quality boating experience for families individuals who want to see the mesmerizing shores of Lake Michigan.
45.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 12015 Mill Street, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
Part of the Huntley Park District, the Diecke Discovery Zone offers a variety of activities for kids to engage in. There are traditional playground structures as well as some creative zones with running water, sand, and digging tools.