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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Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
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Dog Park 1420 E Washington Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 MoreLess Info
At Sari Asher Memorial Dog Park, visitors can bring their dogs to socialize and play in a designated park. The park requires a permit for ever dog given access to the grounds.
47.2 Miles
92% 51 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI MoreLess Info
At the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, people can take exercise classes, swim, play in an indoor waterpark, play on the two NHL regulation ice arenas, and shoot archery, and use the daycare. People can also play many types of ball including basketball, baseball, football, racquetball, pickleball, soccer, softball.
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100% 2 votes
National & State Parks 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117 MoreLess Info
Situated in a wooded area, New Buffalo Township Memorial Park features courts for basketball and bocce ball, horseshoe pits, a playground and a splash pad. The park can be used for picnics and provides a pavilion, tables and grills.
47.3 Miles
93% 56 votes
National & State Parks 17424 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 47374 MoreLess Info
Overlooking the Galien River, the Galien River County Park lets visitors hike, walk along trails, and view fall leaves changing color. The park has marshland that can be accessed by boardwalk.
47.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
National & State Parks 17424 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117 MoreLess Info
Situated on 86 acres, Galien River County Park features upland and wetland habitats as well as views of the Galien River. The park provides trails suitable for hiking, areas for fishing and a tower overlooking the area.
47.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Dog Park 5726 93rd Street, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 MoreLess Info
Ingram Park sits on 30.7 acres of donated land inside the village of Pleasant Prairie. The park accommodates playing fields, a fishing pond and a sledding hill along with a dedicated section for dogs.
47.8 Miles
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Horseback Riding 2411 S Country Club Road, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility, Woodstock Ranch offers full service horse boarding as well as training. The facility has over 80 miles of riding trails, and offers both private and group riding lessons.
48.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 1120 80th Street, Kenosha, WI 53143 MoreLess Info
With 24 lanes, an outdoor drink patio, a full service bar, and surrounding flat screen TVs, Sheridan Lanes Inc is more than just a place to bowl, though it hosts many leagues, tournaments, and other bowling events.
48.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 7817 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI 53143 MoreLess Info
With reasonable prices and a historic ball park, guests love catching a Kenosha Kingfish game. The stadium is lined with plaques detailing the history of the place and the Elvis mascot will keep fans giggling.
48.7 Miles
67% 445 votes
Factory Tours 10100 Jelly Belly Lane, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 MoreLess Info
At the Jelly Belly Center visitors ride on a train through a mockup on a Jelly Belly warehouse. Along the way, visitors watch video monitor presentations, see dancing Jelly Belly characters, and taste the candy.
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