Free & Cheap Things to Do in Crystal Lake, IL

  • The list below includes 323 free or cheap things to do in or near Crystal Lake, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Trampoline Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Three Oaks Recreation Area to Veteran Acres Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Crystal Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Elgin and Libertyville.
  • The list below includes 323 free or cheap things to do in or near Crystal Lake, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Trampoline Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Three Oaks Recreation Area to Veteran Acres Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Crystal Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Elgin and Libertyville.
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18.6 Miles
40% 10 votes
Playgrounds 645 Lakeview Pkwy, Ste 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Kids can explore the play complexes that include inflatable bounce houses, towers, and slides at The Blast Zone. It also has bathtub race cars that kids can drive on a designated track.
18.7 Miles
87% 70 votes
History Museums 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
18.7 Miles
91% 11 votes
Dog Park Route 21 & North of Route 137, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Situated on 30 acres, Independence Grove Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with open fields for dogs to play and exercise. The park also has wooded areas along with a dog swimming pond.
18.8 Miles
53% 160 votes
Breweries 345 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Mickey Finn's Brewery has been serving handcrafted beer since 1994. The brewery provides all natural beer that has no additives or preservatives and is known as Lake County's first ever brewpub.
18.8 Miles
50% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 708 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
The Liberty Theater is a historic theater that provides entertainment in the form of movies. The theater was once the employer of a young Marlon Brando and has the goal of recreating the golden age of movie-going.
18.8 Miles
Arts & Crafts Classes 344 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Artist At Heart is an art studio that offers artists of all skill levels the chance to show their creativity through artwork. The studio hosts a variety of classes, camps, and workshops that are open to all individuals.
18.8 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 1500 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Adler Park is a large scenic park with plenty of trails and access to the Des Plaines River. It offers a 9-hole disc golf course, as well as a playground and community pool.
18.8 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
In addition to managing an array of parks and facilities, the Buffalo Grove Park District administers a full slate of programs, ranging from dance lessons to youth and adult sports programs.
18.9 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 555 North Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Featuring eight auditoriums, AMC Showplace Vernon Hills 8 is a movie theater that displays first-run feature films using digital projection. It offers facility rentals for private events as well as a concession area with food and drinks.
19.0 Miles
92% 362 votes
Horse Races 2200 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60006 MoreLess Info
Located in the suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Arlington Park is a horse racing track just outside of Chicago. In 1981, the site hosted the first thoroughbred race that featured a million dollar purse.
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