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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25.7 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.
25.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dog Park Central Rd & E River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Administered by the city, the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also feature a pond.
25.7 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.
25.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mini Golf 2126 N Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
From milk shakes to soft serve, Shirl's Drive-In & Lighthouse Miniature Golf offers visitors a variety of frozen treats to enjoy. The golf course is landscaped with rocks and plants, and features a lighthouse structure in the center.
25.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Skating Rinks 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Administered by the Glenview Parks and Recreation Department, the Glenview Indoor Ice Center is an ice skating rink that offers public skating as well as hockey programs. The center also hosts ice shows.
25.8 Miles
76% 46 votes
Family Fun Center 555 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
A popular location for birthday parties, Nickel City offers a variety of arcade games; including racing games, Dance Dance Revolution, shooting games, and more. Kids can redeem prizes with the tickets won from the games.
25.9 Miles
65% 51 votes
Specialty Museums 400 N. Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
The original McDonalds hosts a special adjoining McDonald's museum which talks about the company's history and their various experiments. Food and beverage have the trademark M and it feels very special to have it here.
25.9 Miles
92% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1925 Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Located along the Fox River, the Fabyan Forest Preserve is a nature preserve popular among fishers and joggers. Visitors to the preserve also enjoy many historical sites within the preserve, including the Fabyan Villa Museum and the Fabyan Windmill.
25.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 2255 Wt Yorkhouse Road, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
Waukegan's Bevier Park is a 30 acre area that features a variety of attractions and amenities. There is a large pond, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, a baseball field, and a nine hole disc golf course.
26.0 Miles
100% 19 votes
Laser Tag 2567 State Rd 120, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 MoreLess Info
Offering team-based laser tag, CMP Tactical Lazer Tag Lake Geneva features a field with thirteen open structures, thick brush and open plains. The experience offers fully- and semi-automatic weapons and sniper rifles with several tactical games.
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