Free & Cheap Things to Do in Dekalb, IL

  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Dekalb, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Dekalb Park District to Northern Illinois University Athletics, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dekalb and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Elgin.
  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Dekalb, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Dekalb Park District to Northern Illinois University Athletics, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dekalb and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Elgin.
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44.1 Miles
89% 1189 votes
National & State Parks P.O. Box 509, Utica, IL 61373 MoreLess Info
Starved Rock State Park is home to 18 glacially-formed canyons and numerous waterfalls. Visitors can rent a lodge, camp, bike, hunt, fish, hike, and swim in this picturesque getaway location.
44.1 Miles
36% 14 votes
Arcades 342 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
Party Fantasy is an indoor recreation and party facility that can be reserved for private parties, but is also open for public play. The facility includes bounce houses, a climbing wall, indoor go karts, redemption games, and other attractions.
44.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432 MoreLess Info
Built to commemorate the Bicentennial, Bicentennial Park provides visitors with 10 acres of park filled with informational plaques to read. The park has a theater that hosts community events like plays and concerts.
44.1 Miles
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Swimming Pool 123 N 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
The Des Plaines Park District Chippewa Pool is well suited to swimmers of all ages, featuring a zero depth entry, a shallow end with interactive water features, and a drop slide and diving board.
44.2 Miles
The Joliet Area Historical Museum is meant to show the heritage of this city. Besides the galleries in which the visitor is introduced to local history, in here can also be found a Lunar Lander Simulator, life size models and interactive temporary exhibits.
44.2 Miles
14% 35 votes
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Mojoes

Music Venue 22 W Cass Street, Joliet, IL 60432 MoreLess Info
Mojoes is an entertainment complex and bar dedicated to providing entertainment along with a comfortable hangout venue. Mojoes showcases a variety of live musical performances and has rooms available for private event hosting.
44.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Arcades 215 N Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432 MoreLess Info
An old-fashioned arcade devoted to preserving and celebrating the game of pinball, the Chicago Street Pinball Arcade features a wide array of pinball and classic arcade machines. Visitors can also reserve the venue for parties.
44.2 Miles
33% 3 votes
Fishing 1091 W Dearborn Ln, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Spendthrift Charters provides private fishing charters on Lake Michigan. Visitors can embark on fishing trips captained by licensed members of the Coast Guard ranging from 5 to 8 hours, and can fish for perch, salmon and trout.
44.3 Miles
57% 37 votes
Paintball 2903 Schweitzer Road, Joliet, IL 60436 MoreLess Info
CPX Sports is a paintball facility that spans 143 acres and offers games such as Armageddon, an apocalyptic town's ruins of dozens of burned out buildings creating the eeriest of landscapes and the Jungle of Doom.
44.3 Miles
80% 10 votes
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Lake Park

Parks 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
With running trails snuggly wrapping around a picturesque lake, Lake Park is a favorite leisure spot for Des Plaines locals. The park also features an extensive grassy area with shady trees and picnic areas.
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