Free & Cheap Things to Do in Des Plaines, IL

  • The list below includes 666 free or cheap things to do in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Friendship Park Conservatory to Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Des Plaines and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 666 free or cheap things to do in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Friendship Park Conservatory to Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Des Plaines and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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12.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 227 W Parkside Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
The Sunset Knoll Recreation Center is a facility that provides a large selection of recreational amenities for local residents to enjoy. A fitness room with weights, exercise classes, and showers/locker rooms are among the amenities offered.
12.5 Miles
- 1 votes
History Museums 23 W Maple Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Built in the 19th century, Lombard Historical Victorian Museum is a house from the Victorian era that visitors can tour to get a feel of what it was like to live in that time. The house is furnished with Victorian artifacts.
12.5 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 23 W Maple Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
The Victorian Cottage Museum is a restored 19th century house with multiple first floor rooms furnished in authentic 1870s style. The upstairs area of the house is a museum celebrating the history and heritage of the area.
12.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 1510 W Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy horseback riding lessons and training for all levels of experience at Palatine Stables. The offer lessons from beginner level to advanced hunter-jumping in addition to pony rides and pony parties.
12.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 550 E Madison Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Lombard's Madison Meadow Park is a scenic green space that offers a variety of activities and amenities, including a small lake, a fully equipped playground for kids, a softball field, and a disc golf course.
12.7 Miles
57% 7 votes
Dog Park Swift Road, Lombard, IL 60139 MoreLess Info
A canine recreation facility, East Branch Forest Preserve Dog Off-Leash Area features open grassy fields as well as access to the water for swimming. The area also offers dog waste bags, benches and unpaved trails for walking.
12.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Des Plaines River Trail, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
A scenic nature preserve, the Half Day Forrest Preserve offers wilderness and wildlife viewing in a peaceful natural surrounding. The preserve features a pond for fishing, as well as picnic tables.
12.8 Miles
80% 105 votes
Parks 1400 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 MoreLess Info
Humboldt Park features a variety of gardens and walking paths for guests who are interested in a nature-heavy setting. Visitors of the site can also take advantage of a small pond that is deep enough for swimming.
12.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 1025 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
The family-friendly athletic facility of North Park contains amenities for a variety of outdoor sports. These include tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, and areas for cross country skiing.
13.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Bowling 6728 16th Street, Berwyn, IL 60402 MoreLess Info
A 12-lane bowling center, Striker Lanes, Inc. offers open and league bowling along with private event and party hosting. The center provides poker machines, pool tables, arcade games, televisions for sports viewing and a bar with adult beverages.
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