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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47.8 Miles
68% 81 votes
Horseback Riding 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI MoreLess Info
Family-friendly entertainment is available year-round at Dan Patch Stables in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Choose from a variety of guided-tours, special themed sleigh or wagon rides, visit the petting zoo or let the little ones ride a pony, you'll be glad you came.
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Bowling 5201 US Highway 6, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Designed for the whole family, Camelot Bowling Centers Inc. features 48 lanes and leagues for every age and gender. The center also features a multi-use indoor sportsplex for hockey, softball, soccer and roller derby.
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Bowling 5201 US Highway 6, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Hosting bowling leagues and tournaments, Camelot Bowling Center offers recreational bowling to the public. In addition to the lounge, the bowling alley has a snack shop where visitors can purchase appetizers, pizza, and dessert.
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Recreation Centers 740 College Avenue, Racine, WI 53403 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2011, the Living Light Community Center is a multipurpose facility used for a number of events and activities. The center is commonly used for church services on Sunday's and is also available for event rentals, such as weddings.
48.1 Miles
80% 82 votes
Music Venue 8001 Delaware Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
A live music venue, the Star Plaza Theatre can welcome 3,400 people on its two levels. It was first opened in 1979.
48.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 701 S Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 MoreLess Info
The Racine Heritage Museum is a museum that preserves the culture of the people of Racine County. The museum is best known for the 'Factory for the World' exhibit, which includes various artifacts related to agriculture.
48.2 Miles
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Pubs Portage Mall, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Clancy's Public House in an Irish pub and sports bar featuring nightly drink specials. The pub also offers live music, trivia nights and regular food specials such as fish fries and roasted lamb.
48.2 Miles
100% 13 votes
Pubs 800 E. 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
As the name promises, T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub offers an authentic pub experience. The pub offers a variety of beers on tap as well as popular Irish pub food specialties.
48.2 Miles
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Fishing 151 Ohio Street, Racine, WI 53405 MoreLess Info
Led by a Coast Guard licensed charter captain, Capt Angelo’s Fishing Bug Charter leads fishing trips on Lake Michigan in pursuit of Coho, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Brown Trout, and Chinook Salmon.
48.3 Miles
92% 130 votes
Historic Homes 4270 Southland Rd, Lake Geneva, WI MoreLess Info
The Black Point Estate is a historic mansion and garden home that now serves as a tour site. The Queen Anne architecture and Victorian furnishings make it a worthwhile visit.
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