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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48.3 Miles
89% 66 votes
Art Museum 441 Main Street, Racine, WI 53401 MoreLess Info
At the Racine Art Museum, visitors can see over 8,000 pieces of art. Most of the pieces represent the contemporary craft movement, while other pieces were created during the 1930s Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project.
48.3 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.
48.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 423 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 MoreLess Info
An art gallery, Northern Lights Gallery features a wide selection of original art by local and regional artists and craftspeople. The gallery features works in various media, including jewelry, painting, sculpture, and glassworks, as well as gifts.
48.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Art Gallery 401 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 MoreLess Info
The Artists Gallery is a local community art gallery that features on of a kind three-dimensional pieces, paintings and pottery. Visitors can also try their hand at creating themselves, with the classes the gallery offers.
48.7 Miles
58% 26 votes
Children's Play Area 1923 Westfield-Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
Bouncers, slides, wacky worlds, and all sorts of other inflatable obstacles are found at Funflatables. There is also a small children's area in here.
48.7 Miles
93% 325 votes
Lake Lake Geneva, WI MoreLess Info
Geneva Lake is the second deepest lake in Wisconsin. There are tours available that take place on a boat for a fee, or you can bring your own and go fishing.
48.9 Miles
91% 133 votes
Beaches Barker St, Racine, WI 53402 MoreLess Info
North Beach Park is a 745-foot beach on Lake Michigan that is barrier free. In addition, the park has a children's playground, sand volleyball court, and those who are able can climb a stairway for panoramic views of the lake.
49.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2275 McCool Road, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
One of only two mountain bike trails in northwest Indiana, Imagination Glen Park features a 10-mile trail for biking, hiking and dog walking. The trail offers a range of difficulty to match the skill levels of different users.
49.1 Miles
22% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 2590 Southlake Mall Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
Offering RealD 3D technology, AMC Showplace Hobart 12 shows the latest indie and blockbuster films in its auditoriums. Its concession stand offers standard movie snacks like popcorn, in addition to chicken tenders and fruit flavored sodas.
49.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Museum 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI 53404 MoreLess Info
The Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts is part of the larger Racine Art Museum. It hosts a variety of fine art exhibits, including an exhibit of art by students and faculty of the museum itself.
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