Free & Cheap Things to Do in Evanston, IL

  • The list below includes 528 free or cheap things to do in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Music Venue, Beaches and Parks.
  • From Northwestern University to Dawes Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Evanston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Lombard.
  • The list below includes 528 free or cheap things to do in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Music Venue, Beaches and Parks.
  • From Northwestern University to Dawes Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Evanston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Lombard.
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27.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 160 Sports Club Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Known for it's world class sporting clay range, Northbrook Sports Club offers trapshooting, skeet shooting, and a pro shop to its members. The range plays host to the World FITASC Sporting Championship competition.
27.7 Miles
98% 172 votes
Military Museums 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
The First Division Museum at Cantigny is dedicated to the First Infantry Division, and tells a story which dates back to WWI. Uniforms, medals of Honor, weapons, vehicles, and even tanks are included in the permanent collection.
27.7 Miles
93% 73 votes
Botanical Gardens 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Endowed by the bequest of Robert R. McCormick, the Cantigny Gardens & Museums offer a wide array of attractions. There are military and cultural museums, gardens, an educational center, extensive walking trails, and a golf course.
27.7 Miles
14% 29 votes
Movie Theaters 6144 Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Gurnee Cinema is a 19 screen movie theater that also features the Ultrascreen Cinema Experience, a 70 feet wide and 3 story tall movie screen. The theater also has stadium seating and a special $5 Tuesdays promotion.
27.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 1784 Essex Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 MoreLess Info
Featuring open forest areas and wetlands, Black Bear Park has a pond with fish and waterfowl, a playground and a gazebo with a picnic table. The park can be used for basketball, frisbee golf, fishing and walking.
27.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 19948-19998 W Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of open trails for hiking, bicycling, and running at Rollins Savanna, a large forest preserve. A section of the 3.5 mile main trail loop is devoted to bird watching.
27.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Prince Crossing Rd & Geneva Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The Timber Ridge Forest Preserve is a nature preserve that is open 7 days a week and spans a total distance of 1,163-acres of land. The forest has a visitor center that offers educational programs, agricultural activities, and domestic activities.
27.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Natural History Museums 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532 MoreLess Info
The Jurica Nature Museum is a small natural history museum that features over 10,000 specimens. The preserved animals range from glass coral to whale skeletons and most of the collection is not behind glass.
27.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 159 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Jones Island State Park offers a range of outdoor activities including picnicking, hiking trails, boating and camping. The 188-acre park features 25,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on the San Juan channel.
28.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 840 E Washington Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Easton Park is a natural park that is home to a pond, a fountain, shrubbery, and a paved parking area. The park is home to a variety of wildlife including geese, frogs, and small varieties of fish.
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