Free & Cheap Things to Do in Forest Park, IL

  • The list below includes 620 free or cheap things to do in or near Forest Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Cooking Classes, Parks and Cemeteries.
  • From Forest Park Holiday Walk to Forest Home Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Forest Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 620 free or cheap things to do in or near Forest Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Cooking Classes, Parks and Cemeteries.
  • From Forest Park Holiday Walk to Forest Home Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Forest Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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Parks Along Madison St. between Harlem Ave. & DesPlaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Following along most of Madison Street, the Forest Park Holiday Walk allows participants to enjoy holiday displays and items. The creativity of local merchants are showcased through live window displays with plenty of holiday music being played along the event's pathway.
0.6 Miles
78% 9 votes
Cemeteries 863 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
The Haymarket Martyrs Monument is symbolic of this destination, which alone attracts a majority of the tourists who come here. The forest homes and mausoleums are very interesting. It speaks more about art and history.
0.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
Cooking Classes 7401 West Madison, Forest Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Accommodating visitors of all cooking skill levels, Flavour Cooking School offers a variety of adult and children classes where visitors they can learn how to make different meals. Each class is led by a professional chef.
0.6 Miles
62% 34 votes
Bowling 7244 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Featuring lanes with bumpers, Circle Lanes offers visitors a recreational bowling alley experience with 18 lanes to choose from. The bowling alley also has a billiards room with pool tables.
0.7 Miles
82% 11 votes
Recreation Centers 206 S Marion Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
Peekaboo Playroom is a safe play area where children can explore, play, and take part in crafts and activities. Drop in prices, monthly passes, and frequent events such as pizza days, craft Wednesdays and picture days are also offered.
0.8 Miles
100% 12 votes
Parks 217 S. Home Ave, Oak Park, IL MoreLess Info
Spanning 4.43 acres, Mills Park offers nature areas, rental/banquet rooms, and the National Historic Landmark known as Pleasant Home. For children's entertainment, a 'nature discovery' play area is available, which includes a labyrinth modeled after Pleasant Home.
0.8 Miles
90% 21 votes
Historic Homes 217 Home Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Home, located in Oak Park, was built in 1897. It was originally a mansion. The place is adored as one of the best venues for wedding ceremonies, for its romantic reddish wooden texture.
0.8 Miles
40% 5 votes
Bars 1122 W. Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
The Oak Park Bar Louie location is a welcome addition to the national chain of causal dining bars. Specials include $1 domestic bottles on Wednesdays, and half priced appetizers weekdays from 4PM to 7PM.
0.9 Miles
82% 57 votes
Visitor Centers 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Combining business meeting areas with anything that means family leisure time, the Oak Park Visitors Center offers many services to accommodate its visitors.
0.9 Miles
90% 181 votes
Movie Theaters 1022 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Movie-goers can enjoy watching the latest movie releases at Lake Theater. Located in the Oak Park suburb of Chicago, this theater offers full-service concessions, weekly specials and 3-D movie capability.
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