Free & Cheap Things to Do in Glen Ellyn, IL

  • The list below includes 705 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Ellyn, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, History Museums and Family Fun Center.
  • From Lake Ellyn Park to Spring Avenue Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Ellyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and West Chicago.
  • The list below includes 705 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Ellyn, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, History Museums and Family Fun Center.
  • From Lake Ellyn Park to Spring Avenue Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Ellyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and West Chicago.
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18.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks S. Northwest Hwy & E Hillside Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore a 330 acre nature preserve that features a significant heron rookery at Baker's Lake Nature Preserve. The preserve features a variety of unpaved trails for viewing the diverse wildlife that also includes egrets, geese, and coyotes.
18.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Castles 1040 S Milwaukee Ave, Ste 275, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Fairy Castle is a live entertainment venue and performance company that specializes in character entertainment for kids' events. The group offers birthday parties, princess parties, and costumed entertainment for all sorts of special events.
19.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2195 N Hicks Road, Palatine, IL 60074 MoreLess Info
Available for the use of local residents, the Falcon Park Recreation Center is a location filled with numerous recreational facilities and amenities. These include an artificial turf indoor field, two basketball courts, and a 12-lap mile walking track.
19.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 10N331 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124 MoreLess Info
Situated on 25-acres of land, McCarthy Farm is a privately owned stable that features a heated barn with large stalls, an indoor arena, and an outdoor arena. The farm has amenities including showers and vending machines.
19.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 100 LW Besinger Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
Cinema 12 Theatre is a family-owned business. Cinema 12 Theatre shows a variety of movies throughout the course of a day. All auditoriums are equipped with Enhanced 4K Digital Projection and Datasat Sound.
19.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Batting Cages 24316 W 143rd St # 102, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
A sporting equipment store, Eich's Sports & Indoor Batting Cages also offers baseball training facilities and a floor hockey league. The store also does custom embroidered sports uniforms and trophies.
19.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 8031 Floral Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Skokie Parks Department, the Skokie Heritage Museum & Log Cabin commemorate local history and celebrate local culture with temporary and permanent exhibits and a variety of special events and programs.
19.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 115 Lw Besinger Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
Liberty Lanes is a bowling alley and sports bar that is available for private parties to rent for birthday parties or meetings. The bowling alley holds bowling leagues and also has a pro shop with bowling balls and equipment.
19.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1930 Prairie Street, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Jackman Park is a community park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a playground geared towards park's younger visitors as well as an open grassy area where live concerts are hosted during the summer.
19.2 Miles
76% 33 votes
Movie Theaters 1850 Tower Road, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
The Pacific Glen Stadium 10 is a ten-theater movie multiplex that shows new release movies with all-stadium seating. The theater features digital video and sound, reclining seats, and Dolby 3D.
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