- The list below includes 404 free or cheap things to do in or near Great Lakes, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Military Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
- From Great Lakes Naval Museum to Belvidere Arcade, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Great Lakes and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Waukegan.
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Dam 1 Forest Preserve is a park with many outdoor shelters, picnic tables and wooded trails. Patrons can view wildlife such as deer, geese, swans and other animals or use this location for a family cookout or other event.
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Featuring digital production and sound, Buffalo Grove Theatres showcases the latest Hollywood films. Guests can also have fun with the X-Box Party Package, which allows them to play their favorite video games on the big screen.
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At Willow Stream: Movies Under The Stars, visitors can enjoy an evening outdoor screening of classic, family friendly movies. The movie is shown on a 40 foot tall screen and on a flat lawn.
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Open during the summer months when it is at least 65 degrees, the Willow Stream Pool is a community-based public recreation spot. The pool itself offers six lanes and a curling waterslide.
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Filled with green fields, Wood Oaks Green Park has 56 acres of land for picnics, sports activities, fishing, and more. The park has several walking path loops for jogging, biking, and other activities.
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Among the attractions offered by the Wheeling Aquatic Center is Willie the Whale, a toddler-sized water slide. The center also offers a variety of pools, slides, and activities, as well as a sand play area and a cafe.
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Artist Judith Joseph, of the Judith Joseph Studio creates an array of art in her Northbrook space. The artist works in various mediums suck as calligraphy, glass and silk and can create custom pieces for special occasions.
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Emmerich Park is an ideal place for fun in the great outdoors. It features a playground for kids, tennis courts, clean restrooms, concessions stand, and indoor facilities that host fitness classes.
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Located on 97 acres, Heritage Park features baseball, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts and an ice skating rink in the winter. The park has a playground, picnic facilities and a path suitable for walking and biking.