Free & Cheap Things to Do in Great Lakes, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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23.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 4504 Terra Cotta Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 MoreLess Info
Crystal Bowl is a traditional ten pin bowling alley with a retro décor style. The lanes offer automatic scoring, and there is an on-site concession stand and pro shop for serious bowlers.
23.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
The Montrose Room is an entertainment venue that hosts live music shows and comedians and serves martinis, cocktails, and beer on tap. The venue can be rented out for private meetings or corporate events.
23.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1751 Gibson Drive, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Featuring outdoor exercise equipment, Fountain Square Park offers visitors a multiple structure playground with slides, spring animals, and more. The park has a sensory garden, with a variety of flowers planted to engage sight, touch, and smell.
23.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 503 Newberry Drive, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Newberry Park has two playgrounds and each has appropriate age-sized slides, bridges and monkey bars. The bigger playground has a faux rock 'mountain,' a climbing wall, and a telescope with swings in a separate area of the park.
23.5 Miles
79% 38 votes
Mini Golf 1325 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194 MoreLess Info
Featuring 36 holes of mini golf, Congo River Miniature Golf offers two African-themed courses with mountains, bridges and waterfalls. The facility also provides arcade games, an air hockey table, event hosting and picnic tables.
23.6 Miles
97% 65 votes
National & State Parks 761 Green Bay Rd, Kenosha, WI MoreLess Info
Beautiful and inviting throughout all four seasons, Petrifying Springs Park is great for picnics in the warm weather and sledding in the winter. Its features include a ball diamond, dog park, hiking trails, and more.
23.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 9101 S Rt 31, Algonquin, IL 60156 MoreLess Info
An indoor and outdoor tennis facility, the Crystal Lake Racket Club features nine indoor tennis courts, an indoor practice lane, clay and standard outdoor courts, a fully stocked pro shop, and lessons or players of all levels.
23.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Arcades 2200 E Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL 60102 MoreLess Info
Yesterday's - Scott's Arcade refurbishes or builds new cabinets for arcade games, including pinball machines. Customers can request upgrades, repairs, custom designed artwork, and electrical wiring for new lighting.
23.9 Miles
90% 71 votes
Parks 5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
With access to two lakes, Three Oaks Recreation Area offers two marinas for boats, and a beach area for sunbathing and picnics. There is also a boardwalk that visitors can use to view the scenery of the south lake.
23.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 1473 Haar Ln, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Shenandoah Park is nearly 5 acres and includes a baseball diamond and a playground divided into two sections for different aged children. They also have picnic tables, bleachers and lots of benches.
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