Free & Cheap Things to Do in Northbrook, IL

  • The list below includes 588 free or cheap things to do in or near Northbrook, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • From Techny Prairie Park & Fields to Village Green, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Northbrook and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 588 free or cheap things to do in or near Northbrook, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • From Techny Prairie Park & Fields to Village Green, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Northbrook and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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16.6 Miles
92% 51 votes
Movie Theaters 150 N York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Make it a movie night at York Theatre. All auditoriums are equipped with digital projection. Special pricing is offered for matinees, children, seniors and for Tuesday showings. Birthday parties can be booked.
16.6 Miles
92% 12 votes
Historic Buildings 875 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1973, the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Unity Temple. The building was constructed in the 20th century by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
16.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 800 W Lake St at Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Purchased in 1912, Scoville Park provides a central location for visitors to walk, play tennis, and enjoy. Events at the park include summer concerts, art festivals, and annual village events.
16.7 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.
16.7 Miles
71% 14 votes
Bowling 37 E Lorraine Ave, Ste 1, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
The Stardust Bowl offers 84 lanes, typically enough to accommodate both league bowlers as well as smaller groups. In operation for over 50 years, Stardust offers shoe rentals and has a full restaurant and bar as well as an arcade.
16.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue 454 N Green Bay Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Along with a full menu of Mexican dishes, the Red Iguana offers a nightclub environment with dancing and live musical performances. There is also a complete bar with a variety of drinks to choose from.
16.8 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.
16.8 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.
16.8 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.
16.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Bike Paths DuPage & Cook Counties, Elmhurst, IL MoreLess Info
Get some fresh air and exercise with a hike along Salt Creek Greenway Trail. The trails stretches about 27 miles from Brookfield Zoo to Busse Woods Forest Preserve. Some of the trail is paved, and some are an on-road route.
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