Free & Cheap Things to Do in Plainfield, IL

  • The list below includes 329 free or cheap things to do in or near Plainfield, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Playgrounds and Bars.
  • From Bruce Ponti Park to Kelly Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Plainfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Aurora and Joliet.
  • The list below includes 329 free or cheap things to do in or near Plainfield, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Playgrounds and Bars.
  • From Bruce Ponti Park to Kelly Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Plainfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Aurora and Joliet.
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17.6 Miles
92% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities at the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The preserve offers areas for camping, fishing, picnicking, archery, hiking, tubing, horseback riding, golfing, cross-country skiing, and bicycling.
17.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 MoreLess Info
A variety of recreational activities are available at Centennial Park, including horseshoe areas, sand volleyball courts, baseball fields and more. Guests can even bring a four-legged friend to The Dogout dog park.
17.8 Miles
92% 48 votes
Flea Markets Main Street and Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL MoreLess Info
French Market was a Native American trading post and is the oldest among its kind in the U.S. Be it history or shopping experience, The French Market is rich in both.
17.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Visitor Centers 901 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
The starting point for exploring Lyman Woods is called the William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center. The green building has exhibits, programs, an active bird feeding area, and birdwatching panel guides.
17.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Walking Tours 901 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
Located on a 150-acre area, Lyman Woods is a peaceful and relaxing nature preserve offering nature trails open to the public. The preserve features over 300 species of native plants and is commonly visited by walkers, joggers, and nature lovers.
17.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums 102 E Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
DuPage County Historical Museum collects and preserves the material culture documenting the county of DuPage, Illinois. The museum offers exhibits and artifacts collected by the DuPage County Historical Society since 1929 and artifacts collected by the Museum since its inception.
17.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 303 W Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Built near the original homestead of John Quincy Adams, Adams Park is a small county park. The park features walking trails, a scenic fountain, and several benches in shaded areas.
18.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 208 W Union Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Wheaton's Memorial Park Leisure Center offers a variety of attractions for visitors, including live musical performances, the Taste of Wheaton festival each summer, and races. The park has tennis courts, a horse shoe pit, and picnic areas.
18.1 Miles
40% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 1996 S Kirk Road, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
With Fox Valley Ice Arena, visitors can participate in adult hockey leagues or join a hockey class at in a NHL regulation sized rink. In addition to hockey, the arena has dance studios for ballet classes.
18.1 Miles
68% 44 votes
Movie Theaters 16350 S La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467 MoreLess Info
Digital projection and 3D showings are a few ways guests enjoy the current box office hits at Marcus Cinemas Orland Park. There's also an Ultra Screen, which is 70 feet wide and three stories tall.
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