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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35.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 111 S 2nd Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
A small art gallery in the same building as the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce, the Nehring Cultural & Tourism Center features a variety of exhibits. Some exhibits center on art, while others center on natural or cultural history.
35.8 Miles
86% 388 votes
Beaches 1000 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
Oak Street Beach offers guests the opportunity to hike and swim in the waters of Lake Michigan. The location, which is often a site for beach volleyball games, also provides places for guests to purchase beer and cocktails.
35.8 Miles
History Museums 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 MoreLess Info
The Chicago History Museum offers a variety of exhibits through which guests can learn about the city's long life. Children who visit this site will be able to play a variety of entertaining, yet informative, games.
35.8 Miles
31% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 2160 Sycamore Road, De Kalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Carmike Market Square 10 Cinema is a movie theater and amusement center. good movies are up on the showreel and snacks like popcorn and soda complete the movie going experience. It is spacious and fuzzy.
35.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 9831 N Milwke Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Run by the University of Illinois Chicago, James Woodworth Prairie Preserve has exhibits that show Native American artifacts, fossils, and educational displays. Visitors can explore the prairie to see wildflowers, kill deer, and cicada.
35.8 Miles
65% 20 votes
Haunted Tours 626 177th Street, Hammond, IN 46324 MoreLess Info
A horror-themed amusement attraction, Reapers Realm features three different areas: The Reaper's Woods, The Reaper's Mansion, and The Carnevil. The attraction also features a dark zone that visitors must navigate with flashlights.
35.9 Miles
91% 506 votes
Parks 2045 North Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60610 MoreLess Info
Featuring a statue of President Lincoln himself, Lincoln Park is a neighborhood that features a cafe and plenty of greenery for guests who wish to escape the city. The location also features the free Lincoln Park Zoo.
35.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1500 E Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
The River Trails Park District is a collection of 9 parks and recreational areas. Most of the parks offer green open fields and a playground. The park district includes the 51 acre Rob Roy Golf Course.
35.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 509 N 1st Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
The Ellwood House Museum was formally owned by Issac Ellwood, founder of the first barbed wire factory. Now a museum, visitors can take a tour and learn about the history of the area and of barbed wire.
35.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 4150 S Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320 MoreLess Info
One of the most popular family friendly attractions in Hammond is Olympia Lanes. The bowling alley offers multiple lanes for league or casual play as well as a full service food and drink bar.
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