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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45.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 116 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
A 2.6 acre public park, Kracklauer Park offers amenities such as tennis courts, playgrounds, and a covered picnic pavilion that can be reserved for private events. The park houses a dance studio, as well, and hosts a summer concert series.
45.9 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 610 E Noel Drive, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
The Fort Hill Heritage Museum is a historical museum that offers free admission to people of all ages. The museum has artifacts including pioneer tools, the Mundelein House, quilts, antique Lake County maps, and war uniforms.
46.0 Miles
93% 304 votes
National & State Parks Box 509, Utica, IL 61373 MoreLess Info
Matthiessen State Park covers 1938 acres. Besides the unusual rock formations and flora and fauna, the park also has picnic facilities. If in the warm seasons there are available 5 miles of hiking trails, in the cold season 6 miles of ski lanes can be used by the visitors.
46.0 Miles
91% 34 votes
Breweries 161 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein, IL MoreLess Info
Situated in in Mundelein in northern Illinois, the Tighthead Brewing Company produces draft beer for area restaurants and pubs. Growlers and pints are offered in the tap room at the facility. Tours are also featured at the plant.
46.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
National & State Parks 3101-3167 Patten Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Situated on a prairie, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve offers visitors views of Lake Michigan from its beach. There are several paths that visitors can hike through that can lead them to a ravine.
46.3 Miles
92% 53 votes
Historic Homes 509 North First St, De Kalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Ellwood House Museum is dedicated to Issac Ellwood, the man that tamed the west through the invention of barb-wire. It can be rented for special events, together with its surrounding gardens.
46.3 Miles
89% 1189 votes
National & State Parks P.O. Box 509, Utica, IL 61373 MoreLess Info
Starved Rock State Park is home to 18 glacially-formed canyons and numerous waterfalls. Visitors can rent a lodge, camp, bike, hunt, fish, hike, and swim in this picturesque getaway location.
46.3 Miles
80% 82 votes
Music Venue 8001 Delaware Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
A live music venue, the Star Plaza Theatre can welcome 3,400 people on its two levels. It was first opened in 1979.
46.3 Miles
68% 40 votes
Maze 14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
All Seasons Apple Orchard Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze is a lovely orchard that offers the opportunity to pick your own juicy apples and perfect pumpkins. Also enjoy the corn mazes and the hay ride.
46.3 Miles
100% 13 votes
Pubs 800 E. 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
As the name promises, T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub offers an authentic pub experience. The pub offers a variety of beers on tap as well as popular Irish pub food specialties.
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