Free & Cheap Things to Do in St. Charles, IL

  • The list below includes 463 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Charles, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Bowling, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
  • From Pottawatomie Park to Creek Bend Nature Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Charles and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Aurora and Naperville.
  • The list below includes 463 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Charles, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Bowling, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
  • From Pottawatomie Park to Creek Bend Nature Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Charles and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Aurora and Naperville.
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10.5 Miles
- 2 votes
Swimming Pool 1509 N West Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Busy during the summer months, Northside Family Aquatic Center features a large community pool. And for added enjoyment, the pool includes a diving board and water slide. The facility further offers a play area with a sandbox.
10.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 616 Delles Road, Wheaton, IL 60189 MoreLess Info
At Rathje Park, visitors can play sports on one of its fields, bring their children to the playground, or go fishing in the pond. During the winter season, the pond freezes over so visitors can ice skate on it.
10.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 1784 Essex Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 MoreLess Info
Featuring open forest areas and wetlands, Black Bear Park has a pond with fish and waterfowl, a playground and a gazebo with a picnic table. The park can be used for basketball, frisbee golf, fishing and walking.
10.6 Miles
68% 57 votes
Trampoline Parks 485 Mission Street, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy trampolines with basketball and dodge ball, a foam pit, and an arcade at Xtreme Trampolines. The trampolines are sectioned off by age groups for safety and they also offer trampoline classes.
10.6 Miles
91% 80 votes
Movie Theaters 324 W Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 MoreLess Info
Focused upon offering quality, family-friendly entertainment, Picture Show Theater shows some of the most recent movie releases. Located in Bloomingdale Court, birthday parties and other special group events are welcome at this locale.
10.6 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks 616 Delles Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Illinois Prairie Path is a multi-use nature trail for non-motorized public use and spans approximately 61 miles. It was the first U.S. rail-to-trail conversion and is surfaced primarily with crushed limestone surface, which is easy on feet and bike tires.
10.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1100 Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Kelly Park is a community park filled with a large selection of recreational amenities for visitors to access. Among these amenities include a climbing structure, a playground area, a covered picnic shelter, and a 1.2-mile walking trail around the park.
10.8 Miles
100% 26 votes
Specialty Museums 53 North Broadway Street, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
The Fire Museum is actually a remnant of the old local fire station. It displays various models of vintage fire trucks. One can easily lose track of time when exploring this place, with the wealth of information provided by the guides.
10.8 Miles
67% 9 votes
Hiking Trails Route 59 & Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy walking, jogging, rollerblading, and biking on a 8.9 mile paved loop trail at Poplar Creek Forest Preserve. The western portion of the preserve features unpaved secluded hiking trails through woodlands and prairies.
10.8 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.
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