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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18.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 493 N Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Having undergone massive renovations in 2002, Berens Park Playground has a wide range of fun family activities. The park features a toy racecar and airplane, sandbox, elevated platforms, permanent chess/checkerboard, and stationary musical instruments like drums.
18.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Pubs 1999 W. 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
An Irish themed restaurant and pub, Shanahan's Food & Spirits offers a menu of Irish and American pub favorites as well as a range of beers on tap. The pub hosts live music and special events like karaoke nights.
18.2 Miles
56% 16 votes
Bowling 53 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Elk Grove Bowl & Billiards is a bowling alley and pool hall that also features a pro shop, video arcade and bar and grill. They also offer cosmic bowling, league play, tournaments and party packages.
18.2 Miles
There's something for everyone at The HUB at Berens Park, including four batting cages, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a water play area and playground equipment. Also available are five lighted ball diamonds and two football/soccer fields.
18.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Farms & Ranches 425 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm is an outdoor leisure park that supports activities such as trout and catfish fishing. The lake requires a permit to fish on and holds occasional fishing derbies.
18.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
Hidden Oaks Nature Center offers visitors of all ages and backgrounds with the opportunity to connect with nature. Patrons can participate in interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, register for nature programs or hit the trails with a self-guided Discovery Pack.
18.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 12015 Mill Street, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
Part of the Huntley Park District, the Diecke Discovery Zone offers a variety of activities for kids to engage in. There are traditional playground structures as well as some creative zones with running water, sand, and digging tools.
18.3 Miles
83% 42 votes
Hiking Trails E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
The Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a large 3,558 acre preserve populated by a 460 acre lake, several bike paths, and numerous picnic groves. The lake is open to canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and sailboats.
18.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 375 W First Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Elmhurst Park District features numerous parks with walking trails, ice skating, garden plots and sledding hills. The Park District provides facility rentals and also offers a wide range of recreational activities including baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.
18.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 11419 S Il Route 47, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
The Huntley Park Dist Administrative Office is the command center for the Huntley Park District. The office administers the area parks and sports facilities, and conducts a wide variety of programs, including sports programs and community events.
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