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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100% 29 votes
Architectural Buildings 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL MoreLess Info
Built during the Gilded Age (1870 to 1900), the Mayslake Peabody Mansion is an estate that is located in the Mayslake Forest Preserve in Oak Brook, Illinois. The large residence was the former home of coal baron, Francis Stuyvesant Peabody.
18.8 Miles
95% 109 votes
Movie Theaters 116 West Main Street, Barrington, IL MoreLess Info
A historical theater, featuring one screen, the Catlow Theater in Barrington, Illinois once showed silent films in the late 1920's. The old-time movie theater, made in the Tudor Revival style, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
18.8 Miles
78% 23 votes
Pubs 105 S. Cook Street, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
Featuring live music, McGonigal's Pub serves Irish drinks and meals while showing European sports on their TVs. The menu features traditional Irish food like corned beef, and American classics like burgers.
18.8 Miles
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The Annex

Pubs 205 Park Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
An upscale extension of McGonigal's Pub, The Annex is a cocktail lounge that features an array of signature cocktails as well as wine, beer, liquor, and the full food menu from McGonigal's.
18.8 Miles
69% 232 votes
Restaurants 798 W Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 MoreLess Info
Let your taste buds be tantalized by the wonders of Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Enjoy a variety of wines in a personal tasting accompanied by a menu of exquisitely prepared appetizers, main entrees, and desserts.
18.8 Miles
81% 16 votes
Mini Golf 1535 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
A miniature golf course built on three tiers around a large waterfall, Lost Mountain Adventure Golf features 18 distinct and challenging holes. The course also hosts parties and special events.
18.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 1510 W Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy horseback riding lessons and training for all levels of experience at Palatine Stables. The offer lessons from beginner level to advanced hunter-jumping in addition to pony rides and pony parties.
18.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks S. Northwest Hwy & E Hillside Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore a 330 acre nature preserve that features a significant heron rookery at Baker's Lake Nature Preserve. The preserve features a variety of unpaved trails for viewing the diverse wildlife that also includes egrets, geese, and coyotes.
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100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 2280 Plainfield Road, Oswego, IL 60543 MoreLess Info
Featuring both an indoor and outdoor arena, Gateway Riding Center offers a variety of horse riding lessons for visitors from trained professionals. Visitors can also board their horses at the barn.
18.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks 445 N Larch Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Jaycee Tot Lot is 0.58 acres and was designed strictly for the smallest children. They have a playground with a soft surface beneath, a sand table, benches and a covered picnic table.
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