Free & Cheap Things to Do in Valparaiso, IN

  • The list below includes 75 free or cheap things to do in or near Valparaiso, Indiana, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Laser Tag and Movie Theaters.
  • From Taltree Arboretum & Gardens to Rogers-Lakewood Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Valparaiso and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gary, Michigan City, Portage and Schererville.
  • The list below includes 75 free or cheap things to do in or near Valparaiso, Indiana, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Laser Tag and Movie Theaters.
  • From Taltree Arboretum & Gardens to Rogers-Lakewood Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Valparaiso and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gary, Michigan City, Portage and Schererville.
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41.8 Miles
68% 44 votes
Movie Theaters 16350 S La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467 MoreLess Info
Digital projection and 3D showings are a few ways guests enjoy the current box office hits at Marcus Cinemas Orland Park. There's also an Ultra Screen, which is 70 feet wide and three stories tall.
41.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 3300 Sample St, Ste 1300, South Bend, IN 46619 MoreLess Info
As an indoor facility, The Kitchen Skatepark offers visitors wooden half pipes, ramps, stairs, and rails to skate on. The skate park also hosts an annual amateur BMX contest featuring local talent.
42.1 Miles
100% 18 votes
Fishing Kankakee River, Kankakee, IL MoreLess Info
Along the Kankakee River, Big River Fly Fishing offers drift boat trips for smallmouth bass. Fishing trips include all gear needed, and a number of instructional programs are available to those wanting to learn.
42.2 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.
42.3 Miles
88% 1744 votes
Comedy Clubs 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614 MoreLess Info
For over fifty years The Second City has been entertaining its audience with comedy sketches and short scenes with a focus on improvisation, seven nights a week. Second City features open cabaret-style table seating for added social interactivity.
42.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Playgrounds 2700 Westmoor St, South Bend, IN 46628 MoreLess Info
Kennedy Water Playground offers a tire swing, slide, and many spray features for children of all ages. The pool area contains multiple picnic tables and two small pavilions for the adults, and a concession stand.
42.5 Miles
73% 15 votes
Parks Ewing Ave. at Gertrude St., South Bend, IN MoreLess Info
Rum Village Park encompasses 160 acres of woodlands and includes a nature center, an 18-hole disc golf course, mountain bike and hiking trails and much more. A variety of wildlife can be seen, including nesting owls, foxes and deer.
42.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 MoreLess Info
A variety of recreational activities are available at Centennial Park, including horseshoe areas, sand volleyball courts, baseball fields and more. Guests can even bring a four-legged friend to The Dogout dog park.
42.8 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.
43.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 10700 160th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 MoreLess Info
Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and hockey leagues are among the services provided by the Arctic Ice Arena, a local ice skating rink. The arena also contains a pro shop as well as a restaurant/bar/grill.
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