Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waukegan, IL

  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Bowen Park to Ben Diamond Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukegan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Glenview.
  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Bowen Park to Ben Diamond Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukegan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Glenview.
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48.1 Miles
97% 92 votes
Movie Theaters 2230 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 MoreLess Info
Showing the latest films and blockbuster hits, Oriental Theatre is a lavishly decorated building with East Indian artwork like elephants, towers, and Buddha sculptures. The theater also serves alcoholic beverages for the movie.
48.1 Miles
75% 72 votes
Bowling 2220 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 MoreLess Info
In operation since the 1920s, Oriental Landmark Lanes offers visitors open bowling sessions and cosmic bowling. In addition to bowling, the facility has an arcade, dart boards, and billiard tables.
48.2 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.
48.2 Miles
68% 188 votes
Beaches 2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53211 MoreLess Info
Bradford Beach offers areas for sports like soccer, Frisbee, sand volleyball or visitors can just choose to lie on the beach. The beach also has a snack bar with live music on weekends, and a custard stand.
48.2 Miles
89% 9 votes
Swimming Pool 200 Lindsey Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
The Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park offers visitors the chance to play a game of beach volleyball or run around in a fun spray playground. Its indoor facilities include a lap pool, a zero-depth entry pool, and two water slides.
48.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks Waubonsie Creek Trl, Aurora, IL 60504 MoreLess Info
Located near the shores of the lake, Waubonsie Lake Park is a popular location to enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The park features a playground, a covered shelter, and a paved trail for walking, jogging, or other activities.
48.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Aviation Museums 130 S Clow International Pkwy, Ste B, Bolingbrook, IL 60490 MoreLess Info
The Illinois Aviation Museum is located a 6,000 square foot hangar at the Clow International Airport. With both replica and restored aircraft, visitors can learn about the business of aviation.
48.4 Miles
83% 23 votes
Swimming Pool 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
Available for after-hours rental, Vaughan Aquatic Centre offers a variety of services, including swimming lesson for both adults and children and scuba certification.
48.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Hillcrest Park, 2119 Davidson Road, Waukesha, WI 53186 MoreLess Info
Hillcrest Park is a combination of flat open space areas with steep slopes and fenced perimeter. The park contains a 5 million-gallon underground water reservoir, a storage building and an indoor rifle range.
48.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 2440 W Sunset Drive, Waukesha, WI 53189 MoreLess Info
Fox Run Lanes is a smaller bowling facility that features 16 lanes for open and league bowling on a daily basis. In addtion to having a pro shop and shoe rental, Fox Run also offers a full service bar and snack bar as well.