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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48.5 Miles
64% 134 votes
Science Museums 18 W. Benton St, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
The Scitech Hands On Museum is intended for preschool children. In here await over 200 science exhibitions, overnight opportunities for larger groups and also special rooms for birthday parties.
48.6 Miles
63% 48 votes
Movie Theaters 2815 Showplace Drive, Naperville, IL 60564 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Naperville 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, independent films, arcade games, theater rentals and a concession area.
48.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bike Paths 810 W College Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186 MoreLess Info
The Glacial Drumlin Trail is a hiking trail that is open to cyclists, joggers, walkers, and roller bladers. The park has a daily fee of $4 for anyone who is not a hiker.
48.7 Miles
Lasertag Adventure has not just laser tag, but also dodgeball, trampolines, bowling, an arcade and a room known as the laser maze. They also have a restaurant that serves pizza, nachos and other concession foods.
48.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 372-384 Dunbar Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186 MoreLess Info
Bethesda Park is a pet friendly place to bring family and friends. It features a nearby creek, a playground for children 5-12 years of age, covered picnic areas, tennis courts, and paved trails for runners, skaters, bikers, and walkers.
48.8 Miles
81% 37 votes
Movie Theaters 6823 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 MoreLess Info
Rosebud Theater shows movies in a unique setting where patrons watch from couches, loveseats and recliners with coffee tables. They have a full bar and expanded menu but only show one movie at a time.
48.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Breweries 716 Clinton Street, Waukesha, WI 53186 MoreLess Info
A craft brewery that makes and bottles a variety of beers, Fixture Brewing Company offers stouts, weisses, and an array of ales. The brewery welcomes visitors, and hosts trivia nights, darts tournaments, and other activities.
48.9 Miles
95% 418 votes
Food Tours 2419 N. 62nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53213 MoreLess Info
With Milwaukee Food Tours, visitors can tour the city's finest culinary stops and sample a wide variety of local food. Among some of the food that can be sampled are pizza, gelato, Mexican s'mores, and more.
48.9 Miles
79% 29 votes
History Museums 101 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186 MoreLess Info
A cultural center, Waukesha County Museum features an array of exhibits dedicated to local history. This includes a display honoring music legend Les Paul and Dr. David Roberts, a local veterinarian accused of a gruesome murder.
49.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 1931 E Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186 MoreLess Info
Waukesha Skateland offers not only a skating rink, but also has an inflatable playground for smaller children, an arcade, a snack bar and a pro shop. They also offer skating lessons and have roller hockey leagues.
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