Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilmette, IL

  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmette, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Gillson Park to Roemer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmette, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Gillson Park to Roemer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
Showing 681-690 of 948
32.5 Miles
65% 414 votes
Movie Theaters 352 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Hollywood Palms Cinema is more than a movie going experience. It has also a private screening room, a restaurant and a bar, making it ideal for both adults and children.
32.5 Miles
96% 600 votes
682

Riverwalk

Parks West Branch of DuPage River, Naperville, IL MoreLess Info
Opened in 1981 to celebrate 150 years since the town was established, Riverwalk has plenty of attractions for the entire family, including a playground, a beach and grill resort, and 1,75 miles of walkway along the river.
32.6 Miles
87% 47 votes
Other Entertainment 1510 Chapel Hill Rd, Mchenry, IL MoreLess Info
Recreating a more innocent time, the McHenry Theater is the ideal place to bring the family on a summer evening. Two movies can be viewed at the outdoor movie theater for one low price.
32.6 Miles
17% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 5000 NW Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Crystal Lake Showplace Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers arcade games, private party rooms and a snack bar with food and drinks.
32.6 Miles
88% 8 votes
Bowling 77 Brink Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
At Metro Bowl, visitors can enjoy a game of bowling with beer and other refreshments. The bowling alley has a basement lounge, complete with pool tables and a seating area for socializing.
32.7 Miles
79% 19 votes
History Museums 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
The destination is a complete family center. There is a well-stocked gallery which puts up many interesting and informative exhibits. There is a special section for Geneva clothing. It carries the town's rich heritage.
32.7 Miles
71% 7 votes
Pubs 72 N Williams St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
Finn McCool's Crystal Lake offers an authentic Irish Pub experience stateside. The pub offers a large selection of on tap brews as well as a menu of Irish pub favorites such as fish and chips and shepherd's pie.
32.7 Miles
89% 9 votes
688

Evolve

Recreation Centers 54 N Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
Evolve is a gift store offering, among other items, local artisan jewelry, crystals, statues, books, and candles. The store also hosts a variety of healing and balancing workshops on a regular basis.
32.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Camping Site 38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL MoreLess Info
Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff Campground is a 625 acre nature preserve populated by woodlands and prairie. Visitors will find 9 miles of multipurpose trails as well as a fishing pond. The preserve is also home to a variety of wildlife.
32.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Hiking Trails 2901 Deerpath Ln, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
A 119 acre protected wetland area, the Binnie County Forest Preserve allows visitors to take in scenic natural vistas, and to watch birds and wildlife. The Preserve also has a picnic area and a large open field.
Showing 681-690 of 948
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Wilmette AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!