Free & Cheap Things to Do in Algonquin, IL

  • The list below includes 447 free or cheap things to do in or near Algonquin, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • From Buffalo Park Forest Preserve to Hill Climb Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Algonquin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines and Buffalo Grove.
  • The list below includes 447 free or cheap things to do in or near Algonquin, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • From Buffalo Park Forest Preserve to Hill Climb Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Algonquin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines and Buffalo Grove.
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32.5 Miles
94% 214 votes
Colleges & Universities 633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
32.5 Miles
62% 146 votes
Pubs 626 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Located near downtown Evanston, the Celtic Knot Public House serves traditional pub fare and a wide selection of imported and craft beers, wines and spirits. The pub also hosts regular live music and monthly storytelling events.
32.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
Running/Jogging Royce Rd & Lisson Road, Naperville, IL 60565 MoreLess Info
At Whalon Lake, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like jogging and picnics next to a scenic lake. The lake features a gated dog park with over 8 acres for dogs to frolic and socialize in.
32.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Gardens 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
32.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 1001-1099 S Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Maple Park is a spacious park that features playgrounds with a variety of play structures and equipment, including a roller slide. The park also has ample green space for playing sports.
32.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
696

Fox Park

Parks 624 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Fox Park is a community park that offers traditional amenities such as playgrounds, a sand pit, picnic areas, grills, and ball fields. The nearby recreation center has restrooms and party facilities that are available to rent for special occasions.
32.6 Miles
93% 202 votes
697

Space

Music Venue 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL MoreLess Info
The Society for Preservation of Arts and Culture in Evanston, simply called Space, combines a restaurant, a bar and music into one. The dance floor is spacious enough if it gets crowded at musical events.
32.6 Miles
75% 71 votes
Family Fun Center 12345 75th Street, Kenosha, WI MoreLess Info
America's Action Territory Family Fun Park offers all types of fun things for kids to do. Go karts, bumper cars, batting cages, and video games in the arcade room are some of the activities.
32.6 Miles
64% 11 votes
Family Fun Center 12345 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a family fun center with a mini golf, laser tag, and go karts at America's Action Territory. The center hosts birthday parties and special events and also features bumper cars and an arcade.
32.7 Miles
100% 47 votes
Hobby Shops 704 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
Dave's Down To Earth Rock Shop sells not only gems and minerals but jewelry, beads, fossils, Native American art and many other artifacts, sculptures and unique items. There is also a free museum downstairs filled with fossils.
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