Free & Cheap Things to Do in Arlington Heights, IL

  • The list below includes 685 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington Heights, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Horse Races and Laser Tag.
  • From Lake Arlington to Sycamore Trails Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington Heights and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 685 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington Heights, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Horse Races and Laser Tag.
  • From Lake Arlington to Sycamore Trails Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington Heights and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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12.3 Miles
- 4 votes
Ice Skating 28205 W Commercial Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
An ice sports complex, Barrington Ice Arena features an NHL-sized ice surface used for figure skating, hockey leagues and public ice skating. The arena offers skate rental, a pro shop, locker rooms and ice skating lessons.
12.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 8031 Floral Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Skokie Parks Department, the Skokie Heritage Museum & Log Cabin commemorate local history and celebrate local culture with temporary and permanent exhibits and a variety of special events and programs.
12.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks 445 N Larch Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Jaycee Tot Lot is 0.58 acres and was designed strictly for the smallest children. They have a playground with a soft surface beneath, a sand table, benches and a covered picnic table.
12.4 Miles
48% 50 votes
Restaurants 1401 Lake Street, Bartlett, IL MoreLess Info
Located in the northwest Chicago suburb of Bartlett, Villa Olivia features a banquet and dining hall, golf, winter sports and a ski cafe. Skiing and snowboarding are offered at the Bartlett Park District facility.
12.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
National & State Parks 3101-3167 Patten Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Situated on a prairie, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve offers visitors views of Lake Michigan from its beach. There are several paths that visitors can hike through that can lead them to a ravine.
12.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 118 W. Bartlett Ave., #2, Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
Arts in Bartlett Center for the Arts is an all volunteer organization that is situated in a 1,300-sqft art facility. The facility features art classes, art shows, and temporary art exhibits.
12.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve is a large protected forest area that offers a variety of activities and opportunities for visitors. In addition to nature and wildlife viewing opportunities, the preserve hosts classes and programs throughout the year.
12.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Archery 360 N York St, Unit B, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Chicago Archery Academy offers archery equipment and training for children ages 8 and up and adults. They offer one hour classes and six week programs, and they have open range hours and can host archery tag events.
12.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2400 Thornwood Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
At Thornwood Park, visitors can enjoy recreational activities like tennis, baseball, and ice skating. The park has a playground with swings, a climbing structure, and monkey bars. There are also several walking paths for joggers.
12.7 Miles
57% 7 votes
Dog Park Swift Road, Lombard, IL 60139 MoreLess Info
A canine recreation facility, East Branch Forest Preserve Dog Off-Leash Area features open grassy fields as well as access to the water for swimming. The area also offers dog waste bags, benches and unpaved trails for walking.
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