Free & Cheap Things to Do in Aurora, IL

  • The list below includes 366 free or cheap things to do in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, History Museums and Parks.
  • From RiverEdge Park to Waubonsie Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aurora and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Joliet and Naperville.
  • The list below includes 366 free or cheap things to do in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, History Museums and Parks.
  • From RiverEdge Park to Waubonsie Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aurora and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Joliet and Naperville.
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35.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 4504 Terra Cotta Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 MoreLess Info
Crystal Bowl is a traditional ten pin bowling alley with a retro décor style. The lanes offer automatic scoring, and there is an on-site concession stand and pro shop for serious bowlers.
35.1 Miles
92% 53 votes
Historic Homes 509 North First St, De Kalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Ellwood House Museum is dedicated to Issac Ellwood, the man that tamed the west through the invention of barb-wire. It can be rented for special events, together with its surrounding gardens.
35.1 Miles
68% 40 votes
Maze 14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
All Seasons Apple Orchard Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze is a lovely orchard that offers the opportunity to pick your own juicy apples and perfect pumpkins. Also enjoy the corn mazes and the hay ride.
35.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Neighborhoods 2200 Tanglewood Drive, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1961, the Valley-Lo Sports Club is a club offering a number of amenities and facilities for its guests to enjoy. These include an 18-hole golf course, a full-service club house, and numerous dining options.
35.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1331 Shermer Rd, Shermer Rd & Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Opened in the 1940s, Village Green showcases 10 acres of walkways, green gardens, and playgrounds. Picnic areas are featured as well as a full baseball diamond, and views of local businesses and passing trains are available.
35.2 Miles
96% 142 votes
History Museums 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL MoreLess Info
There are 4 permanent exhibitions and more than 20,000 artifacts amassed in the collection of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Special events, such as fundraisings, are organized in here, as well as all around the year programs.
35.2 Miles
70% 141 votes
Movie Theaters 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
The Regal Cinemas Lincolnshire Stadium 21 and IMAX provide movie-goers with the ultimate in cinematic visualization and sound. Dolby ATMOS is utilized which transmits audio from every direction, including overhead.
35.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Paintball 4866 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Paintball Explosion Retail Store is a paintball supply shop that features an array of guns, paintballs, gear, apparel, and accessories. The staff is very knowledgeable about the sport, as most are referees.
35.3 Miles
79% 140 votes
Mini Golf 21711 Milwaukee Ave, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
Dubbed the 'World's Most Unusual Golf Course,' Park-King Skill originated in the 50s in Morton Grove, Illinois. Now located in Lincolnshire, the facility features two 18-hole courses, 7 water holes and 19 moving obstacles.
35.3 Miles
93% 40 votes
History Museums 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Providing educational tours, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center has a variety of artifacts for visitors to see, including letters and photographs. The museum has a Hall of Reflection with candles and the names of the victims.
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