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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38.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 316 Center Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Hawthorn offers open and league bowling with glow lanes and a pro shop. The center provides private event rooms, a billiard table, a lounge, arcade games and a snack bar.
38.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 116 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
A 2.6 acre public park, Kracklauer Park offers amenities such as tennis courts, playgrounds, and a covered picnic pavilion that can be reserved for private events. The park houses a dance studio, as well, and hosts a summer concert series.
38.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 316 Center Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Brunswick Zone (formerly known as Hawthorn Lanes) provides 40 individual lanes of ten pin bowling, including GLOW lanes with specialty glow-in-the-dark lighting. Visitors can also access a full video arcade, lounge, snack bar, and pro shop.
38.5 Miles
The Evanston History Center originally belonged to the family of Charles Dawes and represents many intricate details of the lifestyle of that period. Visitors get to know about the history of the family and about North-West Tinker Toys.
38.5 Miles
30% 10 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Northwestern Campus, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The seating capacity for the multi-use Welsh Ryan Arena is just over 8,100. The sports facility is home to the Northwestern University volleyball, basketball, and wrestling teams and is actually located on the university campus.
38.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1160 Cavell Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Named after early settlers of the area, Mooney Park contains six acres of baseball fields, basketball courts, trails, a playground suitable for toddlers through elementary aged children, and convenient parking.
38.6 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.
38.6 Miles
91% 34 votes
Breweries 161 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein, IL MoreLess Info
Situated in in Mundelein in northern Illinois, the Tighthead Brewing Company produces draft beer for area restaurants and pubs. Growlers and pints are offered in the tap room at the facility. Tours are also featured at the plant.
38.6 Miles
78% 9 votes
History Museums 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1898, the Evanston History Center in the Charles Dawes House strives to preserve and promote the history of the local area. Visitors commonly enjoy taking tours of the house while viewing the exhibits and learning about local history.
38.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
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Ray Lake

Walking Trails 23239 W Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
Located on a natural preserve, Ray Lake is a quiet lake home to abundant wildlife. Visitors enjoy birdwatching, hiking along the waterfront on the paved gravel trail and horseback riding.
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