Free & Cheap Things to Do in Buffalo Grove, IL

  • The list below includes 610 free or cheap things to do in or near Buffalo Grove, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center and Go Karts.
  • From Emmerich Park to Happy Tails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Buffalo Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
  • The list below includes 610 free or cheap things to do in or near Buffalo Grove, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center and Go Karts.
  • From Emmerich Park to Happy Tails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Buffalo Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
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14.9 Miles
53% 179 votes
Movie Theaters 7000 Carpenter Road, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
An 18-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Village Crossing 18 displays first-run feature films along with independent films using digital projection. The theater provides stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
15.0 Miles
75% 224 votes
Malls 6170 W. Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
The 4th largest mall in the region, the Gurnee Mills Outlet has stores for adults and children, and restaurants, and it is visited by more than 20 million people each year.
15.0 Miles
The People's Choice Family Fun Center is a popular place to have birthday parties. It offers fun activities for the whole family. Its main attractions are the redemption center, the arcade and the glow-in-the-dark mini golf.
15.0 Miles
100% 6 votes
Fishing 55 N Harbor Pl, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
With access to Waukegan Harbor, Windy City Salmon Fishing Charters takes visitors on a fishing tour of the surrounding region. Trout and salmon are among some of the fish that can be caught and filleted on the boat.
15.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing 55 N Harbor Pl, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Kristy Lynn Charters is a fishing charter company that provides fishing charters at the Waukegan Harbor. The excursion company provides a variety of amenities including fishing equipment, restrooms, and bait and tackle.
15.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 7800 N Kenton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Oakton Park is a full-featured neighborhood park featuring swimming pools, sports fields, as well as basketball and tennis courts. The park also has playgrounds, picnic areas, barbecue grills and public restrooms on site.
15.0 Miles
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Mini Golf 2411 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Rocky's Funhouse Miniature Golf is birthday party central. Guests can try black light mini golf, a number of modern arcade games, pizza, a prize counter with tons of selections for every ticket value, and more.
15.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
National & State Parks 4650 Brummel Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Situated on 13 acres, Emily Oaks Nature Center consists of a native savanna habitat for visitors to explore. The center provides educational information about the native wildflowers and trails in the area.
15.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Disc Golf 777 S Bartlett Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 MoreLess Info
Shady Oaks Park is a disc golf course that measures a total of 6,094 feet in length. The course has multiple sets of tees, has a total of 18 holes, and is mostly flat and lightly wooded.
15.2 Miles
94% 170 votes
Music Venue 203 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1927 and now capable of welcoming 2,427 people, the Genesee Theatre has hosted stars such as Bryan Adams, The Temptations, Jerry Seinfeld, James Brown, and many others.
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