Free & Cheap Things to Do in Chicago, IL

  • The list below includes 478 free or cheap things to do in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Neighborhoods, Observation Decks and Jazz/Blues Bars.
  • From Lake Michigan to Millennium Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
  • The list below includes 478 free or cheap things to do in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Neighborhoods, Observation Decks and Jazz/Blues Bars.
  • From Lake Michigan to Millennium Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
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Urban FĂȘtes 721 Broadway Street, Fresno, CA MoreLess Info
Party to your choice of music with headphones at silent party with DJs, food, and drinks
26.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 600-698 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
Gary Bathing Beach is a museum that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The facility is a museum of flight and features artifacts that honor Octave Chanute and the Tuskegee Airmen.
26.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 262 E Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
The Fred P Hall Amphitheater is situated within Community Park. During the warm summer months, this outdoor amphitheater offers a wide range of entertainment, including a full summer concert series.
26.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 10 West NW Highway, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
Spread over 15 acres, Community Park provides several recreation activities for the public. There are trails for biking and walking, a children's playground, soccer field, baseball diamond, and multiple picnic tables.
26.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 1500 Abbott Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Visitors can practice their skating skills during one of the freestyle figure skating sessions at Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion Inc. The rink is NHL sized, and hosts youth hockey leagues and classes.
26.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Farms & Ranches 425 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm is an outdoor leisure park that supports activities such as trout and catfish fishing. The lake requires a permit to fish on and holds occasional fishing derbies.
26.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
Hidden Oaks Nature Center offers visitors of all ages and backgrounds with the opportunity to connect with nature. Patrons can participate in interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, register for nature programs or hit the trails with a self-guided Discovery Pack.
26.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 262 E Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
Most of the activities at the Palatine Skate Park are meant for inline skates and skateboards without handles. However, this unsupervised park also has select times during the week for scooters, bicycles, and skateboards with handles.
26.5 Miles
89% 9 votes
Forests Roselle Rd & Central Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 MoreLess Info
Situated on over 1,800 acres, Paul Douglas Forest Preserve features grasslands and wetlands that are home to birds and other animals. The area is suitable for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, golfing and bird watching.
26.5 Miles
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Dirtty's

Jazz/Blues Bars Gary, IN MoreLess Info
Dirtty's Jazz & Blues House is a concert venue that hosts live jazz and blues music on weekends. The venue features a Sunday jazz brunch, and offers a variety of drink specials.
26.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 250 E Wood Street, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
The Palatine Park District Community Center is a multipurpose facility with a variety of fitness and recreation facilities, including tennis courts, a gym with gymnastics area, sand volleyball courts, and football and soccer fields.
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