Free & Cheap Things to Do in Dekalb, IL

  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Dekalb, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Dekalb Park District to Northern Illinois University Athletics, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dekalb and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Elgin.
  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Dekalb, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Dekalb Park District to Northern Illinois University Athletics, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dekalb and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Elgin.
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37.6 Miles
84% 102 votes
Malls Golf Rd. at Route 53, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
As with any other mall, the Woodfield Shopping Center is a great place for spending a few hours with the family or with friends. It is the largest mall in Illinois, and one of the largest in USA.
37.6 Miles
38% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 601 N. Martingale Rd, 105, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
A 20-screen movie theater, AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, mobile ticketing, independent films and a concession area.
37.7 Miles
93% 104 votes
Gardens 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
The lilac flower forms a significant portion of Lilacia Park which is spread over 8.5 acres. Along with 800 lilacs, there are also 25,000 tulips, walking paths, and benches for those who want to enjoy the scenery.
37.7 Miles
17% 6 votes
Fishing 741 E Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
The Plainfield Fishing Resort is a family owned and operated business that features park benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and swings. The nearby lake is stocked with Large Mouth Bass, Rock Bass, Blue Gill, and Walleye fish.
37.7 Miles
- 1 votes
History Museums 23 W Maple Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Built in the 19th century, Lombard Historical Victorian Museum is a house from the Victorian era that visitors can tour to get a feel of what it was like to live in that time. The house is furnished with Victorian artifacts.
37.7 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 23 W Maple Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
The Victorian Cottage Museum is a restored 19th century house with multiple first floor rooms furnished in authentic 1870s style. The upstairs area of the house is a museum celebrating the history and heritage of the area.
38.0 Miles
61% 77 votes
Family Fun Center 1103 S Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Enchanted Castle is an amusement park with a variety of activities like laser tag, go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf and bowling and many other attractions. There is also an arcade and refreshments including alcohol for adults.
38.0 Miles
100% 11 votes
National & State Parks E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Locally known as Busse Woods, this managed park area is officially designated as the Ned Brown Preserve. It features wetlands, open fields, and heavy forest and is popular with fishermen, hikers, birdwatchers, and noted for a small pasture of elk.
38.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Haunted Tours 880 W Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
Open only on nights during the Halloween season, Disturbia Screams in the Park is a haunted house that aims to terrify, and may be too scary for small children. Occupants of the haunted rooms include clowns and cannibal hillbillies.
38.1 Miles
71% 17 votes
Ice Skating 180 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
A full scale indoor ice rink, Rocket Ice Arena hosts hockey leagues and tournaments. The facility also offers lessons in speed skating, figure skating, and synchronized skating, and offers open skating hours.
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