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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42.6 Miles
100% 13 votes
Hiking Trails 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
The Fullersburg Woods Trail is a tranquil nature trail that runs through a scenic natural environment. Along the trail, visitors see the natural flora and wildlife and also pass by a waterfall in the Salt Creek.
42.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 811 Northern Drive, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
A 38-lane bowling center, Strike N Spare II offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center provides a banquet room for private events, billiard tables, a gaming area, cosmic bowling and two lounges.
42.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 156-218 N Hampshire Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
East End Pool offers swim lessons and other aquatic programs for children and adults. The pool features a diving well, drop slide, two diving boards, four lap lanes a wading pool and a concessions area.
42.6 Miles
50% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 2799 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511 MoreLess Info
Schubert's Luxury 10 Theatre is a family owned and operated 10 screen movie theatre. The theatre hosts both group showings and birthday parties and also features special promotion days on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
42.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Horseback Riding 55 Pine Grove Blvd, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
Horse enthusiasts can make sure their equine babies are taken care of at Pine Grove Equestrian Center, which offers boarding, training, and both English and western riding lessons for those still learning.
42.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 8th St & Canal Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, Lockport's Lincoln Landing is a park landscaped with flowers, trees, and paths. The center of the park has a large bronze sculpture of Abraham Lincoln as a young man.
42.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 463 Schiller Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Featuring paved paths shaded by trees, East End Park provides visitors with basketball parks, sports fields, playgrounds, and a pool. The pool is lifeguard monitored and sections into a lap pool area and a general play area.
42.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
At Fullersburg Woods Environmental Education Center, visitors can view an interactive display detailing the ecosystem of the region. The center is surrounded by creeks and forests with nature trails for visitors to hike.
42.7 Miles
92% 24 votes
Historic Buildings 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Gaylord Building Historic Site presents a fantastically accurate, descriptive history about the place, especially the canal, with artifacts and pictures. The Gaylord building also houses the best restaurant of the town. It's a lively and informative destination.
42.7 Miles
95% 19 votes
Art Museum 201 W. 10th Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
The Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery offers art exhibitions of Illinois artists and artisans, including paintings, quilts, sculptures, and drawings. The art gallery also offers group tours and special events.
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