Free & Cheap Things to Do in Des Plaines, IL

  • The list below includes 666 free or cheap things to do in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Friendship Park Conservatory to Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Des Plaines and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 666 free or cheap things to do in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Friendship Park Conservatory to Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Des Plaines and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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14.8 Miles
80% 15 votes
Skating Rinks 201 W 22nd Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
With freestyle roller skating sessions available, Lombard Roller Skating Rink hosts skating classes and derby leagues at its indoor rink. On Mondays, the rink hosts Rhythm & Blues night, where adults can skate until midnight to R&B music.
14.8 Miles
33% 3 votes
Fishing 1091 W Dearborn Ln, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Spendthrift Charters provides private fishing charters on Lake Michigan. Visitors can embark on fishing trips captained by licensed members of the Coast Guard ranging from 5 to 8 hours, and can fish for perch, salmon and trout.
14.8 Miles
- 2 votes
Horseback Riding 1201 35th Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Located on six open acres of land, Oak Brook Farms is a facility offering a number of services for horses and their owners. Horse boarding, riding lessons, and horses for sale are among the many services available.
14.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 540 Gundersen Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and hockey leagues are among the many services provided by the Carol Stream Ice Rink. The rink also contains a pro shop that offers a large selection of services for skaters.
14.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 540 Gundersen Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
An ice rink, Icy Eight Ltd offers hockey leagues and instruction as well as public open skating. The rink also offers Learn to Skate classes, and features a pro shop with an array of equipment and paraphernalia.
14.9 Miles
91% 506 votes
Parks 2045 North Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60610 MoreLess Info
Featuring a statue of President Lincoln himself, Lincoln Park is a neighborhood that features a cafe and plenty of greenery for guests who wish to escape the city. The location also features the free Lincoln Park Zoo.
14.9 Miles
92% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 3800 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
The Graue Mill and Museum, located in Oak Brook, Illinois, is a homestead and waterwheel grist mill. Programs are featured at the site that depict life as it was from 1850 to 1890.
14.9 Miles
35% 80 votes
Bowling Yorktown Shopping Center, 100 Yorktown, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
A bowling center with 18 lanes, Lucky Strike offers open bowling as well as private event hosting. The facility provides two full-service bars, 12 plasma and 12 projector screens, a dining menu and billiard tables.
14.9 Miles
86% 14 votes
Mini Golf 845 Pershing Ave, Pershing & Rt 53, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Featuring 36 holes available for play, Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course is a putt-putt facility providing fun and entertainment to those who visit. Other amenities at the facility include a full concessions menu, patio seating, and scenic views.
14.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks Cuba Rd & N Ela Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
The Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve is a leisure park that has a crushed-gravel trail that can be used for biking, running, walking, strolling, and roller blading. The preserve also has restrooms.
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