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, Lake, National & State Parks and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • 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 Lombard.
  • 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, Lake, National & State Parks and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • 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 Lombard.
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19.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Skating Rinks 5501 Walnut Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
A full scale ice rink, the Downer's Grove Ice Arena offers open skating hours, lessons in figure skating and basic ice skating, and a hockey program with a variety of leagues.
19.1 Miles
- 2 votes
Soccer Field 1860 W Winchester Rd, Ste 204, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Organizing recreational leagues for the community, Glsa Libertyville has a variety of soccer programs for both adults and children. Each season, the association runs a clinic that helps visitors improve their soccer skills.
19.2 Miles
46% 13 votes
Bowling 4920 Lincoln Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 lanes of bowling, Lisle Lanes hosts casual bowlers, leagues, tournaments and private events. The bowling center offers a pro shop with equipment and accessories as well as a grill serving food and drinks.
19.2 Miles
91% 11 votes
Dog Park Route 21 & North of Route 137, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Situated on 30 acres, Independence Grove Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with open fields for dogs to play and exercise. The park also has wooded areas along with a dog swimming pond.
19.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 129 W National Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The 89-acre Reed-Keppler Park is a sports complex that is home to seven baseball fields, two soccer fields, a skate park, and two playgrounds. The park also has a 5-acre water park and a football field.
19.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Skate Parks 129 W National Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The West Chicago Skatepark is a 12,000-sqft concrete skate park that features a quarter pipe, ramps, grinding rails, and a pyramid. The park is open from 10 o'clock in the morning until sunset.
19.2 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 527 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Dating back to 1917, the West Chicago Historical Society-Kruse House Museum is a fully furnished historic home with all period furnishings and a variety of exhibits about local and railroad history.
19.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 810 Villa Street, Elgin, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated Bowlway Lanes is a fun family-friendly bowling alley that provides local entertainment to Elgin locals. The bowling alley offers a full service pro shop, snack cafe, video arcade and drink bar.
19.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Music Venue 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Austin's Fuel Room is a live music venue that books a variety of local, regional, and nationally touring artists, typically in the rock and metal genres. The venue is combined with a restaurant and bar called Austin's Saloon and Eatery.
19.4 Miles
97% 33 votes
Parks 16400 W Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
A large natural space, the Independence Grove Forest Preserve offers a wide variety of activities for visitors to partake in. Visitors can hike, fish, ice skate in season, swim, bike, boat, or cross-country ski.
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