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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21.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 32492-32576 N Almond Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, Almond Marsh is a scenic wetland preserve and sedge meadow, and a popular destination for bird watching. The preserve also features a blue heron rookery.
21.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1401 Compton Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
The Algonquin Lakes Park is a 35-acre park home to a wide range of outdoor activities. Visitors to the park have access to two baseball fields, a tri-basketball court, two different playgrounds, and a network of biking paths.
21.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Arcades 2147 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Located among the Shops at Prudential Center, the Belvidere Arcade features a variety of contemporary and classic coin-operated video games dating back to the 1970s and 80s. Games offered include Centipede and Ms Pac-man.
22.0 Miles
100% 92 votes
Food Tours 200 E 5th Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Explore historic sites and architecture while enjoying a culinary adventure on the Naperville Bites and Sites Food Tour. The guided tour includes food tastings at specialty and ethnic eateries while learning about the rich local history.
22.0 Miles
78% 93 votes
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Greektown

Neighborhoods South Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661 MoreLess Info
Guests of Greektown will have the chance to eat at a variety of Greek restaurants and shop at Greek stores. The small neighborhood spans only four blocks and is often visited by students attending nearby institutions.
22.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 31999 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Hosting several adult recreational soccer and flag football leagues, Alleghany Park consists of sports fields and playgrounds for the community to enjoy. The playground has slides, monkey bars, and a special side area for toddlers.
22.1 Miles
Recreation Centers 9400 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
Oak Lawn Pavilion is a recreation center that features a wide variety of amenities. The facility has eight volleyball courts, two sand volleyball courts, softball fields, basketball courts,and indoor and outdoor soccer fields.
22.2 Miles
88% 244 votes
Children's Museums 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Dupage Children's Museum is an interactive establishment where children can learn through playing. It has three floors, which hold meeting, party and special rooms, all of them with interactive exhibits.
22.2 Miles
67% 58 votes
Trampoline Parks 2244 Corporate Ln, Naperville, IL MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Sky High Sports, Naperville Il features trampoline activities including open jumping, dodgeball, slam dunk basketball and aerobics. The center also offers a foam pit, party and event hosting, arcade games, pool tables and a snack bar.
22.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 24535 W Chardon Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Equidream School of Horsemanship is a riding school and stabling service that caters to equestrians of all abilities. The school offers classes in disciplines from basic riding to show jumping, while also offering a boarding service to owners.
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