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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22.9 Miles
92% 142 votes
History Museums 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Reiterating the pioneer and early settlement period, the Naper Settlement covers 12 acres and hosts special events, such as weddings, and different interactive educational programs, for both adults and children.
22.9 Miles
94% 170 votes
Music Venue 203 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1927 and now capable of welcoming 2,427 people, the Genesee Theatre has hosted stars such as Bryan Adams, The Temptations, Jerry Seinfeld, James Brown, and many others.
22.9 Miles
95% 55 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva, IL MoreLess Info
Home of the Kane County Cougars, the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva, Illinois plays host to Minor League Play. Class A game acitivity is regularly featured at the site.
22.9 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 101 S Harrison Street, Algonquin, IL 60102 MoreLess Info
Bordering the Fox River, Cornish Park houses historical markers and buildings in addition to providing recreational space. Amenities include an adjoining bike trail, walking path, playground, athletic field, fishing spots and a gazebo.
23.0 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Housed in a building that incorporates the old Village Hall, the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum features historical exhibits, a classroom, community room, and archives and collections storage. Their centerpiece presentation is called 'Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake'.
23.0 Miles
56% 9 votes
Breweries 10 N. Lake Street Unit 107, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Named after the light that signals a goal in hockey, Light the Lamp Brewery features six beers named with a hockey theme. Visitors can buy and drink beer and check out the hockey memorabilia located inside.
23.0 Miles
63% 8 votes
Beaches 201 Seahorse Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
The 400-acre Waukegan Municipal Beach is a municipal beach that offers opportunities for fishing, competitive boat racing, kite boarding, kayaking, and swimming. The beach has a number of sand volleyball courts.
23.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue 454 N Green Bay Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Along with a full menu of Mexican dishes, the Red Iguana offers a nightclub environment with dancing and live musical performances. There is also a complete bar with a variety of drinks to choose from.
23.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 9831-9899 S Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
Oak Lawn Baseball is an outdoor baseball and softball league that hosts boys travel baseball games and girls travel softball games. The league also offers free clinics for girls and boys who are enrolled in the league.
23.0 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to promoting and preserving the Village of Grayslake's pioneering history. The Society showcases an array of exhibits and features a Museum that has various collections and artifacts.
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