- 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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13236 W. Town Line Road, Waukegan, IL 60087
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The experience and offerings at Kroll's Harvest Farm vary with the season. In the fall, the farm offers a wide array of pumpkins, as well as a corn maze. In winter, the farm sells Christmas trees.
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130 S Clow International Pkwy, Ste B, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
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The Illinois Aviation Museum is located a 6,000 square foot hangar at the Clow International Airport. With both replica and restored aircraft, visitors can learn about the business of aviation.
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Finn McCool's Crystal Lake offers an authentic Irish Pub experience stateside. The pub offers a large selection of on tap brews as well as a menu of Irish pub favorites such as fish and chips and shepherd's pie.
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Evolve is a gift store offering, among other items, local artisan jewelry, crystals, statues, books, and candles. The store also hosts a variety of healing and balancing workshops on a regular basis.
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At Metro Bowl, visitors can enjoy a game of bowling with beer and other refreshments. The bowling alley has a basement lounge, complete with pool tables and a seating area for socializing.
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Surrounded by 40 forested acres, Red Oak Nature Center and features seven hiking trails that are open until sunset. Inside the free center visitors can enjoy multiple classrooms and a wildlife viewing room with turtle and fish habitats.
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Situated on 40 acres of wilderness, Red Oak Nature Center offers a variety of educational experiences for children to learn about native plant and animal life in the area. In addition to trails, the park has a cave to explore.
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Crystal Bowl is a traditional ten pin bowling alley with a retro décor style. The lanes offer automatic scoring, and there is an on-site concession stand and pro shop for serious bowlers.
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Providing a variety of activities for all ages, Sport Zone Park is suitable for family or group outings. Featuring both indoor and outdoor golf, go-karts, soccer and batting cages, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Veteran Acres Park is a 140 acre park housing a Nature Center, Rotary Building and Rotary Warming House. The park also features several athletic fields, and has several hiking and cross country skiing trails.