Free & Cheap Things to Do in Downers Grove, IL

  • The list below includes 680 free or cheap things to do in or near Downers Grove, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arcades, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Hidden Lake Forest Preserve to Downers Grove Park District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Downers Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Skokie and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 680 free or cheap things to do in or near Downers Grove, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arcades, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Hidden Lake Forest Preserve to Downers Grove Park District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Downers Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Skokie and Evanston.
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25.1 Miles
76% 46 votes
Family Fun Center 555 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
A popular location for birthday parties, Nickel City offers a variety of arcade games; including racing games, Dance Dance Revolution, shooting games, and more. Kids can redeem prizes with the tickets won from the games.
25.1 Miles
43% 7 votes
Parks Forest Preserve Way, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
The Skokie Lagoons is an assortment of pools and channels covering 894 acres and located just inland of Lake Michigan. Public boat access with an assortment of fishing is available along with picnic areas and hiking trails.
25.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dog Park 835 Commerce Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
The Happy Tails Dog Park is a very large open space where dogs can play and run. There is also attractive landscaping and a walking path for taking dogs for a stroll, along with an area specifically for small dogs.
25.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 235 Lions Drive, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
Langendorf Park has a little something for everyone to enjoy, including a fitness center, gymnasium with a track, a skate park and three playgrounds. An aquatic center is also available, along with sand volleyball courts, batting cages and indoor golf.
25.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Tennis Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Tennis with Natalie offers individual and group lessons for a variety of tennis enthusiasts. As a participant in high school varsity and college tennis, Natalie provides energetic, knowledgeable, and affordable coaching for beginners or experienced players.
25.1 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks 801 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
The Busch Grove Community Park acts as a nature preserve filled with trees, a pond, streams, and grasses that host myriad species of wildlife. It features a walking trail, skating rink, skate park, and more.
25.2 Miles
32% 38 votes
Music Venue 227 Heustis Street, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Casa Santiago is a Mexican restaurant and a live music venue. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, and serves a variety of Mexican specialties. It also hosts a variety of special events, including open mic nights.
25.3 Miles
60% 35 votes
Trampoline Parks 950 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Xtreme Trampolines is an amusement center located in Buffalo Grove. You are required to finish the intense waiver process before being admitted. Birthday parties are hosted here besides all the fun activities and aerobic games.
25.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 821 Silverstone Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
T-Bone Guide Service specializes in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin for the Multi-Species Angler. They provide patrons with information and advice on the best rods, baits and techniques needed to become a successful angler.
25.5 Miles
96% 1747 votes
Lake Chicago, IL MoreLess Info
Lake Michigan is the only one of the Great Lakes totally located in the United States, and is the source of drinking water for the city of Chicago. The lake is used for boating and fishing, and surrounded by many beaches.
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