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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100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 540 S Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
The Gardner Center For the Arts provides presentation of visual and performing arts and hosts a variety community events. It is operated by the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, a non-profit community development organization.
40.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 600-698 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
Gary Bathing Beach is a museum that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The facility is a museum of flight and features artifacts that honor Octave Chanute and the Tuskegee Airmen.
40.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
History Museums 1917 N Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
The summer house of an elected Chicago mayor, Haines Museum is part of Bowen Park. It is one of the oldest buildings in the community, and it features antique furnishings, artwork, photographs and other memorabilia from the 1800's.
41.0 Miles
82% 17 votes
Historic Buildings Marquette Beach, Gary, IN MoreLess Info
Gary Aquatorium is also known as Chanute Aquatorium. It is a flight museum honoring octave chanute and tuskegee airmen. The view of Lake Michigan is stunning here. The private garden on two levels is ideal for organizing events.
41.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Open to the public, Bowen Park provides activities for all to enjoy. It is the home of both a museum and library, along with outdoor recreational facilities such as a skate park, playground and baseball field.
41.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mini Golf 2126 N Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
From milk shakes to soft serve, Shirl's Drive-In & Lighthouse Miniature Golf offers visitors a variety of frozen treats to enjoy. The golf course is landscaped with rocks and plants, and features a lighthouse structure in the center.
41.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Art Gallery 613 S Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a collection of original art, photography, and fine American crafts at Lake Street Gallery. The gallery specializes in local art inspired by the Indiana Dunes and the shores of Lake Michigan, and also offers custom framing.
41.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 598 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
As one of most picturesque parks of Indiana, Marquette Park hosts an array of special events throughout the year. The stately historical pavilion and spacious park grounds offer rental spaces, a lagoon, hiking and biking trails, and beautiful views.
41.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts Centers 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
The Waukegan Park District Cultural Arts Division is home to the artistic hub of Waukegan. The center provides visitors with a tour of local art as well as live dance, theatrical and musical performances.
41.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2413 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
A spacious field, Ben Diamond Park provides for an array of outdoor activities including tennis, basketball and a playground for younger kids to enjoy. There is also a special, designated area for picnics, grilling and large gatherings.
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