Free & Cheap Things to Do in East Chicago, IN

  • The list below includes 176 free or cheap things to do in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
  • The list below includes 176 free or cheap things to do in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
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34.6 Miles
75% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 301 Golf Mill Center, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Niles 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room, theater rentals, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
34.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks 2200 Busse Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Belleau Lake Forest Preserve is a park with a network of hiking trails and picnic areas. The lake is a popular fishing spot, and features largemouth bass, bluegill, bullhead catfish, rainbow trout, and others.
34.7 Miles
50% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 1221 W Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, Regal Bolingbrook Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides reclining chairs, a game room, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
34.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 1221 W Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
The Regal 12 Cinema Theater offers moviegoers the chance to watch first-run, digitally-projected movies in reclining seats. The theater also has a game room, sells concessions, and host parties and special events.
34.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Nestled inside the McAninch Art Center, the Cleve Carney Art Gallery features beautiful works of its own. The one-room gallery is home to various works, including paintings, sculptures and touring exhibits.
34.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 620 Wilson Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Amenities within the small Panfish Park include a natural wooded area for exploration and a picnic area. The site that covers only an acre and a half also has a children's playground with a swing set.
34.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 707 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
The Glen Ellyn Skate Park is a local skate park that provides a variety of different options to the skaters who visit. The park includes many different ramps and can be used by beginners and more advanced skaters alike.
34.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
History Museums 1121 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
The Glenview History Center is a museum and library dedicated to preserving, nurturing, and promoting an awareness of Glenview’s local history. Attractions include the Hibbard Library, various educational programs, and the Farmhouse Museum.
34.9 Miles
88% 59 votes
Farms & Ranches 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Going to the Historic Wagner Farm can be a bit of a learning experience. Visitors can learn about livestock, crops, participate in special events, and visit the heritage center to take part in some interactive exhibits.
34.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks 900 W Saint Charles Road, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Churchill Woods Forest Preserve is a 264 acre forest preserve populated by bur oak, white oak, black maple trees, and various wildflowers. The preserve is home to several state-endangered species of wildlife.
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