Free & Cheap Things to Do in Elgin, IL

  • The list below includes 546 free or cheap things to do in or near Elgin, Illinois, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Bowling, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Bluff Spring Fen to Elgin Community College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elgin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Glenview and Aurora.
  • The list below includes 546 free or cheap things to do in or near Elgin, Illinois, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Bowling, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Bluff Spring Fen to Elgin Community College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elgin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Glenview and Aurora.
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12.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Forest Ave & Rt 59, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore the natural habitats of the region at West DuPage Woods, which includes wetland and woodland areas. The park has several picnic areas, as well as a 2 mile nature trail for hiking.
12.3 Miles
58% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 550 N Randall Road, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
For fans of larger than life movies, the Randall 16 Theaters offers films on their famous IMAX screen. Also available is a wide selection of feature titles on traditional, state of the art movie screens and a full service snack and drink bar.
12.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 10520 S Rt 47, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
Bowl-Hi Lanes is a bowling alley that also offers a bowling technology center. The bowling alley is also known for having bands, such as the country band 'The Roadhouse Prophets', to play on Saturday nights.
12.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 172 S Circle Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 MoreLess Info
Established in 1964, the Bloomingdale Park District is an organization that strives to provide recreational activities and facilities to the local residents. The district contains over a dozen parks located on over 160 acres of land in total.
12.4 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 243 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
At Bowling Green Sports Center, visitors can choose from 36 lanes to bowl in. The center also has sand volleyball courts, as well as a lounge with dart boards and pool tables.
12.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Disc Golf 30W150 Wilson Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Kress Creek Farms Disc Golf features an 18-hole disc golf course with a mix of large trees and open fairways and moderate elevation. The hole distances range from 170 ft to 665 ft.
12.5 Miles
- 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 115 Alexandra Way, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
The DuPage Training Academy is a full-featured training center for boys and girls interested in developing skills to play softball and baseball. In addition to these summer sports, the academy also offers winter coaching in basketball as well.
12.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Recreation Centers 435 W Illinois Avenue, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
A community rec center operated by the city of Birchwood, the Birchwood Recreation Center features basketball courts, a lighted outdoor tennis court, softball and football fields, and a hiking trail loop.
12.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 1473 Haar Ln, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Shenandoah Park is nearly 5 acres and includes a baseball diamond and a playground divided into two sections for different aged children. They also have picnic tables, bleachers and lots of benches.
12.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 730 Texas Street, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
The Marsh Park is a community park that features a playground, a swing set, picnic tables, bleachers, and a baseball field. The playground also has multiple slides and a rock climbing wall.
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