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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12.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Baseball Fields 1675 Old Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
Located on 72-acres of land in total, Olympic Park is a park complex featuring a large variety of amenities and facilities. 17 soccer fields, five softball fields, a walking path, basketball courts, and a playground are among these amenities.
12.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Art Gallery 160 S. Water Street, Batavia, IL MoreLess Info
Specializing in contemporary art, Water Street Studios hosts 18 art exhibits each year between the main gallery and the auxiliary Kane County Chronicle gallery. The facility also offers classes of various kinds.
13.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Landmarks 383 E Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 MoreLess Info
Founded in the 1800's, the Valley of Chicago, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite is a lodge-style social club and recreation center. Views of old fashioned woodwork and historical items are featured along with various art and antiques.
13.1 Miles
13% 15 votes
Bowling 2031 N Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
A 36-lane bowling center, Wheaton Bowl offers open and league with automatic scoring and overhead monitors. The center provides a pro shop, a bar with adult beverages, arcade games and a snack bar with food and drinks.
13.1 Miles
56% 9 votes
Swimming Pool 400 S. Water Street, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
Harold Hall Quarry Beach is a man-made beach alongside a quarry with a man-made pool. It features a water slide, public restrooms with showers, and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
13.1 Miles
The Batavia Fine Arts Centre provides education to the student of Batavia and live productions of music, theater, dance, and visual arts. The center offers multiple performance spaces including the Main Stage, an 890 seat theater.
13.2 Miles
57% 7 votes
Dog Park Swift Road, Lombard, IL 60139 MoreLess Info
A canine recreation facility, East Branch Forest Preserve Dog Off-Leash Area features open grassy fields as well as access to the water for swimming. The area also offers dog waste bags, benches and unpaved trails for walking.
13.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Inline Skating 691 Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
At Xtreme Wheels Inline Roller Skating Rink, visitors can enjoy a night of cosmic rollerskating in an indoor rink under neon colored lights. The rink also hosts Disney skate events where visitors can skate to classic Disney songs.
13.3 Miles
100% 11 votes
National & State Parks E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Locally known as Busse Woods, this managed park area is officially designated as the Ned Brown Preserve. It features wetlands, open fields, and heavy forest and is popular with fishermen, hikers, birdwatchers, and noted for a small pasture of elk.
13.4 Miles
45% 31 votes
Trampoline Parks 5593 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
Offering jumping fun for all ages, Mega Trampoline is a popular location for birthday parties and other celebrations. Along with wall-to-wall trampolines, the facility is equipped with a play area which includes arcade games and inflatables.
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