- 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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15.6 Miles
Lombard's Brauerhouse is a bar, restaurant, and live music venue that has a singular vibe and personality. The venue offers a variety of food and beverage options, and hosts games and theme nights.
15.6 Miles
The Glen Art Theatre is a movie theater that first opened in the early 1920s and also features special events such as 'Free Holiday Matinee Saturday'. The theater also serves snacks and beverages.
15.7 Miles
Cronin Park includes a playground with swings and play structures, a picnic area with shelter, several benches and a biking and walking path around the park. The park is open nearly all day.
15.8 Miles
Falcon Park is a community park with a half court basketball court, a playground area with a variety of climbing structures and play equipment, walking trails, and covered picnic areas.
15.9 Miles
76%
109 votes
53 S Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Star Cinema Grill combines screenings of first-run Hollywood movies with the experience of eating at a full-service restaurant with a full bar. The facility also hosts frequent parties and special events.
15.9 Miles
90%
30 votes
260 N Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Thrown Elements Pottery is an art gallery and hands-on center that offers visitors the chance to make their own pottery. The gallery hosts events for kids as well as adults, and offers periodic ladies' nights.
15.9 Miles
100%
1 votes
900 W Saint Charles Road, Lombard, IL 60148
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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.
16.0 Miles
An entertainment center, Sky High Sports, Naperville Il features trampoline activities including open jumping, dodgeball, slam dunk basketball and aerobics. The center also offers a foam pit, party and event hosting, arcade games, pool tables and a snack bar.
16.0 Miles
60%
5 votes
49 Diecke Drive, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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A family oriented health, fitness, and recreation facility, the BR Ryall YMCA of Northwestern DuPage County features a variety of amenities. The facility has weight and cardio exercise equipment, courts for various indoor sports, and classes and clinics on offer.
16.1 Miles
Crystal Bowl is a traditional ten pin bowling alley with a retro décor style. The lanes offer automatic scoring, and there is an on-site concession stand and pro shop for serious bowlers.