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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The City of Elgin grants kids and adults access to Aquatic Parks featuring waterslides, pools, volleyball courts, and more
6.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 692 W Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
Bartlett Aquatic Center is an outdoor facility that offers recreational activities for all ages. Amenities include an eight lane lap pool, spray playground with water slide and tipping bucket, a tube slide and a water based zip line.
6.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 700 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
The Bartlett Park District encompasses a wide variety of facilities, parks, and programs. It includes a nature center, a preschool, a fitness center, and a wide variety of sports, camps, and educational activities.
6.8 Miles
44% 9 votes
Bowling 1232 E Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 MoreLess Info
Bowling & Beyond Streamwood is a bowling alley that hosts bowling leagues and features an on site pro shop. The bowling alley also has an arcade and billiards tables and hosts birthday parties.
6.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Tennis 1400 W Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 MoreLess Info
Visitors can utilize two public tennis courts at Sunny Hill Park - Tennis Courts. The courts are a part of Sunny Hill Park which also features a playground, disc golf, and a skate park.
7.2 Miles
79% 38 votes
Mini Golf 1325 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194 MoreLess Info
Featuring 36 holes of mini golf, Congo River Miniature Golf offers two African-themed courses with mountains, bridges and waterfalls. The facility also provides arcade games, an air hockey table, event hosting and picnic tables.
7.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Tennis 1919 Walnut Avenue, Bartlett, IL 60133 MoreLess Info
The Centre Court Athletic Club is a community recreational facility offering a number of facilities for its visitors to use. Visitors commonly enjoy playing tennis, working out in the gym, or spending time in the sauna.
7.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Hiking Trails 2901 Deerpath Ln, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
A 119 acre protected wetland area, the Binnie County Forest Preserve allows visitors to take in scenic natural vistas, and to watch birds and wildlife. The Preserve also has a picnic area and a large open field.
7.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
A museum of musical history and curiosities, the Sanfilippo Place de La Musique maintains collections of music boxes, phonographs, calliopes, coin operated pianos, and other musical artifacts. In all, it houses the largest collection of automatic instruments in the world.
7.8 Miles
72% 29 votes
Movie Theaters 3740 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2001, the Charlestowne 18 Theatre offers theatergoers the opportunity to catch new movie releases on its screens. 3D movies are offered in three of its theaters and the facility has two birthday party rooms on site.
7.9 Miles
75% 16 votes
Comedy Clubs 4051 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Zanies Comedy Night Club is a smoke-free club that serves a variety of mixed drinks and features stand-up comedy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Patrons must be 21 and they have a two drink minimum.
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