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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24.7 Miles
56% 9 votes
Breweries 10 N. Lake Street Unit 107, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Named after the light that signals a goal in hockey, Light the Lamp Brewery features six beers named with a hockey theme. Visitors can buy and drink beer and check out the hockey memorabilia located inside.
24.7 Miles
53% 19 votes
Family Fun Center 7333 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A 32-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Niles offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides arcade games, a snack bar, a pro shop, pool tables, television screens and a lounge.
24.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 1501 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Comprised of four outdoor pools, the Meadowhill Aquatic Center features a diving area with three diving boards of varying heights, a lap pool, a water playground for kids, and a pool with body slides and tube slides.
24.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Music Venue 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Austin's Fuel Room is a live music venue that books a variety of local, regional, and nationally touring artists, typically in the rock and metal genres. The venue is combined with a restaurant and bar called Austin's Saloon and Eatery.
24.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Other Entertainment 8th & Market, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
The Emergence Dance Theatre is a year-round dance theatre that showcases international stars in their productions. The cinema is also equipped with two main theaters where the productions take place.
24.8 Miles
50% 12 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1300 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Open year-round, Five Seasons Sports Club is a health and fitness facility with a family focus. The club has a full range of fitness equipment, and offers a variety of classes.
24.8 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 1500 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Adler Park is a large scenic park with plenty of trails and access to the Des Plaines River. It offers a 9-hole disc golf course, as well as a playground and community pool.
24.9 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Housed in a building that incorporates the old Village Hall, the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum features historical exhibits, a classroom, community room, and archives and collections storage. Their centerpiece presentation is called 'Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake'.
24.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Neighborhoods 2200 Tanglewood Drive, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1961, the Valley-Lo Sports Club is a club offering a number of amenities and facilities for its guests to enjoy. These include an 18-hole golf course, a full-service club house, and numerous dining options.
24.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 3428 Roth Road, Oswego, IL 60543 MoreLess Info
Judgement Farms is a full service barn that has the goal of providing instruction that will improve horse-riding skills for all ages. The farm tailors each lesson to the student's way of learning.
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