Free & Cheap Things to Do in Evanston, IL

  • The list below includes 528 free or cheap things to do in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Music Venue, Beaches and Parks.
  • From Northwestern University to Dawes Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Evanston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Lombard.
  • The list below includes 528 free or cheap things to do in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Music Venue, Beaches and Parks.
  • From Northwestern University to Dawes Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Evanston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Lombard.
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24.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts Centers 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
The Waukegan Park District Cultural Arts Division is home to the artistic hub of Waukegan. The center provides visitors with a tour of local art as well as live dance, theatrical and musical performances.
24.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 303 W Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Built near the original homestead of John Quincy Adams, Adams Park is a small county park. The park features walking trails, a scenic fountain, and several benches in shaded areas.
24.9 Miles
92% 48 votes
Flea Markets Main Street and Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL MoreLess Info
French Market was a Native American trading post and is the oldest among its kind in the U.S. Be it history or shopping experience, The French Market is rich in both.
24.9 Miles
92% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities at the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The preserve offers areas for camping, fishing, picnicking, archery, hiking, tubing, horseback riding, golfing, cross-country skiing, and bicycling.
24.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 208 W Union Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Wheaton's Memorial Park Leisure Center offers a variety of attractions for visitors, including live musical performances, the Taste of Wheaton festival each summer, and races. The park has tennis courts, a horse shoe pit, and picnic areas.
25.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Recreation Centers 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
Carol Stream Park District is an aggregation of recreational centers and activities. Its sports parks include basketball courts, baseball fields, volleyball courts, and a mini-golf course. The parks also features a variety of dog training activities and classes.
25.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 32492-32576 N Almond Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, Almond Marsh is a scenic wetland preserve and sedge meadow, and a popular destination for bird watching. The preserve also features a blue heron rookery.
25.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 849 W. Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
The center of Carol Stream's recreational facilities, Simkus Recreational Center features a fully equipped gymnasium, and is also home to Coral Cover Water Park. Visitors can sign up for all the town's classes and programs at the center.
25.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mini Golf 2126 N Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
From milk shakes to soft serve, Shirl's Drive-In & Lighthouse Miniature Golf offers visitors a variety of frozen treats to enjoy. The golf course is landscaped with rocks and plants, and features a lighthouse structure in the center.
25.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Disc Golf 777 S Bartlett Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 MoreLess Info
Shady Oaks Park is a disc golf course that measures a total of 6,094 feet in length. The course has multiple sets of tees, has a total of 18 holes, and is mostly flat and lightly wooded.
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