- 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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Hammond's Gibson Woods Nature Preserve is administered by Lake County Parks. It offers extensive hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife viewing, as well as an environmental awareness center that hosts educational programs.
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Hikers and anglers as well as botanists and birders like to visit Moraine Hills State Park. Half of the park's approximately 2,000 acres are made up of lakes and wetlands.
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Ball Factory Indoor Play & Cafe has open play for children in their tot area, huge play structure, foam ball area and driving room. The cafe has snacks and also has free wi-fi and coffee for adults.
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In business for over 50 years, the Tinley Park Roller Rink is a family-oriented skating facility. The rink offers open skating, and is available for party and event rentals, as well.
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The Arcada Theatre is housed by a 1926 building which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and it has been staging shows since then. It has a maximum seating capacity of 900 and has hosted artists such as Joan Rivers and Kenny Rogers.
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Island Park is close to the town and has plenty of shade for cool outings. It's quiet and features excellent conditions for bike riding. The view is enriched by the presence of Fox river.
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215 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL
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Filled with Civil War displays, St. Charles Heritage Center is a historic building that feature a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits. Visitors can learn about the first settlers to the area and about life in the 1920s.
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17704 South Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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One of the only bars to serve breakfast, Cuzins Pub Tinley Park is a unique favorite among locals and visitors. In addition to breakfast, the pub offers pizza, drinks, and even video gaming.
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First built in 1926, Arcada Theatre has served as a home for live performing arts and concerts for over eight decades. Notable performers like Jerry Lewis, George Burns and Gracie Allen, and Vincent Price have taken the stage here.
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The St Charles Heritage Center is a community center that as the goal of collecting, preserving, and presenting the history of St. Charles. The museum provides educational programs, exhibits, and articles to the community.