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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38.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Beaches Riverwalk Drive, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
With access to a beach and fishing pier, Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk is a popular location for activities and scenic views. It includes a 3,500 square foot public pavilion with restrooms, a snack bar and a meeting room.
38.9 Miles
50% 26 votes
Laser Tag 732 Prairie Street, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
Luigi's Pizza & Fun Center features a multi-level laser tag arena and a game room with over 100 games, including mini-bowling and air hockey. They offer an extensive menu including many specialty pizza.
38.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dog Park West Main Community Park, 40W101 W Main Street, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
Batavia Bark Park is loved by locals and their canine friends. The park offers wide open grassy spaces for dogs to run freely, as well as fire hydrants and shady trees.
38.9 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 10520 S Rt 47, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
Bowl-Hi Lanes is a bowling alley that also offers a bowling technology center. The bowling alley is also known for having bands, such as the country band 'The Roadhouse Prophets', to play on Saturday nights.
38.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 12015 Mill Street, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
Part of the Huntley Park District, the Diecke Discovery Zone offers a variety of activities for kids to engage in. There are traditional playground structures as well as some creative zones with running water, sand, and digging tools.
38.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 11419 S Il Route 47, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
The Huntley Park Dist Administrative Office is the command center for the Huntley Park District. The office administers the area parks and sports facilities, and conducts a wide variety of programs, including sports programs and community events.
39.0 Miles
93% 94 votes
Farmers Markets 3709 West Miller Road, Mchenry, IL MoreLess Info
Located in northeast Illinois in McHenry, Stade's Farm and Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, including specialty crops. A leading agri-tourist destination, the site's pumpkin picking festival is a key attraction in the fall.
39.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Trampoline Parks 1035 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville, IN 46375 MoreLess Info
Sky Zone Schererville is an indoor trampoline park. Visitors can jump around in the trampoline room, play on a SkySlam court, and jump into a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. Sky Zone also offers 'SkyRobics' fitness classes.
39.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding 2411 S Country Club Road, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility, Woodstock Ranch offers full service horse boarding as well as training. The facility has over 80 miles of riding trails, and offers both private and group riding lessons.
39.2 Miles
32% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 875 Deercreek Drive, Schererville, IN 46375 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 auditoriums, AMC Showplace Schererville 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
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