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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7.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Patriot Blvd & Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
A fenced-in section of Gallery Park, Little Bear Garden is designed for smaller children to play and explore. There is a storytelling corner that often features live storytelling, as well as a shrubbery maze and a splash play area.
7.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2941 Harrison Street, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Rugen Park is a small neighborhood park that features a playground for kids with a climbing structure, swings, a see saw, and other equipment. The park also has a picnic area.
7.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 2500 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Surrounding Lake Glenview, Gallery Park is an interactive park where locals can hike three different trails, fish at 8 designated locations, catch a performance at the amphitheater, or play a game at one of the many ball fields.
7.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 111 S Washington Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Accepting visitors of all skill levels, Fencing Center of Chicago offers an assortment of classes that teach the sport of fencing. The center runs a summer camp led by Germany's Olympic head fencing coach.
7.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Other Entertainment 3 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL MoreLess Info
Started by violinist Edgar Muenzer and his wife, The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra hosted its opening night in 1994 at the Pickwick Theatre. The orchestra holds concerts at The Pickwick Theatre offering both classical and popular music.
7.6 Miles
76% 33 votes
Movie Theaters 1850 Tower Road, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
The Pacific Glen Stadium 10 is a ten-theater movie multiplex that shows new release movies with all-stadium seating. The theater features digital video and sound, reclining seats, and Dolby 3D.
7.6 Miles
71% 7 votes
Skating Rinks 8435 Ballard Road, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Offering both indoor and outdoor ice rinks, IceLand Ice Arena offers a variety of skating and hockey programs. The facility hosts learn to skate programs as well as competitive skating, and hosts hockey leagues.
7.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds Church St & Cumberland, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Situated just across from the shopping center, Golf Mill Park is a clean and safe park with tons of playground equipment. There are the standard swings and jungle gym as well as half a dozen types of slides.
7.7 Miles
83% 109 votes
Movie Theaters 5 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
A small, historic theater and local landmark, the Pickwick Theater shows a variety of first-run movies, as well as occasional classic film series and special events. It offers an intimate setting, occasional specials, and deals on concessions.
7.7 Miles
75% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 301 Golf Mill Center, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Niles 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room, theater rentals, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
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