Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gary, IN

  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Gary, Indiana, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Art Gallery and Eating Districts.
  • From Marquette Park to Miller Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Gary, Indiana, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Art Gallery and Eating Districts.
  • From Marquette Park to Miller Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
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47.1 Miles
63% 63 votes
Music Venue 1227 North Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Also known by the anagram H.O.M.E., the House of Music & Entertainment is a live music venue that hosts a variety of nationally touring and local artists. The venue serves food and drink, and hosts private parties.
47.1 Miles
96% 24 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1111 E Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194 MoreLess Info
Part of the Schaumburg Park District, the Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary is a 135 acre nature preserve that includes wetland areas, forests, fields, and streams. The sanctuary is an ideal spot for bird watching or simply for quiet repose.
47.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 500 South Fernandez Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Park is a community park that features expansive green grass fitting for picnics or sports play. The vibrant park also offers basketball, baseball, tennis, football, a swimming pool and a children's playground.
47.2 Miles
83% 87 votes
Parks 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Established in 1904, the Ravinia Park is now the place where the Ravinia Festival is held during summer, in which around 135 events are held each year. The park covers 36 acres and has on its site picnic areas and a pavilion. Around 600,000 visitors are welcomed each summer.
47.2 Miles
96% 67 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1111 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193 MoreLess Info
Schaumberg's Spring Valley is the destination for holidays and happy occasions. The farms are relaxing and provide a healthy aura during the stay. The cattle and poultry such as cows and ducks add to its charm.
47.2 Miles
90% 30 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 260 N Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Thrown Elements Pottery is an art gallery and hands-on center that offers visitors the chance to make their own pottery. The gallery hosts events for kids as well as adults, and offers periodic ladies' nights.
47.2 Miles
50% 24 votes
Movie Theaters 1850 2nd Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
The Landmark Renaissance Cinema screens foreign and independent films on its big theater screens. The cinema has an onsite snack bar offering organic and fair trade snacks along with beer, wine, and sodas.
47.2 Miles
100% 12 votes
Parks 1801 Sunset Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
The Sunset Woods Park is a public park that provides a large amount of different features and amenities to those who visit. These amenities include baseball fields, picnic areas, a skatepark, and an outdoor ice rink in the winter.
47.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Cultural Centers 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Available for private events such as weddings and reunions, the Highland Park Community House is a stunning estate to visit. The historic landmark is a red brick Colonial-Revival-style house that features multiple rooms including a grand ballroom and heritage garden.
47.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 1902 Havenhill Drive, Plainfield, IL 60586 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by taxidermist and artist Thomas M. Stepanek, Tom's Wildlife Art and Taxidermy offers taxidermy services for hunting and fishing trophies of all kinds. The company also tans hides and makes rugs.
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