Free & Cheap Things to Do in Glen Ellyn, IL

  • The list below includes 705 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Ellyn, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, History Museums and Family Fun Center.
  • From Lake Ellyn Park to Spring Avenue Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Ellyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and West Chicago.
  • The list below includes 705 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Ellyn, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, History Museums and Family Fun Center.
  • From Lake Ellyn Park to Spring Avenue Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Ellyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and West Chicago.
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16.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Lake 1000 NE River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
A 38 acre forest preserve located between Des Plaines and Glenview, the Beck Lake Forest Preserve is a popular fishing spot for bass, northern pike, carp, catfish, bluegill, and a variety of other fish.
16.7 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.
16.8 Miles
83% 23 votes
Swimming Pool 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
Available for after-hours rental, Vaughan Aquatic Centre offers a variety of services, including swimming lesson for both adults and children and scuba certification.
16.8 Miles
52% 33 votes
Movie Theaters 4779 W Cermak, Cicero, IL 60804 MoreLess Info
The AMC Showplace Cicero 14 is a modern multiplex cinema that features first-run films and offers full digital projection with stadium seating throughout its auditoriums. The facility also provides traditional amenitites like a snack bar and arcade as well.
16.8 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.
16.8 Miles
33% 3 votes
Landmarks Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Imitating the famous tower in Italy, Leaning Tower of Pisa is a water tower disguised as a life-size replica. The tower is often used as a photo op for travelers and tourists.
16.9 Miles
82% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 95 Fifth Street, Oswego, IL 60543 MoreLess Info
Featuring 10 screens with digital projection, Kendall 10 Theater is a clean and comfortable place to enjoy a movie. All theaters are equipped with stadium seating, and guests get free drink refills and 50 cent popcorn refills for the duration of their stay.
16.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Forests Touhy & Harts Road, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Bunker Hill Forest Preserve is a large park that offers scenic views of nature, trails for walking or jogging and ample space for picnics. The park also serves as an outdoor venue for any event with proper county permits.
16.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 8255 N Oketo Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A community center for sports, play, and care, Grennan Heights Park contains a wooden floor basketball court, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, a playground, preschool, athletic programs, and open gym for all ages.
17.1 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.
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