Free & Cheap Things to Do in Glenview, IL

  • The list below includes 597 free or cheap things to do in or near Glenview, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From Little Bear Garden to Valley-Lo Sports Club, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glenview and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 597 free or cheap things to do in or near Glenview, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From Little Bear Garden to Valley-Lo Sports Club, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glenview and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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5.7 Miles
94% 214 votes
Colleges & Universities 633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
5.7 Miles
50% 38 votes
Movie Theaters 1525 Lake Cook Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
The AMC Theatres in Northbrook offer the latest in digital production and 3D entertainment. Large screen formats, such as IMAX, make movie viewing an immersive and almost interactive experience. Show times in the theaters are generally in the evening or afternoon.
5.7 Miles
62% 146 votes
Pubs 626 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Located near downtown Evanston, the Celtic Knot Public House serves traditional pub fare and a wide selection of imported and craft beers, wines and spirits. The pub also hosts regular live music and monthly storytelling events.
5.7 Miles
17% 36 votes
Movie Theaters 1525 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 14 screens, AMC Northbrook Court 14 displays first-run features films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
5.7 Miles
57% 7 votes
Beaches 2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
5.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Gardens 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
5.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 1313 N Burning Bush Ln, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
The Burning Bush Trails Park offers 10-acres of outdoor space for visitors to enjoy. The park includes amenities such as a covered gazebo and a playground for residents to use.
5.8 Miles
88% 8 votes
Playgrounds Northbrook Court Mall, 2042 Northbrook Ct, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
With blocks, toys, and tents for young children to play with, Gymboree Play & Music offers classes to aid in a child's development. The instructor uses the playground to encourage the development of balance and coordination skills.
5.9 Miles
93% 202 votes
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Space

Music Venue 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL MoreLess Info
The Society for Preservation of Arts and Culture in Evanston, simply called Space, combines a restaurant, a bar and music into one. The dance floor is spacious enough if it gets crowded at musical events.
6.0 Miles
100% 47 votes
Hobby Shops 704 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
Dave's Down To Earth Rock Shop sells not only gems and minerals but jewelry, beads, fossils, Native American art and many other artifacts, sculptures and unique items. There is also a free museum downstairs filled with fossils.
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