Free & Cheap Things to Do in Great Lakes, IL

  • The list below includes 404 free or cheap things to do in or near Great Lakes, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Military Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • From Great Lakes Naval Museum to Belvidere Arcade, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Great Lakes and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Waukegan.
  • The list below includes 404 free or cheap things to do in or near Great Lakes, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Military Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • From Great Lakes Naval Museum to Belvidere Arcade, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Great Lakes and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Waukegan.
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12.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 1776 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Located in the Northfield Inn, Northbrook Historical Society and History Museum has a top floor that is a recreation of an 1890s Shermerville home with period furnishings and artifacts. The museum contains the Schinleber photograph collection among other exhibits.
12.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1331 Shermer Rd, Shermer Rd & Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Opened in the 1940s, Village Green showcases 10 acres of walkways, green gardens, and playgrounds. Picnic areas are featured as well as a full baseball diamond, and views of local businesses and passing trains are available.
12.8 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
In addition to managing an array of parks and facilities, the Buffalo Grove Park District administers a full slate of programs, ranging from dance lessons to youth and adult sports programs.
12.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding 32159 N Bacon Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
The McCrae Farm is a classical horsemanship facility dedicated to the preservation of French Classical Training principals. Horsemanship is shared with the community through performances and instruction in their indoor arena.
12.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 1501 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Comprised of four outdoor pools, the Meadowhill Aquatic Center features a diving area with three diving boards of varying heights, a lap pool, a water playground for kids, and a pool with body slides and tube slides.
13.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Ice Skating 1730 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
As a sports complex, Northbrook Sports Center provides the community with a facility that supports a wide range of fitness activities like ice skating and swimming. The center has two NHL regulation sized hockey rinks and an outdoor pool.
13.2 Miles
43% 7 votes
Parks Forest Preserve Way, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
The Skokie Lagoons is an assortment of pools and channels covering 894 acres and located just inland of Lake Michigan. Public boat access with an assortment of fishing is available along with picnic areas and hiking trails.
13.3 Miles
50% 12 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1300 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Open year-round, Five Seasons Sports Club is a health and fitness facility with a family focus. The club has a full range of fitness equipment, and offers a variety of classes.
13.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Castles 1040 S Milwaukee Ave, Ste 275, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Fairy Castle is a live entertainment venue and performance company that specializes in character entertainment for kids' events. The group offers birthday parties, princess parties, and costumed entertainment for all sorts of special events.
13.4 Miles
78% 18 votes
Family Fun Center 421 West Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 MoreLess Info
Kristof's Entertainment Center has attractions for children and adults such as bowling, go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages and an arcade. Their bar features many pool tables, several TVs and a live music and karaoke stage.
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