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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15.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Tennis 1257 N Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Promoting the sport of table tennis, Joola Table Tennis Club provides a place for fans of the sport to learn and perfect their game. Joola equipment including tables, balls and accessories are also sold here.
15.4 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.
15.5 Miles
92% 51 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI MoreLess Info
At the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, people can take exercise classes, swim, play in an indoor waterpark, play on the two NHL regulation ice arenas, and shoot archery, and use the daycare. People can also play many types of ball including basketball, baseball, football, racquetball, pickleball, soccer, softball.
15.5 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.
15.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1500 E Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
The River Trails Park District is a collection of 9 parks and recreational areas. Most of the parks offer green open fields and a playground. The park district includes the 51 acre Rob Roy Golf Course.
15.7 Miles
95% 61 votes
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The Grove

Historic Buildings 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore an outdoor history and nature museum that spans 143 acres across diverse prairie grove land at The Grove. The Grove features a variety of native plants, animals and nature trails, and offers workshops and hands-on programs.
15.8 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks Cuba Rd & N Ela Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
The Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve is a leisure park that has a crushed-gravel trail that can be used for biking, running, walking, strolling, and roller blading. The preserve also has restrooms.
16.1 Miles
88% 59 votes
Farms & Ranches 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Going to the Historic Wagner Farm can be a bit of a learning experience. Visitors can learn about livestock, crops, participate in special events, and visit the heritage center to take part in some interactive exhibits.
16.1 Miles
72% 75 votes
Movie Theaters 200 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
AMC Randhurst 12 is a 12 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and airs mainstream and independent films. The theater also features MacGuffins Bar and Lounge and is available to host parties and special events.
16.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 1400 E Kensington Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
At Sycamore Trails Park, visitors can play sports on a multipurpose grass field, take their children to the playground, or go jogging on the walking paths. The park has various benches and picnic tables strewn across it.
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