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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16.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dog Park Central Rd & E River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Administered by the city, the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also feature a pond.
16.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 500 E Miner, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
The downtown Recreation Park is the oldest community park in the city. Through new developments, it has expanded to feature a baseball diamond, an indoor gymnasium with a wooden floor, and an Olympic sized pool.
16.9 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.
16.9 Miles
78% 9 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Hibbard Road and Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL MoreLess Info
Keay Nature Center is a 4.6 acre nature center featuring several accessible nature trails and small waterfalls. Much of the center's plant-life is identified via informational plaques, and visitors will also find several memorial signs.
16.9 Miles
60% 10 votes
Family Fun Center 824 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
A 36-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Mount Prospect offers open and league bowling along with party hosting. The center provides a pro shop, arcade games, billiard tables, a snack bar and a lounge with adult beverages.
16.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 8 S Beverly Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Bowl the night away at Beverly Lanes in Arlington Heights, Illinois. With over twenty lanes available and a party room for special events, visitors can enjoy the lanes in a comfortable, friendly, and affordable environment.
17.1 Miles
76% 109 votes
Movie Theaters 53 S Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 MoreLess Info
Star Cinema Grill combines screenings of first-run Hollywood movies with the experience of eating at a full-service restaurant with a full bar. The facility also hosts frequent parties and special events.
17.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 2204 E Gregory Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Located next to Meadows Park, Meadows Aquatic Center features a zero-depth pool, swimming lanes, a water slide and a one-meter diving board. The center also offers a party room, grass picnic areas and changing rooms.
17.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 500-598 E Henry Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
Busse Park is a recreational and sports park, with large stretches of green grass and plenty of tall trees. It offers numerous amenities, including a playground with big slides, basketball court, baseball diamond and tennis courts.
17.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2941 Harrison Street, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Rugen Park is a small neighborhood park that features a playground for kids with a climbing structure, swings, a see saw, and other equipment. The park also has a picnic area.
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