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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20.3 Miles
84% 102 votes
Malls Golf Rd. at Route 53, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
As with any other mall, the Woodfield Shopping Center is a great place for spending a few hours with the family or with friends. It is the largest mall in Illinois, and one of the largest in USA.
20.3 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Dawes Park located in Evanston is a charming holiday destination. Many of its facilities are open only during a certain time of the year. Lake Michigan is the center of attraction of this resort.
20.3 Miles
86% 21 votes
National & State Parks 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Skokie's Exploritorium is a large indoor play space that features an array of educational, creative, and hands-on play areas. It includes a climbing area with tubes and tunnels, musical instruments, a water play area, and costumes.
20.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Arts Centers 306 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Offering professional art instruction to the community, Brickton Art Center has a variety of arts classes for photography, painting, sewing, and more. The work of the students is displayed in the gallery for visitors to enjoy.
20.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Soccer Field 6368 W. Howard Street, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Children between the ages of 18 months and nine years old are the focus of Lil' Kickers, which uses soccer to help children grow. Along with soccer classes and general soccer play, the facility can be rented for birthday parties.
20.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
A multipurpose facility, the Oakton Community Center hosts programs for visitors of all ages, from kids to seniors. The facility features playgrounds, classrooms, a kitchen, lounges, and an Exploritorium, which has interactive play activities for kids.
20.4 Miles
Arcades 7411 Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Kiddie Kingdom is a kid-centric arcade with a restaurant offering numerous dishes from shrimp appetizers and Italian beef sandwiches to pasta and pizza. Players can collect game tickets for prizes. Party packages and catering are also available.
20.4 Miles
93% 236 votes
Malls 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
Guests of the Woodfield Mall will have the opportunity to shop at a variety of locations, including Zales Jewelers, Brookstone, and Chico's. The location also features a variety of dining locations for guests seeking refreshments.
20.4 Miles
92% 115 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas N Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Part of the Ned Brown Forest Preserve, the Busse Woods Trail System offers hikers, cyclists and equestrians approximately 11 miles of paved trails. Fishing and boating are featured within the forest preserve.
20.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Forests Roselle Rd & Central Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 MoreLess Info
Situated on over 1,800 acres, Paul Douglas Forest Preserve features grasslands and wetlands that are home to birds and other animals. The area is suitable for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, golfing and bird watching.
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