Free & Cheap Things to Do in Highland Park, IL

  • The list below includes 521 free or cheap things to do in or near Highland Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, History Museums and Mini Golf.
  • From Ravinia Park to Sunset Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highland Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 521 free or cheap things to do in or near Highland Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, History Museums and Mini Golf.
  • From Ravinia Park to Sunset Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highland Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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Chicago's No. 1 Drum Lessons 329 Plainview Dr., Bolingbrook, IL MoreLess Info
Instructors teach timing, original beats, stick control, tricks, and advanced techniques
1.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 1207 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 5,000-square-foot fitness center, Recreation Center of Highland Park provides exercise equipment and a pool along with lessons and classes. The center also has a track for walking and running, basketball courts and a child care facility.
1.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 1195 Half Day Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Maintained by the Jewish Council for Youth Services, The Lil' - Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center features a heated pool with two shallow ends and a water slide. The center also has sports courts, and hosts lessons and camps.
0.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Cultural Centers 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Available for private events such as weddings and reunions, the Highland Park Community House is a stunning estate to visit. The historic landmark is a red brick Colonial-Revival-style house that features multiple rooms including a grand ballroom and heritage garden.
0.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 326 Central, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Built in 1847, the Francis Stupey Log Cabin is a historical and charming site to visit. The cabin is one of the oldest structures still standing in Highland Park and is surrounded by a lush lawn.
2.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Ice Skating 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
At Centennial Ice Arena, visitors can participate in public skate sessions or join a hockey league. The arena has a gymnastics program where children are taught how to balance and tumble.
2.3 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.
2.4 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.
2.4 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.
2.9 Miles
76% 46 votes
Family Fun Center 555 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
A popular location for birthday parties, Nickel City offers a variety of arcade games; including racing games, Dance Dance Revolution, shooting games, and more. Kids can redeem prizes with the tickets won from the games.
3.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Picnic Spot Northbrook, IL MoreLess Info
Somme Prairie Nature Preserve is a 90 acre nature preserve populated by savanna, prairie, woodland, and ephemeral ponds. The preserve is a natural habitat to hundreds of rare plant and animal species. Guided tours are available on request.
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