Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mchenry, IL

  • The list below includes 286 free or cheap things to do in or near Mchenry, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, Art Gallery, National & State Parks and Farmers Markets.
  • From Moraine Hills State Park to Stade's Farm and Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mchenry and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove and Elgin.
  • The list below includes 286 free or cheap things to do in or near Mchenry, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, Art Gallery, National & State Parks and Farmers Markets.
  • From Moraine Hills State Park to Stade's Farm and Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mchenry and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove and Elgin.
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100% 1 votes
Parks 2413 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
A spacious field, Ben Diamond Park provides for an array of outdoor activities including tennis, basketball and a playground for younger kids to enjoy. There is also a special, designated area for picnics, grilling and large gatherings.
21.1 Miles
50% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 111 S Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 MoreLess Info
Featuring fifteen state-of-the-art auditoriums, the Marcus Theatres offer a wide selection of film selections for Elgin patrons. The theater also offers a full service drink and snack bar as well a 7- foot wide, three story Ultra screen.
21.1 Miles
38% 13 votes
Children's Play Area 1827 W Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 MoreLess Info
Filled with indoor toys for young visitors, KIds Club Party & Fun has a cluster of themed rooms, from a princess room to a fireman room. The facility offers open play sessions and private party packages.
21.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 810 Villa Street, Elgin, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated Bowlway Lanes is a fun family-friendly bowling alley that provides local entertainment to Elgin locals. The bowling alley offers a full service pro shop, snack cafe, video arcade and drink bar.
21.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 533 Saint Charles Street, Elgin, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
Featuring artifacts from the Elgin No 5 fire house, the Elgin Fire Barn No 5 Museum displays antique fire fighting equipment, including a hand-propelled hose cart, old helmets and uniforms, a variety of badges, and other memorabilia.
21.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 2255 Wt Yorkhouse Road, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
Waukegan's Bevier Park is a 30 acre area that features a variety of attractions and amenities. There is a large pond, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, a baseball field, and a nine hole disc golf course.
21.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mini Golf 2126 N Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
From milk shakes to soft serve, Shirl's Drive-In & Lighthouse Miniature Golf offers visitors a variety of frozen treats to enjoy. The golf course is landscaped with rocks and plants, and features a lighthouse structure in the center.
21.5 Miles
92% 362 votes
Horse Races 2200 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60006 MoreLess Info
Located in the suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Arlington Park is a horse racing track just outside of Chicago. In 1981, the site hosted the first thoroughbred race that featured a million dollar purse.
21.5 Miles
86% 202 votes
Horse Races 2200 W Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60006 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of horse racing events and wagering on the races at Arlington International Racecourse. The horse racetrack also features a sports bar, a restaurant and a variety of contests and promotions.
21.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Lake 1400 E Valley Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy scenic views of Lake Arlington from one of the walking paths that circle the lake. There are rental shops set up by the lake so visitors can take sailboats and kayaks out on the water.
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