Free & Cheap Things to Do in Naperville, IL

  • The list below includes 481 free or cheap things to do in or near Naperville, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Riverwalk to Green Valley Forest Preserve Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Naperville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oak Park, West Chicago, Lombard and Aurora.
  • The list below includes 481 free or cheap things to do in or near Naperville, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Riverwalk to Green Valley Forest Preserve Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Naperville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oak Park, West Chicago, Lombard and Aurora.
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32.6 Miles
67% 9 votes
Hiking Trails 722 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Running parallel to Chicago's commuter rail line north of the city limits, the nine-mile Green Bay Trail is suitable for all ages. The trail is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking and cross-country skiing.
32.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
The Wilmette Park District Community Recreation Center, features workshops, dance and exercise programs, gymnastics and sports gyms, and an auditorium. With 94,000 square feet and room for special events, it also serves as the base for several community programs.
32.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Other Entertainment 8th & Market, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
The Emergence Dance Theatre is a year-round dance theatre that showcases international stars in their productions. The cinema is also equipped with two main theaters where the productions take place.
32.7 Miles
84% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.
32.7 Miles
30% 10 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Northwestern Campus, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The seating capacity for the multi-use Welsh Ryan Arena is just over 8,100. The sports facility is home to the Northwestern University volleyball, basketball, and wrestling teams and is actually located on the university campus.
32.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 10520 S Rt 47, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
Bowl-Hi Lanes is a bowling alley that also offers a bowling technology center. The bowling alley is also known for having bands, such as the country band 'The Roadhouse Prophets', to play on Saturday nights.
32.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Gardens 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
32.9 Miles
94% 35 votes
Art Museum 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
It's a pleasure to visit a place which is as expansive and as grand as the Mary and Leigh Block Museum. Exhibits are vast and various. Artists featured are of the highest standards and authenticity.
32.9 Miles
93% 14 votes
Music Venue Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
At Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, visitors can see a wide variety of performances, from live orchestra music to stand up comedy from nationally recognized comedians. The concert hall also hosts student performances from the Northwestern University's school of music.
32.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) Northern Illinois Un, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Consisting of a variety of athletic facilities, Northern Illinois University Athletics is home to many of the university's sport teams. The largest facility, the Huskie Stadium, hosts home football games with over 30,000 seats.
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