- The list below includes 588 free or cheap things to do in or near Northbrook, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
- From Techny Prairie Park & Fields to Village Green, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Northbrook and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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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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Moehling Park is a botanical area. The park has flowers, carved tree art and hand painted sculptures. There are also educational placards and a brick walkway.Moehling Park provides benches in the shade.
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2600 Central Park Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
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The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian honors the American Indian tradition from the past with their collection of artifacts and exhibits from different parts of the country; an interactive experience for kids. It symbolizes social, cultural and religious integrity.
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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.
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The Big Surf Wave Pool is a wave pool that features deck chairs, umbrellas, and 3-foot waves. The pool changes wave cycles every 10 minutes and also has a snack shack that serves hot dogs and pizza.
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Emmerich Park is an ideal place for fun in the great outdoors. It features a playground for kids, tennis courts, clean restrooms, concessions stand, and indoor facilities that host fitness classes.
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Lions Recreation Center hosts a variety of fitness and youth programs in its 23,000 square foot facility. It has a stage, dance studio, gymnasium, and meeting rooms available for community use.
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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.
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The Wilmette Park District is a park district that features a community garden, a community play field, and a number of recreational parks. The district is also home to a youth soccer league.
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Oakton Ice Arena is a regulation-size ice rink. The rink offers public skating hours, as well as ice hockey and figure skating programs with trained and experienced coaches and instructors.