Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oak Park, IL

  • The list below includes 601 free or cheap things to do in or near Oak Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Homes, Movie Theaters and Bars.
  • From Oak Park Public Library to Oak Park Conservatory, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oak Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Evanston and Lombard.
  • The list below includes 601 free or cheap things to do in or near Oak Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Homes, Movie Theaters and Bars.
  • From Oak Park Public Library to Oak Park Conservatory, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oak Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Evanston and Lombard.
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12.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2941 Harrison Street, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Rugen Park is a small neighborhood park that features a playground for kids with a climbing structure, swings, a see saw, and other equipment. The park also has a picnic area.
12.6 Miles
84% 256 votes
Movie Theaters 1715 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Featuring a combined 18 screens, Evanston Century 12 & Cinearts 6 display first-run Hollywood movies and independent films. The theaters provide stadium seating, arcade games, a lobby cafe and an in-theater bar with adult beverages.
12.6 Miles
53% 17 votes
Bowling 4700 W 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
Arena Lanes is a bowling alley consisting of 32 lanes of bowling. Additionally, other amenities at the bowling alley include food and beverages, a full bar, and a pro shop.
12.7 Miles
94% 214 votes
Colleges & Universities 633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
12.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 349 W Walnut Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Locals and visitors can get out to enjoy some fresh air at Einstein Park. The park features a playground, basketball court, baseball diamond, and shelter for rent for reunions, birthday parties, and other events..
12.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 820 S Finley Road, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Four Seasons Park offers a wide range of recreational activities including baseball, softball, basketball and sand volleyball courts. There is also a large pond for fishing as well as playgrounds, picnic areas and walking paths.
12.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 10444 Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
As a recreations center, Oak Lawn Parks Dist-Racquet Club offers visitors a variety of fitness opportunities at its sport courts and fitness center. The facility has four racquetball courts, five tennis courses, batting cages, and a gymnasium.
12.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 220 Westmoreland Drive, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Historic Roemer Park has been home to local Little League baseball players, including comedian Bill Murray, since its opening in 1953. Recent renovations to the baseball park brought improved dugouts, fences and concessions.
12.9 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.
12.9 Miles
85% 33 votes
History Museums 2600 Central Park Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
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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