Free & Cheap Things to Do in Palatine, IL

  • The list below includes 670 free or cheap things to do in or near Palatine, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Soccer Field, Music Venue and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Falcon Park Recreation Center to Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palatine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and West Chicago.
  • The list below includes 670 free or cheap things to do in or near Palatine, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Soccer Field, Music Venue and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Falcon Park Recreation Center to Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palatine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and West Chicago.
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10.6 Miles
95% 38 votes
Flea Markets 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
Wolff's Flea Market is good for somebody who is looking to spend their free time by doing some interesting shopping. Vendors here sell toys and beautiful knick knacks. Parking space is big and feasible.
10.6 Miles
87% 70 votes
History Museums 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
10.6 Miles
88% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 2800 Oakton Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
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.
10.7 Miles
There 16 permanent exhibitions at the Kohl Children's Museum, from domains such as Adventure in Art, Car Care, and Pet Vet. Special programs are organized in here all around the year, while it can also support special private events, such as birthday parties.
10.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Landmarks 383 E Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 MoreLess Info
Founded in the 1800's, the Valley of Chicago, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite is a lodge-style social club and recreation center. Views of old fashioned woodwork and historical items are featured along with various art and antiques.
10.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2945 W Lake Ave, Ste 2901, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Habitat Park is an often overlooked 2 acre outdoor exhibit at the Kohl Children's Museum. Climbing structures, a maze, water painting wall, alternative energy exhibit, sensory garden, interactive sculpture trail with numerous activities are some of the activities available.
10.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 1776 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Located in the Northfield Inn, Northbrook Historical Society and History Museum has a top floor that is a recreation of an 1890s Shermerville home with period furnishings and artifacts. The museum contains the Schinleber photograph collection among other exhibits.
10.8 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.
10.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails Bloomingdale, IL MoreLess Info
Divided into 60 different preserves, the Spring Creek Reservoir , Forest Preserve Dist of DuPage County is a forest preserve with over 145-miles of trails. The preserve also has five education centers.
10.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 116 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
A 2.6 acre public park, Kracklauer Park offers amenities such as tennis courts, playgrounds, and a covered picnic pavilion that can be reserved for private events. The park houses a dance studio, as well, and hosts a summer concert series.
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