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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12.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
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Ray Lake

Walking Trails 23239 W Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
Located on a natural preserve, Ray Lake is a quiet lake home to abundant wildlife. Visitors enjoy birdwatching, hiking along the waterfront on the paved gravel trail and horseback riding.
12.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skate Parks Talcott & Cumberland, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities year-round at South Park. In addition to a recreation center, the park features baseball and tennis facilities, a summer wading pool and winter ice skating and sledding.
12.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 111 S Washington Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Accepting visitors of all skill levels, Fencing Center of Chicago offers an assortment of classes that teach the sport of fencing. The center runs a summer camp led by Germany's Olympic head fencing coach.
12.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Botanical Gardens 413 N Cook Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
With 1.7 acres to explore, Cook Memorial Park & Rose Garden provides visitors with a scenic garden filled with flower beds and over 20 rose bushes. The park also features a playground and a memorial plaque that honors American veterans.
12.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
Hiking Trails 945 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL MoreLess Info
Situated on 160-acres of land, Bluff Spring Fen is a nature preserve that is characterized by mineral-rich springs, wetlands, savannas, and gravel hills. The preserve features more than 20 species of dragonflies.
12.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
The Montrose Room is an entertainment venue that hosts live music shows and comedians and serves martinis, cocktails, and beer on tap. The venue can be rented out for private meetings or corporate events.
12.9 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.
13.0 Miles
50% 24 votes
Movie Theaters 1850 2nd Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
The Landmark Renaissance Cinema screens foreign and independent films on its big theater screens. The cinema has an onsite snack bar offering organic and fair trade snacks along with beer, wine, and sodas.
13.1 Miles
88% 59 votes
Farms & Ranches 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Going to the Historic Wagner Farm can be a bit of a learning experience. Visitors can learn about livestock, crops, participate in special events, and visit the heritage center to take part in some interactive exhibits.
13.1 Miles
50% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 708 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
The Liberty Theater is a historic theater that provides entertainment in the form of movies. The theater was once the employer of a young Marlon Brando and has the goal of recreating the golden age of movie-going.
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