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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17.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 483 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by the city, Sunset Pool rests in southwest Glen Ellyn. This outdoor zero-depth pool features a beach-style entry that makes it easy for families with young children to enjoy.
17.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Geneva Rd & Indian Knoll Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve is a community managed park named for the burial mounds of prehistoric plains tribes located nearby. The park sits along the DuPage river and offers hiking trails and fishing by permit.
17.2 Miles
71% 7 votes
Pubs 72 N Williams St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
Finn McCool's Crystal Lake offers an authentic Irish Pub experience stateside. The pub offers a large selection of on tap brews as well as a menu of Irish pub favorites such as fish and chips and shepherd's pie.
17.2 Miles
88% 32 votes
Military Museums Naval Station Great Lakes Main Gate on Sheridan Road, Great Lakes, IL 60088 MoreLess Info
Free to tourists, the Great Lakes Naval Museum offers guided tours and a valuable education concerning the history of the military, particularly the U.S. Navy. Throughout the year, special events and activities are planned for children and youth groups.
17.2 Miles
89% 9 votes
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Evolve

Recreation Centers 54 N Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
Evolve is a gift store offering, among other items, local artisan jewelry, crystals, statues, books, and candles. The store also hosts a variety of healing and balancing workshops on a regular basis.
17.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 4504 Terra Cotta Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 MoreLess Info
Crystal Bowl is a traditional ten pin bowling alley with a retro décor style. The lanes offer automatic scoring, and there is an on-site concession stand and pro shop for serious bowlers.
17.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 208 W Union Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Wheaton's Memorial Park Leisure Center offers a variety of attractions for visitors, including live musical performances, the Taste of Wheaton festival each summer, and races. The park has tennis courts, a horse shoe pit, and picnic areas.
17.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 303 W Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Built near the original homestead of John Quincy Adams, Adams Park is a small county park. The park features walking trails, a scenic fountain, and several benches in shaded areas.
17.3 Miles
75% 16 votes
Comedy Clubs 4051 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Zanies Comedy Night Club is a smoke-free club that serves a variety of mixed drinks and features stand-up comedy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Patrons must be 21 and they have a two drink minimum.
17.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
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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