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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18.3 Miles
55% 162 votes
Bowling 7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Pinstripes is an Oak Brook bistro that features bocce and bowling. Gluten-free cuisine, flatbreads and housemade pastas are among the featured entrees. The facility hosts school field trips that teach children about the games of bowling and bocce too.
18.4 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.
18.4 Miles
78% 18 votes
Recreation Centers 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The McGaw YMCA's amenities include exercise studios, Pilates studio, Racquetball courts, Treadmills, stair climbers, free weights, free wifi, gymnasium, two indoor pools, locker rooms and saunas. Instructional classes, summer camps, and public assistance programs and memberships are available.
18.4 Miles
80% 15 votes
Skating Rinks 201 W 22nd Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
With freestyle roller skating sessions available, Lombard Roller Skating Rink hosts skating classes and derby leagues at its indoor rink. On Mondays, the rink hosts Rhythm & Blues night, where adults can skate until midnight to R&B music.
18.5 Miles
33% 86 votes
Movie Theaters 80 Yorktown Shopping Ctr, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with IMAX, AMC Yorktown 18 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reclining chairs, reserved seats, a full bar and an AMC Red Kitchen with ordering via tablet.
18.5 Miles
45% 44 votes
Movie Theaters 80 Yorktown Shopping Ctr, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Utilizing IMAX and RealD 3D technology, AMC Yorktown Premium Cinema shows the latest independent and blockbuster films in its stadium style amphitheaters. The auditoriums feature cushioned chairs with a folding lap table for visitors to enjoy food on.
18.5 Miles
96% 27 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 525 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Willowbrook Wildlife Center is an animal education center and rehabilitation facility. Visitors can see over 80 types of wildlife, including bobcats, eagles and snakes, and can even assist in releasing healed animals back into the wild.
18.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 920 N Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
The Gurnee Aquatic Park is a local water park that offers fun and entertainment to its guests. Visitors commonly enjoy swimming and doing other water related activities at the water park.
18.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Forest Ave & Rt 59, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore the natural habitats of the region at West DuPage Woods, which includes wetland and woodland areas. The park has several picnic areas, as well as a 2 mile nature trail for hiking.
18.6 Miles
83% 65 votes
Lighthouses 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
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