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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25.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 3051 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL 60099 MoreLess Info
Featuring the collection of Paul Aken, The Platen Press is a museum devoted to printing and bookbinding history. The museum features machines and equipment related to hot metal casting and letter pressing, as well as other aspects of printing.
25.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Paintball 1891 N Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
Featuring inflatable and metal obstacles, Fox Paintball offers visitors a variety of themed paintball fields such as Stonehenge, Xball, Ulimate Air, and woodlands courses. The park also hosts scenario events, tournaments, and team practices.
25.3 Miles
65% 414 votes
Movie Theaters 352 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Hollywood Palms Cinema is more than a movie going experience. It has also a private screening room, a restaurant and a bar, making it ideal for both adults and children.
25.3 Miles
96% 600 votes
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Riverwalk

Parks West Branch of DuPage River, Naperville, IL MoreLess Info
Opened in 1981 to celebrate 150 years since the town was established, Riverwalk has plenty of attractions for the entire family, including a playground, a beach and grill resort, and 1,75 miles of walkway along the river.
25.4 Miles
70% 10 votes
Landmarks 111 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL MoreLess Info
Home to over 20,000 residents, Woodstock, il is a town filled with attractions and locations to stop by when visiting. Those in the city commonly enjoy stopping by a local restaurant, shopping, or seeing one of the town's historic landmarks.
25.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Historic Districts Main Street, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
With a Civil War statue in the center, Woodstock Square offers visitors stone walking paths lined with grass and gardens. The park is strewn with bronze plaques showing locations of the filming of Groundhog Day.
25.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, IL 60099 MoreLess Info
The Zion Leisure Center is a park and recreation center that hosts a variety of programs and special events. Guests can swim, golf, use the fitness center, or participate in after school or preschool programs.
25.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 221 Dean Street, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
A not for profit organization that brings live music to the Woodstock area, Off Square Music focuses on folk and bluegrass music, and hosts a variety of live performances and events.
25.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, IL 60099 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1946, the Zion Park District is a government-run department focused on maintaining parks and offering recreational facilities to the local community. In total, the department oversees more than 752 acres in the many community parks.
25.5 Miles
86% 388 votes
Beaches 1000 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
Oak Street Beach offers guests the opportunity to hike and swim in the waters of Lake Michigan. The location, which is often a site for beach volleyball games, also provides places for guests to purchase beer and cocktails.
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