Free & Cheap Things to Do in Park Ridge, IL

  • The list below includes 624 free or cheap things to do in or near Park Ridge, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From Wildwood Nature Center to Northwest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Park Ridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 624 free or cheap things to do in or near Park Ridge, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From Wildwood Nature Center to Northwest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Park Ridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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8.3 Miles
84% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.
8.3 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.
8.4 Miles
94% 16 votes
Specialty Museums 910 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
Lovers of Toby Jugs will greatly appreciate a visit to its designated museum in Evanston. The American Toby Jug Museum features thousands of interesting and exciting character jugs in its collection.
8.4 Miles
100% 47 votes
Hobby Shops 704 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
Dave's Down To Earth Rock Shop sells not only gems and minerals but jewelry, beads, fossils, Native American art and many other artifacts, sculptures and unique items. There is also a free museum downstairs filled with fossils.
8.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 8 S Beverly Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Bowl the night away at Beverly Lanes in Arlington Heights, Illinois. With over twenty lanes available and a party room for special events, visitors can enjoy the lanes in a comfortable, friendly, and affordable environment.
8.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 1215 Wendy Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Artist Judith Joseph, of the Judith Joseph Studio creates an array of art in her Northbrook space. The artist works in various mediums suck as calligraphy, glass and silk and can create custom pieces for special occasions.
8.5 Miles
93% 202 votes
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Space

Music Venue 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL MoreLess Info
The Society for Preservation of Arts and Culture in Evanston, simply called Space, combines a restaurant, a bar and music into one. The dance floor is spacious enough if it gets crowded at musical events.
8.5 Miles
86% 63 votes
History Museums 339 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the great American writer and journalist, the Hemingway Museum offers a glimpse in the life of Hemingway. Personal letters and his childhood diary are only some of the things exhibited in here.
8.5 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.
8.5 Miles
100% 12 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 246 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
The mission of Terra Incognito is to encourage and promote work of the highest quality exhibitions and representation in the gallery. The facility includes semi-private and private studios, wood firing kilns, and classrooms.
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