Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rockford, IL

  • The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near Rockford, Illinois, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Gardens, Parks and Off Road & ATV.
  • From Anderson Japanese Gardens to Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rockford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beloit, Loves Park, Cherry Valley and Oregon.
  • The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near Rockford, Illinois, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Gardens, Parks and Off Road & ATV.
  • From Anderson Japanese Gardens to Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rockford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beloit, Loves Park, Cherry Valley and Oregon.
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47.2 Miles
100% 16 votes
Libraries 209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 MoreLess Info
Supplying the community with books and computers, Dwight Foster Public Library offers a variety of activities for seniors and school children. There are weekly book discussions and a Lego club.
47.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Canoeing 99 N Main Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 MoreLess Info
Rockriver Canoe Co is a small canoe shop offering rentals for canoes custom made within the shop. Rockriver Canoe Co also supplies canoe building materials as well as various canoe and kayak gear.
47.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Pubs 14 Sherman Avenue East, Fort Atkinson, WI MoreLess Info
Featuring ingredients and beers produced locally in Wisconsin, Paddy Coughlin's Pub offers visitors live music and dinner with a special gluten free menu. The pub has a meeting room upstairs that visitors can rent free of charge.
47.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 2054 W Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
Filled with interactive displays, Bartlett Nature Center offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the native plant and animal life in the region. The center has reptiles, insects, stuffed animals, bones, and informative posters on display.
47.4 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks 2054 W Sterns Road, Bartlett, IL 60177 MoreLess Info
A 3,400-acre preserve, the James 'Pate' Philip State Park aims to preserve and protect its diverse Illinois ecosystem. The park is a mixture of prairie, marshes and forest and features a visitor center with educational exhibits.
47.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
A museum of musical history and curiosities, the Sanfilippo Place de La Musique maintains collections of music boxes, phonographs, calliopes, coin operated pianos, and other musical artifacts. In all, it houses the largest collection of automatic instruments in the world.
48.0 Miles
58% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 550 N Randall Road, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
For fans of larger than life movies, the Randall 16 Theaters offers films on their famous IMAX screen. Also available is a wide selection of feature titles on traditional, state of the art movie screens and a full service snack and drink bar.
48.0 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks Illinois Route 31 & North Street, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Wheeler Park is a park featuring an 18-hole disc golf course. The course is known to be rather challenging due to the large number of trees that must be maneuvered around. The park also maintains a playground and picnic areas.
48.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mini Golf 101 N Street, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
The Stone Creek Miniature Golf is an 18-hole mini-golf course that offers challenging golf to individuals of all skill levels. Visitors commonly enjoy attending birthday parties, group outings, or having a night-out at the course.
48.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
The Stephen D Persinger Recreation Center contains a full fitness gym with treadmills, stair climbers, bikes, ellipticals, and more. The gym also contains an indoor track, two basketball courts, and rooms for classes and parties.
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