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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Weight-loss programs include 14-day meal plans, access to boot-camp-style group-training sessions, and MaxP boot-camp T-shirts
28.7 Miles
31% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 2160 Sycamore Road, De Kalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Carmike Market Square 10 Cinema is a movie theater and amusement center. good movies are up on the showreel and snacks like popcorn and soda complete the movie going experience. It is spacious and fuzzy.
28.8 Miles
88% 43 votes
History Museums 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI 53548 MoreLess Info
This museum is housed in the Stanley Dexter Tallman prairie style house from 1912, made famous for Abraham Lincoln spending 2 nights there. The Lincoln Tallman House ticketing and visitors center reside here. Tours take about an hour and a half and there is no food or beverages for purchase.
29.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 509 N 1st Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
The Ellwood House Museum was formally owned by Issac Ellwood, founder of the first barbed wire factory. Now a museum, visitors can take a tour and learn about the history of the area and of barbed wire.
29.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Camping Site 2050 Deep Cut Road, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
During the summer, Camp Lakota runs a campground for families to set up tent in. The staff provides outdoor meals and the grounds include an archery course, climbing wall, and pool. Boy scouts can use the facilities year round.
29.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 1730 Sycamore Road, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Mardi Gras Lanes is a bowling alley with 32 lanes and a restaurant that offers pizza, burgers, and hot dogs. Other available games include video poker and electronic slot machines.
29.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 111 S 2nd Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
A small art gallery in the same building as the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce, the Nehring Cultural & Tourism Center features a variety of exhibits. Some exhibits center on art, while others center on natural or cultural history.
29.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks 1020 Sharon Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Dekalb Park District features a number of parks and facilities. Parks offer a wide range of recreational activities including playgrounds, soccer fields, golf courses, sports complexes' and historic museum flower gardens.
29.5 Miles
95% 21 votes
Walking Trails 2636 W Fairview Rd, Freeport, IL MoreLess Info
Jane Addams Recreation Trail takes you on a journey through time and the experience is further enriched by the stories told. The trail allows for a pleasant walk in the shade and vivid sceneries all around.
29.5 Miles
42% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 2160 Sycamore Road, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Carmike Cinemas Market Square 10 is a ten-theater movie multiplex that shows primarily new release movies in digital video and sound. The theater offers a variety of matinee and combo deals.
29.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Other Entertainment 8th & Market, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
The Emergence Dance Theatre is a year-round dance theatre that showcases international stars in their productions. The cinema is also equipped with two main theaters where the productions take place.
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