- The list below includes 506 free or cheap things to do in or near Vernon Hills, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From Century Park to The Blast Zone, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vernon Hills and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Waukegan and Glenview.
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A small, historic theater and local landmark, the Pickwick Theater shows a variety of first-run movies, as well as occasional classic film series and special events. It offers an intimate setting, occasional specials, and deals on concessions.
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3 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL
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Started by violinist Edgar Muenzer and his wife, The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra hosted its opening night in 1994 at the Pickwick Theatre. The orchestra holds concerts at The Pickwick Theatre offering both classical and popular music.
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5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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With access to two lakes, Three Oaks Recreation Area offers two marinas for boats, and a beach area for sunbathing and picnics. There is also a boardwalk that visitors can use to view the scenery of the south lake.
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The Wilmette Park District is a park district that features a community garden, a community play field, and a number of recreational parks. The district is also home to a youth soccer league.
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Running parallel to Chicago's commuter rail line north of the city limits, the nine-mile Green Bay Trail is suitable for all ages. The trail is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking and cross-country skiing.
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Shenandoah Park is nearly 5 acres and includes a baseball diamond and a playground divided into two sections for different aged children. They also have picnic tables, bleachers and lots of benches.
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Skokie's Lockwood Park features an array of attractions, including tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field, playgrounds with climbing structures, swings, slides, and other equipment, and picnic areas with a barbecue pit.
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Offering jumping fun for all ages, Mega Trampoline is a popular location for birthday parties and other celebrations. Along with wall-to-wall trampolines, the facility is equipped with a play area which includes arcade games and inflatables.
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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.
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Cinema 12 Theatre is a family-owned business. Cinema 12 Theatre shows a variety of movies throughout the course of a day. All auditoriums are equipped with Enhanced 4K Digital Projection and Datasat Sound.