Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waukegan, IL

  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Bowen Park to Ben Diamond Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukegan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Glenview.
  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Bowen Park to Ben Diamond Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukegan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Glenview.
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21.9 Miles
30% 10 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Northwestern Campus, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The seating capacity for the multi-use Welsh Ryan Arena is just over 8,100. The sports facility is home to the Northwestern University volleyball, basketball, and wrestling teams and is actually located on the university campus.
21.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds Church St & Cumberland, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Situated just across from the shopping center, Golf Mill Park is a clean and safe park with tons of playground equipment. There are the standard swings and jungle gym as well as half a dozen types of slides.
22.1 Miles
65% 51 votes
Specialty Museums 400 N. Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
The original McDonalds hosts a special adjoining McDonald's museum which talks about the company's history and their various experiments. Food and beverage have the trademark M and it feels very special to have it here.
22.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks Oak Park, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Common park-related facilities are provided by the Euclid Square Park. There are nearly three acres of open land, a soccer field, four tennis courts, playground equipment, a ballfield, and a specially designed tot lot.
22.1 Miles
71% 7 votes
Skating Rinks 8435 Ballard Road, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Offering both indoor and outdoor ice rinks, IceLand Ice Arena offers a variety of skating and hockey programs. The facility hosts learn to skate programs as well as competitive skating, and hosts hockey leagues.
22.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Emerson St & Lawler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Emerson Park is a community-owned and managed park that features traditional amenities such as park benches, picnic areas, and playgrounds. In addition to these facilities, visitors will find tennis and basketball courts, as well as regularly maintained restrooms.
22.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 5300 W - 9200 N Church, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Situated on nearly two acres, Sequoya Park features a basketball court along with a large grass field suitable for sports and recreational activities. The park also offers a children's playground, park benches, a paved walking path and shade trees.
22.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 9300 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Skatium Ice Arena has both a full-size rink and a smaller rink, features its own cafe and is open for public skating year-round. They offer figure skating and hockey programs for both children and adults.
22.4 Miles
65% 20 votes
Arcades 723 W Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Inside its 20,000 sqaure foot facility, Party Time Palace offers a variety of entertainment options, from laser tag to miniature golf. The facility also contains indoor bounce houses, inflatable slides, and a mechanical bull.
22.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
Beaches 2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
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