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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43.9 Miles
79% 57 votes
Observation Decks 455 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Climb to the top of the 14-story tall Millennium Carillion and you can experience the wondrous musical bells and a breath-taking view of Naperville and beyond. Visitors also enjoy concerts from the lawns surrounding the tower.
44.0 Miles
92% 142 votes
History Museums 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Reiterating the pioneer and early settlement period, the Naper Settlement covers 12 acres and hosts special events, such as weddings, and different interactive educational programs, for both adults and children.
44.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas RR 25, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by 40 forested acres, Red Oak Nature Center and features seven hiking trails that are open until sunset. Inside the free center visitors can enjoy multiple classrooms and a wildlife viewing room with turtle and fish habitats.
44.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 410 S 7th Street, Delavan, WI 53115 MoreLess Info
Wheeler's Bowling Center LLC has been a community, recreational hangout since 1969. The family-run business offers traditional and league bowling, ten pins, cosmic bowling and a sports bar to entertain guests.
44.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 509 S 7th Street, Delavan, WI 53115 MoreLess Info
Delavan Lanes welcomes bowlers of all ages for traditional bowling, league play, cosmic bowling, corporate functions or family gatherings. Other amenities include billiards, an arcade, a concessions area and sports bar.
44.5 Miles
100% 24 votes
National & State Parks 2343 South River Street, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
Situated on 40 acres of wilderness, Red Oak Nature Center offers a variety of educational experiences for children to learn about native plant and animal life in the area. In addition to trails, the park has a cave to explore.
44.5 Miles
Recreation Centers 9400 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
Oak Lawn Pavilion is a recreation center that features a wide variety of amenities. The facility has eight volleyball courts, two sand volleyball courts, softball fields, basketball courts,and indoor and outdoor soccer fields.
44.6 Miles
92% 76 votes
Bowling 2078 S 7th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 MoreLess Info
Koz's Mini Bowl is a unique mini-bowling alley featuring 4 mini bowling lanes, a pool table, darts, an old jukebox, and full-service bar. Mini bowling lanes feature smaller bowling balls, half-length lanes, and mini-pins. Leagues and party reservations are available.
44.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 18850 Observatory Road, New Berlin, WI 53146 MoreLess Info
Established in 1936, the MAS Observatory is a three acre observatory featuring state of the art CCD equipment. The observatory is periodically opened to the public for public viewing sessions.
44.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 9320 S Kenton Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
Open year-round, the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena is a community operated facility with party rooms and facilities available to rent. The district offers skating and figure skating lessons as well as hosting local recreational hockey leagues.
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