Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wheeling, IL

  • The list below includes 637 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheeling, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Restaurants.
  • From Cole Taylor Friendship Park to Dam 1 Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheeling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 637 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheeling, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Restaurants.
  • From Cole Taylor Friendship Park to Dam 1 Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheeling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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8.5 Miles
85% 85 votes
Comedy Clubs 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
Stand-up comedy awaits at the Chicago Imrov club for anybody who wishes to have a few good laughs, while serving a drink or any fast-food dish on the menu.
8.5 Miles
88% 59 votes
Farms & Ranches 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Going to the Historic Wagner Farm can be a bit of a learning experience. Visitors can learn about livestock, crops, participate in special events, and visit the heritage center to take part in some interactive exhibits.
8.5 Miles
76% 161 votes
Comedy Clubs 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
The Improv Comedy Club showcases nationally known comedians at its location in the Chicago area. The club offers a full-service dinner menu, and diners are given priority seating for all comedy shows.
8.5 Miles
90% 39 votes
Children's Play Area 5 Woodfield Mall, Ste G-144, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2011, Yu Kids Island is a playground offering a number of fun attractions for its young guests to enjoy. Each piece of equipment incorporates some type of movement meant to stimulate excitement in the playground's guests.
8.6 Miles
88% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 2800 Oakton Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Oakton Ice Arena is a regulation-size ice rink. The rink offers public skating hours, as well as ice hockey and figure skating programs with trained and experienced coaches and instructors.
8.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District has the mission of providing diverse recreational experiences to connect the local community. The organization oversees parks such as Spray Park and Barefoot Bay.
8.7 Miles
38% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 601 N. Martingale Rd, 105, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
A 20-screen movie theater, AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, mobile ticketing, independent films and a concession area.
8.7 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks 1200 N Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Offering year-round outdoor activities, Woodland Park features facilities for soccer, tennis and basketball as well as open play space and a playground. In winter, the park opens an outdoor ice skating rink.
8.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 1499 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
Equipped with a large playground and swing set, Arndt Park is a wonderful way to spend some energy. The park also contains picnic tables, ball courts, ball fields, horseshoe, grills, and a playhouse available for rent.
8.8 Miles
100% 11 votes
National & State Parks E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Locally known as Busse Woods, this managed park area is officially designated as the Ned Brown Preserve. It features wetlands, open fields, and heavy forest and is popular with fishermen, hikers, birdwatchers, and noted for a small pasture of elk.
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