Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilmette, IL

  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmette, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Gillson Park to Roemer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmette, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Gillson Park to Roemer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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20.5 Miles
50% 10 votes
Parks 1685 W Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 MoreLess Info
The Hoffman Estates Park District hosts an array of events and programs for the local community. Activities include skating, various sports leagues for children and for adults, and health and fitness programs.
20.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 631 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Brunswick Zone - Fountain Square is a bowling alley and arcade. The bowling alley features 32 lanes, 2 billiards tables, arcade games, a lounge, and a snack bar. Brunswick Zone is also venue to several bowling leagues.
20.5 Miles
33% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 1685 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 MoreLess Info
The Triphahn Center is a community center and ice arena that features two NHL sized ice surfaces, a fitness center, an indoor track, and a dance studio. The center is home to the Chicago Wolves hockey team.
20.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Music Venue 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Austin's Fuel Room is a live music venue that books a variety of local, regional, and nationally touring artists, typically in the rock and metal genres. The venue is combined with a restaurant and bar called Austin's Saloon and Eatery.
20.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Arcades 2147 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Located among the Shops at Prudential Center, the Belvidere Arcade features a variety of contemporary and classic coin-operated video games dating back to the 1970s and 80s. Games offered include Centipede and Ms Pac-man.
20.6 Miles
95% 191 votes
Colleges & Universities 1116 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 MoreLess Info
One of the premier private research institutions in the United States, the University of Chicago offers a variety of academic programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate levels. Former students of this institution include late renowned film critic Roger Ebert.
20.6 Miles
63% 8 votes
Beaches 201 Seahorse Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
The 400-acre Waukegan Municipal Beach is a municipal beach that offers opportunities for fishing, competitive boat racing, kite boarding, kayaking, and swimming. The beach has a number of sand volleyball courts.
20.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 39 E Madison Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Traveling Lake Michigan, Caliente Charters offers full-service fishing excursions aboard a spacious and luxurious boat with advanced technology. Each trip comes with an experienced crew, supplies and equipment to fish for salmon, trout or perch.
20.7 Miles
91% 13537 votes
Art Museum 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 MoreLess Info
Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry is found in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The museum includes live laboratory programs and science exhibits, plus an Omnimax Theater and other science shows.
20.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks Cuba Rd & N Ela Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
The Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve is a leisure park that has a crushed-gravel trail that can be used for biking, running, walking, strolling, and roller blading. The preserve also has restrooms.
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