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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33.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 11209 W 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 MoreLess Info
An art studio, Art a la Carte invites visitors to create their own works of art under the guidance of a professional artist. The studio hosts events for kids and for adults, as well as themed nights.
33.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Magic Shows 6655 Maple Lane Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477 MoreLess Info
Mr D's Magic Show features mystifying, top-notch magic and illusions combined with comedy, audience participation, fire and live animals. He provides indoor and outdoor shows for a range of events including corporate events, trade shows and birthday parties.
33.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Art Gallery 160 S. Water Street, Batavia, IL MoreLess Info
Specializing in contemporary art, Water Street Studios hosts 18 art exhibits each year between the main gallery and the auxiliary Kane County Chronicle gallery. The facility also offers classes of various kinds.
33.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Natural History Museums 275 Rocbaar Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
The Beller Museum celebrates the heydays of the automotive and business industry world of Illinois. The museum features an array of classic cars, tools, parts and historical documents.
33.9 Miles
68% 44 votes
Movie Theaters 16350 S La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467 MoreLess Info
Digital projection and 3D showings are a few ways guests enjoy the current box office hits at Marcus Cinemas Orland Park. There's also an Ultra Screen, which is 70 feet wide and three stories tall.
33.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 16798 Parliament Ave, Between 7220-7800 W 167th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60483 MoreLess Info
At 55 acres, Centennial Park is the largest park in the Tinley Park district. The 12 acre lake is stocked with fish every spring to keep visitors coming to the fishing piers and never leaving empty handed.
33.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 10N331 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124 MoreLess Info
Situated on 25-acres of land, McCarthy Farm is a privately owned stable that features a heated barn with large stalls, an indoor arena, and an outdoor arena. The farm has amenities including showers and vending machines.
34.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Forests 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL 60175 MoreLess Info
St. Charles' Creek Bend Nature Center displays ecology, wetland and wooded exhibits to teach the agricultural background of the area. Visitors are educated and entertained through hands-on demonstrations and interpretive displays.
34.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 1120 80th Street, Kenosha, WI 53143 MoreLess Info
With 24 lanes, an outdoor drink patio, a full service bar, and surrounding flat screen TVs, Sheridan Lanes Inc is more than just a place to bowl, though it hosts many leagues, tournaments, and other bowling events.
34.1 Miles
76% 480 votes
Malls 1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60502 MoreLess Info
Visit Chicago Premiun Outlets about a half hour outside of the city of Chicago. There ar 120 outlet stores to choose from, including clothing, home furnishings, gift shops and food.
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