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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38.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Paintball 2807 Canal Road, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
At Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park, guests can enjoy a game on the site's 77 acres of playable land. The location also accepts reservations for those who wish to hold a birthday party or team-building event.
39.1 Miles
82% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 95 Fifth Street, Oswego, IL 60543 MoreLess Info
Featuring 10 screens with digital projection, Kendall 10 Theater is a clean and comfortable place to enjoy a movie. All theaters are equipped with stadium seating, and guests get free drink refills and 50 cent popcorn refills for the duration of their stay.
39.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Beaches Lake Michigan & the Indiana Dunes, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by a wetland forest, Miller Beach is set on Lake Michigan and has several dunes to climb. The parking lot is decorated by a graffiti artist and is often used for photo-ops.
39.3 Miles
77% 361 votes
Specialty Shops 2800 120th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144 MoreLess Info
Mars Cheese Castle has a very appropriate name being that the building design is in fact a castle. Not only can you find any type of cheese imaginable, but they also sell meats and bakery goods.
39.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Scenic Railroads PO Box 725, Oswego, IL 60543 MoreLess Info
The Great Train Expo is a national train show that caters to model railroad enthusiasts and features up to 500 tables of train dealers. The expo displays Lionel trains, American Flyer locomotives, and hobby tools.
39.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Archery 11908 Catalpa Ln, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
T.A.Z. Archery is archery center that provides a variety of services including lessons, bow tuning, and archery strings. The center also hosts camps, birthday parties, and a variety of events.
39.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Skate Parks 2055 S Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
Warp Skate Park & Pro Shop is an indoor skate park that features Masonite riding surfaces, restrooms, lights, and a fully stocked pro shop. The park can be used for skateboarding, roller blading, or biking.
39.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Park Ave at Meadowbrook, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
A community park, Kelly Park features an open grass field that can be used for sports and other recreational activities. The park also provides a single basketball hoop, a children's play structure, swings and park benches.
39.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 598 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
As one of most picturesque parks of Indiana, Marquette Park hosts an array of special events throughout the year. The stately historical pavilion and spacious park grounds offer rental spaces, a lagoon, hiking and biking trails, and beautiful views.
39.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 600-698 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
Gary Bathing Beach is a museum that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The facility is a museum of flight and features artifacts that honor Octave Chanute and the Tuskegee Airmen.
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