Des Plaines · Cook County, IL
Free things to do in Des Plaines
Scout analyzed 42 Des Plaines places and surfaced the ones that actually fit free.
Places analyzed
42
Matches
14
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Scout-verified spots
Nightlife
Log Cabin Bar
Nightlife
The Tiki Terrace
Festive Hawaiian destination with traditional food & drinks, hand-carved decor & daily stage shows.
Arts & Culture
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
Sizable complex with eateries & entertainment, including a comedy club, cinema & bowling alley.
Outdoors
Potawatomi Woods
This grassy & wooded area provides trails, a picnic area & water access for fishing.
Outdoors
Prairie Lakes Park
Outdoors
West Park
Outdoors
Gallery Park
A walking/biking path circles a fish-stocked lake at this 140-acre park, which also has ball fields.
Family
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center
Seasonal outdoor water park featuring a large leisure pool, tall slides, a lazy river & a cafe.
Family
Mountain View Adventure Center
Bridges & waterfalls are featured on this miniature golf course with a mining theme & batting cages.
Outdoors
Thatcher Woods
245 acres of floodplain woodlands with a natural history museum & an unmarked trail system.
Outdoors
Lake Park
Charming 76-acre park on the banks of Lake Opeka known for its fishing, boating & golf.
Outdoors
Jerome Huppert Woods
Forested open space along the Des Plaines River, with hiking, wildlife sightings & a picnic shelter.
O'Hare
Schiller Woods-South
Wooded riverside park with trail access for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & dog walking.
Arts & Culture
Rosemont Theatre
Mid-size modern venue hosts concerts & performances from Radiohead to the Nutcracker.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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