Traveling to Chicago this summer? It’s possible to make the trip on a budget! Here is a list of FREE things to do in the city and the suburbs.
1) Walk around Navy Pier. Don’t miss the stained glass display!
2) Take a picture in front of “The Bean”
3) Enjoy the weekly fireworks display (every Wednesday and Saturday evening in summer)
4) Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo to see animals
5) Spend a day at one of the beaches and swim in the lake
6) Enjoy a free movie or concert in the park
7) Walk along the lakefront
8) Window shop on Michigan Avenue
9) Walk around the city and look at the amazing architecture
10) Take the kids to Bear Garden Park in Glenview to play on the playground, build sandcastles and splash around
11) Go to a museum on a free day.
12) Go to a playground (try Maggie Daley in Millennium Park)
13) Walk around a Farmer’s Market
14) Splash around in Crown Fountain
15) Check out the Skokie North Shore Sculpture Park
16) Watch the water display at Buckingham Fountain
17) Go to story time at a library in the city or suburbs
18) Enjoy the beauty at the Chicago Botanic Garden
19) Check out the Children’s Garden at Garfield Park Conservatory
20) Attend a Vacation Bible School
21) Learn to dance at the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park
22) Explore nature at Emily Oaks Nature Center
23) Visit a farm (like Wagner Farm in Glenview)
24) Phillip’s Park Zoo and Playground (Aurora)
25) Build with legos at the Lego Store in Water Tower Plaza
26) Visit Chinatown
27) Go to a parade
28) Enjoy the sights and sounds at Taste of Chicago
29) Go bowling (check out the Kid’s Bowl Free program)
30) Walk around Downtown Naperville