Things to Do with Kids in Chicago, IL

  • TripBuzz found 508 things to do with kids in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 467 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Glenview and Evanston.
  • From Lake Michigan to Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago area offers 106 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Neighborhoods and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
  • Chicago is actually the third most populous city in the entire country as well as the state capital of Illinois. A wide range of entertainment, shopping, and eatery options are available throughout the metropolitan area. Also, the city hosts sports teams in every major league, allowing for live athletic events for each season.
  • TripBuzz found 508 things to do with kids in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 467 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Glenview and Evanston.
  • From Lake Michigan to Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago area offers 106 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Neighborhoods and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
  • Chicago is actually the third most populous city in the entire country as well as the state capital of Illinois. A wide range of entertainment, shopping, and eatery options are available throughout the metropolitan area. Also, the city hosts sports teams in every major league, allowing for live athletic events for each season.
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NYC Slices 515 N Dearborn St., Chicago, IL MoreLess Info
Restaurateur challenges Chicago’s notions of pizza with New York City–style pies baked on thin crusts and cut into wide slices
27.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails E Romeo Rd Centennial Trl, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
The total amount of land that belongs to the Centennial Trail - I&M Canal Trail and surrounding area covers 486 acres. The trail itself is 10.8 miles long and can be used for biking, hiking, showshoeing, and cross country skiing.
27.8 Miles
38% 13 votes
Children's Play Area 1827 W Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 MoreLess Info
Filled with indoor toys for young visitors, KIds Club Party & Fun has a cluster of themed rooms, from a princess room to a fireman room. The facility offers open play sessions and private party packages.
27.9 Miles
92% 142 votes
History Museums 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Reiterating the pioneer and early settlement period, the Naper Settlement covers 12 acres and hosts special events, such as weddings, and different interactive educational programs, for both adults and children.
27.9 Miles
88% 8 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL 60074 MoreLess Info
Acquired as a wildlife and nature preserve in 1916, Deer Grove Forest Preserve spans 1800 acres. The preserve is of interest to students of wildlife and nature as well as to those who just want to jog or picnic.
27.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Beaches 300-376 N County Line Road, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
West Beach, Indiana Dunes is a beach-side park featuring three looping walking trails. Visitors to the beach can swim (with lifeguards on duty in the summer,) go hiking or bird watching on one of the trails, or go fishing.
27.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2195 N Hicks Road, Palatine, IL 60074 MoreLess Info
Available for the use of local residents, the Falcon Park Recreation Center is a location filled with numerous recreational facilities and amenities. These include an artificial turf indoor field, two basketball courts, and a 12-lap mile walking track.
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Parks Des Plaines River Trail, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
A scenic nature preserve, the Half Day Forrest Preserve offers wilderness and wildlife viewing in a peaceful natural surrounding. The preserve features a pond for fishing, as well as picnic tables.
28.0 Miles
79% 57 votes
Observation Decks 455 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Climb to the top of the 14-story tall Millennium Carillion and you can experience the wondrous musical bells and a breath-taking view of Naperville and beyond. Visitors also enjoy concerts from the lawns surrounding the tower.
28.0 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.
28.0 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.
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