- TripBuzz found 746 things to do with kids in or near Arlington Heights, Illinois, including 730 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and Oak Park.
- From Lake Arlington to Arlington Lanes Llc, the Arlington Heights area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Horse Races and Laser Tag.
- Approximately 25 miles from downtown Chicago, Arlington Heights is a horse racing town and hosts a Breeders' Cup qualifying event every August. The village has other annual events, including the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Arlington Heights experienced a population growth in the 1950s and 1960s due to a variety of factors, including the expansion of Chicago's economy and the baby boom.
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6.5 Miles
74%
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2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center is a large water park that features two 37 foot water slides. The park also features a lazy river for inner tubing, a leisure pool, and a cafe.
6.5 Miles
27%
11 votes
1362 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Buffalo Grove Dance & Gymnastics is youth center for dancing and gymnastics that features open gym and offers a variety of classes. The center hosts birthday parties and also features competitive teams.
6.5 Miles
Featuring a pond, Vogelei Park has a gazebo overlooking the water which can be used for fishing or viewing wildlife. The park is suitable for picnics and walking and has a playground, splash pad and rose garden.
6.6 Miles
Originally dedicated to men and women who have participated in the armed forces, Veterans Gateway Park is a community park that also functions as a gateway to Town Square. The park contains laser engraved bricks to commemorate individual veterans services.
6.6 Miles
Featuring outdoor exercise equipment, Fountain Square Park offers visitors a multiple structure playground with slides, spring animals, and more. The park has a sensory garden, with a variety of flowers planted to engage sight, touch, and smell.
6.6 Miles
Dedicated to shows suitable for child and family audiences, The Northbrook Theatre Department works to provide theatergoers opportunities to enjoy and participate in quality, local productions. They employ professional performers, and feature drama classes and summer drama workshops for students.
6.7 Miles
Newberry Park has two playgrounds and each has appropriate age-sized slides, bridges and monkey bars. The bigger playground has a faux rock 'mountain,' a climbing wall, and a telescope with swings in a separate area of the park.
6.8 Miles
70%
141 votes
300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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The Regal Cinemas Lincolnshire Stadium 21 and IMAX provide movie-goers with the ultimate in cinematic visualization and sound. Dolby ATMOS is utilized which transmits audio from every direction, including overhead.
6.8 Miles
With running trails snuggly wrapping around a picturesque lake, Lake Park is a favorite leisure spot for Des Plaines locals. The park also features an extensive grassy area with shady trees and picnic areas.
6.8 Miles
75%
4 votes
2200 Busse Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60068
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Belleau Lake Forest Preserve is a park with a network of hiking trails and picnic areas. The lake is a popular fishing spot, and features largemouth bass, bluegill, bullhead catfish, rainbow trout, and others.