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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Menu includes Japanese entrees and apps alongside rolls like Rock & Roll with unagi, octopus, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and jalapeños
49.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Haunted Tours 6501 Third Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53143 MoreLess Info
Offered during the Halloween season, Ghost Tours at Kemper Center is both an entertaining and historical experience. With guided tours of older buildings, many interesting, educational and scary stories are shared along the way.
49.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 7101 70th Ct, Kenosha, WI 53142 MoreLess Info
A movie theater multiplex and part of the Cinemark theater chain, Tinseltown USA shows primarily first run Hollywood films in fully digital video and audio. The theater offers discount matinees and a variety of refreshments.
49.8 Miles
91% 57 votes
Specialty Museums 1201 E 1000 N, LaPorte, IN 46350 MoreLess Info
With special events around the year, including a reiteration of the Civil War, Hesston Steam Museum exhibits not only steam locomotives from back as far as 1929, but also a ¼-scale railroad. Picnic areas, a soda fountain and a restaurant are also included.
49.9 Miles
94% 166 votes
History Museums 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140 MoreLess Info
The Civil War Museum in Kenosha is like no other because it portrays the Civil War from the perspective of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. They do this mainly through the use of personal stories and narratives.
50.0 Miles
85% 107 votes
National & State Parks 5314 West Route 102, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 MoreLess Info
Covering approximately 4,000 acres, the Kankakee River State Park is suited for hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, and bow-hunting. Canoes can be rented locally.
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100% 1 votes
Family Fun Center 70 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 MoreLess Info
Indoor activities at Hidden Cover Family Fun Park include basketball and soccer, bumper cars, bowling, and arcades, with pizza and concessions available. Miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, a climbing wall, and a paintball field are available outdoors.
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