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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36.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085 MoreLess Info
Open to the public, Bowen Park provides activities for all to enjoy. It is the home of both a museum and library, along with outdoor recreational facilities such as a skate park, playground and baseball field.
36.7 Miles
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Theaters 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
Featuring professional actors, Bowen Park Theatre Company arranges productions that range from Shakespeare to short contemporary plays. On average, the company offers visitors three different plays a year to watch.
36.8 Miles
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Fishing 821 Silverstone Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
T-Bone Guide Service specializes in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin for the Multi-Species Angler. They provide patrons with information and advice on the best rods, baits and techniques needed to become a successful angler.
36.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
Bowling 2520 W Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60175 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1961, St Charles Bowl features 24 lanes and automatic scoring suitable for open and league bowling. The center offers automatic bumpers, party hosting, a bar and grill, arcade games, televisions and pool tables.
36.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 38W199 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Peck Farm Park is a park and botanical garden area with a large play area and picnic facilities. Features include an observation silo with panoramic views, a butterfly garden with a variety of colorful species, and expansive flower gardens.
36.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Colleges & Universities 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123 MoreLess Info
Providing a variety of educational programs, Elgin Community College has been in operation for well over sixty years. Numerous activities including sports, music and theater are also offered at their facilities.
37.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
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Ray Lake

Walking Trails 23239 W Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
Located on a natural preserve, Ray Lake is a quiet lake home to abundant wildlife. Visitors enjoy birdwatching, hiking along the waterfront on the paved gravel trail and horseback riding.
37.1 Miles
100% 9 votes
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Goliath

Amusement Parks (All Ages) 542 N Riverside Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Located within Six Flags Great America, Goliath is a roller coaster with a 180-foot drop that broke three Guinness World Records. It has a top speed of 72 mph and offers inversions, overbanked turns and a zero-gravity stall.
37.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Great America, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
The American Eagle is a roller coaster at Six Flags Great America amusement park. The world's tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster, it has been in continuous operation for over 30 years.
37.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Parade Route, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Vertical Velocity or V2 is one of the main attractions at Six Flags Great America as it is considered to be the theme park's most thrilling roller coaster. Using an advanced electromagnet propulsion system, riders are launched up a 185-foot twisted tower then back up a parallel 185-foot straight tower.
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