- TripBuzz found 93 things to do with kids in or near Dekalb, Illinois, including 83 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Charles, Geneva, Cherry Valley and Elgin.
- From NIU Convocation Center to Mardi Gras Lanes, the Dekalb area offers 104 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, Other Entertainment and Theaters.
- Home to over forty natural parks and community facilities, the city of Dekalb, Illinois offers natural beauty and outdoor recreation to the residents and visitors of the area. The city features many golf courses, local parks and forest preserves throughout, as well as many museums, shops and a historic district.
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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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As an indoor rollerskating rink, Paramount Roller Skating Arena provides inline and standard skate rentals for visitors to use. The rink offers several birthday party packages that includes admission to the rink, skate rentals, and a meal.
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Pioneer Park is a community park that features expansive green grass fitting for picnics or sports play. The vibrant park also offers basketball, baseball, tennis, football, a swimming pool and a children's playground.
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At Quest Water Sports, visitors can rent a variety of kayaks and stand up paddle boards to take out on the region's major waterways. The shop hosts public events like kayak workshops, fishing tournaments, and boat races.
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1100 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL
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The history of both the Ottawa region and the Boy Scouts of America is the focus of the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum, which also offers special lectures and on-site events. Several nature trails run through the grounds adjacent to the museum for walking as well.
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100 West Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
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The Reddick Mansion and Gardens are a historic house and grounds that date back before the Civil War. Managed by a local non-profit, tours through the restored building, rooms, and gardens are offered by reservation throughout the year.
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The Ottawa Scouting Museum focuses on the history of both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the area. It maintains permanent exhibits, and hosts rotating exhibits showcasing different aspects of scouting through the years.
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The Roxy Cinema is a movie theater that offers discounts to children under 12 and seniors over the age of 55. The cinema also offers discount cards that can be valid for up to two years.
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Guests can enjoy interactive exhibits at the Isle a la Cache Museum which cover the local area's history during the 18th century. Along with artifacts linked to the Great Lakes fur trade, there is a replica Native American longhouse.
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Offering first-run films, AMC Loews Woodridge 18 features 18 auditoriums with digital projection and stadium seating. The theater provides arcade game machines, private event hosting and a concession area serving food and beverages.