Things to Do with Kids in Des Plaines, IL

  • TripBuzz found 723 things to do with kids in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 705 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Mountain View Mine Miniature Golf to Beck Lake Forest Preserve, the Des Plaines area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Arcades and Bowling.
  • Des Plaines, Illinois, is a suburb of Chicago that surrounds the states Des Plaines River. The city is known for its many areas of outdoor recreation, including many natural parks, a forest preserve, a Lake, a river and an aquatic center. Visitors also enjoy the areas many museums, including the first McDonald's Museum.
  • TripBuzz found 723 things to do with kids in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 705 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Mountain View Mine Miniature Golf to Beck Lake Forest Preserve, the Des Plaines area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Arcades and Bowling.
  • Des Plaines, Illinois, is a suburb of Chicago that surrounds the states Des Plaines River. The city is known for its many areas of outdoor recreation, including many natural parks, a forest preserve, a Lake, a river and an aquatic center. Visitors also enjoy the areas many museums, including the first McDonald's Museum.
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49.2 Miles
96% 292 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) N3219 County Road H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 MoreLess Info
Located one mile north of downtown Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva Canopy Tours offers exhilarating ziplining with 8 different lines of varying heights. Party groups can enjoy the scenery together.
49.3 Miles
92% 53 votes
Historic Homes 509 North First St, De Kalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Ellwood House Museum is dedicated to Issac Ellwood, the man that tamed the west through the invention of barb-wire. It can be rented for special events, together with its surrounding gardens.
49.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bowling 3925 E Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
One of two Stardust Bowl locations, Stardust Bowl No 2 offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley offers loyalty programs, and hosts birthday parties, corporate events, and other gatherings.
49.6 Miles
25% 4 votes
Skating Rinks 3600 Scottsdale Street, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Visitors can go skating on the rink at R-Way Skate Center. It sometimes has obstacles in the rink for skaters to challenge themselves with. On 'All-Niter' skate nights, the skate rink is open for 24 hours.
49.7 Miles
62% 273 votes
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Racine Zoo

Zoos 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI MoreLess Info
The Racine Zoo offers several up-close encounters with its animals including feeding the Masai giraffes, petting camels, and holding birds in the aviary. The zoo has several activities just for children including playgrounds and a Barnyard Safari, while everyone can take a ride on the train.
49.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gymnastics 2501 Golf Avenue, Racine, WI 53404 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to helping children achieve a healthy and happy life, Racine Gymnastics is open to all ages of children. From young tots to school aged children, the gym challenges, supports, and develops children to achieve and perform their best.
49.8 Miles
89% 577 votes
National & State Parks 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton, IN 46304 MoreLess Info
Many forget Indiana is located on the south shores of Lake Michigan, but one of the state's highlights is its beautiful dunes, towering 200 feet above the lake. Visit Indiana Dunes State Park, where beaches are wide and swimming is welcome. Concession stands, restrooms, picnic areas, campgrounds and lifeguards …
49.9 Miles
67% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 6550 US Hwy 6, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 screens, Goodrich Quality Theaters Portage 16 IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers D-BOX motion seats, two party rooms, stadium seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
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