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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14.9 Miles
89% 4013 votes
Zoos 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 MoreLess Info
At the Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors can see a variety of animals including bears, primates, lions, reptiles, mammals, sea lions, and apes. Visitors can also pet animals in the petting zoo, ride the endangered species carousel, and ride on the miniature train.
14.9 Miles
92% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 3800 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
The Graue Mill and Museum, located in Oak Brook, Illinois, is a homestead and waterwheel grist mill. Programs are featured at the site that depict life as it was from 1850 to 1890.
14.9 Miles
35% 80 votes
Bowling Yorktown Shopping Center, 100 Yorktown, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
A bowling center with 18 lanes, Lucky Strike offers open bowling as well as private event hosting. The facility provides two full-service bars, 12 plasma and 12 projector screens, a dining menu and billiard tables.
14.9 Miles
86% 14 votes
Mini Golf 845 Pershing Ave, Pershing & Rt 53, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Featuring 36 holes available for play, Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course is a putt-putt facility providing fun and entertainment to those who visit. Other amenities at the facility include a full concessions menu, patio seating, and scenic views.
14.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks Cuba Rd & N Ela Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
The Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve is a leisure park that has a crushed-gravel trail that can be used for biking, running, walking, strolling, and roller blading. The preserve also has restrooms.
14.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Family Fun Center 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Maryknoll Park is a recreational park that features a disc golf course, a splash park, platform tennis, and a miniature golf course. The park also features an adventure playground that has a tree house and waterfall.
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Sports Facilities/Fields 115 Alexandra Way, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
The DuPage Training Academy is a full-featured training center for boys and girls interested in developing skills to play softball and baseball. In addition to these summer sports, the academy also offers winter coaching in basketball as well.
15.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7003 W Ogden Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving the history of America's famous highway, Berwyn Route 66 Museum features a display of hub caps, old photographs, and other memorabilia. The museum is in the process of restoring a neon light monument.
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- 0 votes
Parks 5202 W 29th Pl, Cicero, IL 60804 MoreLess Info
With several outdoor spaces and facilities, Hawthorne Park District manages a number of swimming pools, playgrounds and athletic fields. Both adult and youth leagues are also provided for a variety of sports such as soccer and softball.
15.1 Miles
85% 1121 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60612 MoreLess Info
Also known as 'The Madhouse on Madison', the United Center is the home of the Chicago Bulls of the NBA and the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL. Additionally, the location also hosts a variety of concerts.
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