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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Theaters 16719 Lakewood Dr, # 301, Tinley Park, IL 60477 MoreLess Info
The Spotlight Theater is a non=-profit youth theater organization that provides acting lessons to students between the ages of 8 and 18. The theater also offers summer camps, educational programs, and live plays.
31.6 Miles
67% 21 votes
Horseback Riding 16717 S Lockwood Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477 MoreLess Info
Forest View Farms is a recreational facility that features pony rentals, horseback riding lessons, hay and sleigh rides, and carriage rides. The facility also has a petting farm and sells horses.
31.6 Miles
83% 6 votes
Archery 22900 E Main Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Glisson Archery & Pro Shop is an archery pro shop that sells bows, arrows, crossbows, and compound bows. The shop has a bow repair service that provides bow tuning and custom bow fitting.
31.9 Miles
92% 24 votes
Historic Buildings 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Gaylord Building Historic Site presents a fantastically accurate, descriptive history about the place, especially the canal, with artifacts and pictures. The Gaylord building also houses the best restaurant of the town. It's a lively and informative destination.
31.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
History Museums 803 S State Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Will County Historical Society preserves and displays the history of Will County. They offer a range of exhibits and share the history of Will County through their research and genealogical room, guided tours of the museum and gift shop.
31.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 8th St & Canal Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, Lockport's Lincoln Landing is a park landscaped with flowers, trees, and paths. The center of the park has a large bronze sculpture of Abraham Lincoln as a young man.
32.0 Miles
92% 130 votes
Farms & Ranches 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
On the Blackberry Farm's 54 acres can be found period museums, a miniature train, picnic areas, gift shops and many more things. It is a good place to visit by families looking for a relaxing time.
32.2 Miles
79% 34 votes
Water Parks 195 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
Splash Country Waterpark is a family-friendly place for hot and sunny days. With both indoor and outdoor sites, it includes spas, toddler pools and 250 feet water-tube called the Lazy River.
32.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 3428 Roth Road, Oswego, IL 60543 MoreLess Info
Judgement Farms is a full service barn that has the goal of providing instruction that will improve horse-riding skills for all ages. The farm tailors each lesson to the student's way of learning.
32.3 Miles
72% 137 votes
Theaters 12550 120th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53141 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take a trip back in time to the Renaissance period at Bristol Renaissance Faire. The fair hosts javelin competitions and comedy shows, as well as showcasing local artisans and vendors.
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