Things to Do with Kids in East Chicago, IN

  • TripBuzz found 185 things to do with kids in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 185 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
  • From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, the East Chicago area offers 103 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • With its close proximity to Lake Michigan and Downtown Chicago, the city of East Chicago is a popular tourist destination. The suburban area is home to family friendly neighborhoods and scenic local parks. Aside from access to the sights and tastes of the big city, the area also offers delectable and authentic Chicago cuisine, as well as lodging, shops and entertainment.
  • TripBuzz found 185 things to do with kids in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 185 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
  • From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, the East Chicago area offers 103 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • With its close proximity to Lake Michigan and Downtown Chicago, the city of East Chicago is a popular tourist destination. The suburban area is home to family friendly neighborhoods and scenic local parks. Aside from access to the sights and tastes of the big city, the area also offers delectable and authentic Chicago cuisine, as well as lodging, shops and entertainment.
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23.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Gymnastics 1401 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Specializing in gymnastics training, Tri-Star Gymnastics provides instructional classes for children to help improve their flexibility and agility. The center has a gymnasium with mats, bars, trampolines, and other amenities.
23.9 Miles
62% 372 votes
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Metro

Theaters 3730 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL MoreLess Info
The Metro is a concert venue that hosts shows from performers like The Afghan Wings, Rubblebucket, Lucius, and the Alkaline Trio. The location's gift shop also sells apparel, posters, and accessories for guests to enjoy.
23.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 1001-1099 S Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Maple Park is a spacious park that features playgrounds with a variety of play structures and equipment, including a roller slide. The park also has ample green space for playing sports.
23.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
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Valplayso

Parks 1200-1670 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
Built in 1994, Valplayso is a recreational playground that spans 17,000-sqft and boasts a poured rubber surface. The park features a Little Viking Tot Lot, a Spider Climber, and a Zip Krooz.
23.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gymnastics 21 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
As a city recreations center, Gymnastics & Recreation Center provides the community with classes for fitness and gymnastics. The center features an indoor gymnasium with amenities like trampolines, bars, and a foam pit.
24.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
166

Fox Park

Parks 624 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Fox Park is a community park that offers traditional amenities such as playgrounds, a sand pit, picnic areas, grills, and ball fields. The nearby recreation center has restrooms and party facilities that are available to rent for special occasions.
24.4 Miles
72% 18 votes
Water Parks 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
Renovated in June 2014, the Ridgeland Common Park & Pool is also known as the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex. Year round activities offered at the site are a regulation-sized ice arena, three activity/meeting rooms, indoor pool with children's wading area, and new locker room.
24.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Theaters 1010 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
Featuring multiple stages, the Madison Street Theatre hosts a variety of shows, including improv performances, plays of various kinds, and musical productions and concerts. The facility includes a main stage area that seats 180 and a smaller black box area.
24.5 Miles
100% 18 votes
Segway Tours 715 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Green tours can be made with the Oak Park Segway Experience Center. There are 2 types of tours available: the Frank Lloyd Wright tour and the Chocolate Tour.
24.5 Miles
100% 12 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 246 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
The mission of Terra Incognito is to encourage and promote work of the highest quality exhibitions and representation in the gallery. The facility includes semi-private and private studios, wood firing kilns, and classrooms.
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