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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48.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 3300-3680 Sundown Ln, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Used for multi-purposes, Saw Wee Kee Trail provides a beautiful path through the park. This trail is most often used by hikers and BMX bikers, but is also available to horseback riders and cross-country skiers in the winter months.
48.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 2 Rotary Drive, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
With many sports field to choose from, Ron Beese Park offers visitors outdoor activities like lacrosse, baseball, football, soccer, and more. In addition to sports fields, the park has picnic shelters, community gardens, and a team challenge course.
48.6 Miles
40% 10 votes
Playgrounds 645 Lakeview Pkwy, Ste 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Kids can explore the play complexes that include inflatable bounce houses, towers, and slides at The Blast Zone. It also has bathtub race cars that kids can drive on a designated track.
48.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 670 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A state of the art ice complex, Glacier Ice Arena features a variety of attractions. The arena offers public skating and lessons in ice and figure skating, and hosts hockey games.
48.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Hiking Trails 945 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL MoreLess Info
Situated on 160-acres of land, Bluff Spring Fen is a nature preserve that is characterized by mineral-rich springs, wetlands, savannas, and gravel hills. The preserve features more than 20 species of dragonflies.
49.0 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.
49.0 Miles
43% 35 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
Offering seating for 11,800 individuals, the Sears Centre Arena is a multipurpose entertainment complex that is host to a number of different events. These include concerts, theater shows, and a variety of sporting events throughout the year.
49.0 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 38W199 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Peck Farm Park is a park and botanical garden area with a large play area and picnic facilities. Features include an observation silo with panoramic views, a butterfly garden with a variety of colorful species, and expansive flower gardens.
49.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 635 N Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A public water park, Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center features zero-depth pools for lap swimming and recreational use, a 700-foot lazy river and water slides. It also offers a sand playground, lockers, lounge chairs and a snack bar.
49.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Teams (Professional) 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the NHL's Blue Jacket club, the Chicago Express hockey club plays a full home season at the Sears Centre. The games feature a variety of activities for kids, as well.
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