Things to Do with Kids in Evanston, IL

  • TripBuzz found 558 things to do with kids in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 537 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Ryan Field to The Actors Gymnasium, the Evanston area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Beaches and Parks.
  • The city of Evanston is a suburb of Chicago, lying 12 miles north of downtown. A part of Cook County, Illinois, Evanston is home to a near 75,000 residents with a highly dense population. The city is considered to be a North Shore community, settling on the coast of Lake Michigan.
  • TripBuzz found 558 things to do with kids in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 537 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Ryan Field to The Actors Gymnasium, the Evanston area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Beaches and Parks.
  • The city of Evanston is a suburb of Chicago, lying 12 miles north of downtown. A part of Cook County, Illinois, Evanston is home to a near 75,000 residents with a highly dense population. The city is considered to be a North Shore community, settling on the coast of Lake Michigan.
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27.1 Miles
65% 131 votes
National & State Parks Lake Front / Park Office, Zion, IL 60099 MoreLess Info
Located in Zion, Illinois, the Illinois Beach State Park features camping, hiking, kayaking, cycling and boating. The park stretches for approximately 6.5 miles along Lake Michigan. The campground features 241 Class-A premium sites, each with electrical and shower access.
27.1 Miles
84% 179 votes
Movie Theaters 1100 E North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Open only during the weekends during the warmer months, the Cascade Drive In shows popular first-run movies on its single screen. Two movies are shown each night that the drive in is open, and there is a separate picnic area for guests who want to bring their own food.
27.1 Miles
16% 19 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Gurnee Mills Mall, 6152 W Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Featuring an ice skating rink, Rinkside Sports & Family Entertainment Center can be used for open skating, ice hockey and figure skating. The center also offers miniature golf, video and redemption games, laser tag and a restaurant.
27.1 Miles
- 4 votes
Ice Skating 28205 W Commercial Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
An ice sports complex, Barrington Ice Arena features an NHL-sized ice surface used for figure skating, hockey leagues and public ice skating. The arena offers skate rental, a pro shop, locker rooms and ice skating lessons.
27.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gymnastics 28039 W Northpointe Parkway, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
Kids in Action Gymnastics Academy offers a range of gymnastic classes beginning at 18 mos. and going through high school. Gymnastics classes are taught in the Level 1 through 4 USAG system and also include tramp and tumbling classes.
27.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2910 Hobson Road, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
Five tennis courts are a main feature of the Hobson Corner Park, which can be accessed all year. There is also a no-fee splash pad for families and young children which is open from Memorial Day through October.
27.3 Miles
64% 25 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle, IL 60532 MoreLess Info
Adults and children alike can enjoy the winter activities on the 5 slopes of the Four Lakes Ski Area. On the site there are rental facilities, eateries, and other amenities.
27.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Geneva Rd & Indian Knoll Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve is a community managed park named for the burial mounds of prehistoric plains tribes located nearby. The park sits along the DuPage river and offers hiking trails and fishing by permit.
27.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Farms & Ranches 8N190 Naperville Road, Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
A full-service horse boarding facility, Sunset Hill Farms features 50 acres of pastures and a range of boarding options. Open seven days a week, the facility also offers riding lessons for all levels and an indoor arena.
27.5 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Housed in a building that incorporates the old Village Hall, the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum features historical exhibits, a classroom, community room, and archives and collections storage. Their centerpiece presentation is called 'Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake'.
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