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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37.4 Miles
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Parks 1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a recreational facility with a mix of architectural styles at the Marquette Park Pavillion. The pavilion is available to host special events and offers access to the natural areas at Marquette Park.
37.6 Miles
84% 165 votes
Zoos 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
The Phillips Park Zoo is a safe environment where everybody can learn more about the local animal life and not only. Glancer Magazine includes the zoo in its Top 20 Summer Atractions.
37.6 Miles
60% 10 votes
Bowling 34 W 185 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504 MoreLess Info
Providing both open and league bowling, Parkside Lanes is a popular entertainment venue for families in Aurora. It features over 50 lanes and is also available for special events such as birthday or corporate parties.
37.6 Miles
82% 17 votes
Historic Buildings Marquette Beach, Gary, IN MoreLess Info
Gary Aquatorium is also known as Chanute Aquatorium. It is a flight museum honoring octave chanute and tuskegee airmen. The view of Lake Michigan is stunning here. The private garden on two levels is ideal for organizing events.
37.7 Miles
100% 26 votes
Specialty Museums 53 North Broadway Street, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
The Fire Museum is actually a remnant of the old local fire station. It displays various models of vintage fire trucks. One can easily lose track of time when exploring this place, with the wealth of information provided by the guides.
37.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 317 Cedar Street, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
The focus is on the history of the donated Tanner House and the surrounding area at the Aurora Historical Museum. The museum includes artifacts, documents, books, letters, photographs, and resources pertaining to the house and the area.
37.8 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums 305 Cedar, Aurora, IL MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Tanner House Museum offers visitors a glimpse of life from more than 100 years ago. The 16-room house is furnished with many Victorian-era pieces and even features indoor plumbing.
37.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 7101 70th Ct, Kenosha, WI 53142 MoreLess Info
A movie theater multiplex and part of the Cinemark theater chain, Tinseltown USA shows primarily first run Hollywood films in fully digital video and audio. The theater offers discount matinees and a variety of refreshments.
37.9 Miles
98% 245 votes
Theaters 23 East Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
Built in 1931 and one of the top 10 theaters in Chicago, according to the League of Chicago Theaters, the Paramount Theatre welcomes every year 150.000 patrons and a variety of shows, from Broadway-caliber shows to children's' programs.
37.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Theaters 11-13 Water Street Mall, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
Built in 1978, the Riverfront Playhouse is a non-profit theater that was established as a creative outlet for actors from all walks of life. The theater produces plays such as ‘Better Late’.
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