Things to Do with Kids in Gary, IN

  • TripBuzz found 128 things to do with kids in or near Gary, Indiana, including 117 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
  • From U.S. Steelyard Field - SouthShore Railcats to Miller Beach, the Gary area offers 99 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Parks, Theaters and Historic Buildings.
  • Bordering Lake Michigan, Gary is the ninth largest city in Indiana. Popularly known as the birthplace of the Jackson 5, the city has many ties to the entertainment industry, including being a title song in 1957's The Music Man, and being a backdrop in the 2010 film Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The city also features fourteen parks and various sports venues.
  • TripBuzz found 128 things to do with kids in or near Gary, Indiana, including 117 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
  • From U.S. Steelyard Field - SouthShore Railcats to Miller Beach, the Gary area offers 99 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Parks, Theaters and Historic Buildings.
  • Bordering Lake Michigan, Gary is the ninth largest city in Indiana. Popularly known as the birthplace of the Jackson 5, the city has many ties to the entertainment industry, including being a title song in 1957's The Music Man, and being a backdrop in the 2010 film Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The city also features fourteen parks and various sports venues.
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37.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Theaters 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1974, Northlight Theatre offers the community an award winning theater to see plays and other productions in. The theater can seat 318 people, and offers acting workshops for students of all ages.
37.9 Miles
Rusty Wallace Racing Experience- Chicagoland Speedway allows visitors to drive racecars on a 1.5 mile d-shaped oval super speedway track, or just ride along. Packages start from as few as 3 laps, up to 50.
37.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 111 S Washington Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Accepting visitors of all skill levels, Fencing Center of Chicago offers an assortment of classes that teach the sport of fencing. The center runs a summer camp led by Germany's Olympic head fencing coach.
38.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 544 Anderson Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
Located within a 24,000 square-foot complex, GenuWIN Sports Training Inc. is a sports training facility offering a number of services for the athletes training there. The facility offers training and personal instruction in softball, baseball, and soccer.
38.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 1 University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of the school, the Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre is the performance venue for the Theatre Deparment. Each season the department performs a variety of classic and original shows at the venue, including an annual holiday performance.
38.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters PO Box 92, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
Visitors can see live performances from a community theater group called the Grove Players. This group consists of local performers who put on productions of famous plays, musicals, and more.
38.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Emerson St & Lawler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Emerson Park is a community-owned and managed park that features traditional amenities such as park benches, picnic areas, and playgrounds. In addition to these facilities, visitors will find tennis and basketball courts, as well as regularly maintained restrooms.
38.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 5300 W - 9200 N Church, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Situated on nearly two acres, Sequoya Park features a basketball court along with a large grass field suitable for sports and recreational activities. The park also offers a children's playground, park benches, a paved walking path and shade trees.
38.1 Miles
86% 43 votes
Baseball Fields 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet, IL 50432 MoreLess Info
Silver Cross Field, home to the Joliet Slammers, is more than a clean, affordable park to enjoy a game with the family. The park features picnic patios, movie night specials, and year-round event accommodations.
38.1 Miles
83% 109 votes
Movie Theaters 5 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
A small, historic theater and local landmark, the Pickwick Theater shows a variety of first-run movies, as well as occasional classic film series and special events. It offers an intimate setting, occasional specials, and deals on concessions.
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