- 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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Playing host to a variety of festivals, visitors at Porter County Expo Center can attend craft shows, comedy tours, holiday events, and more. It has a banquet hall that can be rented out for private events like weddings.
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Forest View Farms is a recreational facility that features pony rentals, horseback riding lessons, hay and sleigh rides, and carriage rides. The facility also has a petting farm and sells horses.
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Lawn Aqua is a private swimming club that has been in operation since 1962. The club features three swimming pools, designated by ages, as well as a spacious sun deck, basketball courts, and a lounging area.
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A premier 18-hole golfing facility, the George Dunne National Golf Club is located in Oak Forest, Illinois. The course is recognized as a top public course in the Chicagoland area. A lighted driving range is featured at the site.
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The Oak Lawn Park District is a collection of over 300 acres of parks, open fields, and recreational facilities for public use. These facilities include playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, an 18-hole golf course, and numerous others.
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With its soccer fields, two tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, playground and 'tot lot' the Patrick Sullivan Park is a destination for sports and recreation. It was renamed for the popular park-district commissioner in the late 1990s.
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The Spotlight Theater is a non=-profit youth theater organization that provides acting lessons to students between the ages of 8 and 18. The theater also offers summer camps, educational programs, and live plays.
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Arena Lanes is a bowling alley consisting of 32 lanes of bowling. Additionally, other amenities at the bowling alley include food and beverages, a full bar, and a pro shop.
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Visitors to Wolfe Wildlife Refuge can jog and bike on the paved walk path, visit the playground, and play basketball or volleyball on the courts. It's also home to a natural wetlands area with diverse animals and birds.
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9320 S Kenton Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Open year-round, the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena is a community operated facility with party rooms and facilities available to rent. The district offers skating and figure skating lessons as well as hosting local recreational hockey leagues.