- TripBuzz found 429 things to do with kids in or near Great Lakes, Illinois, including 428 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, Evanston and Des Plaines.
- From Great Lakes Naval Museum to Belvidere Arcade, the Great Lakes area offers 105 different types of family activities, including: Military Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- Great Lakes, Illinois is the site of Naval Station Great Lakes and the only Navy boot camp in the United States. It is also home to the largest training station in the navy and home of the USO of Illinois. Visitors enjoy the areas Great Lakes Naval Museum, one of fifteen official U.S. Naval Museums.
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The Hill Street Park is a leisure park that has a playground, scenic trails, a shelter, and a walking path. The park also has a special team-building course that can be reserved for private parties.
16.7 Miles
Spread over 15 acres, Community Park provides several recreation activities for the public. There are trails for biking and walking, a children's playground, soccer field, baseball diamond, and multiple picnic tables.
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Formed in 1993, TesserAct Theatre Ensemble is a non-profit community theater organization. Both classic plays and popular musicals are arranged by the theater group during its yearly performance season with select annual holiday events.
16.8 Miles
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6 votes
Central Rd & E River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Administered by the city, the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also feature a pond.
16.8 Miles
The downtown Recreation Park is the oldest community park in the city. Through new developments, it has expanded to feature a baseball diamond, an indoor gymnasium with a wooden floor, and an Olympic sized pool.
16.9 Miles
90%
30 votes
260 N Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Thrown Elements Pottery is an art gallery and hands-on center that offers visitors the chance to make their own pottery. The gallery hosts events for kids as well as adults, and offers periodic ladies' nights.
16.9 Miles
Keay Nature Center is a 4.6 acre nature center featuring several accessible nature trails and small waterfalls. Much of the center's plant-life is identified via informational plaques, and visitors will also find several memorial signs.
16.9 Miles
60%
10 votes
824 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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A 36-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Mount Prospect offers open and league bowling along with party hosting. The center provides a pro shop, arcade games, billiard tables, a snack bar and a lounge with adult beverages.
16.9 Miles
Bowl the night away at Beverly Lanes in Arlington Heights, Illinois. With over twenty lanes available and a party room for special events, visitors can enjoy the lanes in a comfortable, friendly, and affordable environment.
17.1 Miles
84%
91 votes
111 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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The Metropolis Performing Arts Center is a 350-seat complex that plays host to comedy and musicals throughout the year. The site is home to the School for Performing Arts and the Metropolis Youth Symphony.