Things to Do with Kids in Joliet, IL

  • TripBuzz found 250 things to do with kids in or near Joliet, Illinois, including 229 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Aurora, Wheaton, Naperville and Tinley Park.
  • From Silver Cross Field to Chicago Street Pinball Arcade, the Joliet area offers 108 different types of family activities, including: Race Tracks, Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • With the fourth largest population in the state of Illinois, with just over 147,000 residents, the city of Joliet offers many landmarks, theatre venues and outdoor recreational facilities. Residents and visitors enjoy the areas many golf courses, bike trails and local parks and the city was the site of the first Dairy Queen in the US.
  • TripBuzz found 250 things to do with kids in or near Joliet, Illinois, including 229 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Aurora, Wheaton, Naperville and Tinley Park.
  • From Silver Cross Field to Chicago Street Pinball Arcade, the Joliet area offers 108 different types of family activities, including: Race Tracks, Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • With the fourth largest population in the state of Illinois, with just over 147,000 residents, the city of Joliet offers many landmarks, theatre venues and outdoor recreational facilities. Residents and visitors enjoy the areas many golf courses, bike trails and local parks and the city was the site of the first Dairy Queen in the US.
Showing 381-390 of 913
29.0 Miles
92% 12 votes
Theaters 1010 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
The Oak Park Festival Theatre captures the historic authenticity of Shakespearean works with an outdoor stage. Visitors bring chairs and blankets to view these classic works as they were originally performed, out in the breezy open air.
29.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Haunted Tours 880 W Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
Open only on nights during the Halloween season, Disturbia Screams in the Park is a haunted house that aims to terrify, and may be too scary for small children. Occupants of the haunted rooms include clowns and cannibal hillbillies.
29.1 Miles
92% 77 votes
Libraries 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Hosting a permanent Hemingway collection, the Oak Park Public Library organizes almost each day of the year special events and exhibitions, for adults and children alike.
29.1 Miles
72% 18 votes
Water Parks 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
Renovated in June 2014, the Ridgeland Common Park & Pool is also known as the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex. Year round activities offered at the site are a regulation-sized ice arena, three activity/meeting rooms, indoor pool with children's wading area, and new locker room.
29.1 Miles
72% 29 votes
Movie Theaters 3740 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2001, the Charlestowne 18 Theatre offers theatergoers the opportunity to catch new movie releases on its screens. 3D movies are offered in three of its theaters and the facility has two birthday party rooms on site.
29.1 Miles
92% 12 votes
Historic Buildings 875 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1973, the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Unity Temple. The building was constructed in the 20th century by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
29.1 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Located in a quiet residential area, Austin Gardens is a small city park that offers carefully landscaped gardens, wildflower areas, and other scenic spaces with paths for strolling. The park also has an ice rink.
29.1 Miles
- 4 votes
Movie Theaters 55 Meadowview Ctr, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
The Meadowview Theatre is a movie theater that has auditoriums equipped with 4K Digital Projection and Datasat 7.1 Sound. The theater offers 3D movies and special deals including 'All Day Tuesday'.
29.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1776 W Centennial Pl, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
One of the most popular recreational facilities that is operated by the city is known as the Centennial Rec Center which was formerly called Centennial Park. Within the area, visitors can enjoy ball fields, soccer fields, a 10,000-square-foot gymnasium, a group fitness studio, and an indoor pool.
29.2 Miles
100% 18 votes
Segway Tours 715 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Green tours can be made with the Oak Park Segway Experience Center. There are 2 types of tours available: the Frank Lloyd Wright tour and the Chocolate Tour.
Showing 381-390 of 913
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Joliet AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!