Things to Do with Kids in Merrillville, IN

  • TripBuzz found 78 things to do with kids in or near Merrillville, Indiana, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Hammond and Tinley Park.
  • From Stardust Bowl No 2 to Funflatables, the Merrillville area offers 94 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • Less than an hour from the heart of Chicago, Merrillville is the most populous town in Indiana with over 35,000 people. The town caters to many interests with its two complete golf courses, ballet performances, and Deep River Waterpark, which offers swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
  • TripBuzz found 78 things to do with kids in or near Merrillville, Indiana, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Hammond and Tinley Park.
  • From Stardust Bowl No 2 to Funflatables, the Merrillville area offers 94 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • Less than an hour from the heart of Chicago, Merrillville is the most populous town in Indiana with over 35,000 people. The town caters to many interests with its two complete golf courses, ballet performances, and Deep River Waterpark, which offers swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
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37.0 Miles
86% 63 votes
History Museums 339 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the great American writer and journalist, the Hemingway Museum offers a glimpse in the life of Hemingway. Personal letters and his childhood diary are only some of the things exhibited in here.
37.0 Miles
82% 57 votes
Visitor Centers 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Combining business meeting areas with anything that means family leisure time, the Oak Park Visitors Center offers many services to accommodate its visitors.
37.0 Miles
90% 181 votes
Movie Theaters 1022 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Movie-goers can enjoy watching the latest movie releases at Lake Theater. Located in the Oak Park suburb of Chicago, this theater offers full-service concessions, weekly specials and 3-D movie capability.
37.0 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.
37.1 Miles
76% 298 votes
Beaches New Buffalo, MI MoreLess Info
New Buffalo Public Beach is located on the North end of Whittaker Street, across the Galien River Bridge. Clear waters give a good view of the place
37.1 Miles
100% 6 votes
History Museums 165 N. Indiana, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
The French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn, as the name suggests, is a historical museum housed within a large, well maintained stone barn. Attractions include exhibits on the French heritage of northeastern Illinois and guided tours.
37.1 Miles
62% 34 votes
Bowling 7244 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 MoreLess Info
Featuring lanes with bumpers, Circle Lanes offers visitors a recreational bowling alley experience with 18 lanes to choose from. The bowling alley also has a billiards room with pool tables.
37.1 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.
37.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Theaters 150 N. Schuyler avenue, Kankakee, IL MoreLess Info
The Majestic Theater is a performance venue that also hosts events like weddings, charities, and reunions. The location offers catering services from a local restaurant and a bar with multiple drinks.
37.2 Miles
88% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 213 N Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Constructed with a classical interior design, the Paramount Theater is a cinema that offers visitors the opportunity to view the newest film releases. The theater is fully digital and offers options for 3-D and matinee movies.
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