- TripBuzz found 638 things to do with kids in or near Northbrook, Illinois, including 623 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
- From Nickel City to Northbrook Sports Center, the Northbrook area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
- Located on Chicago's north shore is the village of Northbrook. Film legend John Hughes hails from the small community and has filmed many of his films scenes throughout the city, including parts of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the local water tower still inscribed with Save Ferris. The natural parks are also popular with visitors to the area for the scenery and recreational activities.
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10.2 Miles
A family owned and operated business, Wolff's Flea Market hosts over 650 vendors selling a wide variety of wares. The market hosts an array of special events, including showcases for particular kinds of merchandise.
10.4 Miles
92%
115 votes
N Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Part of the Ned Brown Forest Preserve, the Busse Woods Trail System offers hikers, cyclists and equestrians approximately 11 miles of paved trails. Fishing and boating are featured within the forest preserve.
10.4 Miles
100%
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Bennett Rd & S Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Busse Forest Elk Pasture is a wildlife preserve area that features a plethora of walking, running, and jogging trails in a scenic wilderness setting. The area also features a herd of elk in a fenced enclosure.
10.4 Miles
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Hawthorn offers open and league bowling with glow lanes and a pro shop. The center provides private event rooms, a billiard table, a lounge, arcade games and a snack bar.
10.4 Miles
67%
3 votes
635 N Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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A public water park, Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center features zero-depth pools for lap swimming and recreational use, a 700-foot lazy river and water slides. It also offers a sand playground, lockers, lounge chairs and a snack bar.
10.4 Miles
Brunswick Zone (formerly known as Hawthorn Lanes) provides 40 individual lanes of ten pin bowling, including GLOW lanes with specialty glow-in-the-dark lighting. Visitors can also access a full video arcade, lounge, snack bar, and pro shop.
10.5 Miles
87%
70 votes
1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
10.5 Miles
Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.
10.5 Miles
Available for the use of local residents, the Falcon Park Recreation Center is a location filled with numerous recreational facilities and amenities. These include an artificial turf indoor field, two basketball courts, and a 12-lap mile walking track.
10.6 Miles
83%
42 votes
E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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The Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a large 3,558 acre preserve populated by a 460 acre lake, several bike paths, and numerous picnic groves. The lake is open to canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and sailboats.