Things to Do with Kids in Northbrook, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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Skating Rinks 475 S Grace Street, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
Addison Ice Arena is an ice sports complex with one NHL rink and one Olympic rink that offers public skating, figure skating and hockey among other activities. It features a pro shop and a full-service bar and grill.
17.3 Miles
100% 9 votes
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Goliath

Amusement Parks (All Ages) 542 N Riverside Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Located within Six Flags Great America, Goliath is a roller coaster with a 180-foot drop that broke three Guinness World Records. It has a top speed of 72 mph and offers inversions, overbanked turns and a zero-gravity stall.
17.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 172 S Circle Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 MoreLess Info
Established in 1964, the Bloomingdale Park District is an organization that strives to provide recreational activities and facilities to the local residents. The district contains over a dozen parks located on over 160 acres of land in total.
17.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 113 Fairfield Way, Studio 107, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 MoreLess Info
A studio devoted to fostering creativity, Theatrically Inclined offers a variety of acting classes in both individual coaching settings and in groups. The studio also hosts improv lessons and performances.
17.4 Miles
80% 10 votes
Water Parks 170 S. Circle Ave., Bloomingdale, IL 60108 MoreLess Info
Make a splash and cool off at The Oasis Water Park. Features include diving boards, an eight-lane competitive pool, leisure pool, water slides and more. Open late May through mid-August.
17.4 Miles
91% 506 votes
Parks 2045 North Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60610 MoreLess Info
Featuring a statue of President Lincoln himself, Lincoln Park is a neighborhood that features a cafe and plenty of greenery for guests who wish to escape the city. The location also features the free Lincoln Park Zoo.
17.4 Miles
89% 4013 votes
Zoos 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 MoreLess Info
At the Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors can see a variety of animals including bears, primates, lions, reptiles, mammals, sea lions, and apes. Visitors can also pet animals in the petting zoo, ride the endangered species carousel, and ride on the miniature train.
17.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Great America, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
The American Eagle is a roller coaster at Six Flags Great America amusement park. The world's tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster, it has been in continuous operation for over 30 years.
17.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Parade Route, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Vertical Velocity or V2 is one of the main attractions at Six Flags Great America as it is considered to be the theme park's most thrilling roller coaster. Using an advanced electromagnet propulsion system, riders are launched up a 185-foot twisted tower then back up a parallel 185-foot straight tower.
17.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
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Ray Lake

Walking Trails 23239 W Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
Located on a natural preserve, Ray Lake is a quiet lake home to abundant wildlife. Visitors enjoy birdwatching, hiking along the waterfront on the paved gravel trail and horseback riding.
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