Things to Do with Kids in Oak Park, IL

  • TripBuzz found 645 things to do with kids in or near Oak Park, Illinois, including 621 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and West Chicago.
  • From Gymnastics & Recreation Center to Ridgeland Common Park & Pool, the Oak Park area offers 108 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Homes, Theaters and Children's Museums.
  • The village of Oak Park is located just outside of the West Side of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. The over 50,000 residents find home in the areas 5 square miles, making for a populous community just out of the city. Oak Park maintains a rich culture of art, architecture and history, settled along Lake Chicago.
  • TripBuzz found 645 things to do with kids in or near Oak Park, Illinois, including 621 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and West Chicago.
  • From Gymnastics & Recreation Center to Ridgeland Common Park & Pool, the Oak Park area offers 108 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Homes, Theaters and Children's Museums.
  • The village of Oak Park is located just outside of the West Side of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. The over 50,000 residents find home in the areas 5 square miles, making for a populous community just out of the city. Oak Park maintains a rich culture of art, architecture and history, settled along Lake Chicago.
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History Museums 360 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
The Elgin History Museum, located in Elgin, Illinois, is situated in an 1856 building, which formerly was part of the Elgin Academy. The musem, which displays exhibits of Elgin's cultural history, is listed on the National Register of Historicl Places.
27.5 Miles
100% 15 votes
Parks 8 North Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Running along Fox River, Pottawatomie Park provides access for fishing and boating and also has a trail along the river. The park features a miniature golf course, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports facilities and an amphitheater for events.
27.5 Miles
Arts & Crafts Classes 888 Tower Rd, Unit E, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
With products ranging from incandescent light bulbs to sea form sculptures, Patterson Glassworks displays the work of a local fusion and hot glass artist. It also hosts community art classes for glass blowing, making paper weights, and more.
27.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 900 S Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
Lakeside Lanes is a 32-lane bowling alley that provides automatic scoring, 12 bumper lanes for children, a pro shop, and a large video game room. The alley also has video slot machines and billiards tables.
27.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Walking Trails 28201 N St Marys Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
An extensive nature preserve, Old School Forest Preserve features an extensive network of trails suitable for hiking or running, as well as impressive wilderness views. The preserve also has restroom facilities.
27.6 Miles
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Recreation Centers 1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District has the mission of providing diverse recreational experiences to connect the local community. The organization oversees parks such as Spray Park and Barefoot Bay.
27.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Water Parks 710 Western Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Geneva's Sunset Pool is an aquatic facility that offers a range of amenities and features. The pool has eight lap lanes, a variety of water slides, spray jets and a splash play area, and a large bath house.
27.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas RR 25, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by 40 forested acres, Red Oak Nature Center and features seven hiking trails that are open until sunset. Inside the free center visitors can enjoy multiple classrooms and a wildlife viewing room with turtle and fish habitats.
27.8 Miles
59% 41 votes
Historic Prisons 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432 MoreLess Info
Built in 1858 and functional until 2002, the Joliet Prison is now a museum. It is a well-known pop-culture reference in music, poetry and especially movie industry, since in here was shot the first season of Prison Break, among many other movies.
27.8 Miles
100% 24 votes
National & State Parks 2343 South River Street, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
Situated on 40 acres of wilderness, Red Oak Nature Center offers a variety of educational experiences for children to learn about native plant and animal life in the area. In addition to trails, the park has a cave to explore.
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