- TripBuzz found 673 things to do with kids in or near Park Ridge, Illinois, including 661 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and Oak Park.
- From Oakton Ice Arena Park Ridge to Centennial Park Pool, the Park Ridge area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Swimming Pool, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
- Less than an hour from Chicago, Park Ridge, IL served as a brick making factory in the great city's development. A popular landmark and attraction is the Pickwick Theater, a movie theater and auditorium for live shows since the 1920s. The town hosts a number of fun events throughout the year, such as the 'Taste of Park Ridge,' 'Concerts in the Park,' and a farmers market.
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Spanning along the Fox River in Oswego, Hudson Crossing Park is home to a number of waterfowl in the summertime. The park features sitting areas, lighted picnic spots, an egret sculpture garden and canoe access.
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Hammond's Gibson Woods Nature Preserve is administered by Lake County Parks. It offers extensive hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife viewing, as well as an environmental awareness center that hosts educational programs.
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Featuring both an indoor and outdoor arena, Gateway Riding Center offers a variety of horse riding lessons for visitors from trained professionals. Visitors can also board their horses at the barn.
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The Kennedy Theatre is a family owned and operated theater. The theater is a historic piece of Hammond and shows the latest blockbuster hits, offering a full service snack and drink bar.
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Part of the Des Plaines River preservation system, the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site is a 52 acre preserve and former iron manufacturing facility site. The preserve offers a 0.59 mile interpretive trail and the 10.81 mile Centennial Trail.
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Featuring multiple trails, Pilcher Park is suitable for hiking and biking, has wooded areas and spots for picnics and is home to wildlife such as birds and deer. The park has a nature center with animals like turtles and snakes.
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Joliet Area Historical Museum
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The Joliet Area Historical Museum is meant to show the heritage of this city. Besides the galleries in which the visitor is introduced to local history, in here can also be found a Lunar Lander Simulator, life size models and interactive temporary exhibits.
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An old-fashioned arcade devoted to preserving and celebrating the game of pinball, the Chicago Street Pinball Arcade features a wide array of pinball and classic arcade machines. Visitors can also reserve the venue for parties.
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A live performance venue with a community focus, the Theatre at the Center presents a seasonally-changing slate of dramatic productions. Performances include dramas, musicals, and a special program of plays for young audiences.
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Opened for public tours and for different private meetings, the Rialto Square Theatre is the guest of well known musicians, such as Weird Al Yankovic, stand-up comedians and musical plays. It is one of the 150 great places in Illinois according to the American Institute of Architects.