- TripBuzz found 364 things to do with kids in or near Plainfield, Illinois, including 351 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Aurora, Joliet and Lombard.
- From Bruce Ponti Park to Az Acres, the Plainfield area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Playgrounds, Bars and History Museums.
- A short drive from Chicago, Plainfield is a fast growing village near the town of Joliet. History buffs touring the area may choose to visit the city's treasured landmarks such as its 1928 gas station, Flanders House or the Plainfield House. Home to many outdoor spaces including a nature preserve, the community is popular for bird and wildlife watching, fishing and golfing.
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Welsh Ryan Arena
Northwestern Campus, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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The seating capacity for the multi-use Welsh Ryan Arena is just over 8,100. The sports facility is home to the Northwestern University volleyball, basketball, and wrestling teams and is actually located on the university campus.
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Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
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Xtreme Trampolines is an amusement center located in Buffalo Grove. You are required to finish the intense waiver process before being admitted. Birthday parties are hosted here besides all the fun activities and aerobic games.
40.7 Miles
Running parallel to Chicago's commuter rail line north of the city limits, the nine-mile Green Bay Trail is suitable for all ages. The trail is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking and cross-country skiing.
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The Wilmette Park District Community Recreation Center, features workshops, dance and exercise programs, gymnastics and sports gyms, and an auditorium. With 94,000 square feet and room for special events, it also serves as the base for several community programs.
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An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.
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Somme Prairie Nature Preserve is a 90 acre nature preserve populated by savanna, prairie, woodland, and ephemeral ponds. The preserve is a natural habitat to hundreds of rare plant and animal species. Guided tours are available on request.
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Visitors can practice their skating skills during one of the freestyle figure skating sessions at Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion Inc. The rink is NHL sized, and hosts youth hockey leagues and classes.
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Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
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1362 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Buffalo Grove Dance & Gymnastics is youth center for dancing and gymnastics that features open gym and offers a variety of classes. The center hosts birthday parties and also features competitive teams.