- TripBuzz found 82 things to do with kids in or near Portage, Indiana, including 74 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Michigan City, Gary and Hammond.
- From Ogden Dunes Beach to Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk, the Portage area offers 92 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- Located in Northwest Indiana, Portage is less than an hour from Chicago. On Lake Michigan, the city is home to several outdoor parks and recreational spaces including beaches, playgrounds, hiking trails, golf courses and fishing facilities. Home of the Indiana Dunes, Portage is also a great place for bird and wildlife watching.
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Five tennis courts are a main feature of the Hobson Corner Park, which can be accessed all year. There is also a no-fee splash pad for families and young children which is open from Memorial Day through October.
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Jackman Park is a community park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a playground geared towards park's younger visitors as well as an open grassy area where live concerts are hosted during the summer.
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Now the site of a park, Perry Farm is open from dawn to dusk all year. The park offers picnic areas, extensive orchards and flower gardens, a children's museum, and playgrounds.
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A full scale indoor ice rink, Rocket Ice Arena hosts hockey leagues and tournaments. The facility also offers lessons in speed skating, figure skating, and synchronized skating, and offers open skating hours.
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165 N. Indiana, Kankakee, IL 60901
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The French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn, as the name suggests, is a historical museum housed within a large, well maintained stone barn. Attractions include exhibits on the French heritage of northeastern Illinois and guided tours.
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A full scale ice rink, the Downer's Grove Ice Arena offers open skating hours, lessons in figure skating and basic ice skating, and a hockey program with a variety of leagues.
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Located on Plymouth-Goshen Road, Price Memorial Park offers ample outdoor space for running, playing and jumping. Ideal for families, there is also a swimming pond for lots of water fun.
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The Majestic Theater is a performance venue that also hosts events like weddings, charities, and reunions. The location offers catering services from a local restaurant and a bar with multiple drinks.
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375 W Briarciff Road, Behind Town Center, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
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At The Performing Arts Center, visitors can watch a wide range of community performing arts events, from plays to concerts. The center organizes summer concerts where visitors can listen to live covers of Frank Sinatra.
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Constructed with a classical interior design, the Paramount Theater is a cinema that offers visitors the opportunity to view the newest film releases. The theater is fully digital and offers options for 3-D and matinee movies.