Things to Do with Kids in Portage, IN

  • 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.
  • 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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48.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 376 E Saint Charles Road, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
A children's theater company, Alphabet Soup Productions was founded in 1987. The company presents their own versions of classic fairy tales, as well as a variety of other productions with positive messages.
48.3 Miles
89% 84 votes
Theaters 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 MoreLess Info
The Morris Performing Arts Center, built in 1922, is an award-winning entertainment venue. Featuring a calendar of acts ranging from plays to comedy to music and film, the Morris is known as the 'Hottest Ticket in Town'.
48.3 Miles
50% 18 votes
Children's Museums 111 West Jefferson Boulevard #200, South Bend, IN MoreLess Info
Learn about making healthy choices and your body on your visit to Healthworks Kids' Museum. The brain theater, the skin climbing wall, the great intestines and the bone puzzle are only some of the attractions.
48.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
Theaters 403 N. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1957, the South Bend Civic Theatre is the oldest community theatre in the Mishawaka area of Northern Indiana. In addition to staging plays and cabarets, they offer summer theatre camps for school-age children.
48.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
Hiking Trails 222 E Windsor Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Great Western Trail follows 17 miles of an abandoned railway corridor. Today, the crushed limestone trail provides access for cyclists, walkers and joggers and in winter allows cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The trail also includes shelters and rest areas.
48.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Neighborhoods 2200 Tanglewood Drive, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1961, the Valley-Lo Sports Club is a club offering a number of amenities and facilities for its guests to enjoy. These include an 18-hole golf course, a full-service club house, and numerous dining options.
48.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 907 Riverside Drive, South Bend, IN 46616 MoreLess Info
Situated on 25.72 acres, Leeper Park is home to the Navarre Cabin, a log structure constructed an early settler to the area. The park offers tennis courts, children's playgrounds, picnic tables, a stage and a duck pond.
48.4 Miles
83% 46 votes
Rafting South Bend, IN MoreLess Info
Since 1984 when it was first opened, East Race Waterway's 1,900 feet were enjoyed by 270,000 people. On the site are found also picnic tables, an amphitheater and 3.1 mile-long trails.
48.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks 2400 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
The Glenview Park District is a leisurely park district that is home to the Grove National Historic Landmark, Wagner Farm, the Schram and the Memorial Museum. The district also has a golf club.
48.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Water Parks 2400 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
A large indoor water park, Splash Landing Aquatic Center features a variety of aquatic amenities. The facility has a lap pool, a zero depth pool, a whirlpool, a therapy pool, and a play area with water slides.
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