Things to Do with Kids in Rockford, IL

  • TripBuzz found 59 things to do with kids in or near Rockford, Illinois, including 39 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beloit, Loves Park, Cherry Valley and Belvidere.
  • From Discovery Center Museum to Skateland, the Rockford area offers 82 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Gardens and Parks.
  • Located on the banks of the Rock River, the city of Rockford, Illinois is the states third largest city. Settled in the mid-1800's, the area was once an industrial area and is now a thriving commercial and residential community that also offers many tourist attractions. The most popular attractions being those of cultural and historical importance such as the local museums and historic theatres.
  • TripBuzz found 59 things to do with kids in or near Rockford, Illinois, including 39 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beloit, Loves Park, Cherry Valley and Belvidere.
  • From Discovery Center Museum to Skateland, the Rockford area offers 82 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Gardens and Parks.
  • Located on the banks of the Rock River, the city of Rockford, Illinois is the states third largest city. Settled in the mid-1800's, the area was once an industrial area and is now a thriving commercial and residential community that also offers many tourist attractions. The most popular attractions being those of cultural and historical importance such as the local museums and historic theatres.
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46.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Gymnastics 720 N 17th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Organizing competitive gymnastic teams, St Charles Gymnastics Inc offers training programs for children. It hosts open gym sessions where children can practice using trampolines, spring floors, and other gymnastic equipment.
46.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bowling 11 Avenue & Hwy 69, New Glarus, WI 53574 MoreLess Info
A small bowling alley with eight lanes, Swiss Lanes offers affordable bowling in an intimate setting. It also offers refreshments, including draft beer on tap, and a small diner that serves a variety of specials.
46.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dog Park West Main Community Park, 40W101 W Main Street, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
Batavia Bark Park is loved by locals and their canine friends. The park offers wide open grassy spaces for dogs to run freely, as well as fire hydrants and shady trees.
46.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 1080 E Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
The Eastside Recreation Center is a full-service recreation center that features boxing facilities, batting tunnels, pitching facilities, and an indoor soccer field. The center also has a fitness room.
46.4 Miles
100% 6 votes
Hiking Trails 945 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL MoreLess Info
Situated on 160-acres of land, Bluff Spring Fen is a nature preserve that is characterized by mineral-rich springs, wetlands, savannas, and gravel hills. The preserve features more than 20 species of dragonflies.
46.4 Miles
40% 5 votes
Mini Golf 700 Highway 69 S, New Glarus, WI 53574 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, from May to October, Swissland Miniture Golf features 18 holes of golf with varied obstacles and a Swiss theme. The course features a live goat on the first hole, as well as a variety of refreshments.
46.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Walking Trails 418 Railroad Street, New Glarus, WI 53574 MoreLess Info
Spanning 24 miles, the Sugar River Trail runs along an abandoned railroad right of way through hills, meadows, woods and farmlands. The trail provides access to camping and hunting areas and can be used for hiking, biking and dog walking.
46.7 Miles
85% 68 votes
Historic Sites 612 7th Ave, New Glarus, WI 53574 MoreLess Info
This is an exact replica of an 1850 Swiss settlement village, where some of the buildings are original structures. There are 14 buildings filled with artifacts. Guided tours take about an hour and a half. There is a year round events calendar that includes the Harvest Festival.
46.7 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.
46.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 38W199 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Peck Farm Park is a park and botanical garden area with a large play area and picnic facilities. Features include an observation silo with panoramic views, a butterfly garden with a variety of colorful species, and expansive flower gardens.
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