- TripBuzz found 76 things to do with kids in or near Valparaiso, Indiana, including 61 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Michigan City, Gary, Portage and Schererville.
- From Zao Island to Inman's Recreation Center, the Valparaiso area offers 79 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Bowling and Laser Tag.
- Just an hour from Chicago, Valparaiso, IN has a rich history with Potawatomi Indians and is located on the ancient trail from Detroit to Rock Island. The Battle of Valparaiso was fought in the town during the War of 1812 and there are many exhibits in the local museums to illustrate this past.
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Featuring lanes with bumpers, Circle Lanes offers visitors a recreational bowling alley experience with 18 lanes to choose from. The bowling alley also has a billiards room with pool tables.
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Putt Putt Golf & Games offers miniature golf and arcade games for regular play or special events such as birthdays, with several different packages available. They also serve ice cream and soft drinks.
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Visitors can enjoy a bowling center with automatic scoring that also offers food and a full service bar at Parkway Lanes East. The bowling alley also serves as a sports bar.
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Brookmont Bowling Center, Inc is a bowling facility that has 36 bowling lanes, three pool tables, a stage for entertainment, and a video game arcade. The alley holds occasional special bowling sessions such as Blacklight Bowling'.
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Exploration Station, A Children's Museum
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1095 W. Perry St., Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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The Exploration Station, A Children's Museum teaches young guests the importance of socialization, problem solving, and conflict resolution. The location offers a variety of activities and special play rooms, including castle and dinosaur rooms.
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Indoor public skating sessions are offered throughout the week at United Skates of America. In addition to skate rentals, the facility has a game room, concession stand, and birthday party areas.
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Good for a corporate event, school field trip, or date night, the Kankakee Valley Theater features a variety of shows to suit many tastes. The theater holds local auditions, hosts a play festival, and operates a camp in the summer.
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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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6445 W North Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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Wonder Works Children's Museum features creative play areas for children birth to age eight. The museum offers an outdoor organic garden and five 'experience zones' for children to explore. They also provide a puppet theater and four imaginary play areas.
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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.