Things to Do with Kids in Vernon Hills, IL

  • TripBuzz found 543 things to do with kids in or near Vernon Hills, Illinois, including 533 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, Evanston and Niles.
  • From Glacier Ice Arena to Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center, the Vernon Hills area offers 108 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • Less than an hour from Chicago, Vernon Hills, IL is known for its abundant shopping opportunities. The biggest event of the year in Vernon Hills is the Summer Celebration, which includes carnival rides, a variety of food truck options, and a music performance from headliners such as Lonestar and other country western stars.
  • TripBuzz found 543 things to do with kids in or near Vernon Hills, Illinois, including 533 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, Evanston and Niles.
  • From Glacier Ice Arena to Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center, the Vernon Hills area offers 108 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • Less than an hour from Chicago, Vernon Hills, IL is known for its abundant shopping opportunities. The biggest event of the year in Vernon Hills is the Summer Celebration, which includes carnival rides, a variety of food truck options, and a music performance from headliners such as Lonestar and other country western stars.
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8.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 19948-19998 W Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of open trails for hiking, bicycling, and running at Rollins Savanna, a large forest preserve. A section of the 3.5 mile main trail loop is devoted to bird watching.
8.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Castles 1040 S Milwaukee Ave, Ste 275, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Fairy Castle is a live entertainment venue and performance company that specializes in character entertainment for kids' events. The group offers birthday parties, princess parties, and costumed entertainment for all sorts of special events.
9.0 Miles
83% 87 votes
Parks 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Established in 1904, the Ravinia Park is now the place where the Ravinia Festival is held during summer, in which around 135 events are held each year. The park covers 36 acres and has on its site picnic areas and a pavilion. Around 600,000 visitors are welcomed each summer.
9.0 Miles
75% 16 votes
Parks 2501 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
One of Illinois' most popular dog beaches, Moraine Park offers an extensive dog exercise area for permit holding, off-leash dogs to run and play. The park is also a popular historic place of interest as it dates back to 1892 as the grounds of the historical Hotel Moraine.
9.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 24535 W Chardon Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Equidream School of Horsemanship is a riding school and stabling service that caters to equestrians of all abilities. The school offers classes in disciplines from basic riding to show jumping, while also offering a boarding service to owners.
9.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Parade Route, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Vertical Velocity or V2 is one of the main attractions at Six Flags Great America as it is considered to be the theme park's most thrilling roller coaster. Using an advanced electromagnet propulsion system, riders are launched up a 185-foot twisted tower then back up a parallel 185-foot straight tower.
9.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
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Whizzer

Amusement Parks (All Ages) 56 Parade Rt, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
A roller coaster at the Six Flags Great Adventures amusement park in Gurnee, Whizzer was built in 1976, and is a good introductory coaster for younger riders while still providing speed and thrills for veterans.
9.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Children's Play Area 101 Ambrogio Dr, Ste E, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Organizing activities for children, The Little Gym provides gymnastics and dance classes for ages three and up. The gym offers birthday party packages that include fun activities and a party room.
9.1 Miles
50% 24 votes
Movie Theaters 1850 2nd Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
The Landmark Renaissance Cinema screens foreign and independent films on its big theater screens. The cinema has an onsite snack bar offering organic and fair trade snacks along with beer, wine, and sodas.
9.1 Miles
Laser Quest- Arlington Heights is a laser tag facility offering a number of services and amenities to enjoy. Birthday party hosting, public game sessions, and group outings are among the services provided by the center.
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