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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7.8 Miles
- 2 votes
Mini Golf 2205 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Highland Park Golf Learning Center & Adventure Golf encompasses both a full driving range and a challenging 18 hole miniature golf course. They can also provide junior and adult golf instruction for up to six 45 minute sessions.
8.0 Miles
88% 8 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL 60074 MoreLess Info
Acquired as a wildlife and nature preserve in 1916, Deer Grove Forest Preserve spans 1800 acres. The preserve is of interest to students of wildlife and nature as well as to those who just want to jog or picnic.
8.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 1207 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 5,000-square-foot fitness center, Recreation Center of Highland Park provides exercise equipment and a pool along with lessons and classes. The center also has a track for walking and running, basketball courts and a child care facility.
8.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1160 Cavell Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Named after early settlers of the area, Mooney Park contains six acres of baseball fields, basketball courts, trails, a playground suitable for toddlers through elementary aged children, and convenient parking.
8.2 Miles
88% 32 votes
Military Museums Naval Station Great Lakes Main Gate on Sheridan Road, Great Lakes, IL 60088 MoreLess Info
Free to tourists, the Great Lakes Naval Museum offers guided tours and a valuable education concerning the history of the military, particularly the U.S. Navy. Throughout the year, special events and activities are planned for children and youth groups.
8.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks Cuba Rd & N Ela Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
The Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve is a leisure park that has a crushed-gravel trail that can be used for biking, running, walking, strolling, and roller blading. The preserve also has restrooms.
8.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
National & State Parks 3101-3167 Patten Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Situated on a prairie, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve offers visitors views of Lake Michigan from its beach. There are several paths that visitors can hike through that can lead them to a ravine.
8.3 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Housed in a building that incorporates the old Village Hall, the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum features historical exhibits, a classroom, community room, and archives and collections storage. Their centerpiece presentation is called 'Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake'.
8.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 160 Sports Club Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Known for it's world class sporting clay range, Northbrook Sports Club offers trapshooting, skeet shooting, and a pro shop to its members. The range plays host to the World FITASC Sporting Championship competition.
8.3 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to promoting and preserving the Village of Grayslake's pioneering history. The Society showcases an array of exhibits and features a Museum that has various collections and artifacts.
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