Things to Do with Kids in Waukegan, IL

  • TripBuzz found 389 things to do with kids in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 372 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, Evanston and Des Plaines.
  • From Windy City Salmon Fishing Charters to Kristy Lynn Charters, the Waukegan area offers 103 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • Many theaters, centers, and businesses open in Waukegan, Illinois provide a wide variety of activities for the community. The Waukegan Symphony, Genesee Theater, Municipal Beach, and Harbor are only a few of the many popular sites. Waukegan is a big art district as it hosts an ArtWalk each month in the heart of the city that is open to the public.
  • TripBuzz found 389 things to do with kids in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 372 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, Evanston and Des Plaines.
  • From Windy City Salmon Fishing Charters to Kristy Lynn Charters, the Waukegan area offers 103 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • Many theaters, centers, and businesses open in Waukegan, Illinois provide a wide variety of activities for the community. The Waukegan Symphony, Genesee Theater, Municipal Beach, and Harbor are only a few of the many popular sites. Waukegan is a big art district as it hosts an ArtWalk each month in the heart of the city that is open to the public.
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22.4 Miles
65% 20 votes
Arcades 723 W Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Inside its 20,000 sqaure foot facility, Party Time Palace offers a variety of entertainment options, from laser tag to miniature golf. The facility also contains indoor bounce houses, inflatable slides, and a mechanical bull.
22.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
Beaches 2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
22.5 Miles
83% 65 votes
Lighthouses 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
22.6 Miles
75% 8 votes
Theaters 927 Noyes, Evanston, IL MoreLess Info
Once known for its cutting-edge and socially provocative plays, Next Theatre closed its doors on November 10, 2014. It hosted the classics as well as the latest playwrights with a solid acting troupe.
22.6 Miles
74% 19 votes
Water Parks 2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center is a large water park that features two 37 foot water slides. The park also features a lazy river for inner tubing, a leisure pool, and a cafe.
22.6 Miles
83% 12 votes
Gymnastics 927 Noyes St, 100, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
More than just a tumbler's gym, The Actors Gymnasium is based in acrobatics and performance gymnastics. Classes include a professional circus training program, Chinese pole, and single weapon certification classes..
22.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Lockwood & Dempster, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Skokie's Lockwood Park features an array of attractions, including tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field, playgrounds with climbing structures, swings, slides, and other equipment, and picnic areas with a barbecue pit.
22.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 601-693 Leahy Cir E, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Featuring a walking trail that loops around the park, High Ridge Knolls Park has a baseball diamond and multipurpose field for outdoor recreation. The playground has equipment like slides, a swing set, and spring animals.
22.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Paintball 4866 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Paintball Explosion Retail Store is a paintball supply shop that features an array of guns, paintballs, gear, apparel, and accessories. The staff is very knowledgeable about the sport, as most are referees.
22.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks 2200 Busse Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Belleau Lake Forest Preserve is a park with a network of hiking trails and picnic areas. The lake is a popular fishing spot, and features largemouth bass, bluegill, bullhead catfish, rainbow trout, and others.
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