Things to Do with Kids in Aurora, IL

  • TripBuzz found 402 things to do with kids in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 381 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Joliet, Wheaton and Lombard.
  • From Phillips Park Zoo to Vaughan Aquatic Center, the Aurora area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, Water Parks and Theaters.
  • Aurora rests along the Fox River and is roughly 35 miles west of Chicago. It is the second largest city in the entire state and offers many city-based recreation opportunities. The city is mostly known as the setting for the movie Wayne's World and even holds multiple summer music festivals to pay homage to the film's strong music industry ties.
  • TripBuzz found 402 things to do with kids in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 381 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Joliet, Wheaton and Lombard.
  • From Phillips Park Zoo to Vaughan Aquatic Center, the Aurora area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, Water Parks and Theaters.
  • Aurora rests along the Fox River and is roughly 35 miles west of Chicago. It is the second largest city in the entire state and offers many city-based recreation opportunities. The city is mostly known as the setting for the movie Wayne's World and even holds multiple summer music festivals to pay homage to the film's strong music industry ties.
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37.9 Miles
Arts & Crafts Classes 888 Tower Rd, Unit E, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
With products ranging from incandescent light bulbs to sea form sculptures, Patterson Glassworks displays the work of a local fusion and hot glass artist. It also hosts community art classes for glass blowing, making paper weights, and more.
38.0 Miles
94% 16 votes
Specialty Museums 910 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
Lovers of Toby Jugs will greatly appreciate a visit to its designated museum in Evanston. The American Toby Jug Museum features thousands of interesting and exciting character jugs in its collection.
38.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
With a host of arts and fitness programs available, West Ridge Center has dance studios, classrooms, and playgrounds in its facility. Visitors can enroll their children in classes like martial arts, ceramics, and more.
38.0 Miles
40% 10 votes
Playgrounds 645 Lakeview Pkwy, Ste 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Kids can explore the play complexes that include inflatable bounce houses, towers, and slides at The Blast Zone. It also has bathtub race cars that kids can drive on a designated track.
38.1 Miles
78% 18 votes
Recreation Centers 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The McGaw YMCA's amenities include exercise studios, Pilates studio, Racquetball courts, Treadmills, stair climbers, free weights, free wifi, gymnasium, two indoor pools, locker rooms and saunas. Instructional classes, summer camps, and public assistance programs and memberships are available.
38.1 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 555 North Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Featuring eight auditoriums, AMC Showplace Vernon Hills 8 is a movie theater that displays first-run feature films using digital projection. It offers facility rentals for private events as well as a concession area with food and drinks.
38.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Kayaking 1831 Old Chicago Road, Ottawa, IL 61350 MoreLess Info
At Quest Water Sports, visitors can rent a variety of kayaks and stand up paddle boards to take out on the region's major waterways. The shop hosts public events like kayak workshops, fishing tournaments, and boat races.
38.3 Miles
84% 256 votes
Movie Theaters 1715 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Featuring a combined 18 screens, Evanston Century 12 & Cinearts 6 display first-run Hollywood movies and independent films. The theaters provide stadium seating, arcade games, a lobby cafe and an in-theater bar with adult beverages.
38.3 Miles
67% 9 votes
Hiking Trails 722 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Running parallel to Chicago's commuter rail line north of the city limits, the nine-mile Green Bay Trail is suitable for all ages. The trail is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking and cross-country skiing.
38.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.
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