Things to Do with Kids in Barrington, IL

  • TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Barrington, Illinois, including 641 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, West Chicago and Lombard.
  • From Kids in Action Gymnastics Academy to Barrington Ice Arena, the Barrington area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
  • Located around 30 miles northwest of Chicago, Barrington was founded in 1865. The village was the home of 'The Battle of Barrington', during which 'Baby Face' Nelson squared off with FBI agents. Barrington has a population of under 11,000 and the buildings were designed with late-19thcentury forms of architecture, including Queen Anne and Victorian Gothic.
  • TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Barrington, Illinois, including 641 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, West Chicago and Lombard.
  • From Kids in Action Gymnastics Academy to Barrington Ice Arena, the Barrington area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
  • Located around 30 miles northwest of Chicago, Barrington was founded in 1865. The village was the home of 'The Battle of Barrington', during which 'Baby Face' Nelson squared off with FBI agents. Barrington has a population of under 11,000 and the buildings were designed with late-19thcentury forms of architecture, including Queen Anne and Victorian Gothic.
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100% 9 votes
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Goliath

Amusement Parks (All Ages) 542 N Riverside Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Located within Six Flags Great America, Goliath is a roller coaster with a 180-foot drop that broke three Guinness World Records. It has a top speed of 72 mph and offers inversions, overbanked turns and a zero-gravity stall.
18.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Swimming Pool 100 S Western, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy an aquatic center with diving boards, flume slides, and an 8 lane lap pool at Centennial Park Pool. The pool is available for rental for birthday parties and other special events.
18.0 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.
18.1 Miles
100% 6 votes
History Museums 1121 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
The Glenview History Center is a museum and library dedicated to preserving, nurturing, and promoting an awareness of Glenview’s local history. Attractions include the Hibbard Library, various educational programs, and the Farmhouse Museum.
18.1 Miles
100% 30 votes
Theaters 1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Oil Lamp Theater is located in Glenview, Illinois. It has a beautiful lobby and good reception. Some snack items are available free of cost. The performers are very energetic and agile, the plays are engaging.
18.1 Miles
71% 14 votes
Bowling 37 E Lorraine Ave, Ste 1, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
The Stardust Bowl offers 84 lanes, typically enough to accommodate both league bowlers as well as smaller groups. In operation for over 50 years, Stardust offers shoe rentals and has a full restaurant and bar as well as an arcade.
18.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 191 W Factory Road, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
A competitive cheerleading gym, Illinois Allstars- Competitive Cheerleading & Tumbling Classes offers classes in gymnastics, cheerleading, and tumbling taught by experienced and professional instructors. The gym also maintains a focus on fostering student athletes.
18.1 Miles
100% 7 votes
378

X-Flight

Amusement Parks (All Ages) Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
X-Flight is a roller coaster at Six Flags Great America with a 3,000 ft steel track, an elevation of 120 ft and a top speed of 55 mph. The ride simulates a test flight, with drops, inversions, and rolls.
18.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Parade Rt, Gurnee, IL 60031 MoreLess Info
Housed in Six Flags Great America, Superman the Ultimate Flight is a steel flying roller coaster in which riders are strapped into harnesses and are positioned parallel to the track, facing the ground - simulating a flying experience.
18.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 1N450 Highland Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
The Center Ice of Dupage is an ice skating rink that supports activities such as hockey, figure skating, and synchronized skating. The facility has a skating academy and gives lessons to children as well as adults.
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