Things to Do with Kids in Chicago, IL

  • TripBuzz found 508 things to do with kids in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 467 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Glenview and Evanston.
  • From Lake Michigan to Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago area offers 106 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Neighborhoods and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
  • Chicago is actually the third most populous city in the entire country as well as the state capital of Illinois. A wide range of entertainment, shopping, and eatery options are available throughout the metropolitan area. Also, the city hosts sports teams in every major league, allowing for live athletic events for each season.
  • TripBuzz found 508 things to do with kids in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 467 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Glenview and Evanston.
  • From Lake Michigan to Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago area offers 106 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Neighborhoods and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
  • Chicago is actually the third most populous city in the entire country as well as the state capital of Illinois. A wide range of entertainment, shopping, and eatery options are available throughout the metropolitan area. Also, the city hosts sports teams in every major league, allowing for live athletic events for each season.
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Licensed captains charter along the Chicago lakefront in Lake Michigan
11.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 7800 N Kenton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Oakton Park is a full-featured neighborhood park featuring swimming pools, sports fields, as well as basketball and tennis courts. The park also has playgrounds, picnic areas, barbecue grills and public restrooms on site.
11.8 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Dawes Park located in Evanston is a charming holiday destination. Many of its facilities are open only during a certain time of the year. Lake Michigan is the center of attraction of this resort.
11.8 Miles
86% 21 votes
National & State Parks 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Skokie's Exploritorium is a large indoor play space that features an array of educational, creative, and hands-on play areas. It includes a climbing area with tubes and tunnels, musical instruments, a water play area, and costumes.
11.8 Miles
78% 9 votes
Water Parks 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
As an aquatic facility, Skokie Water Playground offers visitors pools, water slides, inflatable tubes, fountains, locker rooms, and more. The playground has a shallow pool that is only 1 foot deep.
11.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
A multipurpose facility, the Oakton Community Center hosts programs for visitors of all ages, from kids to seniors. The facility features playgrounds, classrooms, a kitchen, lounges, and an Exploritorium, which has interactive play activities for kids.
11.9 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.
12.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 9320 S Kenton Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
Open year-round, the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena is a community operated facility with party rooms and facilities available to rent. The district offers skating and figure skating lessons as well as hosting local recreational hockey leagues.
12.1 Miles
73% 11 votes
Theaters 7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
The Skokie Theater is a live entertainment theater that shows musical productions as well as plays. The theater is best known for hosting Skokie Idol', in which players compete in a singing competition.
12.2 Miles
94% 214 votes
Colleges & Universities 633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
12.2 Miles
55% 51 votes
Landmarks 6300 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL MoreLess Info
Built in 1934, the Leaning Tower of Niles is a half size replica of the Pisa tower. It stands 94 feet tall and leans for 7'4' off plum. It has a plaque dedicated to Galio Galilei.
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