Things to Do with Kids in Crystal Lake, IL

  • TripBuzz found 354 things to do with kids in or near Crystal Lake, Illinois, including 342 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buffalo Grove, Gurnee, St. Charles and Arlington Heights.
  • From Metro Bowl to Main Beach, the Crystal Lake area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Rock Climbing and Trampoline Parks.
  • Located forty-five miles outside of Chicago is the city of Crystal Lake. Named for the nearby lake, the city is a popular tourist destination for water sports and outdoor recreation such as fishing, camping and hiking. The city is also home to over 40 parks, offering many sports fields, picnic areas and walking trails, as well a historic district with walking tours of local mansions and structures.
  • TripBuzz found 354 things to do with kids in or near Crystal Lake, Illinois, including 342 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buffalo Grove, Gurnee, St. Charles and Arlington Heights.
  • From Metro Bowl to Main Beach, the Crystal Lake area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Rock Climbing and Trampoline Parks.
  • Located forty-five miles outside of Chicago is the city of Crystal Lake. Named for the nearby lake, the city is a popular tourist destination for water sports and outdoor recreation such as fishing, camping and hiking. The city is also home to over 40 parks, offering many sports fields, picnic areas and walking trails, as well a historic district with walking tours of local mansions and structures.
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25.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mini Golf 2126 N Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
From milk shakes to soft serve, Shirl's Drive-In & Lighthouse Miniature Golf offers visitors a variety of frozen treats to enjoy. The golf course is landscaped with rocks and plants, and features a lighthouse structure in the center.
25.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Skating Rinks 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Administered by the Glenview Parks and Recreation Department, the Glenview Indoor Ice Center is an ice skating rink that offers public skating as well as hockey programs. The center also hosts ice shows.
25.8 Miles
76% 46 votes
Family Fun Center 555 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
A popular location for birthday parties, Nickel City offers a variety of arcade games; including racing games, Dance Dance Revolution, shooting games, and more. Kids can redeem prizes with the tickets won from the games.
25.9 Miles
65% 51 votes
Specialty Museums 400 N. Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
The original McDonalds hosts a special adjoining McDonald's museum which talks about the company's history and their various experiments. Food and beverage have the trademark M and it feels very special to have it here.
25.9 Miles
92% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1925 Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Located along the Fox River, the Fabyan Forest Preserve is a nature preserve popular among fishers and joggers. Visitors to the preserve also enjoy many historical sites within the preserve, including the Fabyan Villa Museum and the Fabyan Windmill.
25.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 2255 Wt Yorkhouse Road, Waukegan, IL 60087 MoreLess Info
Waukegan's Bevier Park is a 30 acre area that features a variety of attractions and amenities. There is a large pond, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, a baseball field, and a nine hole disc golf course.
26.0 Miles
100% 19 votes
Laser Tag 2567 State Rd 120, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 MoreLess Info
Offering team-based laser tag, CMP Tactical Lazer Tag Lake Geneva features a field with thirteen open structures, thick brush and open plains. The experience offers fully- and semi-automatic weapons and sniper rifles with several tactical games.
26.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Theaters 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Having recently reopened its doors as a rental venue, The Des Plaines Theatre presents local entertainment to the community. The theatre allows local talent groups and performance troupes to perform original and traditional plays, musicals and concert events.
26.0 Miles
83% 12 votes
Water Parks 1220 Fredrickson Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Hidden Creek Aqua Park houses many different water play areas for all ages, including slides, a dump bucket, and diving pool. A deck with lounge chairs, lawn areas, and a concession stand are also available.
26.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Haunted Tours 880 W Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
Open only on nights during the Halloween season, Disturbia Screams in the Park is a haunted house that aims to terrify, and may be too scary for small children. Occupants of the haunted rooms include clowns and cannibal hillbillies.
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