Things to Do with Kids in Elmhurst, IL

  • TripBuzz found 763 things to do with kids in or near Elmhurst, Illinois, including 746 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and Oak Park.
  • From The HUB at Berens Park to Chicago Archery Academy, the Elmhurst area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • Shared between DuPage and Cook counties in Illinois, the city of Elmhurst is home to over 40,000 people. A suburb of Chicago, this populous city is just south of Salt Creek. The 10 square mile sector is known for its historic affiliation with the Potawatomi Native Americans, the original settlers of the area.
  • TripBuzz found 763 things to do with kids in or near Elmhurst, Illinois, including 746 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and Oak Park.
  • From The HUB at Berens Park to Chicago Archery Academy, the Elmhurst area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • Shared between DuPage and Cook counties in Illinois, the city of Elmhurst is home to over 40,000 people. A suburb of Chicago, this populous city is just south of Salt Creek. The 10 square mile sector is known for its historic affiliation with the Potawatomi Native Americans, the original settlers of the area.
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National & State Parks 701 S Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Dam 1 Forest Preserve is a park with many outdoor shelters, picnic tables and wooded trails. Patrons can view wildlife such as deer, geese, swans and other animals or use this location for a family cookout or other event.
16.8 Miles
Specialty Museums 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
The Field Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about natural history through exhibits and children's programs. One of the location's main attraction, “Sue”, is the tyrannosaurus rex that has ever been discovered.
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100% 5 votes
History Museums 1776 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Located in the Northfield Inn, Northbrook Historical Society and History Museum has a top floor that is a recreation of an 1890s Shermerville home with period furnishings and artifacts. The museum contains the Schinleber photograph collection among other exhibits.
16.8 Miles
70% 60 votes
Children's Play Area 864 S Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Ball Factory Indoor Play & Cafe has open play for children in their tot area, huge play structure, foam ball area and driving room. The cafe has snacks and also has free wi-fi and coffee for adults.
16.8 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.
16.8 Miles
60% 10 votes
Bowling 125 N Wolf Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
A bowling alley with scoring kept on paper, Jeffery Lanes features eight lanes of bowling and serves host to private events and tournaments. The center offers a fully stocked bar, karaoke nights twice a week and a jukebox for music.
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Parks 9900 S Kostner, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
With its soccer fields, two tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, playground and 'tot lot' the Patrick Sullivan Park is a destination for sports and recreation. It was renamed for the popular park-district commissioner in the late 1990s.
16.9 Miles
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Sports Stadiums (Professional) 425 East McFetridge Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
Soldier Field is the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, a team famously known for having what is often considered the best team in league history in 1985. Additionally, the location also hosts college football events, including games involving the nearby University of Notre Dame.
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The Evanston History Center originally belonged to the family of Charles Dawes and represents many intricate details of the lifestyle of that period. Visitors get to know about the history of the family and about North-West Tinker Toys.
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Arts & Crafts Classes 231 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
The Chicago Jewelry School offers a wide variety of courses and programs in jewelry making, aimed at everything from girls' nights out and post-retirement activities to professional training. The school also offers a boutique with student-made wares.
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