Things to Do with Kids in Evanston, IL

  • TripBuzz found 558 things to do with kids in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 537 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Ryan Field to The Actors Gymnasium, the Evanston area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Beaches and Parks.
  • The city of Evanston is a suburb of Chicago, lying 12 miles north of downtown. A part of Cook County, Illinois, Evanston is home to a near 75,000 residents with a highly dense population. The city is considered to be a North Shore community, settling on the coast of Lake Michigan.
  • TripBuzz found 558 things to do with kids in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 537 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Ryan Field to The Actors Gymnasium, the Evanston area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Beaches and Parks.
  • The city of Evanston is a suburb of Chicago, lying 12 miles north of downtown. A part of Cook County, Illinois, Evanston is home to a near 75,000 residents with a highly dense population. The city is considered to be a North Shore community, settling on the coast of Lake Michigan.
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Crepes filled with seared salmon, duck confit, Nutella, and caramelized apples
1.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Mulford Street, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
From walking paths to playgrounds, Robert E James Park provides visitors with an outdoor area for activities. During the winter season, visitors can bring a sled to a popular sledding spot on one of the park's hills.
0.1 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.
0.7 Miles
78% 9 votes
History Museums 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1898, the Evanston History Center in the Charles Dawes House strives to preserve and promote the history of the local area. Visitors commonly enjoy taking tours of the house while viewing the exhibits and learning about local history.
1.5 Miles
30% 10 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Northwestern Campus, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The seating capacity for the multi-use Welsh Ryan Arena is just over 8,100. The sports facility is home to the Northwestern University volleyball, basketball, and wrestling teams and is actually located on the university campus.
0.6 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.
1.4 Miles
83% 65 votes
Lighthouses 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
0.9 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.
0.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Gardens 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
0.9 Miles
89% 9 votes
Theaters 600 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202 MoreLess Info
The Piccolo Theatre is a 50-seat space that offers comedic performances for all ages. Performances range from Shakespeare and classics, to contemporary pieces and originals written by the theatre staff.
0.9 Miles
75% 8 votes
Theaters 927 Noyes, Evanston, IL MoreLess Info
Once known for its cutting-edge and socially provocative plays, Next Theatre closed its doors on November 10, 2014. It hosted the classics as well as the latest playwrights with a solid acting troupe.
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