Things to Do with Kids in Joliet, IL

  • TripBuzz found 250 things to do with kids in or near Joliet, Illinois, including 229 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Aurora, Wheaton, Naperville and Tinley Park.
  • From Silver Cross Field to Chicago Street Pinball Arcade, the Joliet area offers 108 different types of family activities, including: Race Tracks, Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • With the fourth largest population in the state of Illinois, with just over 147,000 residents, the city of Joliet offers many landmarks, theatre venues and outdoor recreational facilities. Residents and visitors enjoy the areas many golf courses, bike trails and local parks and the city was the site of the first Dairy Queen in the US.
  • TripBuzz found 250 things to do with kids in or near Joliet, Illinois, including 229 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Aurora, Wheaton, Naperville and Tinley Park.
  • From Silver Cross Field to Chicago Street Pinball Arcade, the Joliet area offers 108 different types of family activities, including: Race Tracks, Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • With the fourth largest population in the state of Illinois, with just over 147,000 residents, the city of Joliet offers many landmarks, theatre venues and outdoor recreational facilities. Residents and visitors enjoy the areas many golf courses, bike trails and local parks and the city was the site of the first Dairy Queen in the US.
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30.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 197 S East Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Kankakee Model Railroad Club & Museum displays pieces that exhibit Kankakee's railroading history, including three different model train layouts of varying scale. They also have restored train cars such as a trolley, caboose, and a 1947 Pullman coach.
30.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 731 N 17th St, Ste 100, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Jet Hockey Training Arena is a studio sized skating rink featuring real ice, hockey boards, glass and netting. Jet Hockey offers ice rentals, team and private training, parties, classes and clinics.
30.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Bloomingdale, IL MoreLess Info
A protected wilderness area spanning 256 acres, Meacham Grove Forest Preserve offers hiking, biking, and skiing trails, fishing in the stocked Maple Lake, and a variety of wildlife viewing, as well as picnic areas.
30.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1451 N 4000 E Road, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
The Willowhaven Interpretive Center is an educational facility that features minerals, seeds, bones, a reading nook, live animals, and touch tables. The center is home to beavers, geese, and an albino raccoon.
30.4 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 801 S 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1906, the Kankakee County Historical Society is one of the oldest historical societies in Illinois. It contains historical displays, provides education, and hosts events. The professionally designed support facilities include climate-controlled collection storage areas, and an archival library.
30.5 Miles
79% 28 votes
Water Parks 3615 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 MoreLess Info
Named after the river otter, Otter Cove Aquatic Park is an exiting place for people who enjoy water. It has facilities for visitors of all age and suits all moods.
30.6 Miles
52% 46 votes
Children's Museums 6445 W North Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
Wonder Works Children's Museum features creative play areas for children birth to age eight. The museum offers an outdoor organic garden and five 'experience zones' for children to explore. They also provide a puppet theater and four imaginary play areas.
30.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 4150 S Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320 MoreLess Info
One of the most popular family friendly attractions in Hammond is Olympia Lanes. The bowling alley offers multiple lanes for league or casual play as well as a full service food and drink bar.
30.6 Miles
At Kankakee County Speedway, visitors can see dirt track racing for free in the grandstands on Friday and Saturday nights. The speedway also hosts swap meets for stock cars, go-karts, and ATVs.
30.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 5301-75 S Columbia Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320 MoreLess Info
Hammond's Columbia Park is over eleven acres of lush greenery and amenities for the whole family. The park features basketball, baseball, picnic areas and a children's playground.
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