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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41.2 Miles
90% 20 votes
Historic Homes 100 West Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 MoreLess Info
The Reddick Mansion and Gardens are a historic house and grounds that date back before the Civil War. Managed by a local non-profit, tours through the restored building, rooms, and gardens are offered by reservation throughout the year.
41.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
Lake 1400 E Valley Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy scenic views of Lake Arlington from one of the walking paths that circle the lake. There are rental shops set up by the lake so visitors can take sailboats and kayaks out on the water.
41.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bowling 3925 E Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
One of two Stardust Bowl locations, Stardust Bowl No 2 offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley offers loyalty programs, and hosts birthday parties, corporate events, and other gatherings.
41.3 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.
41.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks 2400 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
The Glenview Park District is a leisurely park district that is home to the Grove National Historic Landmark, Wagner Farm, the Schram and the Memorial Museum. The district also has a golf club.
41.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Water Parks 2400 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
A large indoor water park, Splash Landing Aquatic Center features a variety of aquatic amenities. The facility has a lap pool, a zero depth pool, a whirlpool, a therapy pool, and a play area with water slides.
41.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 827 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 MoreLess Info
The Roxy Cinema is a movie theater that offers discounts to children under 12 and seniors over the age of 55. The cinema also offers discount cards that can be valid for up to two years.
41.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 2500 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Surrounding Lake Glenview, Gallery Park is an interactive park where locals can hike three different trails, fish at 8 designated locations, catch a performance at the amphitheater, or play a game at one of the many ball fields.
41.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 220 Westmoreland Drive, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Historic Roemer Park has been home to local Little League baseball players, including comedian Bill Murray, since its opening in 1953. Recent renovations to the baseball park brought improved dugouts, fences and concessions.
41.4 Miles
93% 15 votes
Specialty Museums 1100 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL MoreLess Info
The history of both the Ottawa region and the Boy Scouts of America is the focus of the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum, which also offers special lectures and on-site events. Several nature trails run through the grounds adjacent to the museum for walking as well.
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