- TripBuzz found 78 things to do with kids in or near Merrillville, Indiana, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Hammond and Tinley Park.
- From Stardust Bowl No 2 to Funflatables, the Merrillville area offers 94 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- Less than an hour from the heart of Chicago, Merrillville is the most populous town in Indiana with over 35,000 people. The town caters to many interests with its two complete golf courses, ballet performances, and Deep River Waterpark, which offers swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
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The Skokie Theater is a live entertainment theater that shows musical productions as well as plays. The theater is best known for hosting Skokie Idol', in which players compete in a singing competition.
43.5 Miles
A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, Regal Bolingbrook Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides reclining chairs, a game room, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
43.5 Miles
Bunker Hill Forest Preserve is a large park that offers scenic views of nature, trails for walking or jogging and ample space for picnics. The park also serves as an outdoor venue for any event with proper county permits.
43.5 Miles
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3 votes
8031 Floral Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
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Operated by the Skokie Parks Department, the Skokie Heritage Museum & Log Cabin commemorate local history and celebrate local culture with temporary and permanent exhibits and a variety of special events and programs.
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The Regal 12 Cinema Theater offers moviegoers the chance to watch first-run, digitally-projected movies in reclining seats. The theater also has a game room, sells concessions, and host parties and special events.
43.6 Miles
67%
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Wilderness Falls
145 S Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
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With a man-made waterfall on its grounds, Wilderness Falls offers miniature golf courses at different levels of elevation. In addition to the miniature golf, the park has 9 batting cages for baseball and softball.
43.6 Miles
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Cinemark Theater
Louis Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet, IL 60431
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Joliet's Cinemark Theatre is a franchise of the Cinemark chain, and shows first-run movies in digital video and sound. The theater offers a variety of concessions, including Starbucks coffee and ice cream.
43.7 Miles
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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More than just a tumbler's gym, The Actors Gymnasium is based in acrobatics and performance gymnastics. Classes include a professional circus training program, Chinese pole, and single weapon certification classes..
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An entertainment center, Sky Zone Elmhurst features trampoline-related activities including open jumping, dodgeball, slam dunk basketball, a foam pit and fitness classes. The center also offers private party hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.