Things to Do with Kids in Portage, IN

  • TripBuzz found 82 things to do with kids in or near Portage, Indiana, including 74 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Michigan City, Gary and Hammond.
  • From Ogden Dunes Beach to Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk, the Portage area offers 92 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • Located in Northwest Indiana, Portage is less than an hour from Chicago. On Lake Michigan, the city is home to several outdoor parks and recreational spaces including beaches, playgrounds, hiking trails, golf courses and fishing facilities. Home of the Indiana Dunes, Portage is also a great place for bird and wildlife watching.
  • TripBuzz found 82 things to do with kids in or near Portage, Indiana, including 74 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Michigan City, Gary and Hammond.
  • From Ogden Dunes Beach to Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk, the Portage area offers 92 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • Located in Northwest Indiana, Portage is less than an hour from Chicago. On Lake Michigan, the city is home to several outdoor parks and recreational spaces including beaches, playgrounds, hiking trails, golf courses and fishing facilities. Home of the Indiana Dunes, Portage is also a great place for bird and wildlife watching.
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100% 2 votes
Parks 550 E Madison Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Lombard's Madison Meadow Park is a scenic green space that offers a variety of activities and amenities, including a small lake, a fully equipped playground for kids, a softball field, and a disc golf course.
47.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 844 S Lincoln Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Good for a corporate event, school field trip, or date night, the Kankakee Valley Theater features a variety of shows to suit many tastes. The theater holds local auditions, hosts a play festival, and operates a camp in the summer.
47.6 Miles
91% 56 votes
Race Tracks 500 Speedway Boulevard, Joliet, IL 60433 MoreLess Info
Route 66 Raceway is a tribute to the legendary Route 66. This is a ¼ mile drag race strip and a ½ mile dirt oval, with 30,000 sits positioned on the U shaped grandstand.
47.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 2455 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
Covering approximately 600 acres, Downers Grove Park District is composed of over a dozen parks. The district offers golfing, a fitness club and activities, adult and youth sports and traditional park features like playgrounds, picnic areas and walking trails.
47.6 Miles
60% 78 votes
Amusement Parks (Kids) 1103 S Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
An amusement complex and party place, the Enchanted Castle Restaurant & Entertainment Complex features several attractions and activities. The facility has go karts, laser tag, bumper cars, a catapult ride, and a large arcade, and serves food and beverages.
47.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Playgrounds 2200 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Roosevelt park has plenty of sun, shade, and amenities to keep small and large crowds busy for hours. The park includes a fieldhouse for large get togethers, 4 ball fields, 3 tennis courts, 1 basketball court, and 2 football fields.
47.6 Miles
60% 5 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 3630 Tennis Ct, St. Joseph, MI 49085 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1976, the South Shore Health & Racquet Club is a recreation center housed in an 85,000 square-foot facility. Several indoor and outdoor tennis courts, racquetball courts, and a modern fitness center are among the many amenities available.
47.6 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.
47.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 1499 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
Equipped with a large playground and swing set, Arndt Park is a wonderful way to spend some energy. The park also contains picnic tables, ball courts, ball fields, horseshoe, grills, and a playhouse available for rent.
47.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 2351 Dewes Street, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
The most notable feature of Swenson Park, a spacious, community-managed public area, is its skate park section, which draws skateboarders from around the area. The park also offers basketball courts, ball fields, and numerous picnic areas.
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