Things to Do with Kids in Valparaiso, IN

  • TripBuzz found 76 things to do with kids in or near Valparaiso, Indiana, including 61 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Michigan City, Gary, Portage and Schererville.
  • From Zao Island to Inman's Recreation Center, the Valparaiso area offers 79 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Bowling and Laser Tag.
  • Just an hour from Chicago, Valparaiso, IN has a rich history with Potawatomi Indians and is located on the ancient trail from Detroit to Rock Island. The Battle of Valparaiso was fought in the town during the War of 1812 and there are many exhibits in the local museums to illustrate this past.
  • TripBuzz found 76 things to do with kids in or near Valparaiso, Indiana, including 61 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Michigan City, Gary, Portage and Schererville.
  • From Zao Island to Inman's Recreation Center, the Valparaiso area offers 79 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Bowling and Laser Tag.
  • Just an hour from Chicago, Valparaiso, IN has a rich history with Potawatomi Indians and is located on the ancient trail from Detroit to Rock Island. The Battle of Valparaiso was fought in the town during the War of 1812 and there are many exhibits in the local museums to illustrate this past.
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39.3 Miles
74% 731 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 425 East McFetridge Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
Soldier Field is the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, a team famously known for having what is often considered the best team in league history in 1985. Additionally, the location also hosts college football events, including games involving the nearby University of Notre Dame.
39.3 Miles
83% 12 votes
Farms & Ranches 61391 Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN 46614 MoreLess Info
Filled with farm activities for children, Thistleberry Farm offers visitors a petting zoo, hay rides, and pumpkin patches. The farm specializes in growing sweet corn and features 6 corn mazes that span the size of 15 football fields.
39.4 Miles
74% 6611 votes
Zoos 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
The Shedd Aquarium officially opened in 1930 and has since grown to accommodate more than 32,000 varieties of marine life. Bring the whole family to enjoy the Aquatic Show, the Polar Play Zone, Oceanarium, and so much more.
39.4 Miles
100% 26 votes
Children's Museums 5100 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn offers children a range of activities that involve play based education. The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn provides programs and exhibits. There are two floors which offer different types of activities.
39.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 16798 Parliament Ave, Between 7220-7800 W 167th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60483 MoreLess Info
At 55 acres, Centennial Park is the largest park in the Tinley Park district. The 12 acre lake is stocked with fish every spring to keep visitors coming to the fishing piers and never leaving empty handed.
39.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 1024 W Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 MoreLess Info
Featuring bowling fun, Quick's Lanes is a popular gathering spot in Plymouth. Along with special events like cosmic bowling, this facility also offers leagues (including those for youth), a pro-shop and on-site dining.
39.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 10444 Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
As a recreations center, Oak Lawn Parks Dist-Racquet Club offers visitors a variety of fitness opportunities at its sport courts and fitness center. The facility has four racquetball courts, five tennis courses, batting cages, and a gymnasium.
39.5 Miles
Specialty Museums 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
The Field Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about natural history through exhibits and children's programs. One of the location's main attraction, “Sue”, is the tyrannosaurus rex that has ever been discovered.
39.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Forests 13800 S Harlem Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 MoreLess Info
The Chicago Forest Preserve is a collection of nature trails spanning over 200 miles in total. Visitors to the trails commonly enjoy walking, biking, or jogging and enjoying the natural scenery around them.
39.6 Miles
54% 355 votes
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Chinatown

Neighborhoods 318 West Cermak Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 MoreLess Info
Chinatown is a neighborhood and cultural center that features a variety of restaurants and shopping areas inspired by the Chinese tradition. Visitors of this site who are interested in photography may enjoy taking pictures of the site's architectural design.
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