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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43.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Theaters 3801 S Central Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 MoreLess Info
Each season, Jedlicka Performing Arts Center produces a mix of plays and musicals starring local performers. The theater can sit up to 250 people, and has a concession stand that serves tea and coffee during intermission.
43.7 Miles
81% 112 votes
Neighborhoods 1425 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 MoreLess Info
Wicker Park offers a variety of shopping, nightlife, and dining locations for guests to visit. The location, known as one of the top “hipster” neighborhoods in the United States, features boutique shops and vintage clothing shops.
43.7 Miles
52% 33 votes
Movie Theaters 4779 W Cermak, Cicero, IL 60804 MoreLess Info
The AMC Showplace Cicero 14 is a modern multiplex cinema that features first-run films and offers full digital projection with stadium seating throughout its auditoriums. The facility also provides traditional amenitites like a snack bar and arcade as well.
43.8 Miles
92% 144 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 501 West South Street, South Bend, IN 46634 MoreLess Info
Home to a minor league baseball team (South Bend Cubs), Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium has a seating capacity of 5,000 and is also known as The Cove.
43.8 Miles
86% 159 votes
Theaters 2540 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 MoreLess Info
The Apollo Theater Chicago is a performance venue that hosts performances from folks like Million Dollar Quartet. This theater is quite small, providing an intimate feel and quality seats to its guests.
43.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 11209 W 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 MoreLess Info
An art studio, Art a la Carte invites visitors to create their own works of art under the guidance of a professional artist. The studio hosts events for kids and for adults, as well as themed nights.
43.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 5202 W 29th Pl, Cicero, IL 60804 MoreLess Info
With several outdoor spaces and facilities, Hawthorne Park District manages a number of swimming pools, playgrounds and athletic fields. Both adult and youth leagues are also provided for a variety of sports such as soccer and softball.
43.9 Miles
The community gathers at Town Hall Bowl for cheap bowling, shoe rental, beer, food, and fun. The banquet hall in the facility can also be rented for events such as reunions and receptions.
44.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 808 W Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46601 MoreLess Info
The Northern Indiana Historical Society is a non-profit organization that operates the Center for History, which oversees a Victorian Mansion and a children’s museum. The society offers exhibits, period rooms, and guided tours.
44.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 808 W Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46601 MoreLess Info
Built in the 1930s, Copshaholm House Museum is a Queen Anne style mansion with 38 rooms that visitors can tour. The house is surrounded by 2.5 acres of gardens, including a tea house and tennis lawn.
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