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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48.2 Miles
75% 12 votes
Swimming Pool 1000 East Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN MoreLess Info
Merrifield Pool is an Olympic-sized pool. Its main attractions are the 160 ft. water slide, water basketball net, figure-8 wading pool with water umbrella. It also has a snack bar for the hungry.
48.2 Miles
88% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 213 N Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Constructed with a classical interior design, the Paramount Theater is a cinema that offers visitors the opportunity to view the newest film releases. The theater is fully digital and offers options for 3-D and matinee movies.
48.2 Miles
- 4 votes
Movie Theaters 55 Meadowview Ctr, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
The Meadowview Theatre is a movie theater that has auditoriums equipped with 4K Digital Projection and Datasat 7.1 Sound. The theater offers 3D movies and special deals including 'All Day Tuesday'.
48.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Gardens 1000 E Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN 46544 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the city's sister city, Shiojiri City, Shiojiri Niwa is a Japanese garden with a bridge, pond, and walking paths. The park also has a tea house pavilion that is often used for weddings.
48.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 6424 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545 MoreLess Info
A discount movie theater, Cinemark Movies 6 displays second-run movies in six auditoriums using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers a game room, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
48.2 Miles
At Kankakee County Speedway, visitors can see dirt track racing for free in the grandstands on Friday and Saturday nights. The speedway also hosts swap meets for stock cars, go-karts, and ATVs.
48.3 Miles
95% 873 votes
Historic Homes 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio served as a home for the architect in his first 20 years of activity. It is included in the National register of Historic Places and is considered a national landmark.
48.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 698 Stratford Drive East, P.O. Box 311, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 MoreLess Info
Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society is dedicated to preserving local history and is headquartered at the George R. Letourneau Home Museum & Adrien M. Richard Heritage Preserve. Today, patrons can tour the Letourneau home which contains many artifacts from Bourbonnais' past.
48.4 Miles
43% 23 votes
Movie Theaters 6424 North Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545 MoreLess Info
The latest Hollywood productions and also older, classic films can be enjoyed at the Cinemark Movies 6, with popcorn and soda on the side.
48.4 Miles
90% 21 votes
Specialty Museums 197 S East Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Kankee Railroad Museum portrays the history of the railroads, starting from the days of its revolutionary inception to the yesteryear diesel engines. Both adults and kids can have a very interesting time during their visit.
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