Things to Do with Kids in Waukegan, IL

  • TripBuzz found 389 things to do with kids in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 372 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, Evanston and Des Plaines.
  • From Windy City Salmon Fishing Charters to Kristy Lynn Charters, the Waukegan area offers 103 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • Many theaters, centers, and businesses open in Waukegan, Illinois provide a wide variety of activities for the community. The Waukegan Symphony, Genesee Theater, Municipal Beach, and Harbor are only a few of the many popular sites. Waukegan is a big art district as it hosts an ArtWalk each month in the heart of the city that is open to the public.
  • TripBuzz found 389 things to do with kids in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 372 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, Evanston and Des Plaines.
  • From Windy City Salmon Fishing Charters to Kristy Lynn Charters, the Waukegan area offers 103 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • Many theaters, centers, and businesses open in Waukegan, Illinois provide a wide variety of activities for the community. The Waukegan Symphony, Genesee Theater, Municipal Beach, and Harbor are only a few of the many popular sites. Waukegan is a big art district as it hosts an ArtWalk each month in the heart of the city that is open to the public.
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23.2 Miles
94% 214 votes
Colleges & Universities 633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
23.2 Miles
79% 14 votes
Mini Golf 510 E Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Designed after an old mining town theme, Mountain View Mine Miniature Golf is a local 18-hole miniature golf course open to the public. The course is filled with obstacles and is lined with scenic waterfalls, creeks, and bridges.
23.2 Miles
85% 13 votes
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Bo's Run

Dog Park 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
Bo's Run is an off-leash dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. The park features large open areas for dogs to run and play, and provides bags for clean-up.
23.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Theaters 600 Emerson, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Located at the Bienen School of Music, Cahn Auditorium features singing, acting, and dancing productions from students at the school for the community to attend. The venue can seat up to 1000 guests.
23.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 8100 N. Ozark, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Situated on wood chips, Oakton Manor has an outdoor playground, complete with double slides, a walking bridge, and seesaws. The park has benches for visitors to sit on so they can watch their children play.
23.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Recreation Centers 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 MoreLess Info
With a fitness center and gymnasium open to the public, Willow Recreation Center offers visitors recreational activities like volleyball, racquetball, basketball, and more. In addition to fitness, visitors can bring their dogs to socialize at the center's dog park.
23.4 Miles
88% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 2800 Oakton Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Oakton Ice Arena is a regulation-size ice rink. The rink offers public skating hours, as well as ice hockey and figure skating programs with trained and experienced coaches and instructors.
23.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks 395 W Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Friendship Park Conservatory is a conservatory featuring well maintained gardens and an indoor atrium. The conservatory is available for events such as weddings, showers, and parties, and is venue to a master gardener program.
23.5 Miles
78% 18 votes
Recreation Centers 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The McGaw YMCA's amenities include exercise studios, Pilates studio, Racquetball courts, Treadmills, stair climbers, free weights, free wifi, gymnasium, two indoor pools, locker rooms and saunas. Instructional classes, summer camps, and public assistance programs and memberships are available.
23.6 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Dawes Park located in Evanston is a charming holiday destination. Many of its facilities are open only during a certain time of the year. Lake Michigan is the center of attraction of this resort.
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