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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48.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 317 Cedar Street, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
The focus is on the history of the donated Tanner House and the surrounding area at the Aurora Historical Museum. The museum includes artifacts, documents, books, letters, photographs, and resources pertaining to the house and the area.
48.1 Miles
97% 154 votes
Other Entertainment 24 W Randolph, Milwaukee, WI 60601 MoreLess Info
Voted many times to be one of the best movie theaters in America, the Oriental Theater is one of the only remaining movie palaces in the country. It offers gourmet concessions and each movie is introduced with their trademark pipe organ, as it has done for the past 84 years.
48.1 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums 305 Cedar, Aurora, IL MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Tanner House Museum offers visitors a glimpse of life from more than 100 years ago. The 16-room house is furnished with many Victorian-era pieces and even features indoor plumbing.
48.1 Miles
97% 92 votes
Movie Theaters 2230 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 MoreLess Info
Showing the latest films and blockbuster hits, Oriental Theatre is a lavishly decorated building with East Indian artwork like elephants, towers, and Buddha sculptures. The theater also serves alcoholic beverages for the movie.
48.1 Miles
75% 72 votes
Bowling 2220 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 MoreLess Info
In operation since the 1920s, Oriental Landmark Lanes offers visitors open bowling sessions and cosmic bowling. In addition to bowling, the facility has an arcade, dart boards, and billiard tables.
48.2 Miles
100% 26 votes
Specialty Museums 53 North Broadway Street, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
The Fire Museum is actually a remnant of the old local fire station. It displays various models of vintage fire trucks. One can easily lose track of time when exploring this place, with the wealth of information provided by the guides.
48.2 Miles
68% 188 votes
Beaches 2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53211 MoreLess Info
Bradford Beach offers areas for sports like soccer, Frisbee, sand volleyball or visitors can just choose to lie on the beach. The beach also has a snack bar with live music on weekends, and a custard stand.
48.2 Miles
89% 9 votes
Swimming Pool 200 Lindsey Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
The Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park offers visitors the chance to play a game of beach volleyball or run around in a fun spray playground. Its indoor facilities include a lap pool, a zero-depth entry pool, and two water slides.
48.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks Waubonsie Creek Trl, Aurora, IL 60504 MoreLess Info
Located near the shores of the lake, Waubonsie Lake Park is a popular location to enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The park features a playground, a covered shelter, and a paved trail for walking, jogging, or other activities.
48.3 Miles
98% 245 votes
Theaters 23 East Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506 MoreLess Info
Built in 1931 and one of the top 10 theaters in Chicago, according to the League of Chicago Theaters, the Paramount Theatre welcomes every year 150.000 patrons and a variety of shows, from Broadway-caliber shows to children's' programs.