Things to Do with Kids in Wheaton, IL

  • TripBuzz found 721 things to do with kids in or near Wheaton, Illinois, including 700 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and Oak Park.
  • From Cosley Zoo to Fox Bowl, the Wheaton area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Flea Markets and Water Parks.
  • Home to Wheaton College, the town of Wheaton is a short drive from Chicago. Wheaton College provides residents with an array of opportunities for the community such as the Billy Graham Center Museum, music conservatory and competitive sports. Other attractions in Wheaton include a zoo, walking trail and numerous golf courses.
  • TripBuzz found 721 things to do with kids in or near Wheaton, Illinois, including 700 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and Oak Park.
  • From Cosley Zoo to Fox Bowl, the Wheaton area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Flea Markets and Water Parks.
  • Home to Wheaton College, the town of Wheaton is a short drive from Chicago. Wheaton College provides residents with an array of opportunities for the community such as the Billy Graham Center Museum, music conservatory and competitive sports. Other attractions in Wheaton include a zoo, walking trail and numerous golf courses.
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25.7 Miles
91% 56 votes
Race Tracks 500 Speedway Boulevard, Joliet, IL 60433 MoreLess Info
Route 66 Raceway is a tribute to the legendary Route 66. This is a ¼ mile drag race strip and a ½ mile dirt oval, with 30,000 sits positioned on the U shaped grandstand.
25.7 Miles
62% 1471 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
At the Adler Planetarium, guests will have the chance to gather information, visit a variety of exhibitions, and attend shows that teach visitors about space. The location also features a gift store and a cafe.
25.7 Miles
92% 13 votes
Children's Play Area 404 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Little ones can explore and learn in the hands-on play spaces at Growth Spurts. The play place offers different types of learning and play for different ages and stages as well as special classes for learning and interacting with others.
25.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Theaters 516 4th Street, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1980, Light Opera Works is a non-profit performing arts theater that hosts a number of shows and performances throughout the year. Visitors to the theater enjoy a variety of popular shows and musicals in the 1,000 seat auditorium.
25.9 Miles
83% 65 votes
Lighthouses 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
25.9 Miles
66% 7893 votes
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Navy Pier

Piers & Boardwalks 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
Historic Navy Pier contains 50 acres of parks, unique shops, promenades, eateries, and a variety of entertainment attractions. Over 8 million visitors per year enjoy the 15-story tall Ferris wheel, Children's Museum, and cruise boat rides on the lake.
25.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks Oak Park, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Common park-related facilities are provided by the Euclid Square Park. There are nearly three acres of open land, a soccer field, four tennis courts, playground equipment, a ballfield, and a specially designed tot lot.
25.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
The Wilmette Park District is a park district that features a community garden, a community play field, and a number of recreational parks. The district is also home to a youth soccer league.
25.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Fishing 1091 W Dearborn Ln, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Spendthrift Charters provides private fishing charters on Lake Michigan. Visitors can embark on fishing trips captained by licensed members of the Coast Guard ranging from 5 to 8 hours, and can fish for perch, salmon and trout.
26.0 Miles
89% 62 votes
Parks Michigan and Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Located just north of Chicago, Gillson Park is a 59-acre, multi-function area. Park visitors can go swimming in Lake Michigan, rent a sailboat, have a picnic, or go skating in the lighted ice rink.
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