Things to Do with Kids in Des Plaines, IL

  • TripBuzz found 723 things to do with kids in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 705 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Mountain View Mine Miniature Golf to Beck Lake Forest Preserve, the Des Plaines area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Arcades and Bowling.
  • Des Plaines, Illinois, is a suburb of Chicago that surrounds the states Des Plaines River. The city is known for its many areas of outdoor recreation, including many natural parks, a forest preserve, a Lake, a river and an aquatic center. Visitors also enjoy the areas many museums, including the first McDonald's Museum.
  • TripBuzz found 723 things to do with kids in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 705 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Mountain View Mine Miniature Golf to Beck Lake Forest Preserve, the Des Plaines area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Arcades and Bowling.
  • Des Plaines, Illinois, is a suburb of Chicago that surrounds the states Des Plaines River. The city is known for its many areas of outdoor recreation, including many natural parks, a forest preserve, a Lake, a river and an aquatic center. Visitors also enjoy the areas many museums, including the first McDonald's Museum.
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6.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Children's Play Area 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
An indoor playground managed by the Elk Grove Parks Department, Jumps n’ Jiggles has a tunnel maze, a number of play helicopters, a slide, and an array of imagination-engaging toys and activities.
6.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Village of Elk Grove is a municipality located in northeastern Illinois adjacent to O'Hare International Airport and the city of Chicago. The village is located primarily in Cook County with a small portion in DuPage County.
6.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Emerson St & Lawler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Emerson Park is a community-owned and managed park that features traditional amenities such as park benches, picnic areas, and playgrounds. In addition to these facilities, visitors will find tennis and basketball courts, as well as regularly maintained restrooms.
6.9 Miles
50% 12 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1300 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Open year-round, Five Seasons Sports Club is a health and fitness facility with a family focus. The club has a full range of fitness equipment, and offers a variety of classes.
6.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
Paintball 4866 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Paintball Explosion Retail Store is a paintball supply shop that features an array of guns, paintballs, gear, apparel, and accessories. The staff is very knowledgeable about the sport, as most are referees.
6.9 Miles
Laser Quest- Arlington Heights is a laser tag facility offering a number of services and amenities to enjoy. Birthday party hosting, public game sessions, and group outings are among the services provided by the center.
6.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 9300 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Skatium Ice Arena has both a full-size rink and a smaller rink, features its own cafe and is open for public skating year-round. They offer figure skating and hockey programs for both children and adults.
7.0 Miles
88% 65 votes
Amusement Parks (Kids) 901 Leicester Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Located in Elk Grove Village, a Chicago northwest suburb, Pirate's Cove Children's Theme Park is a fun place to go with a 4 or 5-year-old. The amusement park features an 18th century pirate ship, a climbing area and paddle boats.
7.1 Miles
9% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 4999 Old Orchard Center, Ste A21, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Regal Gardens 7-13 is a multiplex movie theater with digital projection that airs first run films. The theater offers mobile ticketing and also hosts birthday parties and other special events.
7.1 Miles
78% 9 votes
Water Parks 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
As an aquatic facility, Skokie Water Playground offers visitors pools, water slides, inflatable tubes, fountains, locker rooms, and more. The playground has a shallow pool that is only 1 foot deep.
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