- 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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Make it a movie night at York Theatre. All auditoriums are equipped with digital projection. Special pricing is offered for matinees, children, seniors and for Tuesday showings. Birthday parties can be booked.
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350 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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A 56,000-square-foot entertainment center, Brunswick's - Buffalo Grove features 32 lanes of bowling for casual and league bowlers. The center also offers a laser tag arena, arcade games, pool tables, a restaurant and flat-screen televisions.
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An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.
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3800 N Kennicott Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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The beauty of nature can be found at Nickol Knoll Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Visitors can enjoy the magnificent view from atop Walter Payton's Hill and the beautiful walk path surrounding the park.
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Featuring a line up of the most up-to-date films, Marcus Addison Cinema is a full-service theater with concessions offering sandwiches, pizza, popcorn, snacks and coffee. Beer and spirits are also served at their on-site lounge.
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With a host of arts and fitness programs available, West Ridge Center has dance studios, classrooms, and playgrounds in its facility. Visitors can enroll their children in classes like martial arts, ceramics, and more.
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The Stardust Bowl offers 84 lanes, typically enough to accommodate both league bowlers as well as smaller groups. In operation for over 50 years, Stardust offers shoe rentals and has a full restaurant and bar as well as an arcade.
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Get some fresh air and exercise with a hike along Salt Creek Greenway Trail. The trails stretches about 27 miles from Brookfield Zoo to Busse Woods Forest Preserve. Some of the trail is paved, and some are an on-road route.
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150 E Wood Street, Palatine, IL 60067
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Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center is the chosen location for productions by several local theater companies and arts groups. The 431-seat theater is available for rental for staged productions or special events.
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A public water park, Palatine Family Aquatic Center features a six-lane lap pool along with water slides, a waterfall and a water spray area. The center also offers a sand playground, picnic areas and a snack bar.