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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History Museums 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 MoreLess Info
The Chicago History Museum offers a variety of exhibits through which guests can learn about the city's long life. Children who visit this site will be able to play a variety of entertaining, yet informative, games.
15.4 Miles
87% 70 votes
History Museums 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
15.4 Miles
95% 109 votes
Movie Theaters 116 West Main Street, Barrington, IL MoreLess Info
A historical theater, featuring one screen, the Catlow Theater in Barrington, Illinois once showed silent films in the late 1920's. The old-time movie theater, made in the Tudor Revival style, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
15.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Visitor Centers 901 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
The starting point for exploring Lyman Woods is called the William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center. The green building has exhibits, programs, an active bird feeding area, and birdwatching panel guides.
15.4 Miles
100% 18 votes
Fishing Kankakee River, Kankakee, IL MoreLess Info
Along the Kankakee River, Big River Fly Fishing offers drift boat trips for smallmouth bass. Fishing trips include all gear needed, and a number of instructional programs are available to those wanting to learn.
15.4 Miles
36% 14 votes
Arcades 342 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
Party Fantasy is an indoor recreation and party facility that can be reserved for private parties, but is also open for public play. The facility includes bounce houses, a climbing wall, indoor go karts, redemption games, and other attractions.
15.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Recreation Centers 49 Diecke Drive, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
A family oriented health, fitness, and recreation facility, the BR Ryall YMCA of Northwestern DuPage County features a variety of amenities. The facility has weight and cardio exercise equipment, courts for various indoor sports, and classes and clinics on offer.
15.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Water Parks Carol Stream Park District, 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
Coral Cove Water Park is a beach themed water park that provides a large variety of aquatic entertainment to its patrons. Amenities at the park include a walk-in swimming pool, a climbing wall, and several different water slides.
15.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Recreation Centers 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
Carol Stream Park District is an aggregation of recreational centers and activities. Its sports parks include basketball courts, baseball fields, volleyball courts, and a mini-golf course. The parks also features a variety of dog training activities and classes.
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Forests Dempster Rd & Ferris Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
The Linne Woods Forest Preserve is a nature preserve commonly visited by nature lovers. Visitors to the preserve enjoy biking through the paved trails, hiking, or spending time relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere.
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