- TripBuzz found 185 things to do with kids in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 185 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
 - From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, the East Chicago area offers 103 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
 - With its close proximity to Lake Michigan and Downtown Chicago, the city of East Chicago is a popular tourist destination. The suburban area is home to family friendly neighborhoods and scenic local parks. Aside from access to the sights and tastes of the big city, the area also offers delectable and authentic Chicago cuisine, as well as lodging, shops and entertainment.
 
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            Oil Lamp Theater is located in Glenview, Illinois. It has a beautiful lobby and good reception. Some snack items are available free of cost. The performers are very energetic and agile, the plays are engaging.        
    
    
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            The Glen Ellyn Skate Park is a local skate park that provides a variety of different options to the skaters who visit. The park includes many different ramps and can be used by beginners and more advanced skaters alike.        
    
    
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            The Glenview History Center is a museum and library dedicated to preserving, nurturing, and promoting an awareness of Glenview’s local history. Attractions include the Hibbard Library, various educational programs, and the Farmhouse Museum.        
    
    
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            Going to the Historic Wagner Farm can be a bit of a learning experience. Visitors can learn about livestock, crops, participate in special events, and visit the heritage center to take part in some interactive exhibits.        
    
    
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            Wilderness Falls
                
                145 S Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
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            With a man-made waterfall on its grounds, Wilderness Falls offers miniature golf courses at different levels of elevation. In addition to the miniature golf, the park has 9 batting cages for baseball and softball.        
    
    
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                2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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            Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center is a large water park that features two 37 foot water slides. The park also features a lazy river for inner tubing, a leisure pool, and a cafe.        
    
    
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                900 W Saint Charles Road, Lombard, IL 60148
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            Churchill Woods Forest Preserve is a 264 acre forest preserve populated by bur oak, white oak, black maple trees, and various wildflowers. The preserve is home to several state-endangered species of wildlife.        
    
    
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            Beginning at the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site, the I&m Canal Trail is a 2.76-mile nature trail popular for a number of recreational activities. These include running, biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing along the trail.        
    
    
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            Rugen Park is a small neighborhood park that features a playground for kids with a climbing structure, swings, a see saw, and other equipment. The park also has a picnic area.        
    
    
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                130 S Clow International Pkwy, Ste B, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
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            The Illinois Aviation Museum is located a 6,000 square foot hangar at the Clow International Airport. With both replica and restored aircraft, visitors can learn about the business of aviation.