- 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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                1400 E Kensington Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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            At Sycamore Trails Park, visitors can play sports on a multipurpose grass field, take their children to the playground, or go jogging on the walking paths. The park has various benches and picnic tables strewn across it.        
    
    
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            Moehling Park is a botanical area. The park has flowers, carved tree art and hand painted sculptures. There are also educational placards and a brick walkway.Moehling Park provides benches in the shade.        
    
    
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            The main focus of the Plainfield Historical Society is the effort behind its Main Street Museum. Artifacts and exhibits which display the history of Plainfield are available for public viewing regularly, and tours can be arranged by appointment.        
    
    
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                1776 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062
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            Located in the Northfield Inn, Northbrook Historical Society and History Museum has a top floor that is a recreation of an 1890s Shermerville home with period furnishings and artifacts. The museum contains the Schinleber photograph collection among other exhibits.        
    
    
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                113 Fairfield Way, Studio 107, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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            A studio devoted to fostering creativity, Theatrically Inclined offers a variety of acting classes in both individual coaching settings and in groups. The studio also hosts improv lessons and performances.        
    
    
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            The Hill Street Park is a leisure park that has a playground, scenic trails, a shelter, and a walking path. The park also has a special team-building course that can be reserved for private parties.        
    
    
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            Falcon Park is a community park with a half court basketball court, a playground area with a variety of climbing structures and play equipment, walking trails, and covered picnic areas.        
    
    
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            Located along a lake, Bruce Ponti Memorial Park features a large grassy area suitable for sports and other recreational activities. The park provides a children's playground, paved walking paths, trees, benches and sand volleyball courts.        
    
    
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            Guests can enjoy trampolines with basketball and dodge ball, a foam pit, and an arcade at Xtreme Trampolines. The trampolines are sectioned off by age groups for safety and they also offer trampoline classes.        
    
    
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                1451 N 4000 E Road, Kankakee, IL 60901
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            The Willowhaven Interpretive Center is an educational facility that features minerals, seeds, bones, a reading nook, live animals, and touch tables. The center is home to beavers, geese, and an albino raccoon.