- 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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            Fairy Castle is a live entertainment venue and performance company that specializes in character entertainment for kids' events. The group offers birthday parties, princess parties, and costumed entertainment for all sorts of special events.        
    
    
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            Newberry Park has two playgrounds and each has appropriate age-sized slides, bridges and monkey bars. The bigger playground has a faux rock 'mountain,' a climbing wall, and a telescope with swings in a separate area of the park.        
    
    
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            Filled with green fields, Wood Oaks Green Park has 56 acres of land for picnics, sports activities, fishing, and more. The park has several walking path loops for jogging, biking, and other activities.        
    
    
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            Offering interactive mystery programs tailored to visitors of all ages, The Mystery Shop performs entertaining and sometimes educational programs with an emphasis on humor. Performances are suitable for small or large audiences.        
    
    
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                5314 West Route 102, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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            Covering approximately 4,000 acres, the Kankakee River State Park is suited for hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, and bow-hunting. Canoes can be rented locally.        
    
    
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            Exploration Station, A Children's Museum
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                1095 W. Perry St., Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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            The Exploration Station, A Children's Museum teaches young guests the importance of socialization, problem solving, and conflict resolution. The location offers a variety of activities and special play rooms, including castle and dinosaur rooms.        
    
    
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            Bowl the night away at Beverly Lanes in Arlington Heights, Illinois. With over twenty lanes available and a party room for special events, visitors can enjoy the lanes in a comfortable, friendly, and affordable environment.        
    
    
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            Kids can enjoy a good time in Odyssey Fun World, whether in the four story tunnel or the ball pit area, to mention a few things. It has 11 party rooms which can welcome more than 600 visitors.        
    
    
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                601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
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            Any kind of builder can visit the Legoland Discovery Center Chicago, where there are found all sorts of hands-on exhibits, from Star Wars Lego, to life-size Lego animals in the Jungle Expeditions. There is also a 4D Lego cinema, and a shop.        
    
    
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                601 N. Martingale Rd., Suite 115, Schaumburg, IL 60173
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            GameWorks is an entertainment complex that features a large variety of fun and exciting arcade game attractions for its guests to enjoy. Those who visit commonly enjoy playing racing simulators, fighting games, carnival style games, and many others.