- 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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                197 S East Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901
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            Kankakee Model Railroad Club & Museum displays pieces that exhibit Kankakee's railroading history, including three different model train layouts of varying scale. They also have restored train cars such as a trolley, caboose, and a 1947 Pullman coach.        
    
    
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            The Cole Taylor Friendship Park is a leisure park that is made of entirely stone and has a couple of ponds with water fountains shooting out of them. The park is also littered with flowers and has a gazebo.        
    
    
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            Established in 1904, the Ravinia Park is now the place where the Ravinia Festival is held during summer, in which around 135 events are held each year. The park covers 36 acres and has on its site picnic areas and a pavilion. Around 600,000 visitors are welcomed each summer.        
    
    
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            Kankee Railroad Museum portrays the history of the railroads, starting from the days of its revolutionary inception to the yesteryear diesel engines. Both adults and kids can have a very interesting time during their visit.        
    
    
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            The Landmark Renaissance Cinema screens foreign and independent films on its big theater screens. The cinema has an onsite snack bar offering organic and fair trade snacks along with beer, wine, and sodas.        
    
    
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            The Sunset Woods Park is a public park that provides a large amount of different features and amenities to those who visit. These amenities include baseball fields, picnic areas, a skatepark, and an outdoor ice rink in the winter.        
    
    
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                1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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            A professional dramatic company, The Music Theatre Company presents a wide variety of non-traditional and avant garde musical theater productions. The theater is a member of The League of Chicago Theaters.        
    
    
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            Kankakee County Speedway
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: $24 For 4 Adult General Admission Tickets (Reg. $48)
                
                213 W 4000S Road, Kankakee, IL 60901
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            At Kankakee County Speedway, visitors can see dirt track racing for free in the grandstands on Friday and Saturday nights. The speedway also hosts swap meets for stock cars, go-karts, and ATVs.        
    
    
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                527 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185
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            Dating back to 1917, the West Chicago Historical Society-Kruse House Museum is a fully furnished historic home with all period furnishings and a variety of exhibits about local and railroad history.        
    
    
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            Open only during the weekends during the warmer months, the Cascade Drive In shows popular first-run movies on its single screen. Two movies are shown each night that the drive in is open, and there is a separate picnic area for guests who want to bring their own food.