- 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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                150 E Wood Street, Palatine, IL 60067
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            Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center is the chosen location for productions by several local theater companies and arts groups. The 431-seat theater is available for rental for staged productions or special events.        
    
    
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            Bartlett Aquatic Center is an outdoor facility that offers recreational activities for all ages. Amenities include an eight lane lap pool, spray playground with water slide and tipping bucket, a tube slide and a water based zip line.        
    
    
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            Formed in 1993, TesserAct Theatre Ensemble is a non-profit community theater organization. Both classic plays and popular musicals are arranged by the theater group during its yearly performance season with select annual holiday events.        
    
    
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                1685 W Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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            The Hoffman Estates Park District hosts an array of events and programs for the local community. Activities include skating, various sports leagues for children and for adults, and health and fitness programs.        
    
    
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            The Triphahn Center is a community center and ice arena that features two NHL sized ice surfaces, a fitness center, an indoor track, and a dance studio. The center is home to the Chicago Wolves hockey team.        
    
    
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                3800 N Kennicott Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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            The beauty of nature can be found at Nickol Knoll Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Visitors can enjoy the magnificent view from atop Walter Payton's Hill and the beautiful walk path surrounding the park.        
    
    
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                300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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            The Regal Cinemas Lincolnshire Stadium 21 and IMAX provide movie-goers with the ultimate in cinematic visualization and sound. Dolby ATMOS is utilized which transmits audio from every direction, including overhead.        
    
    
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                651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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            At Willow Stream: Movies Under The Stars, visitors can enjoy an evening outdoor screening of classic, family friendly movies. The movie is shown on a 40 foot tall screen and on a flat lawn.        
    
    
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            Open during the summer months when it is at least 65 degrees, the Willow Stream Pool is a community-based public recreation spot. The pool itself offers six lanes and a curling waterslide.        
    
    
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                1300 Moonlake Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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            With plenty of lounge chairs to relax on, Seascape Family Aquatic Center offers visitors a sand volleyball court and beach play area. The pool is heated and has water slides, diving boards, and a shallow wading area.