Things to Do with Kids in Highland Park, IL

  • TripBuzz found 563 things to do with kids in or near Highland Park, Illinois, including 545 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Hidden Creek Aqua Park to Centennial Ice Arena, the Highland Park area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Recreation Centers, History Museums and Mini Golf.
  • Highland Park is a suburban community located within Illinois' Lake County. Located twenty-six miles from downtown Chicago, locals and tourists enjoy the serene escape from the bustling city life. The vibrant downtown shopping district and outdoor performance pavilion provide entertainment, while the public beaches and local yacht club offer a more relaxing experience.
  • TripBuzz found 563 things to do with kids in or near Highland Park, Illinois, including 545 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
  • From Hidden Creek Aqua Park to Centennial Ice Arena, the Highland Park area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Recreation Centers, History Museums and Mini Golf.
  • Highland Park is a suburban community located within Illinois' Lake County. Located twenty-six miles from downtown Chicago, locals and tourists enjoy the serene escape from the bustling city life. The vibrant downtown shopping district and outdoor performance pavilion provide entertainment, while the public beaches and local yacht club offer a more relaxing experience.
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8.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 670 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A state of the art ice complex, Glacier Ice Arena features a variety of attractions. The arena offers public skating and lessons in ice and figure skating, and hosts hockey games.
8.9 Miles
96% 142 votes
History Museums 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL MoreLess Info
There are 4 permanent exhibitions and more than 20,000 artifacts amassed in the collection of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Special events, such as fundraisings, are organized in here, as well as all around the year programs.
8.9 Miles
93% 40 votes
History Museums 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Providing educational tours, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center has a variety of artifacts for visitors to see, including letters and photographs. The museum has a Hall of Reflection with candles and the names of the victims.
8.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Walking Trails 28201 N St Marys Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
An extensive nature preserve, Old School Forest Preserve features an extensive network of trails suitable for hiking or running, as well as impressive wilderness views. The preserve also has restroom facilities.
8.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks 801 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
The Busch Grove Community Park acts as a nature preserve filled with trees, a pond, streams, and grasses that host myriad species of wildlife. It features a walking trail, skating rink, skate park, and more.
8.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
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.
9.0 Miles
87% 70 votes
History Museums 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
9.0 Miles
9% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 4999 Old Orchard Center, Ste A21, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Regal Gardens 7-13 is a multiplex movie theater with digital projection that airs first run films. The theater offers mobile ticketing and also hosts birthday parties and other special events.
9.0 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 316 Center Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Hawthorn offers open and league bowling with glow lanes and a pro shop. The center provides private event rooms, a billiard table, a lounge, arcade games and a snack bar.
9.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 1400 E Kensington Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
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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