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Chicago for Kids
We have selected from among
the many attractions and things-to-do in Chicago in order to find the ones
that offer the most family-fun and which are most suitable for children. They are grouped by category,
including amusement parks, attractions, museums, water parks and zoos.
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Events
2009 Wonder Works
Calendar of Events
6445 West North Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
Wonder Works, a Children's Museum, provides a hands-on learning
environment intended to strengthen the development of children in the Oak
Park and Chicago area.
Metropolis
Performing Arts Centre
111 West Campbell St., Downtown Arlington Heights, IL.
IL 60005
847-577-2121
Not a bad seat in the house, good mix of performances at this local venue.
New/Notable
Chicago For Kids -
Audio Tour 
A fun, interactive tour of the City of Chicago for kids. See Chicago
from a kid's point of view as you virtually visit the coolest places in
town. View online and/or download the audio for listening later.
CoCo Key Water
Resort at Sheraton Chicago Northwest
3400 W. Euclid Avenue
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 (at Hwy 53 and Euclid Avenue)
847-394-2000, email:
cocokeyinfo@sheratonchicagonw.com
Illinois newest and largest indoor water park featuring 65,000 square feet
of Key West themed indoor fun. Located at the Sheraton Chicago Northwest
Hotel, just 3 miles north of Woodfield Mall. Overnight Packages, Day Pass
Sales, Group Events and Birthday Parties. Take a virtual tour at
www.CoCoKeyWaterResort.com.
Northbrook
Theatre for Young Audiences
Live, professional musical theatre
3323 Walters Ave
Northbrook IL 60062
Phone: (847) 291-2367
Offer party packages, "Meet the Cast" luncheons, school and group
rates, and backstage tours.
Tots on Tuesdays at the Shedd Aquarium
Every Tuesday, Shedd offers a full day of activities created especially
for the preschool set. "Tots on Tuesdays" includes story times, crafts,
animal touch programs, videos, costumed characters, dancing and singing.
Activities are based on a theme that changes every eight weeks, providing
fun new learning experiences throughout the year. "Tots on Tuesdays"
programs are designed for children ages 3 through 5, but younger and older
children can enjoy them, too. Look for information about activity
locations in the main foyer. Free with admission price.
Children's Theatre
Adventure Stage
Chicago
location: Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St., Chicago, IL 60642
phone: 773-342-4141, email:
info@adventurestage.org
Adventure Stage Chicago creates dynamic theatre for young audiences that
activates the imagination, inspires dialogue and celebrates community
among families, educators and artists.
Winner of the 2007 National Award for Outstanding New Children's Theatre
Company from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, Adventure
Stage Chicago presents sophisticated and engaging theatrical programming
designed to be enjoyed by both young people ages 8 to 14 and the adults in
their lives.
website:
Chicago
Children's Theatre
Goodman Theatre in the Owen
Administrative Offices: 1464 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
773-227-0180
Chicago Children's Theatre aspires to enrich our community through diverse
and significant theatrical programming that engages and inspires the child
in all of us.
Emerald City
Theatre
2936 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
773-529-2690, email:
oz@emeraldcitytheatre.com
Chicago has seen many great writers, but few have challenged our
imagination and delighted our spirit more than L. Frank Baum - the creator
of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Drawn to Chicago by the great world's fair,
he settled down and soon found a publisher for his odd whimsical tale, the
first of the many OZ stories. Historians have pointed to the symbolism in
the work - did he intend for the Emerald City to resemble Chicago? Maybe.
(Many Chicagoans like to think so...) All we really know is his work
captures the imaginations of children and parents alike. It is a modern
fairy tale that everyone in the family can enjoy. And we created Emerald
City Theatre to continue this type of family enjoyment. Our mission is to
create innovative theater experiences that bring families closer together
and inspire children everywhere. Won't you join us?
Rascal Children's
Theater
5123 N. Clark, Chicago, 60640
773-561-5893, email:
RascalTheater@comcast.net
Rascal Children's Theater, the resident theater for kids at Rogue Theater
in Andersonville, produces new works and new adaptations of classics.
Read Like A Rock
Star
location: Room2Play, 2255 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL. 60616
phone: 312-225-9000 email:
communications@room2playchicago.com
Room2Play Introduces It's New Concert Series.
The series began on November 7th with a rocking "Read Like a Rock Star"
concert from Thaddeus Rex. Thaddeus is an award winning songwriter with
contagious rhythms and high energy that promises to not only keep the kids
entertained but educated.
Amusement Parks/Entertainment/Arcades
Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze
ESPN
Zone
Navy Pier-Ferris Wheel & IMAX
Room 2 Play
SUBURBS
Bristol
Renaissance Faire Kenosha (WI)
Gameworks
Schaumburg
Gymboree Play & Music Educational Play Classes Vernon Hills at
Hawthorn Mall
Kiddieland
Melrose Park
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Hoffman Estates
Pirate's Cove Elk Grove Village
Safari
Land Villa Park
Six Flags
Great America Gurnee
Attractions/Landmarks
Buckingham
Fountain
The Hancock
Observatory
Millennium Park
Sears Tower
Skydeck
Dining
Rainforest Cafe at 605 N. Clark St. (also
at Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg)
Rock & Roll McDonalds at 600 N. Clark St.
Events
Chicago Air &
Water Show on Aug. 18th & 19th
Taste of Chicago from Jun. 29th to Jul. 8th
Live Performances
SUBURBS
Hemmens Cultural Center-Performing Arts for Young People Elgin
Marriott
Lincolnshire Children's Theatre Lincolnshire
Metropolis Performing Arts Center-Stories
in Action Kids Shows Arlington
Heights
Museums
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
Kraft Education Center at the
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago Children's
Museum at Navy Pier
Museum of
Science & Industry
The Notebaert Nature Museum
'Sue' & the 'Underground Adventure'
at the Field Museum
SUBURBS
DuPage Children's
Museum Naperville
Kohl Children's Museum Wilmette
Wonder Works, a
Children’s Museum in Oak Park
Parks & Beaches
Beaches
Grant Park
Millennium Park
Shopping
American Girl Palace
The Disney Store at 717 N Michigan Ave
ESPN Zone at 43 East Ohio Street,
(312) 644-ESPN
NikeTown at 669 N. Michigan Ave.(312) 642-6363
Water Tower Place at 835 N. Michigan Ave.
Sports
Chicago Bears-Football at
Soldier Field
Chicago Blackhawks-Hockey
at United Center
Chicago Bulls-Basketball at
United Center
Chicago Cubs Baseball at
Wrigley Field
Chicago Fire-Soccer at Soldier
Field
Chicago White Sox-Baseball
at US Cellular Field
SUBURBS
Chicago Wolves-Hockey at
Allstate Arena
Kane County Cougars
Baseball Geneva
Schaumburg Flyers
Baseball Schaumburg
Tours/Transportation
Chicago River
Architecture Tours
Chicago Trolley-Double Decker
Bus Tours
Seadog Cruises River & Lake Cruise
Shoreline Water Taxis
Take a
Ride on the "L".
SUBURBS
Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises St.
Charles
Water Parks/Wave
Pools/Aquatic Centers
ALL SUBURBS
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Bartlett Aquatic Center Bartlett |
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Big Surf Wave
Pool Mount Prospect |
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Dolphin
Cove Family Aquatic Center Carpentersville |
KeyLime Cove
Gurnee, IL
KeyLime Cove is a "cruise-ship-on-land" experience for the whole family.
This one-of-a-kind tropical paradise is located right outside Chicago and
offers a "splash-tastic" good time! |
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center Des Plaines
Attractions |
Pelican Harbor Aquatic Complex
200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, 60440
phone: 630-739-1700, email:
mstump@bolingbrookparks.org
Outdoor Attractions
Waterslides! Relax on the Lazy River or conquer the Lazy River's Adventure
Channel Experience the thrill of 4 water speed slides (2 enclosed and 2
open) Challenge yourself in the diving well with drop slide and 1-meter
diving board Zero-depth
entry pool perfect for young children.
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Raging Waves
Waterpark
4000 N. Bridge St. Yorkville, IL 60560
630.882.6575
Raging Waves, Chicagoland’s newest and largest waterpark, is located
in suburban Yorkville, Illinois, on Highway 47 - just 45 minutes west
of the Chicago Loop. |
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Rainbow Falls Water Park
Elk Grove Village |
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Seafari Springs Aquatic Center Hanover Park |
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Seascape Aquatic Center Hoffman Estates |
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Splash County Water Park Aurora |
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The WaterWorks Schaumburg (year-round indoor) |
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Wheeling Park District Aquatic Center, Wheeling, IL 60090 847-465-2934
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Zoos/Animals
Lincoln Park
& the Pritzker Children's Zoo & Farm-in-the-Zoo
The Notebaert Nature Museum
Wild Reef at the Shedd Aquarium
SUBURBS
Brookfield Zoo Brookfield
Children's Farm (The Center) Palos Park 708-361-3650
Cosley Zoo Wheaton
Glenn Oak Zoo
Peoria
Lambs Farm
Libertyville
Randall
Oaks Park & Barnyard Zoo West Dundee
Wildlife Prairie State Park Peoria
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Site page and complete the form found there. If just want to send us
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kids@chicagotraveler.com. Thanks.
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