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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.American Girl PlaceParent rating:  Location: 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL Here is a doll-loving little girl's dream come true. Local little girls love American Girl Place, as do the visiting girls who flock here on week-ends. And why not? This unique store is filled ...
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Lincoln Park ZooParent rating: Location: 2200 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL Established in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoological parks in the country, but it is a leader in terms of wildlife conservation, community education, and recreation. B... |
Art Institute of ChicagoParent rating: Location: 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL Young visitors to the Art Institute of Chicago are often captivated by the museum before even entering the doors when they are greeted at the entrance by two large, endearing bronze lions! Insi...
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Museum of Science and IndustryParent rating: Location: 57th St and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL The Museum of Science and Industry is an extremely cool place for kids. Museum highlights include the Pioneer Zephyr 1933 train kids can pretend to ride; the Coal Mine, w... |
Lifeline TheatreParent rating: Location: 6912 N. Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL Lifeline Theatre is an ensemble of artists-writers, directors, actors, and designers dedicated to using theater to educate, entertain, and empower the community. Its KidSeries p... |
Logan Square Branch LibraryParent rating: Location: 3255 W. Altgeld Street, Chicago, IL At the Logan Square Branch, the service focus is on families and students. An integrated nonfiction collection brings all levels of materials into one collection for patrons of differing educat...
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Northtown Branch LibraryParent rating: Location: 6435 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL Northtown Branch has an children's department - offering programs throughout the year. Northtown is a Blue Skies for Library Kids Program site, with grant monies focused on service to yo...
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Garfield Park ConservatoryParent rating: Location: 300 N. Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL Garfield Park Conservatory is a fabulous place to learn about plants. From a replica of Monet's Garden to Horticulture Hall, the whole family can find special creations that teach about a wide ...
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Blackhawk ParkParent rating: Location: 2318 N. Lavergne Avenue, Chicago, IL Baseball and softball fields dot the grounds of this family-friendly park, as well as a basketball court, an outdoor playground and spray pool, and an indoor swimming pool. Programs are offered...
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McFetridge Sports Center at California ParkParent rating: Location: 3843 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL McFetridge Sports Center, located in California Park, boasts the only ...
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West Pullman ParkParent rating: Location: 401 W. 123rd Street, Chicago, IL West Pullman Park has indoor swimming and gym facilities, a fitness center, a baseball field, and tennis courts. During the summer, it hosts a number of day camp programs; throughout t... |
Merle Reskin Theater: DePaul UniversityParent rating: Location: DePaul's Historic Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago, IL DePaul University's Merle Reskin Theatre has been a significant presence in the downtown theatre district since it was built as the Blackstone Theatre in 1910. Chicago Playworks for Fa... |
ComedySportz TheatreParent rating: Location: 929 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL The theatre houses the long-running ComedySportz show, a fully improvised, upbeat, interactive comedy show, in which two teams of improvisers perform a series of comedy sketches based on audien...
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Chicago Children's MuseumParent rating: Location: 700 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL There's more to do at the Chicago Children's Museum than can fit in one visit! Some favorite permanent exhibits include: Dinosaur Expedition re-creates the site of the 1997 expe... |
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