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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.Easel Art StudioParent rating: ![]() Location: 1830 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL Easel Art Studio offers art classes for kids ages two and up, as well as Parents' Night Out events on Friday evenings for kids ages six and up. |
Creative Scholars PreschoolParent rating: ![]() Location: 1735 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL Creative Scholars is a preschool dedicated to the advancement of young minds through a unique curriculum and organic meals. Two, three, and five day programs are offered, along with a... |
Dank Haus German American Cultural CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 4740 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL The historic Dank-Haus is home to Dank Schule Chicago, a German language school for both children and adults. The Haus hosts yearly events, including a Spring Festival and Oktoberfest... |
Kids Clay RoomParent rating: ![]() Location: 719 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, IL Kids Clay Room offers pottery classes, drop-in times, and more. |
Field Museum of Natural HistoryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL Just beyond the entrance into Stanley Field Hall on the main floor of the Field Museum, come face to face with Sue, the largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex |
Hyde Park Art CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL The Hyde Park Art Center offers a good variety of art classes for kids. From portraits, puppets, and masks, to ceramics, the young Picasso in your family is bound to find something ins... |
Portage-Cragin Branch LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 5108 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL The one-story, 14,000 square foot building houses a full-service facility offering a variety of services such as a Polish language collection, a V-Tek Reader for the visually impaired, child...
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McKinley Park Branch LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1915 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL In service to the community since 1994, McKinley Branch offers a wide-range, in-depth collection, with mostly new purchases expanding the existing collection. |
Abbott ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 49 E. 95th Street, Chicago, IL Adjacent to the Chicago State University Grounds, Abbott Park offers a number of child- and family-friendly activities. In addition to the concerts and performances staged here, the park offers...
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Diversey-River BowlParent rating: ![]() Location: 2211 W. Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL A 36-lane alley, Diversey River Bowl (also known as "Rock 'n Bowl") boasts state-of-the-art facilities, which at times look very much like a disco. Skee-ball, air hockey, billiards, and video ...
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Avalon ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 1215 E. 83rd Street, Chicago, IL Outdoor attractions include a swimming pool, waterslide, four basketball courts, six softball fields, two baseball diamonds, six tennis courts, a football and soccer field, and a playground for kids.<...
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Cadillac Palace TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 151 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL The Palace Theatre opened at the corner of Randolph and LaSalle Streets in Chicago on October 4, 1926. Designed by legendary theatre architects the Rapp Brothers, the theatre's interior featured a spl...
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SchubasParent rating: ![]() Location: 3159 N. Southport, Chicago, IL This tavern sometimes offers kids' music shows, and families with children are welcome at the Harmony Grill. The weekend brunch is extremely popular; arrive early or make a reservation. |








