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Favorite Family Activities in Chicagoland
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Our favorite warm weather family friendly day out! From thrill seeking rides to options for the more tame or younger kiddos, Six Flags has it all. Money saving option - pack lunches and have a picnic in the parking lot with free re-entry as an option...
Six Flags Great America
Best water park during the hot summer months. Tons of water slides including a water coaster. Options for all ages and a large wave pool as well. If you want to make a weekend of it, spend one day here and one day at Six Flags roller coaster park loc...
Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Our favorite cold weather weekend getaway! They only have indoor water slides so we only come during cold weather months.
Indoor Water Park & Resort in Chicago, IL
Our favorite free day dates OR family outing! Great for both occasions 💜
Lincoln Park Zoo
Crazy golf is SO much fun and for all ages! They also have batting cages and a diner onsite.
Novelty Golf & Games
Our favorite Chicago ice cream joint. Conveniently next to the novelty golf so play some crazy golf, eat some cheese fries at Bunny Hutch and then end here with ice cream. The perfect family day!
Dairy Star Ice Cream of Lincolnwood
An amazing park in the middle of the city. In summer, it’s so much fun with slides and swings and all the things. There are rock climbing walls even. In winter, a figure 8 ice skating rink. If you’re visiting the city, it’s a must!
Maggie Daley Park
Our favorite beach in Chicago. You can find affordable parking on the street (avoid the more expensive parking lot). It’s never as packed as beaches further south but there are still lifeguards on the beach and in the water. There is a cafe onsite an...
Loyola Beach
All of the museums in Chicago are great but this is the most interactive and fun for all ages! If you have to choose one, this would be my choice. Especially during Christmas!!! The trees decorated to represent different countries is so cool!
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
The Shedd Aquarium is a fantastic place for families. Pro tip - you can buy a city pass that gets you into multiple places including the science and industry museum I already shared on the list plus the Shedd. By bundling your attractions, you’ll sav...
Shedd Aquarium
This is such a haven within a city. While it’s technically outside of Chicago, it’s only a quick drive north to experience such natural and serene beauty that it’s a must do on my list of places to go with your family!
Chicago Botanic Garden
Hear me out….mall culture has died within so many malls in America but Woodfield Mall is still thriving and honestly, sometimes it’s fun to just walk around the mall, eating at the food court and treating yourself and kiddos to a treat or two (croc c...
Woodfield Mall
Everyone knows about the Cubs and the White Sox but if you don’t want to break the bank and still see a good old baseball game, then you must catch a Chicago Dawgs game!!!!
The Chicago Dogs