Family Fun

Next weekend, visit the largest Hollywood car collection in the world at the Volo Auto Museum or spend the day swimming at Hurricane Harbor over the summer. See the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden or take the family to Lambs Farm. If you're looking for historical and educational fun, visit the Great Lakes Naval Museum or the Lake County Discovery Museum. For family fun activities, look no further then Lake County.


Antioch Farmers Market
(Antioch)
2024 Dates: Thursdays, June 20-Sept. 12; 4-7 p.m. This market will is on the ...

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Barefoot Bay Aquatic Center
(Mundelein)
Opened in 2006, Barefoot Bay is a New England-themed, six-acre family water retreat. ...

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Bears Fit
(Vernon Hills)
Bears Fit is a State-of-the-art training and recovery facility loacted in Vernon Hill...

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Bitter Jester Music Festival
(Highland Park)
The Bitter Jester Music Festival (BJMF) returns for its 17th season of live concerts ...

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Bowen Park
(Waukegan)
Bowen Park has been transformed into a public park with the widest possible range of ...

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Bristol Renaissance Faire
(Bristol)
For 9 glorious weekends starting in early July, each Saturday and Sunday, plus Labor ...

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Brothers' Field
(Long Grove)
Brothers' Field is Lake County's newest outdoor hot spot! Nestled in the hear...

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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
(Riverwoods)
Located among pristine woodlands in the Ryerson historic home in Riverwoods, Il., Bru...

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Canlan Sports Libertyville
(Libertyville)
Canlan Sports in Libertyville offers something for everyone in the family. A 360°...

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Chicago Botanic Garden
(Glencoe)
With its world-renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country's m...

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Citadel Theatre Company
(Lake Forest)
The Citadel Theatre is committed to producing powerful works of insight and complexit...

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Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach
(Round Lake Beach)
Unique facility that provides family and children productions and entertainment throu...

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Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
(Vernon Hills)
ABOUT CUNEO MANSION AND GARDENS Cuneo Mansion and Gardens stands as a monument to ...

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Diamond Lake Beach & Recreational Center
(Mundelein)
Diamond Lake Beach and Recreation Center is 100 acres of bliss. It includes a pr...

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Downtown Highland Park
(Highland Park)
The vibrant downtown Highland Park district contains an upscale outdoor shopping dest...

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Dunn Museum
(Libertyville)
ARRIVE CURIOUS. LEAVE INSPIRED.  The nationally accredited Dunn Museum holds ...

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Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area & Welcome Center
(Riverwoods)
Ryerson Woods is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This area is one...

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Extreme Flight Simulation
(Gurnee)
Have you ever dreamed of flying an airliner like the 737-800NG? Do you want to know w...

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Fish Lake Beach Campground
(Volo)
Visit Fish Lake Beach for family fun!  Experience a family-friendly getaway...

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Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
(Ft. Sheridan)
A scenic destination, Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve offers a variety of opportunities...

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Grayslake Community Park District
(Grayslake)
The Grayslake Community Park District is a separate government agency established for...

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Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
(Grayslake)
A state of the art history museum dedicated to collecting and sharing the history of ...

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Great Lakes Marina at Naval Station Great Lakes
(Great Lakes)
The Great Lakes Marina, located on beautiful Lake Michigan at the Naval Station Great...

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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
(Gurnee)
Conveniently located about an hour north of Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, Great Wolf L...

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Greenbelt Cultural Center
(North Chicago)
This expansive 18,500-square-foot venue is the perfect setting for any occasion, offe...

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Gurnee Farmers Market at Saratoga Square
(Gurnee)
2024 Dates: Sundays, starting June 9; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. runs through September 15 Fin...

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Gurnee Mills
(Gurnee)
Gurnee Mills is the largest outlet and full-price shopping destination in Illinois. ...

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Half Day Forest Preserve
(Vernon Hills)
This quiet and clean preserve features a 1-mile trail for hikers, bicyclists and cros...

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Hawthorn
(Vernon Hills)
A lively and trusted destination for fashion, dining and entertainment, Hawthorn is a...

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Heller Nature Center
(Highland Park)
Visitors can enjoy a 97-acre preserve with oak-hickory forests, tall grass prairie, o...

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Hurricane Harbor Chicago
(Gurnee)
Hurricane Harbor Chicago, the 20-acre water park on Six Flags Great America property,...

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Improv Playhouse
(Libertyville)
Improv Playhouse is a professional theatre and entertainment organization the scope o...

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Independence Grove Forest Preserve
(Libertyville)
This scenic 1,151-acre forest preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and ...

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Kristof's Entertainment Center
(Round Lake Beach)
Kristof's is a family entertainment center providing fun to the community since 1...

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Lacrosse America
(Vernon Hills)
Our passion is to share the magic we create. Woven within the fabric of our PLAY Expe...

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Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
(Grayslake)
The Lake Fairgrounds & Event Center is a multi-purpose exposition, conference, fe...

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Lake County, CVB
(Gurnee)
The mission of Visit Lake County is to increase awareness of Lake County, Illinois as...

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Lakefront Park
(Fox Lake)
A popular visitors destination, as well as a favorite gathering spot for local reside...

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Lambs Farm
(Libertyville)
Lambs Farm includes a farmyard which is fun for the whole family and features a petti...

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Launch Gurnee
(Gurnee)
LAUNCH is a family entertainment center in Gurnee, Illinois, featuring trampoline act...

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Lovin Oven Cakery
(Antioch)
Third generation full-line retail bakery specializing in custom cakes and many other ...

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Mundelein Heritage Museum
(Mundelein)
Visitors to the Mundelein Heritage Museum will see new exhibits on early pioneers; th...

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Mundelein Parks and Recreation District
(Mundelein)
33 park sites offering over 735 acres of open space, playgrounds, ballfields, lakes, ...

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National Museum of the American Sailor
(Great Lakes)
Now Open, Monday - Saturday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM As an official Department of the Navy...

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Par-King Skill Golf
(Lincolnshire)
Ranked one of the "Top 10 Miniature Golfs in America" and featuring two 18-...

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Paulus Park
(Lake Zurich)
A popular visitors destination, as well as a favorite gathering spot for local reside...

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Quentin Road Baptist Church
(Lake Zurich)
We have been part of the Chicagoland area for over 45 years. We are blessed to be use...

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Ravinia District
(Highland Park)
The Ravinia District is an eclectic mix of small-scale businesses, popular restaurant...

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Realm of Terror Haunted House
(Round Lake Beach)
Highly rated Halloween attraction - recognized as best in Illinois for several years....

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Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze, LLC
(Spring Grove)
The featured attraction is the World's Largest Corn Maze, with 33 acres and 11 mi...

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Shiloh House
(Zion)
Shiloh House is an elegant 25-room mansion built in 1901 by Zion's founder, the R...

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Six Flags Great America
(Gurnee)
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor are two great parks that you can experie...

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Soccer Events Group
(Vernon Hills)
Our passion is to share the magic we create. Woven within the fabric of our PLAY Expe...

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Sock Monkey Museum
(Long Grove)
See the World’s Largest Handmade Sock Monkey Collection as certified by Guinnes...

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SplashZone at Corrine J. Rose Park
(Waukegan)
Daily Hours of Operation SplashZone Weekdays: SplashTower Open 12pm – 7pm...

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Susanna Farms
(Lake Villa)
Susanna Farms offers therapeutic programs including yoga, meditation, horseback ridin...

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The Lot
(Highland Park)
The Lot is an exciting, alfresco dining and entertainment destination located in down...

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The Sanfilippo Estate
(Barrington)
Private estate featuring one of the world's finest collections of restored, autom...

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Timberjaxe Axe Lounge Libertyville
(Libertyville)
Timberjaxe is a Family Friendly Environment ages 12 and up.  Supporting the comm...

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Top Shelf Ice Arena & Top Shelf Bar & Grill
(Gurnee)
Ice skating and hockey for people of all ages and abilities. From your first steps on...

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Visit with Santa Claus
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It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year! We know how kids love the magic of t...

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Volo Bog State Natural Area
(Ingleside)
TRAVEL & VISITOR ALERT: VOLO BOG IS OPEN. Please see their website for deta...

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Volo Museum
(Volo)
Volo Museum is a World Famous, family-owned, all-day tourist destination in Volo, IL....

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Waukegan History Museum
(Waukegan)
The Waukegan Historical Society’s headquarters is the Waukegan History Museum l...

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Yorkhouse Tavern and Table at Encore! Events
(Wadsworth)
Yorkhouse Tavern & Table is located at Midlane Golf Resort and downstairs fr...

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History Center of Lake Forest / Lake Bluff
(Lake Forest)
Originally named the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Historical Society, the History Center of...

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Illinois Beach State Park
(Zion)
Illinois Beach State Park is now open daily 8 a.m - sundown.  Illinois ...

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My Flavor It Place - Lake Zurich
(Lake Zurich)
Family owned and operated Hawaiian shaved ice and soft serve ice cream shop!  Da...

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My Flavor It Place - Wauconda
(Wauconda)
Family owned and operated Hawaiian shaved ice and soft serve ice cream shop!  Da...

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North Point Marina
(Winthrop Harbor)
A world class marina at world class value. Quiet, serene and safe, North Point Marina...

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Rosewood Beach & Interpretive Center
(Highland Park)
The newly restored Rosewood features: a nature cove for ecological and nature program...

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Other Businesses

6170 W. Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031
844.623.7227
 
1500 North Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville, IL 60048
847.816.7946
 
739 Main Street Antioch , IL 60002
847.395.7665
 
994 Route 59 Antioch, IL 60002
847.395.6777
 
235 Lions Drive Barrington , IL 60010
847.381.0687
 
212 W. Main Street Barrington, IL 60010
847.381.1730
 
6112 Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031
847.856.1229
 
418 Concord Avenue Fox River Grove, IL 60021
847.639.8280
 
355 West Washington Avenue Lake Bluff , IL 60044
847.234.7946
 
316 Center Drive Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847.367.1600
 
631 Lakehurst Waukegan, IL 60085
847.473.2600
 
3100 Trail Way Highland Park, IL 60035
847.432.4790
 
6695-D Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031
847.855.2022
 
27691 N. Gilmer Rd. Mundelein, IL 60060

 
424 Hawthorn Center Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847.549.2118
 
517 Deerfield Road Deerfield, IL 60015
847.948.0680
 
836 Jewett Park Drive Deerfield, IL 60015
847.945.0650
 
200 Deerfield Road Deerfield, IL 60015
847.945.7610
 
600 29th Street Zion, IL 60099
847.262.3666
 
1019 N. Lake Shore Drive Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
847.201.9032
 
860 Hart Road Round Lake , IL 60073
847.546.2810
 
670 Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847.362.1222
 
250 Library Lane Grayslake, IL 60030
847.223.7665
 
27864 IRMA LEE CIRCLE Lake Forest, IL 60045
847.283.0908
 
94 Midlothian Road Hawthorn Woods , IL 60047
847.847.3504
 
1220 Fredrickson Place Highland Park , IL 60035
847.433.3170
 
PO Box 331 Highland Park, IL 60035
847.432.7090
 
494 Laurel Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035
847.432.0216
 
800 Cunningham Dr. Antioch, IL 60002

 
900 N. Hunt Club Road Gurnee, IL 60031
847.559.3780
 
243 Harvey Ave. Grayslake, IL 60030
847.223.7440
 
13236 W. Town Line Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087
847.662.5733
 
360 E. Deerpath Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045

 
140 N. Munn Road Lake Villa, IL 60046
847.356.7711
 
1600 West Park Avenue Libertyville, IL 60048
847.367.7800
 
951 Wilmot Road Zion, IL 60015
847.945.7760
 
4690 Old Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031
847.263.9540
 
143 E. Main Street Lake Zurich, IL 60047
847.540.5544
 
1025 Riverwoods Road Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847.913.2363
 
Patten Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035
312.863.6250
 
636 Ridge Road Highland Park, IL 60035
847.579.3145
 
15900 Kelly Road Wadsworth, IL 60083
847.336.0120
 
1501 Shiloh Blvd Zion , IL 60099
847-746-5500
 
951 McHenry Road Buffalo Grove , IL 60089
847.793.0570
 
2650 Belvidere Rd Waukegan, IL 60085
847.336.5700
 
635 North Aspen Drive Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847.996.6800
 
888 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030
847.548.0001
 
34090 Almond Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031

 
1850 Second Street Highland Park, IL 60035
872.873.1030
 
600 Farrington Drive Buffalo Grove , IL 60089
847.850.2138
 
11931 Fox River Road Wilmot, WI 53192
262.862.2301
 
1980 Kelley Court Libertyville, IL 60048
224.294.1116
 
911 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002
224.788.9100
 
2400 Dowie Memorial Dr. Zion, IL 60099
847.746.5500
 
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