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Kids Activities in Lake County

Kids' events and activities are around every corner...

There’s no reason to be bored with so much to do! Next weekend, let curiosities (young and old) run wild in Lake County!

Learning can be fun with interesting museums like the nationally-accredited Dunn Museum in Libertyville. Kids can see a life-sized replica of the dinosaur Dryptosaurus, tour exhibition galleries to learn about the history of Lake County, and take part in fun and educational programs and events. 

Spend a day on a farm with the family and get up-close and personal with farm animals at Lambs Farm. Take a kid-friendly train ride around the farm and feed some of the barnyard favorites like goats, sheep and cows. Enjoy the outdoors? The Chicago Botanic Garden offers fun classes for kids of all ages where they can learn about planting, making their own treats or visiting the model train garden.

See your favorite Hollywood cars like the Cat In the Hat car, the Scooby Doo Mystery Mobile, or the Batmobile at the Volo Museum and then go for a hike in the Volo Bog State Natural Area.

Perfect your putting with mini golf! Conquer the "world's most unusual golf course" at Lincolnshire's Par-King Skill Golf. Then, set your sight's high above and get active at Canlan Sports in Libertyvilleclimbing a rock wall, or the Boundless Adventures, for ropes and ziplining!

Next weekend, surprise the kids with a fun-filled trip to Lake County!

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Bowen Park
Waukegan
Bowen Park has been transformed into a public park with the widest possible range of recreation faci...
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Bristol Renaissance Faire
Bristol
For 9 glorious weekends starting in early July, each Saturday and Sunday, plus Labor Day Monday, vis...
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Canlan Sports Libertyville
Libertyville
Canlan Sports in Libertyville offers something for everyone in the family. A 360° Climbing Mount...
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe
With its world-renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country's most visited pub...
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Citadel Theatre Company
Lake Forest
The Citadel Theatre is committed to producing powerful works of insight and complexity that illumina...
Special Offer
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Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach
Round Lake Beach
Unique facility that provides family and children productions and entertainment throughout the year ...
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Diamond Lake Beach & Recreational Center
Mundelein
Diamond Lake Beach and Recreation Center is 100 acres of bliss. It includes a pristine lake, sa...
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Dunn Museum
Libertyville
ARRIVE CURIOUS. LEAVE INSPIRED.  The nationally accredited Dunn Museum holds a treasure trov...
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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 of the best ex...
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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 what happens in ...
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Grayslake Community Park District
Grayslake
The Grayslake Community Park District is a separate government agency established for the purpose of...
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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Gurnee
Conveniently located about an hour north of Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, Great Wolf Lodge offers&nbs...
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Greenbelt Cultural Center
North Chicago
This expansive 18,500-square-foot venue is the perfect setting for any occasion, offering indoor and...
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Gurnee Mills
Gurnee
Gurnee Mills is the largest outlet and full-price shopping destination in Illinois. Gurnee Mills ...
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Hawthorn
Vernon Hills
A lively and trusted destination for fashion, dining and entertainment, Hawthorn is a super-regional...
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Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Gurnee
Hurricane Harbor Chicago, the 20-acre water park on Six Flags Great America property, is located bet...
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Jurassic Gardens
Volo
Jurassic Gardens is a heart-pounding safari with moving, life-like, animatronic dinosaurs inside of ...
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Kristof's Entertainment Center
Round Lake Beach
Kristof's is a family entertainment center providing fun to the community since 1974.  Year...
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Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Grayslake
The Lake Fairgrounds & Event Center is a multi-purpose exposition, conference, festival and spor...
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Lakefront Park
Fox Lake
The Village of Fox Lake is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of our beautifully renovated Lak...
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Lambs Farm
Libertyville
Lambs Farm includes a farmyard which is fun for the whole family and features a petting area with sh...
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Launch Gurnee
Gurnee
LAUNCH is a family entertainment center in Gurnee, Illinois, featuring trampoline activities with Bo...
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Lyons Woods Forest Preserve
Waukegan
Move from pine grove to prairie to oak woodland as you relax at this gem of a spot. This scenic 345-...
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Mundelein Parks and Recreation District
Mundelein
33 park sites offering over 735 acres of open space, playgrounds, ballfields, lakes, and trails. Ove...
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Par-King Skill Golf
Lincolnshire
Ranked one of the "Top 10 Miniature Golfs in America" and featuring two 18-hole courses, 1...
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Paulus Park
Lake Zurich
A popular visitors destination, as well as a favorite gathering spot for local residents featuring a...
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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 miles of trails. ...
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Romney Brown Candle Company
Grayslake
Welcome to Romney Brown Candle Co, the go-to DIY customized-candle bar in Grayslake, IL!  Offer...
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Six Flags Great America
Gurnee
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor are two great parks that you can experience at one dest...
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SplashZone at Corrine J. Rose Park
Waukegan
The SplashZone is a state-of-the-art water park includes a multi-generational water playground with ...
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SunBerry Orchard
Mundelein
SunBerry Orchard's Market in Mundelein is your go-to destination for a farm-to-table experience ...
Special Offer
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Susanna Farms
Lake Villa
Susanna Farms offers therapeutic programs including yoga, meditation, horseback riding (specializing...
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Taste Buds Kitchen
Bannockburn
At Taste Buds Kitchen, your ultimate culinary adventure awaits! We host cooking classes and private ...
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The Lot
Highland Park
The Lot is an exciting, alfresco dining and entertainment destination located in downtown Highland P...
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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 the ice all th...
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Visit with Santa Claus
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year! We know how kids love the magic of the holiday seas...
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Volo Bog State Natural Area
Ingleside
TRAVEL & VISITOR ALERT: VOLO BOG IS OPEN. Please see their website for details: https...
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Volo Museum
Volo
Volo Museum is a World Famous, family-owned, all-day tourist destination in Volo, IL. They are kn...
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Foss Park District
North Chicago
Foss Park District is a community hub in North Chicago. Offering a variety of recreational activitie...
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Illinois Beach State Park
Zion
Illinois Beach State Park is now open daily 8 a.m - sundown.  Illinois Beach State Par...
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Jones Island Community Park
Grayslake
This park offers 5 acres of fun located on Grays Lake. Activities include a swimming beach, fishing,...
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Rosewood Beach & Interpretive Center
Highland Park
The newly restored Rosewood features: a nature cove for ecological and nature programs, guarded swim...
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6112 Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031 847.856.1229
 
418 Concord Avenue Fox River Grove, IL 60021 847.639.8280
 
316 Center Drive Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847.367.1600
 
631 Lakehurst Waukegan, IL 60085 847.473.2600
 
6695-D Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.855.2022
 
424 Hawthorn Center Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847.549.2118
 
836 Jewett Park Drive Deerfield, IL 60015 847.945.0650
 
600 29th Street Zion, IL 60099 847.262.3666
 
494 Laurel Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 847.432.0216
 
13236 W. Town Line Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087 847.662.5733
 
140 N. Munn Road Lake Villa, IL 60046 847.356.7711
 
636 Ridge Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847.579.3145
 
32400 N. Harris Road Grayslake, IL 60030 847.548.4062
 
2650 Belvidere Rd Waukegan, IL 60085 847.336.5700
 
18724 W. Route 173 Antioch, IL 60002
 
888 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 847.548.0001
 
34090 Almond Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031
 
11931 Fox River Road Wilmot, WI 53192 262.862.2301
 
911 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002 224.788.9100
 
2400 Dowie Memorial Dr. Zion, IL 60099 847.746.5500
 
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