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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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
 
243 Harvey Ave. Grayslake, IL 60030
847.223.7440
 
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
 
2650 Belvidere Rd Waukegan, IL 60085
847.336.5700
 
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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