There is so much fun to be had this summer. We have not only rounded up some of the best things to do, but we have some great discounts and giveaways to share as well to make the summer more affordable! And we are just getting started! Check back often as this list continues to grow.
The Forge: Lemont Quarries - The Largest Adventure Park in the USA!
Enjoy a diverse range of outdoor activities like an Aerial Adventure Park, laser tag, jungle gyms, and water activities. The Forge also offers a variety of entertainment events such as live music, movies, and races.
Go Ape
Take on thrilling high ropes course and zipline adventures and enjoy family-friendly outdoor activities at Go Ape.
Get a Thrill
Santa's Village Amusement & Water Park
Spend a day riding thrilling rides and having all kinds of amusement park family fun at Santa's Village! After all, we are almost halfway to Christmas!
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor
Experience Illinois' largest amusement and water park and take on over 100 rides, including 17 roller coasters and 25 water slides. Whether you're dodging waves in Hurricane Bay wave pool or braving the newly opened Wrath of Rakshasa, Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor offers a fantastic time for all!
Whoa Zone
Jump at the chance to experience the Whoa Zone at Whihala Beach, Indiana, only about 40 minutes away from the Northside of Chicago. The Whoa Zone offers tons of family fun with its Wibit Aqua Park attraction, as well as the opportunity to spend an exciting day at a beautiful beach.
Learn and Play
Activate Games
Explore a range of high-tech, dynamic, thrilling games in this active gaming facility. Games are interactive, competitive, and a unique kind of fun only found at Activate!
Kids Bowl Free
Experience bowling for free all summer at several locations throughout Chicago. By registering, kids receive two free games every day.
Volo Auto Museum
Explore 200+ collector cars, iconic cars from your favorite movies, and more.
Summer Skate at Navy Pier
Enjoy an indoor roller rink with a view of the iconic Navy Pier Ferris Wheel. All ages are welcome from 12pm-8pm and kids under 3 years old receive free entry.
Puttshack Skokie
Try out this interactive and tech-infused mini-golf game and enjoy a delicious restaurant menu to fuel your swing.
Ignite Arcade
Classic and innovative arcade games make for a perfect night of fun and competition with family and friends.
ClimbZone
Creatively themed rock walls, a high ropes course, bumper cars, laser tag, and more offer thrilling and challenging indoor fun for kids of any age.
Listen to Live Music
Ravinia Kids Concert Series
Discover Ravinia's mission of Reach Teach Play in a kid-friendly environment. Kids will be exposed to a variety of Ravinia's signature genres such as jazz, classical, and more to immerse them in the world of music and instrument playing.
See a Show
Champions of Magic - through August 23rd
The Champions of Magic show at the Studebaker Theater will challenge ideas of reality while making every audience member laugh. This hilarious show is a perfect way to enjoy a family night right in downtown Chicago.
