Things to Do with Kids in Chicago, IL
19 family-friendly activities with age ratings, stroller info, and parent tips.
Partially FreeMaggie Daley Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
FreePromontory Point
Ages: All ages
$$$Art Institute of Chicago
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
FreeMillennium Park and Cloud Gate
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
Chicago Riverwalk
Ages: All ages
FreeGarfield Park Conservatory
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
$$$Museum of Science and Industry
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
$$$360 Chicago (formerly John Hancock Observatory)
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
$$$Field Museum of Natural History
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
FreeLincoln Park Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeMontrose Beach
Ages: All ages
$$Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
$$$Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
$$Chicago Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
$$Adler Planetarium
Ages: Best for ages 3-17
$$Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Ages: All ages
$$$Shedd Aquarium
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Partially FreeNavy Pier
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
$Portillo's Hot Dogs
Ages: All ages
Family Travel Guide: Chicago, IL
Discover the best things to do with kids in Chicago, IL. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
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