Activities for Big Kids in Chicago
19 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Chicago. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Partially FreeMaggie Daley Park
4.8(14,500)
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreePromontory Point
4.8(3,200)
Ages: All ages
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
$$$Art Institute of Chicago
4.8(52,000)
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
FreeMillennium Park and Cloud Gate
4.7(72,000)
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Free
Chicago Riverwalk
4.7(5,500)
Ages: All ages
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreeGarfield Park Conservatory
4.7(8,500)
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$Museum of Science and Industry
4.6(24,000)
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$360 Chicago (formerly John Hancock Observatory)
4.6(18,000)
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$Field Museum of Natural History
4.6(28,000)
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
FreeLincoln Park Zoo
4.6(35,000)
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreeMontrose Beach
4.6(4,200)
Ages: All ages
Outdoor
$$Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
4.5(5,800)
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower
4.5(42,000)
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$Chicago Children's Museum
4.5(6,800)
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$Adler Planetarium
4.5(18,000)
Ages: Best for ages 3-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
4.5(15,000)
Ages: All ages
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$Shedd Aquarium
4.5(32,000)
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Partially FreeNavy Pier
4.4(62,000)
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
$Portillo's Hot Dogs
4.4(12,000)
Ages: All ages
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
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