The best family-friendly activities in Chicago for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Lunch Cruise. Whether it’s a family outing or a meal with friends,...

Join a local guide for the ultimate foodie adventure in Chicago’s historic Loop, tasting classics like deep‑dish pizza and Chicago‑style hot dogs while discovering insider...

Join us for an unforgettable sail on Tall Ship Windy, Chicago's Official Tall Ship Ambassador! This is a relaxing sailing Adventure, that you will enjoy,...

Experience the ultimate Windy City adventure on Chicago’s luxury guided minibus tour! Explore 20+ top landmarks with curated photo stops at Cloud Gate "The Bean",...

Voted the #1 Immersive Art Experience in America by USA Today readers in 2024, Color Factory Chicago celebrates the joy of color. Guests embark on...

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 offers a profound journey through the narratives of survival and resilience during the Holocaust and other genocides. This immersive experience...

Take the best ghost tour in Chicago! Go inside 6/8 old buildings, learn about what makes them haunted and what also makes them cool! Learn...

Looking to experience something new? Great crafty event for date night, girl's night out, corporate events, or just plain ole solo. Learn step by step...

No city embraces summer quite like Chicago. Join in the celebration with friends and family on this epic fireworks cruise. Get up-close and personal every...

Explore Chicago at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, providing unlimited access to the city's iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. Relax on...

Enjoy an unforgettable evening on Lake Michigan with the Chicago Fireworks Cruise. Witness the stunning skyline as you glide across the water, leading up to...

Witness Chicago’s stunning skyline from above on this exhilarating helicopter tour. Departing from the Vertiport, the flight offers breathtaking views of the city’s iconic architecture,...

Gain entry into one of the largest interactive torture museums in the USA with this attraction ticket. Explore the museum with an audio guide and...

Beat the crowds with an expert art historian guide on this exclusive early morning tour. Immerse yourself among the masterpieces housed within the acclaimed museum...

If you want culture, history, food, cinema and film and a heavy dose of all things Chicago this is your tour! Get ready to EAT....

Get acquainted with Chicago’s most iconic landmarks on this riotous guided Chicago bicycle tour! Join the expert guides of Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s longest-running city...

Fine dining and unrivaled skyline views await from the moment you step aboard our Premier Plus Chicago Lunch Cruise. A selection of delectable plated lunch...

Explore downtown Chicago through the lens of film and television on this guided walking tour featuring iconic filming locations from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The...

We are the original, top-rated Gangsters and Ghosts tour! Hear the tales of the ghosts, and gangsters, that haunt the city. Explore the Chicago South...

We invite you to step inside the city’s most exclusive, jaw-dropping architectural treasures. Led by an expert local storyteller, you’ll discover breathtaking hidden spaces, from...

The Art Institute of Chicago attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Met, Louvre & British Museum. On this 2.5 hour...