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

Illinois, USA
Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour

We are Chicago's only paranormal investigation tour, and Chicago's oldest ghost and hauntings tours, founded by Ursula Bielski, Chicago's 35 year paranormal researcher and investigator. …More

We are Chicago's only paranormal investigation tour, and Chicago's oldest ghost and hauntings tours, founded by Ursula Bielski, Chicago's 35 year paranormal researcher and investigator....

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$44
History and Architecture of Chicago Loop Walking Tour

Discover the amazing history and architecture of Chicago with expert tour guide Dave Lineal. Walk among gigantic towers of downtown and learn how Chicago became …More

Discover the amazing history and architecture of Chicago with expert tour guide Dave Lineal. Walk among gigantic towers of downtown and learn how Chicago became...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (31)
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$33
Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour

Welcome to our one-of-a-kind food tour in historic Galena! Our mission is to let visitors discover Galena's vibrant Main Street while immersing themselves in its …More

Welcome to our one-of-a-kind food tour in historic Galena! Our mission is to let visitors discover Galena's vibrant Main Street while immersing themselves in its...

2 hours 30 minutes
4.9 (64)
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$87
Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip with Brewery Tour & City Highlights

Escape Chicago for a day and experience Milwaukee’s culture, food, and legendary beer scene. This curated day trip includes highlights such as the Harley-Davidson Museum, …More

Escape Chicago for a day and experience Milwaukee’s culture, food, and legendary beer scene. This curated day trip includes highlights such as the Harley-Davidson Museum,...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Chicago's Lake Michigan Downtown Kayak Rental at Ohio Street Beach

Experience the best Chicago kayak rentals and Chicago SUP & paddleboard rentals from our unbeatable location at Ohio Street Beach, just steps from Navy Pier …More

Experience the best Chicago kayak rentals and Chicago SUP & paddleboard rentals from our unbeatable location at Ohio Street Beach, just steps from Navy Pier...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
Chicago-Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour

There’s nothing more magical than downtown Chicago during the holidays. Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours—internationally recognized for quality—presents the Holiday Hike, a 3-hour guided …More

There’s nothing more magical than downtown Chicago during the holidays. Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours—internationally recognized for quality—presents the Holiday Hike, a 3-hour guided...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Skip the Line: Public Tour-Adult Admission Ticket (50 mins)

This guided tour is the ideal way to begin exploring the roots of the author's life and work. It is here that Ernest Hemingway was …More

This guided tour is the ideal way to begin exploring the roots of the author's life and work. It is here that Ernest Hemingway was...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

No visit to Navy Pier is complete without a ride on the Centennial Wheel, Navy Pier's iconic, 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel, promising unparalleled views of Lake …More

No visit to Navy Pier is complete without a ride on the Centennial Wheel, Navy Pier's iconic, 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel, promising unparalleled views of Lake...

15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Private Indian-Mexican Fusion Cooking Class in a Chicago Home

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Ruby who comes from a family that is all about communal eating …More

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Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Ruby who comes from a family that is all about communal eating...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$84
The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

A 60-75-minute guided, behind-the-scenes exploration of the historic Chicago Theatre, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Stand on the famed Chicago theatre stage and …More

A 60-75-minute guided, behind-the-scenes exploration of the historic Chicago Theatre, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Stand on the famed Chicago theatre stage and...

60 to 75 minutes
4.3 (46)
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$34
A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Walking Tour

Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking …More

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Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Chicago Loop Walking Tour

The Loop is the heartbeat of downtown Chicago! It is filled with great architecture, drop-dead gorgeous interiors and fantastic works of art from famous artists. …More

The Loop is the heartbeat of downtown Chicago! It is filled with great architecture, drop-dead gorgeous interiors and fantastic works of art from famous artists....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (56)
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$60
Haunted Chicago: Lincoln Park Ghost & History Walking Tour

This isn’t just a ghost tour, it’s a story-driven walk through one of Chicago’s most haunted landscapes, where real history and local legend collide. Unlike …More

This isn’t just a ghost tour, it’s a story-driven walk through one of Chicago’s most haunted landscapes, where real history and local legend collide. Unlike...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (13)
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$30
Chicago Attractions Pass: Save up to 50% - Includes 360 CHICAGO

Enjoy admission to more than 30 of Chicago's most popular attractions with Go City's All-Inclusive Pass. Go City lets you create your own itinerary and …More

Enjoy admission to more than 30 of Chicago's most popular attractions with Go City's All-Inclusive Pass. Go City lets you create your own itinerary and...

1 to 5 days
4.1 (92)
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$149
Chicago River Floating Tiki Bar Cruise Friday and Saturday

Set sail for an unforgettable evening aboard the River Star or Island Time, where the drinks are flowing and the views are unmatched. Enjoy a …More

Set sail for an unforgettable evening aboard the River Star or Island Time, where the drinks are flowing and the views are unmatched. Enjoy a...

1 hour 15 minutes
4.9 (26)
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$42
Chicago Walking Tour of Highlights with Free Bike or Kayak Rental

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone eager to discover the city’s most iconic Top Attractions and Highlights on a guided Chicago Walking …More

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone eager to discover the city’s most iconic Top Attractions and Highlights on a guided Chicago Walking...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
Chicago Full-Day Walking Food Tour with Free Bike or Kayak Rental

Get ready for the most complete adventure the city has to offer—an immersive Full Day Chicago Food Tour and Walking Tour that blends Chicago’s legendary …More

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Get ready for the most complete adventure the city has to offer—an immersive Full Day Chicago Food Tour and Walking Tour that blends Chicago’s legendary...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Private Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic …More

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$71
Field Museum of Natural History Early Access Ticket

Visit the Field Museum like a VIP on this one- hour early access VIP tour. Head inside the Field Museum at 8am before it opens …More

Visit the Field Museum like a VIP on this one- hour early access VIP tour. Head inside the Field Museum at 8am before it opens...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (57)
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$73
Chicago Architecture River Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences! Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture …More

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences! Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (46)
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$99
Chicago Seasonal Stroll Walking Tour of Holiday Attractions

There’s nothing more magical than Christmas in Chicago, & this 2hr guided Chicago Walking Tour takes you straight into the heart of it. Journey through …More

There’s nothing more magical than Christmas in Chicago, & this 2hr guided Chicago Walking Tour takes you straight into the heart of it. Journey through...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$45
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