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

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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lake Michigan Brunch Cruise

Enjoy a picturesque day dining on Lake Michigan with our Premier Chicago Brunch Cruise. You’ll indulge in a chef-prepared buffet meal featuring savory and sweet …More

Enjoy a picturesque day dining on Lake Michigan with our Premier Chicago Brunch Cruise. You’ll indulge in a chef-prepared buffet meal featuring savory and sweet...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$120
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Chicago

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing …More

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⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$134
Chicago Downtown TV and Movie Sites Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

Explore over 30 iconic movie and TV locations on this two-hour walking tour of downtown Chicago! Visit sites from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Untouchables, …More

Explore over 30 iconic movie and TV locations on this two-hour walking tour of downtown Chicago! Visit sites from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Untouchables,...

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$87
Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. This …More

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. This...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
PRIVATE Chicago-Style Pizza or Pasta Cooking Class Near Chicago

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class and meal in a local Naperville home with your host Nancy. Nancy is one of those warm and …More

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class and meal in a local Naperville home with your host Nancy. Nancy is one of those warm and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Chicago to Milwaukee City Highlights or Fall Foliage Day Trip

(For Non-foliage season tour)Visit Milwaukee’s top attractions: Harley-Davidson Museum, Public Market, Miller Brewery & Milwaukee Art Museum Seasonal upgrade available during autumn foliage season Enjoy …More

(For Non-foliage season tour)Visit Milwaukee’s top attractions: Harley-Davidson Museum, Public Market, Miller Brewery & Milwaukee Art Museum Seasonal upgrade available during autumn foliage season Enjoy...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$125
Chicago in Spanish. Architecture. Mafia, Interiors, Underground

Discover the real Chicago with those who really know it! At ChicaGo Turismo we transform a simple tour into an unforgettable experience. More than visiting …More

Discover the real Chicago with those who really know it! At ChicaGo Turismo we transform a simple tour into an unforgettable experience. More than visiting...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Roundtrip Shuttle to South Side and Obama Presidential Center

Discover more of Chicago beyond downtown with this convenient South Side open-top shuttle transfer. Travel from central Chicago to some of the city’s most important …More

Discover more of Chicago beyond downtown with this convenient South Side open-top shuttle transfer. Travel from central Chicago to some of the city’s most important...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
Skip the Line: Miller Park Zoo General Admission Ticket

Miller Park Zoo offers many exhibits and Zookeeper interaction opportunities that are enjoyed by the whole family. Some highlights include: reindeer, Sumatran tiger, greater flamingos, …More

Miller Park Zoo offers many exhibits and Zookeeper interaction opportunities that are enjoyed by the whole family. Some highlights include: reindeer, Sumatran tiger, greater flamingos,...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Chicago Foodie Tour

Taste your way through Chicago on this private half-day walking food tour! Savor local favorites like Portillo’s hot dogs, Al’s Italian Beef, deep dish pizza, …More

Taste your way through Chicago on this private half-day walking food tour! Savor local favorites like Portillo’s hot dogs, Al’s Italian Beef, deep dish pizza,...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$288
Horseback Rides, Interactions, and Petting Zoo

We provide a controlled environment for safe horseback riding for kids and beginners, and a petting zoo. We have a 24,440 sqft equestrian center with …More

We provide a controlled environment for safe horseback riding for kids and beginners, and a petting zoo. We have a 24,440 sqft equestrian center with...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$27
Private Chicago Architecture Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Chicago’s architectural legacy on this guided walking tour through the historic Loop District. Step back in time as you explore some …More

Discover the heart of Chicago’s architectural legacy on this guided walking tour through the historic Loop District. Step back in time as you explore some...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$211
The Art Institute in Chicago Highlights Tour & Photoshoot

Discover the Art Institute in a unique way that blends art, storytelling, and photography. After a warm welcome, we'll head inside with tickets included & …More

Discover the Art Institute in a unique way that blends art, storytelling, and photography. After a warm welcome, we'll head inside with tickets included &...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$101
Photo Shoot in Chicago’s Urban Jungle Garden

Enjoy a private photoshoot in Chicago’s beautiful urban jungle at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. During this 40-minute session, I’ll help you feel confident and relaxed …More

Enjoy a private photoshoot in Chicago’s beautiful urban jungle at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. During this 40-minute session, I’ll help you feel confident and relaxed...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$150
Explore Chicago’s Indoor Mushroom Farm Experience

Step inside a unique and fascinating journey through Chicago’s premier indoor mushroom farm, as seen on FX/Hulu’s acclaimed series "The Bear," where our mushrooms were …More

Step inside a unique and fascinating journey through Chicago’s premier indoor mushroom farm, as seen on FX/Hulu’s acclaimed series "The Bear," where our mushrooms were...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
Chicago Suburbs Hidden Gems: Small-Group Exploration Tour

Experience a global adventure without leaving Chicagoland! This tour blends rich cultural landmarks, stunning natural beauty, and nostalgic favorites, creating a one-of-a-kind experience. *Hotel Pickup …More

Experience a global adventure without leaving Chicagoland! This tour blends rich cultural landmarks, stunning natural beauty, and nostalgic favorites, creating a one-of-a-kind experience. *Hotel Pickup...

8 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$149
Chicago City Tours See It All No Time Wasted

Skip the corny jokes and never-ending speeches — our shared tours are built for travelers who want the real Chicago, not a stand-up routine. ✔️ …More

Skip the corny jokes and never-ending speeches — our shared tours are built for travelers who want the real Chicago, not a stand-up routine. ✔️...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
2 hr Single Guided Kayaking Tour near Chicago

Come see the beautiful Starved Rock Area as we wander through towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs with Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Great American Pelicans populate …More

Come see the beautiful Starved Rock Area as we wander through towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs with Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Great American Pelicans populate...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Chicago Architecture, History and Culture Loop Walking Tour

Explore Chicago’s historic Loop through the prism of its architecture. This three-hour trek will cover defining moments from 350 years of Chicago’s history, including the …More

Explore Chicago’s historic Loop through the prism of its architecture. This three-hour trek will cover defining moments from 350 years of Chicago’s history, including the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
Prohibition Chicago: Myth vs. Reality Walking Tour

More than 100 years later, stories of Prohibition-era Chicago still capture the public’s imagination. But the portrayal of that era in popular culture isn't always …More

More than 100 years later, stories of Prohibition-era Chicago still capture the public’s imagination. But the portrayal of that era in popular culture isn't always...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
️ Chicago Instagram Walking Tour (Private & All- Inclusive)

Our Chicago Walking Instagram Tour will take you to the most Instagrammable spots in Chicago all in one day. If you are looking for a …More

Our Chicago Walking Instagram Tour will take you to the most Instagrammable spots in Chicago all in one day. If you are looking for a...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$236
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