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Apollo Theatre, ChicagoEmerald City Theatre is one of Chicago's nonprofit theaters with an annual attendance of nearly 100,000. Its mission is to produce family theater experiences...
Events (7) Nibbles Play Cafe
13 Huntington Lane, WheelingA mix of coffee house and children's indoor play areas designed for kids 0-7. Entertainment schedule includes visits from superheroes, children's characters...
Events (6) Pump It Up Chicago
821 W. Eastman St., ChicagoPlay arenas featuring inflatable interactive play structures and Pump It Up Junior for ages 12 months-5 years. Also offers pop-in playtimes, private...
Events (4) Pump It Up Orland Park
11411 W. 183rd St., Orland ParkPlay and party rooms featuring inflatable interactive play structures. Pop-in playtimes, parent's night out and private nights for special-needs children....
Events (4) Morton Arboretum
Explore 1,700 acres of plants and trees. Walk, run or bike nine miles of paved roads or hike 16 miles of trails. There is a Children's Garden and Maze...
Comments (1) Events (2) Kohl Children's Museum
Seventeen hands-on interactive exhibits for children ages birth to 8, including Car Care, Pet Vet, Water Works and Music Makers. Visit the Science...
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Lake County Forest Preserves
2000 N. Milwaukee Ave., LibertyvilleParty with nature at one of our 5 fun-filled sites! Make your child's birthday a journey of discovery. Choose from a wide variety of age appropriate...
Events (1) LEGOLAND Discovery Center
This family entertainment center features 4D movies like Bob the Builder, play areas built entirely out of Legos, like the Pirate ship, Dragon ride,...
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