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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) Watson Adventures
Various Museums and Neighborhoods in Chicago, ChicagoWatson Adventures offers scavenger hunts for families and adults in locations throughout Chicago. Both public hunts and private hunts are available....
Events (2) 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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Coupons (1)Hollywood Park
5051 Cal-Sag Road, CrestwoodIndoor attractions include bumper cars and arcade game room. Outdoor attractions include rock climbing wall, mini-golf and go-carts. Outdoor attractions...
Scuba Emporium
16336 S. 104th Ave., Orland ParkScuba Emporium offers swim and snorkeling lessons, Scuba birthday parties for kids 8 and up that includes scuba in the indoor, heated pool, SASY program...
American Girl Place
835 N. Michigan Ave., ChicagoChicago's American Girl Place Cafe is the place for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and parties. You'll be served at a table with pretty white...
Lake Forest Paintball Club
775 NBank, Lake ForestLake Forest Ballers Clubs LLC is a Division of The Whole Child L.L.C and is a travelling Paintball club for children in grades 5 through 12. It has been...
PartyLite
881 Ford Ave, ElginPut your family first and still earn real income! PartyLite is a leading direct-sales company specializing in candles and candle accessories. Independent...
