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Pump It Up Chicago
821 W. Eastman St., ChicagoInteractive inflatable play structures and a 20 foot climbing wall. Also offers pop-in playtimes, private parties and birthday parties. For ages 2...
Events (2) Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th St., ChicagoExhibits, education, productions and programming in art, computers, music, theater and dance for kids as young as 2. Art exhibits change monthly...
Events (1) McDonald's Kids Triathlon
Swim, bike and run along Chicago's scenic lakefront. Open to boys and girls 7-14. Aug. 28, 2010.
Color Wheel Studio
Color Wheel Studio offers formal art classes as well as weekly open studio time for kids 2-12. The studio can also host birthday parties. Check website,...
Rumble Arts Center
An accessible cultural space that facilitates the empowerment and education of individuals and communities. Visual and theatre arts, dance and movement-based,...
The Wishcraft Workshop
Offers camps and classes with inventive projects for kids Grades K-3 and 3-8. Kids build confidence as they explore art, fashion, design, DIY craft...
Penguin Foot Pottery
Penguin Foot Pottery offers a wide variety of ceramic classes for kids and adults. Classes include parent/child wheel throwing, kids' wheel throwing,...
Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave., ChicagoClasses and camps for kids ages 18 months to 18 years featuring clay, painting, drawing, metalsmithing, printmaking, sewing, movie making, cartooning...
Amazing Chicago
Squeezing, stomping, spinning, twisting and turning attractions await at Amazing Chicago. Part funhouse, part maze, visitors will navigate through...
Safari Land Indoor Amusement Park
With 62,00 square feet of indoor rides and amusements, this safari-themed family entertainment center is family owned and operated and...
