Children’s Activities
Welcome to Chicago North Shore Moms’ curated list of children’s activities in the North Shore. We’ve sifted through tons of information available online, including those local parenting Facebook sites, to give you the gift of time!
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North Shore Park Districts
Park District of Highland Park
636 Ridge Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-831-3810
City of Evanston Parks & Recreation
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
847-448-4311
1200 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-256-6100
410 Kenilworth Avenue
Kenilworth, IL 60043
847-251-1691
401 Wagner Road
Northfield, IL 60093
847-446-4428
540 Hibbard Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
847-501-2040
999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe IL 60022
847-835-3030
836 Jewett Park Drive
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-945-0650
3323 Walters Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-291-2993
City of Highwood Parks & Recreation
17 Highwood Ave.,
Highwood, IL 60040
847-432-1924
The City of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation
220 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-234-2600
355 W Washington Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
847-234-4150
Alcott Center
530 Bernard Drive
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
847-850-2100
2400 Chestnut Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026
847-724-5670
Coding Classes
Codeverse North Shore (Wilmette)
517 Green Bay Rd.
Wilmette, IL 60091
(844) 644-2633
North Shore location in summer only:
3434 Central St., Evanston
773-382-0778
Year-round location in Chicago:
2867 N Clybourn Ave., Chicago.
773-382-0778
840 S Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-615-5400
1929 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-780-7577
2735 Pfingsten Rd.
Glenview, IL 60022
847-715-9056
STEM
3000 Dundee Rd, #201
Northbrook IL 60062
Noggin Builders Northbrook Court
Northbrook Court Mall (2nd floor)
1515 Lake Cook Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Tip: FREE indoor play space presented by Lurie Children’s located at Noggin Builders (ages birth – 4)
Tip: Closest parking at 2nd floor Lord & Taylor
840 Willow Road Suite A
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 213-7511
840 S Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-615-5400
Art Classes
The Art Center Highland Park (TAC)
1957 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-432-1888
13 Waukegan Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-315-0882
620 Lincoln Avenue
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
847-446-2870
Multifaceted enrichments for all ages
557 Waukegan Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
224-269-0004
Soul2Sole Dance Inc. Highland Park
799 Central Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-579-4660
**Check your local park district (tab above) for more art classes
Music Instruction / Music Teachers
School of Rock (Locations in Highwood & Evanston)
SOR results-driven programs combine one-on-one lessons with group band practices, making School of Rock the ultimate music school for kids and adults!
1) School of Rock, Highwood
9 Prairie Ave.
Highwood, IL 60040
847-433-7625
2) School of Rock, Evanston
1311 Sherman Pl.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-864-7625
925-389-3337
Twelve Tone Music School (Locations in Wilmette & Glenview)
Music is played together. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a new student our goal is to get you playing with other musicians and having fun! Twelve Tone has its own stage for performances, rehearsals and band practice…. more
1) Twelve Tone Music School in Wilmette
1150 Central Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-901-7161
2) Twelve Tone Music School Glenview
1742 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
847-901-7161
1141 Church St.
Northbrook, IL 60062
224-904-3190
Music Institue of Chicago, Winnetka
300 Green Bay Rd.
Winnetka, IL 60093
847-905-1500
Music Institute of Chicago, Lake Forest
40 E Old Mill Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Hours:
847-905-1500 ext. 191
Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston
1490 Chicago Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-905-1500
Theater Classes
Citadel Theatre and Citadel Theatre for Young Audiences
300 Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-735-8554
Citadel Theatre for Young Audiences program provides young children and families the opportunity to experience the magic of professional theatre, presented by professional, adult actors. Citadel believes in the transformative powers that live theatre can have on children’s lives. Citadel Theatre is proud offer acting classes complete with performance dates for young actors. Click the link above to learn more about these exciting programs!
Highwood Recreation Center
432 Green Bay Road
Highwood, IL 60040
847-404-9142
1120 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-251-8710
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes Street
Evanston, Illinois 60201
847-328-2795
1417 Hinman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-448-0708
Theater programs for ages 7-14
840 S Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-615-5400
Cooking Classes
Dance
Ballet Makkai (CNSMoms partner!)
2126 1st St.
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-433-1449
915 Foster St.
Evanston IL
847-859-6066
Chicago Ballet Arts’ mission is to provide a structured, affordable ballet program with high professional standards for Chicago’s diverse north and northwest communities.
Multifaceted enrichments for all ages
557 Waukegan Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
224-269-0004
Soul2Sole Dance Inc. Highland Park
799 Central Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-579-4660
2126 First Street
Highland Park Illinois 60035
(847) 433-1449
North Shore School of Dance
505 Laurel Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 432-2060
3131 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-564-9120
840 S Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-615-5400
**Check your local park district (tab above) for more dance classes
Sewing Classes & Workshops
874 Green Bay Rd #220
Winnetka, IL 60093
847-456-5720
1937 Central St.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-497-8513
Yoga/Movement Classes
Movement Junkies Kids Yoga (Robin Taxman)
Yoga classes for children
Locations near Highland Park
1725 McGovern Street
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-847-4043
840 S Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-615-5400
Bowling/Bocce
Pinstripes – Bowling, Bocce, Bistro
Northbrook Location:
1150 Willow Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Oakbrook Location:
7 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL 60523
River East (Chicago) Location:
435 E Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60611
South Barrington Location:
100 W Higgins Rd.
South Barrington, IL 60010
Sports
For over 40 years, Deer Creek Racquet Club has been the north shore’s tennis destination for every member of the family to learn and improve their game, stay in shape and make friends. Youth programs, adult tennis, cardio tennis.
701 Deer Creek Parkway
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-433-5450
Pedalheads (Bike, Swim, and Sport Programs)
Healthy Kids Running Series (spring running series)
Johns Park
2101 Central Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
Josha Kruvand, Community Coordinator
847-863-2195
Lil’ Sluggers Highland Park (Baseball + Summer Camps)
North Shore Sports Academy
1660 Old Skokie Rd.
Highland Park, IL
312.945.1585
Locations vary. Emphasis on female empowerment through fun! Year-round variety classes, Summer camps, Day off camps
Offering junior group and private golf Instruction and junior travel team
1300 Oak Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-2050
Tennis @ Winnetka Park District
Offering private and semi-private lessons. Bonus amenity: Supervised childcare is available for children of players Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12pm. The services require 24 hours advance notice, has a maximum of six children, and is for ages six months to six years. Reservations can be made by calling (847) 501-2065.
Fee: $13 / child (two-hour max)
530 Hibbard Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-2065
Hi Five Sports Northbrook Court
1515 Lake Cook Rd. (second flr)
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 229-9555
1660 Old Skokie Valley Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 229-9555
426 Green Bay Rd.
Highwood, IL 60040
158 S. Waukegan Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-828-4650
Martial Arts
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids, teens & adults (Jiu-Jitsu for everyone)
710 Robert York Ave
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-504-7213
1625 Shermer
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-564-KICK
1614 Deerfield Ave
Highland Park Ill. 60035
847-831-4080
3141 Dundee Rd.
Northbrook IL 60062
847-480-9222
Gymnastics
American Academy of Gymnastics – Northbrook
Northbrook & multiple locations
Therapy Yoga Gymnastics Rocks delivers pediatric Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy in exciting and sensory rich gymnastics centers. Unlike in traditional, clinic based therapy, TYGR children learn by utilizing gymnastics equipment and participating in yoga activities.
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