Indoor Play
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Bowling, Mini Golf & Games
Below is a fabulous list (if we do say so ourselves) of bowling and game spaces for those cold and miserable Chicago days. All of the places listed below have a host of birthday party options as well.
Highland Park Golf Learning Center
ParKing Mini Golf Lincolnshire
Jump & Climb
Below is a fabulous list (if we do say so ourselves) of indoor play spaces for those cold and miserable Chicago days. All of the places listed below have a host of birthday party options as well.
2 Hours of Freedom, Buffalo Grove | Inflatables, ages 2–8 | @2hoursoffreedom_bg
Kids Empire, Deerfield | Indoor playground, climbing, slides, and more | @kidsempire.us
Sky Zone, Deerfield | Trampoline Park | @skyzone_deerfieldil
Get Air, Des Plaines | Trampoline Park | @getairsports
Kids Empire, Evanston | Indoor playground, climbing, slides, and more | @kidsempire.us
Sky Zone, Evanston | Tramoline Park | @sz_evanston
Escapeology, Glenview | Escape rooms | @escapologyglenview
Funtopia, Glenview | Obstacle courses, ropes course, climbing, large slide, ages birth–14 | @funtopiaglenview
Kohl Children’s Museum, Glenview | Hands-on children’s museum, ages birth–8 | @kohlchildrensmuseum
Bubbles Academy, Highland Park | Indoor play, classes, and programming, ages 0–5 | @bubblesacademy
Giggles Play, Highwood | Reggio-inspired indoor play space and gathering place | @giggles.play
Lava Island, Kildeer | Indoor themed playground, trampolines, obstacle courses, and more | @lavaislandkildeer
JumpZone, Niles | Inflatables | @jumpzoneniles
Altitude Skokie, Skokie | Trampoline Park | @altitudeskokie
The Exploritorium, Skokie | Imagination playground, ages 2–8
Ultimate Ninjas North Shore, Skokie | Ninja-inspired obstacle courses | @ultimateninjas_northshore
Sky Zone, Vernon Hills | Trampoline Park | @sz_vernonhills
Variety Indoor Play (Ages Birth - Teens)
Below is a fabulous list (if we do say so ourselves) of indoor play spaces for those cold and miserable Chicago days. All of the places listed below have a host of birthday party options as well.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Rosemont
Gym Jam @ North Suburban YMCA
Ages 0-5
Gym Jam is a FREE parent/child open play gym for members and only $5 for non-members.
Beginning Jan. 10, 2024
Every Wednesday and Thursday 10-11 am and 2:30-3:30 pm
Please check in with our front desk staff when you arrive.
Obstacle courses, ropes course, climbing, large slide
Suitable for ages birth – 14
Kohl Children’s Museum Glenview
Offering indoor play suitable for children younger than 5, programming and birthday parties
The Exploratorium – Skokie’s Imagination Playground
If you’ve never taken your little ones here (ages 2-8) it’s a must visit
Check website for hours
An indoor play space and gathering place located in the heart of Highwood, IL.
328 Green Bay Road
Highwood, IL 60040
Go cart racing! Suitable for children ages 5+
Arcade play
The Ball Factory Mount Prospect
Indoor playground
Legoland Discovery Center Schaumburg
Indoor play and brick building
Painting
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