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Top Things to Do in Chicago with Kids. The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Activities when visiting the city. Use this guide to plan your vacation or have a great Chicago Staycation. #chicago #visitchicago #thingstodochicago #chicagowithkids

The Place to Find the Best Things to Do with Kids in the Chicago Area.

As a Chicago-area mom, I have been researching and exploring the best places in the city and suburbs to visit with kids. Below find the Ultimate list of Things to do with Kids in Chicago. I cover the best museums, parks, zoos, and more. All the family fun ideas you need.

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Find out the top things to do in Chicago with kids. Fun Chicago attractions, museums, aquariums, zoos, playgrounds and more. Create your own Chicago Bucket List.

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Holidays In Chicago with Kids

Top Things to do in Chicago at Christmas. Fun ways to spend the holiday season with kids and adults in downtown Chicago and the suburbs in 2022

20 Fun Things to Do at Christmas in Chicago & Suburbs 2022

Christmas in Chicago. The best Christmas Light Displays to see. Things to Do with the kids over the holidays? Use this guide to find the best Christmas Light Displays for Families. #christmasinchicago, #holidaylights, #christmaslightdisplays

Where to find the Best Chicago Christmas Light Festivals, Displays & Drive Thurs 2022

Chicago Area Museums

There are so many great museums in Chicago. Get inspired to visit them with these guides to all the leading museums in the city & suburbs.

8 Museums in Chicago to Explore Today with Kids

Get the Best Museums in Chicago to visit with Kids. 8 Fun places to visit in Chicago from Field Museums, Science & Industry Museum to Children's Museums. Be ready for a fun day out at the top Chicago Attractions. #chicago #chicagoattractions #chicagomuseums #museums #kids

Chicago Field Museums - Tips to Know Before You Go

Chicago Field Museum with Kids. Things to do with family. Best exhibits to visit. Extra tips on where to park and eat. All you need to know for your next family trip to chicago Field Museum. #chicagoattraction, #traveltips, #familytravel

14 Tips to Visiting the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry with Kids

Tips for Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago Shedd Aquarium - Family Tips and Things to Do

Tips for a Day at the Shedd Aquarium Chicago with Kids. Things to do, where to eat, park, and free days. Families will love visiting Dolphins, Beluga Whales, Penguins and fish. #sheddaquarium, #chicagoattractions, #traveltips,

Kohl Children's Museum - What to Know Before You Go

Kohl Children's Museum Ideas and tips to plan your visit. Need Things to do in Chicago? This great children's Museum has amazing hands on exhibits and fun kids activites all will love. Use this guide to prepare for a wonderful visit! #childrensmuseum, #playkcm, #thingstodochicago, #kohlmuseum

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - Best Tips for Parking Free Days & Butterflies

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Tips for your visit.

Chicago's Adler Planetarium - What to Know Before You Go

Chicago's Adler Planetarium - Best Things to do with kids. A fun Museum in Illinois to learn about space with your family. Find out everything you need to know about this Chicago Museum before you go. #chicagoattraction #adlerplanetarium #travelwithkids #familyvacation #chicago

Want to save some money on your visits to Chicago?

If you plan to go to more than one museum consider getting a bundle package through City Pass. You can save up to 50% off and get VIP admission to several locations which are awesome with kids. No Lines!

Check out City Pass and see if their 9-day bundle will work for you. Get all the details in How to Save Money with Chicago CityPASS

Chicago CityPass - Save Money on your visit to Chicago with citypass. See the best Chicago attractions.

Chicago Area Zoos

Seasonal Fun - Make sure to visit the Halloween Events at both Zoos and Holiday Lights this season. Learn more about these events in the articles below.

Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo Tips you need for your family trip to the zoo. Learn which animals to visit such as the polar bears, lions and Apes. Plan your day knowing where to park, eat and hours. Get ready for a fun day with the kids! #lincolnparkzoo, #chicagoattractions, #traveltips, #familyvacation

Insider's Guide to the Brookfield Zoo with Kids

Amusement Parks in Chicago Area

The Best Chicago Attractions to see with kids.

Six Flags Great America

Ultimate Family Guide to Six Flag Great America - How to Save Money and Easy Tips for a Great Day Out -

Make sure to Check out their fun Halloween Events and New Holiday in the Park Event. Six Flags transforms the entire park for the holiday and it's amazing to see. Make sure to check it out!

Best Parks in Chicago with Kids

Maggie Daley Park Chicago with Kids. Things to do, where to park, eat and play. #chicagoattraction, #maggiedaleypark, #traveltips, #familytravel — Maggie Daley Park Chicago

Millennium Park Chicago | 8 Things to Do with Kids

8 Awesome Things to Do with Kids in Chicago's Millennium Park. Visit the Lurie Gardens and the Cloud Gate or the Bean as locals call it. Let the kids splash in the Crown Fountain and in the winter go ice skating at the park. Plan your trip to this Illinois park with this helpful guide. Learn where to park and eat too! #millenniumpark, #chicagoattractions, #traveltips, #familyvacation

Maggie Daley Park Chicago | Best Things to Do with Kids

Visit the ultimate playground in Chicago - Maggie Daley Park, Just walk over the ribbons from Millennium Park and find an amazing play area over looking Lake Michigan. Follow this guide to find fun things to do such as ice skating, climbing walls and Play garden. #maggiedaleypark, #chicagoattractions, #traveltips, #familytravel

I am always exploring with my kids new great locations in Chicago. Do you have one I should visit and share? Please let me know in the comments.

More Great Travel Destinations

If you want to get out of the Chicago area check out my Wisconsin, North Carolina, Virginia and Florida posts too!

Just looking for a weekend getaway with the family from Chicago? Find out the 10 Best Weekend Getaways from Chicago. Great destinations all over the Midwest your family will love.

Coming soon- Chicago Botanical Gardens, Cantigny Park, Bison's Bluff Park (awesome playground in Schaumburg). Make sure to check back for these and more exciting locations for families.

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