Things to Do with Kids in Chicago, IL
19 family-friendly activities with age ratings, stroller info, and parent tips.
FreePromontory Point
4.8(3,200)
Ages: All ages
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Partially FreeMaggie Daley Park
4.8(14,500)
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
$$$Art Institute of Chicago
4.8(52,000)
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
FreeMillennium Park and Cloud Gate
4.7(72,000)
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreeGarfield Park Conservatory
4.7(8,500)
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Free
Chicago Riverwalk
4.7(5,500)
Ages: All ages
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
$$$Museum of Science and Industry
4.6(24,000)
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$360 Chicago (formerly John Hancock Observatory)
4.6(18,000)
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
FreeMontrose Beach
4.6(4,200)
Ages: All ages
Outdoor
$$$Field Museum of Natural History
4.6(28,000)
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
FreeLincoln Park Zoo
4.6(35,000)
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
$$Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
4.5(5,800)
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower
4.5(42,000)
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$Chicago Children's Museum
4.5(6,800)
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$Adler Planetarium
4.5(18,000)
Ages: Best for ages 3-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
4.5(15,000)
Ages: All ages
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$Shedd Aquarium
4.5(32,000)
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Partially FreeNavy Pier
4.4(62,000)
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
$Portillo's Hot Dogs
4.4(12,000)
Ages: All ages
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Family Travel Guide: Chicago, IL
Discover the best things to do with kids in Chicago, IL. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.