The best family-friendly activities in Illinois for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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Chicago in Spanish. Architecture. Mafia, Interiors, Underground

Discover the real Chicago with those who really know it! At ChicaGo Turismo we transform a simple tour into an unforgettable experience. More than visiting …More

Discover the real Chicago with those who really know it! At ChicaGo Turismo we transform a simple tour into an unforgettable experience. More than visiting...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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2 hr Single Guided Kayaking Tour near Chicago

Come see the beautiful Starved Rock Area as we wander through towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs with Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Great American Pelicans populate …More

Come see the beautiful Starved Rock Area as we wander through towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs with Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Great American Pelicans populate...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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️ Chicago Instagram Walking Tour (Private & All- Inclusive)

Our Chicago Walking Instagram Tour will take you to the most Instagrammable spots in Chicago all in one day. If you are looking for a …More

Our Chicago Walking Instagram Tour will take you to the most Instagrammable spots in Chicago all in one day. If you are looking for a...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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PRIVATE Online Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Class with Nancy

Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make Nancy's recipe for Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza, a style of pizza that originated …More

Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make Nancy's recipe for Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza, a style of pizza that originated...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Chicago Downtown TV and Movie Sites Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

Explore over 30 iconic movie and TV locations on this two-hour walking tour of downtown Chicago! Visit sites from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Untouchables, …More

Explore over 30 iconic movie and TV locations on this two-hour walking tour of downtown Chicago! Visit sites from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Untouchables,...

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Express Chicago Photo Tour of Landmarks

Let’s take photos at one of Chicago’s most famous spots - the bright red CHICAGO sign at the Chicago Theatre! During this 30-40 minute photo …More

Let’s take photos at one of Chicago’s most famous spots - the bright red CHICAGO sign at the Chicago Theatre! During this 30-40 minute photo...

30 to 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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5-Day Tour of Superior, Huron and Michigan from Chicago

Five days to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the three major lakes in the Great Lakes region of the United States, all of which are …More

Five days to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the three major lakes in the Great Lakes region of the United States, all of which are...

5 days Free Cancellation
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Canoe/Kayak Day Tour of Mississippi Wildlife & Fish Refuge

The Mississippi backwaters in this area is an untouched natural habitat. No other canoe/kayak rental company will put you into the heart of this wonderland. …More

The Mississippi backwaters in this area is an untouched natural habitat. No other canoe/kayak rental company will put you into the heart of this wonderland....

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$200
Great Lakes & Mackinac Island 4-Day Small Group Tour from Chicago

Take in three of the Great Lakes and a string of classic Midwest towns on this four-day small-group loop out of Chicago. Travel up the …More

Take in three of the Great Lakes and a string of classic Midwest towns on this four-day small-group loop out of Chicago. Travel up the...

4 days Free Cancellation
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$995
City Cruises Chicago: Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

Set sail for a memorable experience on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it is delicious! You'll savor …More

Set sail for a memorable experience on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it is delicious! You'll savor...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Taste of Chicago's Chinatown Food Tours

Best Chinatown Food and Walking Tour in town! The Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking Tour is a 3-hour immersive culinary and cultural experience designed to …More

Best Chinatown Food and Walking Tour in town! The Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking Tour is a 3-hour immersive culinary and cultural experience designed to...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Grafton History and Ghost Tales

Explore Grafton's chilling past on this one-hour walking tour, where history meets the supernatural. - One-hour walking tour focused on Grafton's history and ghost stories …More

Explore Grafton's chilling past on this one-hour walking tour, where history meets the supernatural. - One-hour walking tour focused on Grafton's history and ghost stories...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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Chicago Gangster History Walking Tour of River North

Go beyond Capone. An expert guides uncovers the Beer Wars, the ambushes, and the brutal rivalries on these exact streets. …More

Go beyond Capone. An expert guides uncovers the Beer Wars, the ambushes, and the brutal rivalries on these exact streets....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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West Town Hot Spots Tour By Studio W.I.P.

Our tours are not only personable (due to small group sizes), but also create an immersive experience with our knowledge and expertise in street art. …More

Our tours are not only personable (due to small group sizes), but also create an immersive experience with our knowledge and expertise in street art....

90 to 105 minutes Free Cancellation
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Chicago Architecture, History and Culture Loop Walking Tour

Explore Chicago’s historic Loop through the prism of its architecture. This three-hour trek will cover defining moments from 350 years of Chicago’s history, including the …More

Explore Chicago’s historic Loop through the prism of its architecture. This three-hour trek will cover defining moments from 350 years of Chicago’s history, including the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Create A Custom Fragrance at Chicago’s Original Perfumery

You’ll be creating a unique fragrance that is true to you! We save it on file so you can order refills (at a discounted rate …More

You’ll be creating a unique fragrance that is true to you! We save it on file so you can order refills (at a discounted rate...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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Electric Bike Tours in Lincoln Park

Discover the streets of Lincoln Park, Chicago, and the Magnificent Lake Front on a high-quality electric bike rental from E-Z Rider Bike Shop. Our e-bikes …More

Discover the streets of Lincoln Park, Chicago, and the Magnificent Lake Front on a high-quality electric bike rental from E-Z Rider Bike Shop. Our e-bikes...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Prohibition Chicago: Myth vs. Reality Walking Tour

More than 100 years later, stories of Prohibition-era Chicago still capture the public’s imagination. But the portrayal of that era in popular culture isn't always …More

More than 100 years later, stories of Prohibition-era Chicago still capture the public’s imagination. But the portrayal of that era in popular culture isn't always...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Walking Tour

Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking …More

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Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Chinatown Food Tour

Experience the authentic flavors of Chinatown on a 3-hour guided food tour curated by Chicago Tribune Good Eating Award winner Z.J. Tong. As you explore …More

Experience the authentic flavors of Chinatown on a 3-hour guided food tour curated by Chicago Tribune Good Eating Award winner Z.J. Tong. As you explore...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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