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

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Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture

Immerse yourself in Chicago's rich history and vibrant culinary scene on this captivating walking tour. Discover the city's iconic architecture and Prohibition-era charm while indulging …More

Immerse yourself in Chicago's rich history and vibrant culinary scene on this captivating walking tour. Discover the city's iconic architecture and Prohibition-era charm while indulging...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$101
Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise

Travel on a piece of history, learning Chicago fire history as well as Architecture! We travel on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River seeing …More

Travel on a piece of history, learning Chicago fire history as well as Architecture! We travel on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River seeing...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (492)
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$39
Bike Tour of Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods

This is the tour that made Bobby famous! Bobby’s Bike Hike is America’s longest-running city bicycle tour company, and has been repeatedly recognized for excellence …More

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This is the tour that made Bobby famous! Bobby’s Bike Hike is America’s longest-running city bicycle tour company, and has been repeatedly recognized for excellence...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (247)
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$59
Chicago By Night River and Lake Cruise

Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront as you're dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night! Enjoy breathtaking views of the dramatic skyscrapers …More

Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront as you're dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night! Enjoy breathtaking views of the dramatic skyscrapers...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Chicago Pizza Tour

Enjoy Chicago’s only bus guided neighborhood pizza tour.  Eat like a local as you travel off the beaten path into Chicago neighborhoods to savor the …More

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Enjoy Chicago’s only bus guided neighborhood pizza tour.  Eat like a local as you travel off the beaten path into Chicago neighborhoods to savor the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (489)
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$89
Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich

On our Secret Food Tour: Chicago, you'll enjoy a variety of foods with culinary influences from the people who built this city. You'll experience all …More

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On our Secret Food Tour: Chicago, you'll enjoy a variety of foods with culinary influences from the people who built this city. You'll experience all...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House Admission

The Frederick C. Robie House on the University of Chicago campus is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture. …More

The Frederick C. Robie House on the University of Chicago campus is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture....

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.4 (153)
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$27
Offbeat Street Art Tour of Chicago: Urban Graffiti, Art, and Murals

The Offbeat Street Art Tour is the first tour in Chicago that truly celebrates Chicago's street art scene. No other tour takes guests out into …More

The Offbeat Street Art Tour is the first tour in Chicago that truly celebrates Chicago's street art scene. No other tour takes guests out into...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Admission

Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Fair, Griffin MSI is a Chicago must-see. When visiting the largest science museum in the …More

Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Fair, Griffin MSI is a Chicago must-see. When visiting the largest science museum in the...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$26
Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture from the water with an exciting ride on our Seadog River and Lake Architectural Tour! Sail through …More

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture from the water with an exciting ride on our Seadog River and Lake Architectural Tour! Sail through...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (302)
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$43
Chicago Perfume Making Classes on Magnificent Mile

Step into the world of perfumery and unleash your creativity in a guided workshop! Explore a treasure trove of fragrance notes, from vibrant florals to …More

Step into the world of perfumery and unleash your creativity in a guided workshop! Explore a treasure trove of fragrance notes, from vibrant florals to...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Chicago Explorer Pass: 35+ Things To Do - Includes 360 CHICAGO

Access top Chicago attractions, tours and activities with Go City's Explorer Pass. Save on entry to your choice of up to seven top things to …More

Access top Chicago attractions, tours and activities with Go City's Explorer Pass. Save on entry to your choice of up to seven top things to...

1 to 30 days
4.3 (295)
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$84
Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour with Top Attractions

This Chicago Food & Bike tour is perfect for the entire family, put on by Bobby’s Bike Hike, whose food tours in just the past …More

This Chicago Food & Bike tour is perfect for the entire family, put on by Bobby’s Bike Hike, whose food tours in just the past...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
Chicago River Tiki Bar Party Cruise from Chicago River Wednesdays

See Chicago the Island Party Way. Our floating Tiki Bar offers you the opportunity to take in all the sights and sounds as you relax …More

See Chicago the Island Party Way. Our floating Tiki Bar offers you the opportunity to take in all the sights and sounds as you relax...

1 hour 15 minutes
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$43
Museum of Illusions Chicago Admission Ticket

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational …More

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...

45 to 90 minutes
4.7 (75)
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$43
Chicago Crime, Mobsters & Ghosts Walking Tour

Join us along the historic streets and alleys of Chicago as we walk among the spirits of mobsters and ghosts of the condemned. This tour …More

Join us along the historic streets and alleys of Chicago as we walk among the spirits of mobsters and ghosts of the condemned. This tour...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (465)
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$34
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Incredible Art Deco Interiors

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think …More

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Paint your own street art at Studio WIP

Studio W.I.P. by Native 312 Events offers a unique spin on BYOB paint night! Join us as we host an intimate look into the world …More

Studio W.I.P. by Native 312 Events offers a unique spin on BYOB paint night! Join us as we host an intimate look into the world...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (432)
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$45
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago Admission Ticket

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago, located at Schaumburg’s Streets of Woodfield shopping center, is a 30,000-square-foot indoor LEGO playground designed for families with children aged 2 …More

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago, located at Schaumburg’s Streets of Woodfield shopping center, is a 30,000-square-foot indoor LEGO playground designed for families with children aged 2...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$23
Sail on Tall Ship Windy, join us for our "Chicago Skyline Sail"

Join us for an unforgettable sail on Tall Ship Windy, Chicago's Official Tall Ship Ambassador! This is a relaxing sailing Adventure, that you will enjoy, …More

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Join us for an unforgettable sail on Tall Ship Windy, Chicago's Official Tall Ship Ambassador! This is a relaxing sailing Adventure, that you will enjoy,...

1 hour 15 minutes
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$91
City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Lunch Cruise. Whether it’s a family outing or a meal with friends, …More

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Lunch Cruise. Whether it’s a family outing or a meal with friends,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (342)
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$63
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