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

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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
Art Institute of Chicago Admission Ticket

See why the Art Institute of Chicago is the only museum in the world to be top-ranked by Key West Private Charters five years in …More

See why the Art Institute of Chicago is the only museum in the world to be top-ranked by Key West Private Charters five years in...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
Wicker Park Walking Tour History Trivia and Local Flavors

Discover the vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood as you stroll from the Polish Triangle through the Milwaukee Avenue shopping and dining district. This guided walking tour …More

Discover the vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood as you stroll from the Polish Triangle through the Milwaukee Avenue shopping and dining district. This guided walking tour...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Walk through Old Chicago

We wrote the book(s) on Chicago ghosts! Now in our 26th year! Ursula Bielski, our founder, has published more than a dozen volumes on Chicago's …More

We wrote the book(s) on Chicago ghosts! Now in our 26th year! Ursula Bielski, our founder, has published more than a dozen volumes on Chicago's...

2 hours
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Chicago River Floating Tiki Bar Cruise Friday and Saturday

Set sail for an unforgettable evening aboard the River Star or Island Time, where the drinks are flowing and the views are unmatched. Enjoy a …More

Set sail for an unforgettable evening aboard the River Star or Island Time, where the drinks are flowing and the views are unmatched. Enjoy a...

1 hour 15 minutes
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$42
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
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$43
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
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$43
Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. This …More

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. This...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour

We are Chicago's only paranormal investigation tour, and Chicago's oldest ghost and hauntings tours, founded by Ursula Bielski, Chicago's 35 year paranormal researcher and investigator. …More

We are Chicago's only paranormal investigation tour, and Chicago's oldest ghost and hauntings tours, founded by Ursula Bielski, Chicago's 35 year paranormal researcher and investigator....

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$44
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission

Gaze upon the city sights from the pinnacle of Chicago, the Skydeck. Located on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower -- the …More

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Gaze upon the city sights from the pinnacle of Chicago, the Skydeck. Located on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower -- the...

30 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,515)
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$44
Downtown Chicago TV and Movie Sites Guided Walking Tour

Explore downtown Chicago through the lens of film and television on this guided walking tour featuring iconic filming locations from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The …More

Explore downtown Chicago through the lens of film and television on this guided walking tour featuring iconic filming locations from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The...

2 hours
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$44
Winter Fireworks Cruise

Travel on a piece of history! We travel on the Chicago River seeing the sights after watching the Holiday Fireworks Show. Perfect for Fire enthusiasts, …More

Travel on a piece of history! We travel on the Chicago River seeing the sights after watching the Holiday Fireworks Show. Perfect for Fire enthusiasts,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$44
Chicago Seasonal Stroll Walking Tour of Holiday Attractions

There’s nothing more magical than Christmas in Chicago, & this 2hr guided Chicago Walking Tour takes you straight into the heart of it. Journey through …More

There’s nothing more magical than Christmas in Chicago, & this 2hr guided Chicago Walking Tour takes you straight into the heart of it. Journey through...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour

Be inspired by the captivating, visual art that is Chicago’s legendary architecture, and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to …More

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Be inspired by the captivating, visual art that is Chicago’s legendary architecture, and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

An authentic Chicago tradition since 1935, this is the tour that started it all. This unique excursion tells the story of more than 200 years …More

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An authentic Chicago tradition since 1935, this is the tour that started it all. This unique excursion tells the story of more than 200 years...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (2,424)
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$45
Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise in Chicago

The Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise departs near the DuSable (Michigan Avenue) Bridge on Wendella's world class tour boats. The Cruise will navigate from the Chicago …More

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The Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise departs near the DuSable (Michigan Avenue) Bridge on Wendella's world class tour boats. The Cruise will navigate from the Chicago...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
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
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
5.0 (8)
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$45
Lake Michigan 30 Minute Speedboat Ride

Enjoy Chicago’s iconic skyline with an exciting speedboat Tour on Lake Michigan. Departing from Navy Pier, the Lakefront Speedboat Tour is the best way to …More

Enjoy Chicago’s iconic skyline with an exciting speedboat Tour on Lake Michigan. Departing from Navy Pier, the Lakefront Speedboat Tour is the best way to...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (317)
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$45
Best of Chicago: Premium Small Group City Tour

Discover Chicago on a 2.5-hour premium small group city tour combining landmark architecture, public art, and lakefront scenery. Begin along the Magnificent Mile and Chicago …More

Discover Chicago on a 2.5-hour premium small group city tour combining landmark architecture, public art, and lakefront scenery. Begin along the Magnificent Mile and Chicago...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$48
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