14 Fun Family-Friendly Activities in Chicago 

Many of us have had it with the indoor activities, working from home, remote learning, cooking all meals and even exercising in our home gyms. And those of us with kids, really feel the pinch. It can often feel like a natural recipe for insanity.

We’re all doing our part, but families need to strategize safe escapes for mental clarity and much needed physical activity. We compiled a list of family friendly activities you can do with the entire brood. We even took into account our cooling temps!  Enjoy these fun activities with your crew – and keep this list handy when folks come to visit again soon!  

 

1. Visit the Friends pop-up experience.
2. Chicago Botanic Garden 
3. Lincoln Park Zoo
4. Kayak the Chicago River 
5. Museum of Science and their seasonal Holidays of Light Exhibition 
6. Visit Nickel City 
7. Margie’s Candies & Netflix at home with the whole fam
8. Become a bird and learn to fly at iFly!
9. Bike along the 606 – then stop at Parson’s for an outdoor meal!
10. LEGOLAND. That’s all. 
11. Experience Medieval times
12. Check out the cool tanks, war memorials and beautiful gardens at Cantigny Park
13. See the fall foliage while you can and go for a hike!
14. Play a few rounds of Top Golf ! This indoor/outdoor experience is sure to please the entire family!