Chicago kids

We searched the city to find the 26 best family-friendly activities in Chicago, from kid-centric theater productions to one of the world’s largest aquariums.

Explore the best things to do in Chicago with kids. The whole family will love these Windy City tourist attractions and fun activities!

A guide to the best things to do in Chicago with kids, including plenty of Chicago family activities that adults will love as much as kids.

Recently, we spent 3 days in Chicago with kids and found all the best museums, parks, restaurants & attractions to take them to. Here's a 3 day itinerary.

Chicago turns into a winter wonderland during the holidays – from the world-famous Christkindlmarket to the Macy’s State Street Holiday Windows, there’s no better time to plan a visit.

Chicago with Kids: Must See Places and Restaurants

Your guide to the windy city - the ultimate city family vacation destination! Whether you want to visit the world renowned museums, the (free) zoo, the charming neighborhoods, the skyscrapers, the best restaurants, or cruise on Lake Michigan - we've got your covered with our travel guide to Chicago with kids!

Here are places to play, learn, create, and climb with Chicago kids on cold or rainy days.

7 Ways to Have a Magical Christmas Trip in Chicago with Kids I am not sure what it is, but big cities during Christmastime get me so happy. There seems to be so much magic. We headed to Chicago for a Christmas quick getaway to experience just that. We have been to Chicago lots but never as a family during Christmas! You would be surprised just how much there is to do in Chicago during Christmas as a family. We spent 2 full days & were able to get a lot done & thoroughly enjoy ourselves. This…

Traveling to Chicago with kids?! Today I’m sharing what we did on our lil’ family vacation to the Windy City last summer. I have visited Chicago a few times to visit friends and for Bachelorette trips… but this was our family’s first time going together! It was an easy, quick 6 hour drive for us.