Bowling gives the family something to do while the kitchen handles the meal. Age rules change later in the evening; use the Lincoln Park location’s current policy when reserving.
An animal-filled Lincoln Park day with free general admission. Special events and activities may cost extra; the zoo’s current visit information helps plan the meal and breaks.
Hands-on play at Navy Pier gives young children something to do beyond sitting through lunch. Plan food around the visit: re-entry can be restricted when the museum is busy.
A meal where the dolls get a seat too, inside Water Tower Place. Reserve the café experience separately from shopping or a doll-salon appointment.
Family-Friendly Chicago
Family-friendly fun in Chicago!
Give the kids something fun to do while the grown-ups enjoy the day too.
1 spot
Bowling gives the family something to do while the kitchen handles the meal. Age rules change later in the evening; use the Lincoln Park location’s current policy when reserving.
What these spots are known for
The same family spots, sorted by the reasons people actually pick them.
Community Quotes
Recommendations from real Chicago locals, always attributed to whoever wrote them.
Nobody’s shared a family recommendation yet. Be the first.
Run one of these rooms?
Every Chicago spot here already has a free profile going, put together from what you publish publicly. If we have you filed wrong, or we are missing what you most want to be known for, tell us.