Summertime is much too short in Lake County, so when it’s nice outside you want your kids outdoors soaking up that Vitamin D. But we’re in the Midwest, so the weather doesn’t always cooperate. Too hot? Too humid? Rainy day? Or maybe you just need a break from the mosquitos? When you need out of the house but the weather isn’t friendly, check out these indoor play options in and around Lake County.
Neither rain, nor blazing sun will keep you from the fun with these options for great Indoor Entertainment in Lake County.
Indoor Play in Lake County
Bella’s Bouncies Indoors
1600 N Milwaukee Ave #402, Lake Villa | (847) 546-7000.
Read Melissa’s Birthday Party Review and learn more about their party rentals.
Skate on Grand Roller Rink
720 E Grand Ave, Fox Lake | (847) 587-2350
Jump America
880 Lakeside Drive, Gurney | (224) 325-JUMP (5867)
Just for Fun 2 Roller Rink
139 N Seymour Ave, Mundelein | (847) 949-7528
Treehouse
985 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich | (847) 438-8887
Read Jessica R.’s Treehouse review.
Artist @ Heart
344 N. Milwaukee Ave. | (847) 816-4865
Artist @ Heart was one of our 12 Shops of Christmas. Be sure to check out our monthly comic, Parenting Outside the Lines, sponsored by Artist @ Heart.
Jump Zone Buffalo Grove
1465 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove | (847) 929-9396
Jump Zone Volo
31233 N Us Highway 12, Volo | (847) 388-0369
Tilt Studio at Rink Side Sports
6152 West Grand Ave., Gurnee {Gurnee Mills} | (847) 856-1064, ext. 502
Blast Zone
645 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 100, Vernon Hills | (847) 996-0100
The People’s Choice Family Fun Center
2411 Grand Ave, Waukegan | (847) 360-8000
Kristof’s Entertainment Center
421 W. Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach | (847) 546-2512
Dave & Buster’s
424 Hawthorn Center , Vernon Hills | (847) 549-2118
FunFlatables
6170 Grand Ave., Gurnee {Gurnee Mills} | (847) 855-2550
WhirlyBall
285 Center Drive, Vernon Hills, IL | (847) 918-0800
We answer the question, What is WhirlyBall?
Wanna hit the pool but it’s raining outside? We know where to find Indoor Pools in Lake County!
Kids climbing your walls? Send them to these local indoor rock climbing walls instead. We’ll soon have a review for First Ascent Climbing & Fitness, a world-class climbing gym with two locations in Chicago – stay tuned!
How about bowling? Find out how your kids can bowl free all summer long!
Perfect for Preschoolers (and Toddlers)
Yu Kids Island
122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills | (847) 680-3800
Laura tells you why Yu Kids Island is your summer paradise.
Deerfield Park District Tree House
Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive | (847) 945-0650
Round Lake Area Park District Children’s Neighborhood Museum
Robert W. Rolek, Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake | (847) 546-8558
Read our story on their remodel.
Artist @ Heart
344 N. Milwaukee Ave. | (847) 816-4865
Artist @ Heart receives a second mention because of their popular Artsy Tots program.
Hippo Campus
401 E.Route 60, Volo | (847) 201-1120
FREE Indoor Play in Lake County
Chick-fil-A
701 N. Milwaukee Ave., Ste 360, Vernon Hills | (847) 247-8000
Maureen reviews the restaurant and tells us about their free playspace for children 5 and under. They also have a full calendar of family programming which we share each month in What’s on the Menu?
Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills has a FREE playspace as well as in Gurnee Mills.
Don’t forget your local library. Many Lake County libraries have play spaces in their children’s areas, some with fully-outfitted toy rooms or equipment for an indoor playground! Here are just a few we recommend:
Cook Park Library
413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville | (847) 362-2330
Playroom with toys for infants and toddlers.
Wauconda Area Library
801 N. Main Street, Wauconda | (847) 526-6225
Jen V. goes Beyond the Books at Wauconda Area Library.
Barrington Area Library
505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington | (847) 382-1300
Shelby goes Beyond the Books at Barrington Area Library.
Indoor Play in Cook County {Worth the Trip}
Funtopia
2050 Tower Dr.,Glenview | (224) 432-5435
Melissa tells you why Funtopia is your big kids paradise!
Pinstripes
100 W Higgins Road, South Barrington |(847) 844-9300
1150 Willow Road, Northbrook | (847) 480-2323
Check out Loralie’s review! Note Tot Time bowling is no longer available; however, you can sign up for the Pinstripes Kids Club and bowl any weekday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Northbrook Location for $3/child and $3 rentals. Parents bowl free.
Little Beans Cafe Evantson
430 Asbury Lane, Evanston | 847-807-3731
This location has something for children of all ages, from infants to tweens. Read Melissa’s review of Little Beans Cafe.
Kid-Friendly Museums
Lake County Discovery Museum
27277 N Forest Preserve Rd., Wauconda | (847) 968-3400
Hurry in, this location closes August 31, 2016.
Kohl Children’s Museum
2100 Patriot Boulevard Glenview | (847) 832-6600
Wildlife Discovery Center
1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest | (847) 810-3663.
Read why it’s one of Loralie’s favorites.
Check out Spring Break in Lake County Area Museums where Holly shares with us a listing of some tried and true favorites as well as little known gems that are waiting for your visit.
Summer Children’s Movies
On select days of the week, a few local movie theaters offer discounted summer movies for kids, some as low as just $1.00!
Where do you take the kids to be entertained indoors?
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