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Top 10 Chicago Family Fun Ideas
  1. Odyssey Fun World
    Odyssey Fun World
    Have Fall Fun At Odyssey!
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  2. Rainforest Cafe
    Rainforest Cafe
    Gurnee Mills, IL
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  3. Rainforest Cafe
    Rainforest Cafe
    Celebrating 30 Wild Years!
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  4. Chasers Laser Tag
    Chasers Laser Tag
    Chicagoland's favorite Laser Tag Park!
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  5. Shredder Chicago North Side
    Shredder Chicago North Side
    Ski and Snowboard Camps, Lessons and Birthday Parties
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  6. Odyssey Fun World
    Odyssey Fun World
    Exploration Adventure Birthday Party Package
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  7. Snapology of Chicago
    Snapology of Chicago
    Now Enrolling in STEAM Summer Camps
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  8. Steve & Kate's Camp
    Steve & Kate's Camp
    Thanksgiving and Winter Break Camps in Chicago
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  9. School of Rock - National
    School of Rock - National
    Now Enrolling in After-School Music Programs
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  10. Rainforest Cafe
    Rainforest Cafe
    Breakfast with Santa at the Rainforest Cafe
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  • Chasers Laser Tag

    Walk-In Special - and $25 Off Any Party Booking

    Walk-in Special! Includes 2 Hours of Unlimited Laser Tag for 5 players and 5 Timed Play Arcade Cards (2 Hour Limit). *Subject to availability. *Cannot be combined with any other discounts, coupon…

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  • Windy City Mobile Fun

    Mobile Game Truck Parties Start at Just $299

    Weekday Mobile Game Truck Parties start at $299 Monday through Thursday. Call or email for more details or check out our website at windycitymobilefun.com.

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  • Urban Adventure Quest

    Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

    20% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FG20. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour …

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  • Volo Museum

    Save 20% off Admission

    Good for $4 off Volo Museum admission. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Not valid during special events.

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  • Haunted Trails - Joliet

    $5 OFF the Fabulous or Ultimate Fun Feast

    Get $5 OFF the Fabulous or Ultimate Fun Feast! (Specials include a Large 16" Cheese Pizza, Pitcher of Soft Drink & Game Play. See website for details.) Dine-in only. Limit one coupon per family, pe…

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  • Haunted Trails - Burbank

    $5 OFF the Fabulous or Ultimate Fun Feast

    Get $5 OFF the Fabulous or Ultimate Fun Feast (Specials include a Large 16" Cheese Pizza, Pitcher of Soft Drink & Game Play. See website for details.) Dine-in only. Limit one coupon per family, per da…

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  • Camp Broadway: Mainstage (Ages 10-17)

    CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS

    Nov 20th, 2025

    GIVE YOUR ASPIRING STAR A TASTE OF BROADWAY MAGIC AT CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS ANNUAL MAINSTAGE SUMMER MUSIC…

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  • School of Rock - National

    School of Rock Releases Transformative Power of Music Education

    Nov 10th, 2025

    School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education and a portfolio brand of Youth Enrichment Brands, today announced the findings of it…

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  • Most Magical Vacation Planner

    Magical Disney Vacation by Jessica Franks

    Jessica Fuqua - Aug 6th, 2025

    We booked our Disneyland trip through Jessica Franks and it was the most magical three days. I’ve been to Disney World many times before but didn’…

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  • Challenger Sports

    Review: Challenger Soccer Camp

    Sandy Christensen - Jul 19th, 2025

    From Bossy: Last week, Skittles was able to attend the Challenger Soccer Camp after I agreed to write this post for Mom's blog. As his mom, I was…

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  • Chasers Laser Tag

    Chasers is a Hidden Gem!

    Jul 16th, 2025

    We love this place! My husband called it a “hidden gem”. The owner/manager is great and very accommodating. Our kids came here for a week of summe…

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    Raising Self-Confident Teens: How to Foster Independence, Resilience, and Worth

    Alexis Hall - Jul 11th, 2025

    Raising Self-Confident Teens: How to Foster Independence, Resilience, and Worth Teen confidence doesn’t arrive in a speech—it’s built in the qu…

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  • Volo Museum

    Time Warp Express Jolly Trolley Adventure To Save Santa

    Nov. 7th - Dec. 28th

    Limited time slots available per show! Tickets do sell out every year! Don't wait! Time Warp Express is a totally unique wo...

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  • Rainforest Cafe

    Rainforest Cafe - Breakfast with Santa

    Dec. 1st - 24th

    Rainforest Cafe - Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a delicious holiday breakfast with family and friends in the Rainforest. Take...

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  • Bavarian Inn Lodge

    Tis the Season Weekends

    Dec. 6th - 7th

    Experience the magic of the holiday season at River Place Shops – activities include strolling carol performances and a mee...

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    Tis the Season Weekends

    Dec. 13th - 14th

    Experience the magic of the holiday season at River Place Shops – activities include strolling carol performances and a mee...

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  • Bavarian Inn Lodge

    Tis the Season Weekends

    Dec. 20th - 21st

    Experience the magic of the holiday season at River Place Shops – activities include strolling carol performances and a mee...

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  • Bavarian Inn Lodge

    Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus

    Dec. 21st

    Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Bavarian Inn Lodge! 🎄🎅 Sunday, December 21, at 9 AM Enjoy a great morning with...

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