Fun Things in the Region and Beyond
Summertime Rewards
Founders Square Park
Address: 6300 Founders Square
Amenities: Hannah's Hope playground, Splash pad, Indiana American Water Amphitheater, Shops and Restaurants, Movies in the park
(Family friendly)
Portage 16 IMAX
Address: 6550 American Way
Amenities: IMAX movies, DBOX movies, Flashback cinema, Concession stands
(Family friendly)
Sk8 World
Address: 3600 Scottdale St
Amenities: Rolling skating rink, Skate rental, Arcade, Concession stands
Age: 5+
Lakefront Riverwalk
Address: 1000 Riverwalk Dr
Amenities: Lakefront, Riverwalk, Concession stands
(Family friendly)
Indiana Dunes National Park
Address: 1215 N State Rd 49
Amenities: Beach, Walking trails, Hiking
(Family friendly)
Coffee Creek
Address: 2401 Village Point
Amenities: Trails, Scenic atmosphere, Classes and Workshops, Volunteer work days
(Family friendly)
49'er Drive-In Theater
Address: 675 N Calumet Ave
Amenities: Outdoor movie screen, Concession stands
(Family friendly)
Inman's Bowling & Recreation Center
Address: 3201 Evans Ave
Amenities: Bowling, Arcade, Roller skating rink, Miniature golf, Billiards, Go-Karts, Paddle boat soakers
(Family friendly)
Central Park Plaza
Address: 68 Lafayette St
Amenities: Porter Health Amphitheater, William E. Urschel Pavilion, Shops and Restaurants
(Family friendly)
Albanese Candy Factory
Address: 5441 E 81st Ave
Amenities: Candy, Factory tours, Events
(Family friendly)
Deep River Waterpark
Address: 9001 E Lincoln Hwy
Amenities: Water rides, Concession stands, Gazebos
(Family friendly)
Jak's Warehouse
Address: 221 US-41
Amenities: Go-Karts, Sky trail, Laser tag
(Family friendly)
Sky Zone
Address: 1035 Eagle Ridge Dr
Amenities: Trampolines, Dodge ball, Fitness program
(Family friendly)
Zao Island
Address: 6384, 1050 Horse Prairie Ave
Amenities: Mini-golf, Laser tag, Arcade, Go-Karts, Concession stands
(Family friendly)
Gary SouthShore Railcats
Address: 1 Stadium Plaza
Amenities: Baseball, Fan zone, Concession stands
(Family friendly)
Wndr.
Address: 1130 W Monroe St
Amenities: Modern art exhibits
(Family friendly)
Museum of Science and Industry
Address: 5700 S Lake Shore Dr
Amenities: Exhibits, Tours, Experiments, Concession stands
(Family friendly)
The Field Museum
Address: 1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Amenities: History exhibits, Tours, Labs, Volunteer opportunities, Concession stands
(Family friendly)
Shedd Aquarium
Address: 1200 S Lake Shore Dr
Amenities: Exhibits, Tours, Events, Concession stands
(Family friendly)
Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: 220 E Chicago Ave
Amenities: Art exhibits, Performances, Programs
(Family friendly)
DuSable Museum of African American History
Address: 740 E 56th Pl
Amenities: Exhibits, Events, Archives and Collections, Tours, Performances
(Family friendly)
Chicago History Museum
Address: 1601 N Clark St
Amenities: Tours, Exhibits, Programs and Events, Collections
(Family friendly)
The Waterpark
Address: 1195 Central Park Dr W
Amenities: Water slides, Simulated surfing, Adventure slides, Concession stands
(Family friendly)