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Kids (9-12) outings
Explore family outings in Chicago, IL for kids (9-12). Check each venue's current hours, admission and age requirements before your visit.
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14 places near Chicago, IL · shows up to 20 popular matches per search from Google; not every place is listed.
Concerts and theaters · Suggested 9–12, 13+ yrs
An elegant 2,300-seat theater with a balcony staging such Broadway productions as "The Producers."
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Park (check for stroller-friendly paths) · All ages
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
Library (ask about baby story times) · All ages
The public library's main branch features a mix of classic & modern architecture & a winter garden.
Museums with teen programs · Suggested 9–12, 13+ yrs
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
Concerts and theaters · Suggested 9–12, 13+ yrs
A theater in the grand old style, this 1889 architectural gem stages dance, ballet & rock shows.
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Museums with teen programs · Suggested 9–12, 13+ yrs
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Aquarium viewing areas · All ages
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
Concerts and theaters · Suggested 9–12, 13+ yrs
Lakeside home to the Chicago Bears, this 1924 open-air stadium received a modern upgrade in 2003.
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Zoos · Suggested 1–5, 6–8, 9–12, 13+ yrs
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
Sports facilities · Suggested 9–12, 13+ yrs
The Chicago White Sox baseball stadium offers a variety of concession stands & gift shops.
Botanical gardens · All ages
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.
Sports facilities · Suggested 9–12, 13+ yrs
Ivy-clad walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to the 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.
Concerts and theaters · Suggested 9–12, 13+ yrs
Elegant 1929 movie theater offering foreign & independent films, plus festivals & midnight movies.
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Hands-on museums · Suggested 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 yrs
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
The list shows live places near Chicago that match suggested ages for kids (9-12). Suitability depends on venue information, not a guarantee of official admission rules.
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