The best family-friendly activities in Chicago for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House Admission
The Frederick C. Robie House on the University of Chicago campus is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture....
$27

No city embraces summer quite like Chicago. Join in the celebration with friends and family on this epic fireworks cruise. Get up-close and personal every...
$60

See Chicago the Island Party Way. Our floating Tiki Bar offers you the opportunity to take in all the sights and sounds as you relax...
$64

River North Food Walking Tour
On our 3 hour food walking tour of Chicago, you will taste delectable foods from 5 different delicious places. Tease your tastebuds as you savor...
$89

Sail along the magnificent skyline on our Premier Plus Chicago Brunch Cruise. A chef-curated menu of plated brunch specials will delight your palate while unparalleled...
$89

The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) was founded in 1966 as the Chicago Architecture Foundation to save the historic Glessner House. Since then, the CAC has...
$15

Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Fair, Griffin MSI is a Chicago must-see. When visiting the largest science museum in the...
$26

Visit the Field Museum like a VIP on this one- hour early access VIP tour. Head inside the Field Museum at 8am before it opens...
$73

Color Factory Chicago Ticket
Voted the #1 Immersive Art Experience in America by USA Today readers in 2024, Color Factory Chicago celebrates the joy of color. Guests embark on...
$34

The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience
A 60-75-minute guided, behind-the-scenes exploration of the historic Chicago Theatre, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Stand on the famed Chicago theatre stage and...
$32

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences! Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture...
$99

Taste some of Chicago's most iconic foods while walking through one of the Prohibition Era’s most fashionable and notorious neighborhoods. Learn about Chicago's world-famous cuisine...
$80

Fine dining and unrivaled skyline views await from the moment you step aboard our Premier Plus Chicago Lunch Cruise. A selection of delectable plated lunch...
$94

Fireworks Cruise Aboard Island Time – See the Sparks Fly the Island Party Way! Experience Chicago’s dazzling fireworks like never before—from the deck of our...
$54

Your journey begins with a southeast departure from the Vertiport, offering early views of the city’s iconic skyline. Flying east, you’ll head toward the lakefront...
$350

Enjoy a picturesque day dining on Lake Michigan with our Premier Chicago Brunch Cruise. You’ll indulge in a chef-prepared buffet meal featuring savory and sweet...
$120

Looking to experience something new? Great crafty event for date night, girl's night out, corporate events, or just plain ole solo. Learn step by step...
$75

Explore downtown Chicago through the lens of film and television on this guided walking tour featuring iconic filming locations from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The...
$44

Chicago Helicopter Tour: Loop Tour
Take to the skies and experience Chicago from an entirely new perspective on this extended helicopter tour showcasing the city’s most iconic landmarks, neighborhoods, and...
$210

Discover more of Chicago beyond downtown with this convenient South Side open-top shuttle transfer. Travel from central Chicago to some of the city’s most important...
$10

Escape Chicago for a day and experience Milwaukee’s culture, food, and legendary beer scene. This curated day trip includes highlights such as the Harley-Davidson Museum,...
$125

