Editorial guide · FamiParty
Top 18 venues to celebrate your kid's birthday in Chicago
A carefully curated, category-balanced shortlist of the best venues in Chicago for an unforgettable birthday. We balance across categories — ball pits, trampolines, escape rooms, arcades, farms, theme parks and more — so you find the right fit for your kid's age and the plan you have in mind. Ranking blends real visitor ratings (Google Maps + reviews) with our own criteria: trained staff, parents area, capacity and party-ready experience.
- 1Top FamiEscape game8–99 ansRiver North
The Escape Game Chicago
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Entertainment spot featuring 5 themed escape rooms with 60-minute challenges, hosting large groups.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 2Top FamiParc de boules / aire de jeux1–10 ansRiverside Township
Kids Empire North Riverside Mall
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Kids Empire North Riverside Mall — indoor playground kids en Chicago.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 3Top FamiLaser game7–99 ansCuba Township
Battle House Laser Tag - Lake Barrington
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Battle House Laser Tag - Lake Barrington — laser tag en Chicago.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 4Top FamiFerme pédagogique1–12 ansSugar Grove Township
Blackberry Farm
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Recreation area with museums depicting rural life plus a carousel, paddle boats & concessions.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 5Top FamiParc d'attractions7–99 ansLemont Township
The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Former quarry turned activity park with bike trails, rope courses & climbing walls, plus zip lines.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 6Top FamiArcade & bowling4–99 ansNorth Center
Timber Lanes Bowling Alley
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Compact bowling alley featuring hand-scored lanes plus a jukebox, full bar & small arcade.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 7RecommandéParc de trampolines4–16 ansWest Town
Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park — trampoline park en Chicago.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 8RecommandéCinéma6–16 ansLincoln Park
Regal Webster Place
Why it makes the cut: espace parents · grands groupes
Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.
From 8 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 9Top FamiEscape game8–99 ansChicago Loop
Fox In A Box Escape Room Chicago
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Fox In A Box Escape Room Chicago — escape room familias en Chicago.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 10Top FamiParc de boules / aire de jeux1–10 ansStreeterville
Chicago Children's Museum
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of interactive exhibits, including many for young kids.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 11Top FamiLaser game7–99 ansLockport Township
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Chicagoland
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Chicagoland — laser tag en Chicago.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 12Top FamiFerme pédagogique1–12 ansWinfield Township
Kline Creek Farm (living history museum)
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Kline Creek Farm (living history museum) — granja escuela visitas en Chicago.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 13Top FamiParc d'attractions4–16 ansWarren Township
Six Flags Great America
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · restauration incluse
Sprawling amusement park with more than 100 rides & attractions, including myriad roller coasters.
From 35 EUR per kidUp to 50 kidsView venue → - 14Top FamiArcade & bowling4–99 ansNorth Center
Waveland Bowl
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Open in 1959, this large bowling alley also has billiards & Alley Dogs (serving hot dogs & more).
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 15RecommandéParc de trampolines4–16 ansNiles Township
Altitude Trampoline Park - Skokie
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Altitude Trampoline Park - Skokie — trampoline park en Chicago.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 16RecommandéCinéma6–16 ansRiver North
AMC 600 North Michigan 9
Why it makes the cut: espace parents · grands groupes
AMC 600 North Michigan 9 — sala de cine en Chicago. Plan sencillo para celebrar un cumpleaños yendo al cine con un grupo de amigos.
From 8 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 17Top FamiEscape game8–99 ansProviso Township
Escape Factor
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Escape Factor — escape room familias en Chicago.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue → - 18Top FamiParc de boules / aire de jeux1–10 ansLincoln Square
Fit City Kids
Why it makes the cut: animateurs formés · espace parents · grands groupes
Fit City Kids — indoor playground kids en Chicago.
From 18 EUR per kidUp to 30 kidsView venue →
