Best Sites For Families Chicago Near Me

4worldlovers:
Millennium Park offers a variety of free events and exhibits that are sure to please the entire family.


Four Chicago nonprofit organizations will present free public programming as part of Millennium Park’s robust summer season.


Learn more about the Park's stunning architecture, sculpture and landscape design.


Discover Millennium Park's transformation from an industrial corridor to a world-renowned urban park.


Help DCASE at MiIllennium Park, Chicago Cultural Center, Clarke-Ford House and more.


Learn about Millennium Park’s unique spaces available for corporate, social and other special events.


Our events provide turn-key marketing platforms that can meet any marketing goal.


Request media credentials, download photos and videos – and view current news releases.


Welcome Center, open 9am-5pm (open until the end of the performance on event nights)


Nearby parking garages are located at Grant Park North Garage (25 N Michigan Ave), Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave.) and Millennium Park Garage & Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.).


Pay in person at each garage location or pre-pay online. Visit millenniumgarages.com or call 312.616.0600 for 24/7 customer service.


From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.


From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.

4worldlovers: Located at the southern start of the popular North Branch Trail, LaBagh Woods is host to diverse natural areas, including wooded landscapes, wetlands, savannas and sedge meadows. Known for exceptional birding opportunities, this site also offers picnic groves and large open fields.

LaBagh Woods (sometimes misspelled as “LaBaugh”) offers significant tree cover, with a mix of large oaks, maples and cottonwoods. Occasional sunny savannas and sedge meadows dot the wooded landscape, particularly toward the northeast of the site, an area known as Sauganash Prairie Grove. Some of these species-rich spots benefit from restoration by volunteers, as do low-lying wetlands. Wild geranium, Indian plantain, turtlehead, blue flag iris, marsh blazing star and hop sedge all grow at LaBagh.

At the center of the site near the river, an oxbow slough fills the low bottomlands. During floods, the area takes on a primeval feel, like a southern swamp. Birders explore the area during spring migration to view birds such as spring warblers, tanagers and sparrows. Cooper’s and red-tailed hawks have nested in these woods. Mink and other water-loving mammals patrol the river banks.

This uncommon woodland community encompasses wet savanna, marsh, and mature floodplain woods, and is dominated by swamp white oaks.

Join an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Chicago River. Learn how to restore diverse wildlife, trees, wildflowers, and health to our forest preserves and river system. Help grow a community of caretakers!

4worldlovers: Upgrade your admission and receive a LEGO collectible item! Plus our VIP Photo Pass

LEGO fun awaits you! Get your tickets today to experience the ultimate LEGO playground.

Have the Ultimate LEGO Party! 2 packages to choose from, each include a private party room and admission into attraction!

Explore Miniland - Chicago LEGO Replica Made of 1.5 Million LEGO Bricks!


Create and Race Your Own LEGO Car Down a Giant Speed Ramp


Pedal the enchanted cart in Merlin's magical potions chamber to become his next wizarding apprentice.

4worldlovers: For more than 30 years, our Ronald McDonald House near UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital in Hyde Park has welcomed thousands of families from around the world. This is the House that love built.

22 guest rooms with private bathrooms and fully stocked linens, towels, and toiletries

Easy access to UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital a few blocks away and La Rabida Children’s Hospital a short drive away

Our House is your home and our staff, volunteers, and donors want you and your family to feel as comfortable as possible – no need to worry about where to do laundry or find a midnight snack.

The RMH near Comer Children’s features everything that your family might need, including:

Parking onsite with 24-hour shuttle service to UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital

Whether it’s your child, their siblings, or visiting family, kids need space for FUN. Games, play, and laughter help families make our House their home. We’re proud to offer:

Kids need to be kids. We keep that joy cultivated, always.

A home is more than a place to stay: it is a sanctuary.

At the Ronald McDonald House near Comer Children’s, you and your family have a private room where you can stay together, laugh together, and find peace together.

Our rooms can fit as many as five family members for the duration of your stay. This isn’t a hotel. It’s your home.

While you’re here, we encourage you to find a comfortable routine. We have all the amenities to make you feel at home, including:

Our volunteers and staff are here to make your life as recognizable as possible. We’re in your corner.

4worldlovers:
Chicago HOPES for Kids provides comprehensive support to Chicago students and families experiencing homelessness. We are committed to our children’s educational development and long-term empowerment through academic support, dedicated mentorship and basic needs services.


With over a decade of service, we are the only organization in Chicago that provides educational and specialized support directly to children experiencing homelessness. We proudly serve more than 325 students and their families annually and look forward to many more years of collaboration with our community!

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) reported serving 16,451 homeless students during the 2018-19 schools year.

Chicago’s homeless students are overwhelmingly children of color, at 98.3%. While 81% of homeless students were black, they comprise only 36.6% of citywide enrollment.

Currently, our programs are in 10 shelters and community-based sites in Chicago!

Exact locations are not provided to ensure the safety and privacy of the families and children we serve.


Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling 3 to 6 months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the necessary interventions to help students reach their full potential.

Over 850 students and families are impacted by HOPES programs and and services.

65% of students in our after school program grew one or more reading levels in 12 weeks during the fall 2019 semester.

56% of grade 3-5 students report that they their reading has improved.

We believe that to combat poverty, we must engage the full humanity of our community. Regardless of the size of our organization, we remain committed to building intimate and honest connections. This translates into our services through participants’ direct involvement and collaboration. Later, this ripples through our relationships with CPS, our trauma-informed programming and redefining homelessness. ​

We want to hear from you! From volunteering, donation, partnership opportunities or general questions regarding Chicago HOPES for Kids programs, we have a dedicated team of experts ready to connect with you soon!