Growth Spurts
404 Linden Ave
Wilmette IL 60091
(847) 850-9059
Growth Spurts is an indoor play space and family cafe for children ages birth to 6. Conveniently located in Wilmette, Growth Spurts is minutes away from Evanston and close to Chicago, Skokie, Winnetka, Glenview, and Glencoe.
Open play: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 5:30, Saturday 9:00 – 1:00 (open play on Saturday applies when a birthday party is NOT booked) Sunday – closed for Birthday Parties.

Lake Zurich TreeHouse
985 S. Rand Rd
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
(847) 438-8887
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Our 7,700-square-foot facility offers children a multi-level climbing structure with swinging bridges, enclosed slides, padded mats and ramps, swings, and a soft basketball court. The TreeHouse provides parents a place to relax with tasty food, a gourmet espresso bar, Wi-Fi, comfortable leather seating and constant eyeshot of the climbing structure, and gives kids a place to exercise their bodies and minds.

Kids Art & Café
710 E. Schaumburg Rd,
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(630) 523-1101
We offer indoor play area with many activities (train corner, blocks construction tables, mini play house, indoor playground with balls, swings and sliders).  Child up to 12 months – $5.00 (only if they use play area); child over 12 months – $9.50, their siblings $8.00; adults are free. Hours of operation: Monday – Saturday 9:00-7:30, Sunday: café 11:00-6:00, playground 11:00-2:00 (after 2:00 pm playground for Private Birthday Party only)

Gather
602 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847)859-2312
Gather is a community art studio and play space located in downtown Evanston near the corner of Davis & Chicago Ave. Complimentary coffee, tea, and Wi-Fi included with admission or membership. Snacks available for purchase. Open play: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00-5:00, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00– 3:30, Saturday: 9:00– noon, Sunday – closed for private events.

Adventure Playland
990 Mount Prospect Plaza ,
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847)749-0333
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An indoor playground equals fun for the kids while genuine European food, coffee and free Wifi equals fun for parents.Open to children 6 months – 12 years. Monday-Thursd $10, Friday – Sunday $12, adults are free!

Playroo Café
141 Randhurst Village
Dr. Mount Prospect, IL 60056
224-318-2108
The playground is designed for children 6 months to 6 years of age. Older children are allowed in the café area only! For the safety of our little one’s children over 6 years or 48” Height will not be allowed on the playground

Little Beans Evanston
430 Asbury Ave,
Evanston IL 60202
(847)807-3731

Little Beans Chicago
1809 W. Webster,
Chicago IL 60614
(773)251-1025
Little Beans is a family café and an imaginative playspace for kids of all ages. Little Beans Playspace includes an imaginative village and age appropriate toys great for kids 0-6 years (Evanston location includes an additional recreation based space for kids 5-12 years as well).The café boasts a delicious assortment of coffee drinks and snacks where parents can enjoy the ambiance of our comfortable café with their tiny tots.

Pickle’s Playroom
2315 W. Lawrence Ave,
Chicago, IL 60625
(773)293-7747
Located in the heart of Lincoln Square, Pickle’s Playroom is a unique, indoor play space with a full-service café and children’s hair salon all under the same roof. The play space is designed for children between the ages of 6 months through 7 years old and includes a “crawlers-only” area. While your children play and burn off some energy in the play space you can supervise from our inviting café or from within the play space itself.
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 9:00-5:00, Saturday 9:00-3:30, Sunday 9:00-12:30.

Kid’s Island Play Cafe
1358 West Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 935-6060
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00-6:00; Saturday, Sunday – closed.

Kookaburra Play Cafe
2267 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(Between Webster & Fullerton)
(773) 281 5400
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am – 12 pm
Admission: $12 per child ($10.00 between 3:30 and 5:00), $7 sibling ($5.00 between 3:30 and 5:00), infants (non-crawlers) free with drink purchase.

KidStreet at Grounds for Hope Cafe
2701 Maple Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630)857-3355
KidStreet PlayCenter is a great way to engage your children, while enjoying coffee with friends! You won’t believe our 3 story PlayHouse for 2 – 7 year olds and our WonderHouse for age 2 and under. Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Sunday – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m..

Ball Factory
864 S. Route 59,
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 445-8365
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Ball Factory is safe, clean, and stimulating environment for physically active children aged 12 and under to play and explore. Ball Factory play area will challenge kids to reach, think, interact, explore, and have fun. Visually open play area consist giant 4 levels play structure, 30 foot long triple slide, Ball blasting arena, pedal tractor area, interactive floor. Kids under 4 years old can also play at Parent & Tot Lounge. Families with kids from 6 months to 12 years old are sure to love the unique and varied activities and attractions at The Ball Factory!

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