Updated March 2026 • Curated by NaperKids
Mobile foam party service bringing high-energy fun to your yard, driveway, or outdoor space. Features pro-grade Super Foam Cannon, kid-friendly music,...
Training dancers ages 4-18 in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and contemporary while building confidence, discipline, and lifelong friendships.
Dance classes for kids ages 2-18 in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, creative movement, lyrical, and more.
Rock climbing facility designed for children as young as 2.5 years. Strictly ages 3-18. Admission $25. Opened spring 2025.
Cutting-edge STEM programs including coding, robotics, game design, and AI. Facilities include gaming computers, 3D printers, robotics equipment, and ...
Walk-in crafts, DIY workshops, pop art-inspired crafts. Birthday parties and group events. Creative program for ages 3-5. Non-intimidating art space. ...
Taekwondo school founded by master instructor Michael Raiz. Comprehensive curriculum: technique, sparring, character development.
Serving Joliet/Plainfield since 1992. Piano, guitar, percussion, woodwinds, brass, strings. 30-minute weekly sessions. 5 modern studios with acoustic/...
Mommy & Me, Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap, Tumbling, Modern, Ballroom, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Kid Folk Dance, Jazz/Lyrical, Yoga. Experienced instructors.
Premier non-profit soccer organization in the southwest Chicago suburbs with 1,700+ youth athletes. Offers recreation program (parent-coached, 1-2 pra...
~80 students. Beginner class 4:30-5:15pm, followed by advanced sessions. Also has Forest Park location. Contact: [email protected], Phone: (6...
Coding and robotics enrichment classes in-person or online, plus summer camps.
FREE. Open grass field, basketball hoop, children's play structure, swings.
Chinese language and cultural programs for kids K-9th grade. Offers Heritage Chinese for children from Mandarin-speaking families and Chinese as a For...
Play therapists serving children ages 2-18 in Naperville. Specializes in child and adolescent therapy.
Tutu Toddlers (creative movement/ballet), Petite Feet (ballet/tap combo), Twirling Diva (PreK-1st ballet/jazz), Kids Hip Hop, Pre-Teen Jazz/Hip Hop. A...
Coding, game development, robotics, 3D printing. Expert tech mentors. Summer camp format at Benedictine University campus.
Multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center offering ABA Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Features 2 gyms with play structures, senso...
Established in 1984, emphasizes total body fitness through general gymnastics programs with opportunities to grow with skill and determination.
Hidden gem. Unique museum with Chinese jade carvings, animal dioramas, mineral specimens, gemstones, interactive geological exhibits. Fully accessible...
Sports complex offering birthday party packages for children of all ages.
103,000 sq ft facility with indoor soccer fields, after-school sports, concession stand, playroom, acceleration training, daycare, birthday parties, a...
Age-appropriate sports instruction that's fun for kids and convenient for busy families. Multiple sports available.
Martial arts classes specifically designed for children in the Naperville/Lisle area.
Free children's programs and events at North Aurora's public library.
Youth Soccer Academy with a mission to make soccer accessible for the entire community. Serves areas including Oswego, Aurora, Plainfield, and Napervi...
Math and reading after-school program. Part of the world's largest supplemental education network.
Formal art lessons in painting, drawing, color theory.
Founded 2008. Guitar, piano, and more. Suzuki method for youngest students, traditional music education, and hybrid programs.
Guitar, bass, piano, drums, percussion lessons from independent teachers.
Under 14 always free. Illinois residents get free admission on winter weekdays 11am-close through end of Feb 2026. Also free for Chicago teens under 1...
1,700 acres. Four-acre Children's Garden with climbing structures, secret streams, paved paths, wooden bridges. Maze Garden (shrub maze + toddler maze...
500-acre park. Tank Park (kids can climb tanks!), playground, gardens, walking trails, water features, picnic grounds. McCormick Museum and First Divi...
Nearly 100-year-old movie palace. Classic cinema and latest movies. Good for parties and gatherings.
Hidden gem. FREE admission. 13,000-year-old woolly mammoth skeleton, microscopes, spotting scopes, animal tracks. Nature backpacks available for trail...
Free drop-in Nature Discovery Days during winter (Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar) and two weeks each summer (August). Indoor self-guided activities for families w...
Universally accessible playground in the heart of DuPage County Forest Preserve's Danada South. Offers multi-sensory experiences for seeing, hearing, ...
American Ninja Warrior-inspired obstacle courses and agility courses.
Children's theater offering workshops, classes, and full stage performances. No auditions required to join. Alternative to traditional audition-based ...
Hands-on baking and decorating camps at Wilton corporate headquarters. Each camper gets own workstation and tools. Summer camps available.
Autism-focused indoor playground and kids gym providing sensory-safe environment for all ability levels. Features zipline, swings, trampoline, imagina...
Inclusive play environment specifically designed for children with autism and sensory processing disorders. All children welcome. Sensory equipment. 2...
Top-rated gymnastics club in Naperville area with toddler through competitive programs.
Drop-in crafts, birthday parties, special events. STEM makerspace with finished crafts and supplies available. Studio open for making at any time.
National youth sports organization offering age-appropriate basketball instruction that is fun for kids and convenient for busy families. Programs hel...
Coding and junior coding classes for children ages 5-14. Programs include basic block coding, Minecraft and Roblox programming, and hands-on robotics.
Learn to code on proprietary platform. Camps run Mon-Fri, AM (9AM-12PM) and PM (12:30-3:30PM). Year-round programs and summer camps.
Coding and junior coding programming classes for children. Game-based curriculum teaching real programming skills.
Coed clinic combining expert coaching with cutting-edge Shoot 360 technology including AI-driven analytics, interactive drills, and live gameplay. Pla...
State-of-the-art basketball training facility using advanced technology including AI-driven analytics, NBA-level shot tracking, interactive drills, an...
Math and English Reading and Writing programs for kids ages 4-14.
Hiking, picnicking, archery, fishing, boating, tubing, camping. Camping Fri-Sat nights May-September. Great for family outings.
Living history museum recreating pioneer life through educational demonstrations and hands-on fun. Admission includes unlimited rides on train, hay wa...
Indoor slides, jungle gyms, multi-sport trampoline air courts. Full day of activities for all ages.
Free STEM sessions at Commissioners Park on Mondays from 2-5 PM. Exposes elementary and middle school students to diverse STEM topics through hands-on...
FREE. Scenic strolls, picnicking, open-air amphitheater with seasonal concerts and movie nights.
Features volleyball courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, and running tracks. Good for kids and families.
FREE storytimes: Great Beginnings (birth-23mo), Preschool Storytime (3-5yr), Family Storytime (Saturdays, no registration). Sensory Supported Storytim...
Historic gymnastics program established in 1925 with the Aurora Turner Club, offering a full range of gymnastics instruction from preschool through co...
Interactive exhibits in historic fire station, designed to educate kids about fire safety.
Full-service fitness and health club with family-friendly amenities.
Therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or social challenges. Offers Mounted Horsemanship and sp...
Free admission, tours by appointment Wed-Sat 10am-4pm. Kids Time is a free family event for play and museum exploration. Kids Train Club also availabl...
Not-for-profit organization founded in 1996 by former professional soccer player Dragan Pavlovic, the second oldest Naperville Soccer Club. The only c...
Private neighborhood swim and tennis club in southeast Naperville (Lincoln Junior High boundaries). Tennis pro Hugh Flanagan has coached for 25+ years...
Multiple tumbling levels from beginner (handstands/cartwheels) to advanced. Focus on strength, coordination, self-esteem. Summer camps available.
Formed in 1976, provides over 600 year-round programs and special events annually for residents with disabilities. Programs range from fitness to craf...
Dance classes, camps, theatre programs. Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, creativity, performance. Award-winning competitive dance program.
Always free. One of the last free zoos in the country. Worth the 45-min drive from Naperville.
Worth the drive. Check chicagochildrensmuseum.org for all 2026 free days.
Grain bin sandbox, spring animals, pedal tractors, pony rides, gem mining, train rides, face painting. Seasonal (fall popular for apple picking/pumpki...
Sitting areas, lighted picnic spots, egret sculpture garden, canoe access along the Fox River.
Provides food and support to over 10,000 people weekly in Naperville and DuPage County. Programs include weekly food assistance, infant care packages ...
Full-service fitness and wellness center with 4 indoor hard tennis courts and 4 pickleball courts. Offers junior and adult tennis programs, private le...
Performing arts classes led by professional teaching artists. Drama games, improv, movement, and singing fostering confidence, empathy, and collaborat...
Over 40 free children's programs weekly across three locations. Includes storytimes, craft classes, special events, summer reading programs, outdoor s...
Oswegoland Park District's first splash pad with 17 spray and play features. Seasonal outdoor.
Nature programs including archery, beekeeping, astronomy, wilderness skills. Field trips: Fascinating Forests, Wetland Wonders, Incredible Insects, So...
World's largest after-school math and reading program helping children become self-learners.
Waiver required. Cash only. Check premiergymwest.com/events/ for special events and schedule updates.
Near Plainfield in Oswego. State-of-the-art facility with in-ground training pits, 40-ft tumbling trampoline. Tots through competitive teams. Birthday...
Downers Grove Park District recreation center hosting various youth programs.
Youth sports education program offering soccer classes, camps, and skill development at the Wheaton Park District Community Center. Programs include p...
Nationally recognized dance studio training young dancers in technical ability, performance skills, diversity, and maturity.
Youth theater productions at Meiley Swallow Hall for kids ages 8-18.
Annual events: Village Picnic (Art in the Park, petting zoo, scavenger hunt, fishing derby), Wednesday Night Summer Concerts (Roger C. Claar Performin...
Family-owned studio in downtown Plainfield. Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Mommy & Me, Tiny Tots, Pre-dance, Boys Dance, Tumbling....
Youth soccer programs affiliated with Chicago Fire FC professional club. Delivers high-level soccer training for ages 6-19 with professional coaches, ...
Nonprofit providing expert grief support for children ages 5-18, families, and adults experiencing loss. Youth and family bereavement support. Service...
Check sheddaquarium.org for complete 2026 free day calendar.
Award-winning 13-acre outdoor history museum with 31 historical structures from the 1830s. Offers Sensory Friendly Saturdays with hands-on activities ...
Luxury bowling with bumpers available for kids. Arcade with classic pinball to VR experiences. Birthday parties. Summer Pin Pass program for families....
Hockey programs for children at all levels, figure skating from beginner to advanced. Public skating sessions available.
Water slides, splash pads, family-friendly water park. Seasonal - opens summer 2026. Hours: Mon-Thu 12-7pm, Fri 11:30am-6pm, Sat-Sun 12-6pm. Phone: (6...
State-of-the-art facility serving the Naperville area since 2008 offering indoor environments for soccer, lacrosse, football, and other field sports.
The largest indoor soccer center in Chicagoland at 95,000 square feet. Features four indoor synthetic turf fields (three full-sized for 8v8, one small...
Free storytimes: Baby Storytime, Baby & Toddler Storytime, Storytime ages 4-7, Sensory Storytime (inclusive/sensory-friendly). Also science programs (...
Open swim Mon-Sat 11AM-8PM, Sun 12PM-8PM (summer season). Water park features. Swim lessons available.
11-court indoor tennis facility with LED lighting and 10,000 sq ft of viewing/lobby space. Comprehensive programs for all ages 4-18+ from junior devel...
YS Play Area with forts, mini climbing wall, games, LiteZilla. Take & Make crafts. Explore More Illinois (free museum/attraction passes for cardholder...
FREE. Great for kids interested in animals and birdwatching. Connect with local wildlife.
Premier competitive regional traveling basketball program of the Wheatland Athletic Association. Offers highly qualified trainers and coaches committe...
Women's recreational and competitive gymnastics and tumbling facility serving the Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, and western suburbs area. Teach...
USAG member gym. Classes for various age groups, camps, and birthday parties. Phone: (630) 251-5506.
After-school theater arts training. Weekly classes in voice, drama, dance, and specialty themes. Serves the greater Chicagoland area.
Cooking academy dedicated to teaching kids culinary skills through fun, hands-on classes.
Year-round indoor/outdoor aquatic park. Must register for time slots online. Max capacity 40 per slot, min 25 to avoid cancellation. Zero-depth entry ...
Wall-to-wall trampolines, SkySlam dunking, Ultimate Dodgeball, foam zone. Sky Camp programs for kids. Birthday parties available.
Nationally accredited 5-acre zoo with 150+ animals representing 60+ native Illinois species including bobcats, foxes, goats, and sheep. Free admission...
Open since 1955 (70 years). Saturday afternoon lessons open to all ages, geared mainly toward children. Family and group sessions.
Fall festival with corn maze, pumpkin patch, outdoor family activities, bouncing trampoline, zip lines, petting zoo, slides, and more. About 25 minute...
Premier indoor/outdoor soccer facility. Lil' Kickers (18mo-7yr), skills development (8-10yr), 3v3, Futsal leagues. Off Wolf's Crossing, 2 miles west o...
Nationally recognized child development soccer program at Just for Kicks facility. Rooted in child development theories with age-appropriate curriculu...
Community basketball organization offering the Bolingbrook Magic travel teams for competitive youth basketball players. Also provides supervised open ...
Guitar, drums, piano, bass, vocals, keys. Performance Program with live shows at local venues. Rock 101 for beginners (no experience needed). Music ca...
Indoor pool with family/open swim. Adult swim last 10 min of every hour. Year-round swimming. Swim lessons also available.
Basketball, swimming, crafts, cooking. 'We Are Aurora Youth' offers free meals noon-4PM at designated centers. Summer youth programs available. A.R.I....
Free weekly storytime at participating locations. No registration needed. Store hours: Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7. Call (331) 288-9766 to confirm.
Free after-school and summer programs. Gym, conference room, multi-purpose room, open recreation area. Open Mon-Sat.
Known for Fall Fest events with pumpkins, hayrides, and self-feed petting zoo. Spend the day meeting farm animals and feeding them.
Zero-depth entry leisure pool, drop-off slides, twisting enclosed body flume slides, kid-friendly spray area, lap swimming at designated times.
114,355 sq ft multi-purpose sports facility opened in 1994 with one NHL-sized rink, one Olympic-sized rink, and a turf field. Offers ISI and USFSA fig...
Seasonal outdoor refrigerated ice rink at Block 59 dining and entertainment complex (between Yard House and Cheesecake Factory). 7,200 sq ft rink with...
State-of-the-art multi-purpose facility with 3 NHL-sized ice rinks, event room, full-service sports shop, and concessions. Home to one of the largest ...
Indoor ice arena with NHL rink (200x85) and skills rink (100x55). Offers learn to skate and hockey programs for all ages with Snowplow Sam levels for ...
Two pools (recreation pool with kid-friendly slide + lap pool). Family swim in recreation pool. Swim Academy lessons. Child care for members: Baby Roo...
June 18-21, 2026. Kendall County's largest festival. Free concerts, carnival rides, petting zoo, pony rides, 5K race, Father's Day parade, business ex...
Non-profit recreational soccer program organizing teams for boys and girls ages 6-14 through the Woodridge Park District. Spring and fall outdoor seas...
Family aquatic center. Swim lessons available. Part of Wheaton Park District.
Cooperative extension of the Naperville Park District providing year-round recreational and social programs for children, teens, and adults with speci...
60 forest preserves, 500+ miles of trails. Nature centers have free exhibits. Check calendar of events for free nature programs for kids.
Summer camps June 1 - August 14, 2026. Various programs for different grade levels.
Family farm with petting zoo for over 33 years. Friendly farm animals to pet and feed. Free pony rides on Saturdays & Sundays in October (11am-5pm). P...
Kids bowling parties on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Everything provided except cake and ice cream (bring your own).
Darien Park District facility with three NHL-size sheets of ice for hockey, figure skating, and open skating. Home of Chicago Edge Skating Academy whi...
Family Aquatic Center & Indoor Waterpark, 8-lane lap pool, gymnasium, open gym hours, youth swim lessons, dance programs, sports leagues, summer day c...
Tennis, basketball, football, and more. Taught by Wheaton College coaches and athletes. Character development + athletic skills.
Three award-winning pools. Technique-focused instruction in small group settings. Group lessons from 6 months; semi-private and private lessons availa...
One of the largest US Figure Skating clubs in the nation, incorporated in 1976. Offers testing, competitions (DuPage Open), developmental clinics, cam...
Seasonal outdoor water park. 11 attractions: 5 water slides (2 flume, 2 free fall, 1 tot slide), zero-depth shallow end, sand play area, adults-only d...
Private club offering instruction in Gymnastics, Cheer, Tumbling & Ninja. Open gym available. Preschool through competitive levels.
Competitive and recreational gymnastics training facility.
Introduces children to cooking using nutritious ingredients in a professional kitchen. Parent & Child, Teen Camps, Summer/Winter Break Camps, Birthday...
Free DIY workshops for kids at participating locations. Registration required. Recent project: Birdhouse (Feb 21).
Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 8am-8pm. Toddler Time: Tue/Thu 10am-12pm, Sun 8-10am (under 46" only, parent/child). Jump socks requir...
Multi-sport complex with gymnastics, sports training, and youth programs.
Indoor and outdoor tennis club and pickleball facility in Aurora. Home of Fernandes Tennis Academy, a high performance tennis training and college ten...
Connects residents to essential health and human services. Available 24/7 with interpreting for non-English speakers. Dial 2-1-1 or text zip code to T...
90+ classes per session in theater, music, dance, and visual arts. Kindergarten through high school theater/acting classes. Connected to the Paramount...
Year-round indoor amusements. Adventures for all ages. Serves the Woodridge/Downers Grove/Bolingbrook/Naperville area.
Indoor adventure park offering customizable birthday party events with trampolines, climbing walls, and more.
Full-service YMCA with youth programs including swimming, gymnastics, sports, and childcare.
10-court indoor tennis facility with junior development lessons. Open to both Members and Non-Members. 10% multi-class discount.
Well-established community ice arena offering public skating, hockey programs, figure skating lessons, and skate rentals. Known for friendly staff and...
Established 1997. Recreational & competitive gymnastics, tumbling, ninja classes. Girls & boys classes. USAG Women's Program levels 3-10. Open gym ses...
Premier youth soccer organization established in 1998, initially parent-coached and now utilizing nationally licensed professional coaches. Dedicated ...
The travel/competitive arm of the Plainfield Soccer Association. Girls teams compete in IWSL, boys in NISL. Professional coaching with tryouts require...
Bowling (dragon ball ramps for young kids), laser tag, 100+ arcade games, high ropes, VR. Full restaurant. Kids Bowl Free program in summer. Mon-Thu 1...
56,796 sq ft multi-purpose sports facility opened in 1989 with one NHL-sized rink and one International-sized rink. Offers learn to skate, learn to pl...
Gymnastics, Dance (Studio 815), Cheer, Tumbling, Preschool classes. Open Gym Fridays 11am-12pm for ages 6mo-12yr ($5/child). Operating since 2005. M-S...
Premier family ice sports complex with one NHL rink and one Olympic rink, full-service Blue Line Bar and Grill, and Advanced Pro Shop. Programs from p...
North Central College in downtown Naperville opens its campus each summer for youth sports camps including soccer. Camps are led by college coaching s...
Competitive soccer club for players ages 5-18 operated through the Wheaton Park District. One-year commitment expectation for all players. Pre-registr...
Supervised gymnastics with skill-appropriate activities led by Y gymnastics instructors.
Exclusive provider for tennis and pickleball programming for the City of Aurora. Offers a wide range of youth and adult programs at various recreation...
Book city recreation facilities for birthday parties.
Baseball/Softball/T-ball, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Volleyball. Register at AuroraPROS.org/Recreation.
Leading human services provider founded in 1965, offering wraparound care for children, adults, and families with autism, intellectual, developmental,...
Weekly enrichment classes covering robotics, coding, and game design for ages 4-14. Kids as young as 4 learn coding basics with visual programming. Su...
Buy, sell, and trade new and quality used sports equipment. Great for growing kids who need gear every season — baseball, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, bi...
Official village events calendar with community events, festivals, and family activities.
Therapy services specializing in individual, child, and group therapy for all ages. Experienced therapists covering grief and loss, anxiety, and other...
Expert trauma therapy and grief counseling in Naperville. Serves surrounding DuPage County communities with specialized approaches.
Step back in time to experience 1890s DuPage County farm life. Restored farmstead with historically-costumed interpreters. Hands-on farm activities fo...
Program of WDSRA helping people of all ages with a primary physical disability through a variety of impactful adaptive athletics activities. Offers wh...
Founded 2009 as Naperville Moms Network, rebranded 2019. Over 80,000 mom members in western suburbs. Hosts Moms Nights, kid playgroups, special events...
Dance classes for boys and girls. Age-appropriate, fun-focused instruction.
Seasonal event with food trucks, live music, vendors, scavenger hunt, lantern launch. Kids under 8 free.
Naperville offers teen-specific programs in sports, advanced coding and technology, art and design, music, theater, martial arts, fitness, and volunteer opportunities. Many programs offer flexible scheduling to work around school commitments.
Yes! Several Naperville facilities offer teen-specific fitness programs, group classes, and gym memberships for ages 14+. Options include yoga, martial arts, swimming, dance, and general fitness programs.
Advanced teen programs include Python and Java programming, web and app development, game design, cybersecurity basics, AI/ML introduction, and competitive programming. These prepare teens for college CS programs and careers in tech.
Many Naperville organizations welcome teen volunteers. Libraries, community centers, sports programs, and local nonprofits offer volunteer positions that help teens build leadership skills and meet community service requirements.
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