Updated March 2026 • Curated by NaperKids
Pottery classes, workshops, and studio time for all skill levels. Wheel throwing and hand-building.
Kids program focuses on character building and leadership. Tiny Tigers program for young kids. Fun and safe environment.
Award-winning school. 3 weeks free martial arts training + complimentary uniform for new students. Family-friendly, 50+ years expertise.
50+ years of karate and martial arts expertise serving the Naperville community.
Self-defense and self-perfection training for the entire family. Teaches Banzenkan Aiki Ninjutsu, comprised of 12 authentic ninja and samurai arts fro...
Martial arts training for kids and adults in the Naperville area.
Art studio offering classes and workshops in Naperville.
Art studio offering classes and workshops in the Naperville area.
Mobile foam party service bringing high-energy fun to your yard, driveway, or outdoor space. Features pro-grade Super Foam Cannon, kid-friendly music,...
Leading martial arts instruction. Little Tigers program teaches courage and communication. Serves Aurora and Naperville.
Women-owned art studio. Young artists explore new mediums, discover famous artists, try new techniques. M-Th 4:30-9pm, F 4:30-6pm, Sat 12-2pm.
Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu training.
Local Glass Studio800 Roosevelt Rd.Building D10Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Open Studio (Elementary) with drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, interdisciplinary STEAM projects.
Kids classes, family discounts available.
Walk-in crafts, DIY workshops, pop art-inspired crafts. Birthday parties and group events. Creative program for ages 3-5. Non-intimidating art space. ...
1-week theatre camps. Each session has a theme. Kids devise their own play, learn drama games, develop characters, learn Broadway musical numbers. Inf...
Taekwondo school founded by master instructor Michael Raiz. Comprehensive curriculum: technique, sparring, character development.
Premier non-profit soccer organization in the southwest Chicago suburbs with 1,700+ youth athletes. Offers recreation program (parent-coached, 1-2 pra...
40+ types of art: acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, stained glass, clay. Weekly workshops summer (June-July) and school year (Sept-May).
FREE. Open grass field, basketball hoop, children's play structure, swings.
Hidden gem. Unique museum with Chinese jade carvings, animal dioramas, mineral specimens, gemstones, interactive geological exhibits. Fully accessible...
Large indoor playground with multi-level play structures.
Indoor playground with nonstop fun and birthday parties
103,000 sq ft facility with indoor soccer fields, after-school sports, concession stand, playroom, acceleration training, daycare, birthday parties, a...
Creative painting classes and birthday party experiences for children
Princess and character party entertainment for kids birthdays and events.
Martial arts classes specifically designed for children in the Naperville/Lisle area.
Taekwondo and karate classes for various age groups.
Open by appointment for pottery painting (text 630-640-9442 for appointments, no set hours). Offers private pottery painting and clay making parties f...
Art school offering classical and contemporary art education.
Formal art lessons in painting, drawing, color theory.
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...
Indoor playground for energetic kids with climbing and play structures.
14,000 sq ft safari-themed indoor playground, 3 age zones, LED dance floor, ages 0-13
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...
40+ acres of forest along Fox River. Live animal exhibits, hands-on learning stations, 6 hiking trails. Summer camps for ages 2-13. Free parking. Phon...
Outdoor trails and interactive nature center where kids learn about local wildlife and ecosystems.
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...
Park especially good for young children 1-5 years. Features noise-making toys, rocking horses, large green dome with holes, smaller playgrounds with s...
Garden store and learning center with themed gardens and children's workshops
Obstacle course training for kids age 1-8. Weekly classes, open play, and birthday parties.
Includes collaborative art projects and special themed events (e.g., Black History Month art projects).
Children's theater offering workshops, classes, and full stage performances. No auditions required to join. Alternative to traditional audition-based ...
1.75-mile pathway along the DuPage River featuring gardens, fountains, bridges, and splash areas. Free to enter. Hosts free activities and music throu...
Ceramic arts center offering pottery and ceramics classes.
Autism-focused indoor playground and kids gym providing sensory-safe environment for all ability levels. Features zipline, swings, trampoline, imagina...
Autism-focused sensory-safe indoor playground and kids gym with zip line, swings, monkey bars, interactive video board, sensory bins, art station, and...
Longtime Aurora landmark. Parents credit classes for improving kids' focus and self-esteem.
Drop-in crafts, birthday parties, special events. STEM makerspace with finished crafts and supplies available. Studio open for making at any time.
9th degree Black Belt instructor with 40 years teaching experience. Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Aikido, Taekwondo, Karate, and self-defense classes.
Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA for kids. Focus on self-discipline. M-Sat 9am-9pm.
Programs for ages 4 and older including LEGO creativity, art, and drawing classes.
Programs: Tiny Tigers (youngest), Karate for Kids, Adult Taekwondo, Black Belt Club, Leadership Club. Phone: (630) 681-0060.
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.
Indoor skydiving experience. Each flight in the wind tunnel lasts about 60 seconds. Two flights per person included. Safe for kids 3 and up.
Family entertainment center specializing in birthday parties. Also hosts scout, camp, school, and team building events. Activities include laser tag, ...
Indoor sports complex hosting youth soccer leagues for ages 5-14 and multiple soccer programs. Offers recreational 4v4 soccer league (43-min games on ...
Interactive exhibits in historic fire station, designed to educate kids about fire safety.
Indoor playground for young children with climbing structure, slides, tunnels, ramps, fenced toddler area, pretend play corner with kitchen and grocer...
Weekly art classes and summer camps for ages 3 and up. Drawing, painting, and mixed media.
Indoor adventure play center with treetop-themed activities.
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.
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...
20 Fort Hill DriveNaperville, IL 60540
Painting, ceramics, collage classes. Phone: 630-682-5402 ext. 333.
Oswegoland Park District's first splash pad with 17 spray and play features. Seasonal outdoor.
Paint-your-own pottery studio offering walk-in painting, parties, camps, and classes.
Indoor playground for kids 0-7 with corn play area, slide with ball pit, trampoline, ride-on cars, and private party spaces.
Bright, modern indoor playground for young children. Trampolines, ball pits, corn play area, slides, little cars. Themed birthday parties with charact...
1.5 hour pottery painting classes allowing kids to create and express creativity.
Karate for kids classes instilling respect, courtesy, and self-control.
Competitive figure skating academy with world-class coaching. Private lessons with personalized instruction. Training includes freestyle, ice dancing,...
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...
Automotive-themed indoor play area with bounce houses. Open for play and birthday parties.
Check sheddaquarium.org for complete 2026 free day calendar.
Free zoo established 1915 with 100+ animals from 41 species. Bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, otters, reptile house. Free splash pad and playgroun...
13-acre outdoor history museum with interactive exhibits, guided tours, seasonal events, Early Learning Playscape, splash pad, and summer camps. Admis...
Award-winning 13-acre outdoor history museum with 31 historical structures from the 1830s. Offers Sensory Friendly Saturdays with hands-on activities ...
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...
Play cafe with play areas for young children and food for parents.
Play cafe with warm pastel tones, wooden play structure, ball pit, natural wood toys, pretend play areas, separate baby area, and organic cafe with fr...
Playroom Café: 141 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount ProspectPlayroom Café Two: 2075 Calamos Court, NapervillePlayroom Café Social: 2308 W. Higgins Road,...
State-of-the-art facility serving the Naperville area since 2008 offering indoor environments for soccer, lacrosse, football, and other field sports.
95,000 sq ft indoor soccer center with youth classes ages 18 months+
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...
Premier ice skating rink near Naperville with ice skating lessons for all ages and abilities. Public skate times year round with character skates and ...
Weekly storytimes for different ages. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. 2026 Bookmark Contest (grades K-8). Children's area has light-up wall, ...
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...
State-of-the-art 53,000 square foot basketball development facility with 6 indoor high school regulation basketball courts, 4,300 sq ft weight room, f...
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...
After-school theater arts training. Weekly classes in voice, drama, dance, and specialty themes. Serves the greater Chicagoland area.
Formerly Academy of the Arts. Located inside The Matrix Club offering classes, camps, and performances for adolescents, teens, and adults.
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.
Interactive exhibits in math, science, and art designed for young minds. Features bubble station, mini river for water play, and hands-on learning act...
Offers Adaptive Play Time and Sensory Friendly Saturday programs with modified environments for children with disabilities, autism, and sensory proces...
Nationally accredited 5-acre zoo with 150+ animals representing 60+ native Illinois species including bobcats, foxes, goats, and sheep. Free admission...
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...
Indoor inflatable play park with bounce houses and obstacle courses.
Indoor pool with family/open swim. Adult swim last 10 min of every hour. Year-round swimming. Swim lessons also available.
FREE open gym for littles. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9:30-11am. Safe, encouraging play space with age-appropriate toys and activities. Part of Community C...
60,000 sq ft entertainment center since 1983. Indoor go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, rides, mini bowling, miniature golf, two-story playland, VR, es...
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...
Indoor playground with sandbox, climbing structures, and play areas for young children.
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 ...
Indoor play space featuring slides, obstacle courses, and toddler-friendly areas with birthday party packages.
60 forest preserves, 500+ miles of trails. Nature centers have free exhibits. Check calendar of events for free nature programs for kids.
Must register online ahead of time. One parent can register up to 4 children. Upcoming: Mar 7 Leprechaun Trap, Apr 4 Farm Planter. Kids get to keep wh...
Family-owned indoor playground with 4-story play structure, slides, tunnels, foam obstacles, and mazes. Designated toddler zone. Cafe for parents with...
Modern children's fitness facility with mega-sized play areas
Family-owned indoor playground with ball pits, climbing structures, themed play areas, and designated toddler zone. Cafe on site.
Family entertainment center with arcade games, pizza, and kids birthday parties. Adventure Zone indoor playground with trampolines and slides.
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...
Indoor playground with 50+ climbing fun walls, ropes course, ninja course, giant slide, jump area, and toddler area.
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...
Naperville's longest-running indoor ice rink, in business since 1972. Two full-size rinks offering year-round skating, lessons, hockey, and figure ska...
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...
700 S Bartlett RoadBartlett, IL 60103
Introduces children to cooking using nutritious ingredients in a professional kitchen. Parent & Child, Teen Camps, Summer/Winter Break Camps, Birthday...
Entertainment venue with blacklight bowling lanes, interactive arcade, laser tag, and bumper bowling for kids.
Free DIY workshops for kids at participating locations. Registration required. Recent project: Birdhouse (Feb 21).
Family entertainment center with go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, mini golf, and immersive experiences.
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...
Taekwondo for all ages with specialty in teaching kids to stay focused and disciplined.
Indoor and outdoor tennis club and pickleball facility in Aurora. Home of Fernandes Tennis Academy, a high performance tennis training and college ten...
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 with trampolines, climbing walls, and obstacle courses. Note: Temporarily closed for renovations as of 2026.
Indoor adventure park offering customizable birthday party events with trampolines, climbing walls, and more.
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...
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...
Not-for-profit volunteer organization offering session-based drawing classes teaching basics of line, value contrasts, and perspective.
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...
Swim school with parent/tot lessons, open swim, and lap swim. Also serves as swim facility for Batavia Park District fall/winter/spring.
Competitive soccer club for players ages 5-18 operated through the Wheaton Park District. One-year commitment expectation for all players. Pre-registr...
Nature education and programs through the city's parks system.
Art education programs including Summer Art Classes and STEM-Powered History Camp.
Indoor playground specifically for ages 1-5. Rounded edges, low heights, soft surfaces, secure play zones. Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-2pm. Socks required. Ad...
Step back in time to experience 1890s DuPage County farm life. Restored farmstead with historically-costumed interpreters. Hands-on farm activities fo...
Indian dance classes in Naperville area including multiple dance forms for children and adults.
Related events happening in the Naperville area
Top winter break activities include indoor play spaces, ice skating, holiday shows and performances, winter nature walks, art workshops, museum visits, and winter day camps. Many local businesses offer special holiday programming.
Naperville has several ice skating options including indoor rinks and seasonal outdoor skating. Check our listings for locations, hours, public skate times, and lesson availability.
Yes! Several organizations offer winter break day camps during the holiday break, typically running 1-2 weeks in late December and early January. These include sports, art, STEM, and multi-activity camps.
Indoor options include play spaces, trampoline parks, museums, art studios, gymnastics facilities, swimming pools, and bowling alleys. Many offer special winter break hours and promotions.
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