Family Fun in the Aurora Area

Airtastic Playland

A fun and exciting play land offering 10 inflatable play structures, four party rooms and two age-appropriate play areas.
850 S. Frontenac St., Aurora
(630) 851-7525
airtastic.com

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Displays of vintage firefighting equipment, memorabilia of the 1871 Chicago Fire, thousands of photographs and gift shop. Five new interactive kiosks on fighting fires.
53 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 892-1572
auroraregionalfiremuseum.org

Aurora Roller Skate Center

Top 40 music and live organ music dance sessions.
34W113 Montgomery Rd., Aurora
(630) 898-5830
skateaurora.com

Batavia Skate Park

Outdoor skate park for skateboarders and rollerbladers. Open in good weather conditions only.
411 S. River St., Batavia
(630) 879-5235
bataviaparks.org

Blackberry Farm

19th century farm and village featuring pioneer craft shops and demos, a discovery barn with petting zoo and pony, hay and miniature train rides and more.
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Chuck E. Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese’s offers a huge selection of games and rides. From classics like Skee-Ball to the newest simulator rides and intense virtual race car games and Skytubes® attraction.
511 N. Randall Rd., Batavia
(630) 482-2402
chuckecheese.com

Civic Center Aquatic Park

Water park with slides, tubes, zero-depth pool and concessions.
5 Ashlawn Ave., Montgomery
(630) 896-2016
oswegolandparkdistrict.org

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Site of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator where particles circle the four-mile ring 57,000 times each second. Restored prairie grass areas, historic barns, self-guided tours and a buffalo herd.
Kirk Rd. at Pine St., Batavia
(630) 840-3351
fnal.gov

Fox Paintball Sport

Paintball outings, equipment and rentals.
1891 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora
(630) 585-5651
foxpaintball.com

Fox River Lanes

Sixteen lanes, Galactic Ball, strobe and blackout lights. Banquet room available.
1211 N. Bridge St., Yorkville
(630) 553-0018
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Fox Valley Ice Arena & Fitness Club

Ice rink and fitness club.
1996 S. Kirk Rd., Geneva
(630) 262-0690
foxvalleyicearena.com

Funway Entertainment Center

Bowling, Bumper Cars, Roller Skating, Arcade, Lazer Frenzy, and Rock-n-Roll Mini Golf; Open year-round.
Western Trails Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Batting Cages, Soccer Cages, Jumpshot, Water Wars and Bumper Boats; Open seasonally.
1335 S. River St. (Rt. 25), Batavia
(630) 879-8717
fun@funway.com
funway.com

Hall Quarry Beach

Zero-depth sand beach, two islands, youth water slide, drop slide and diving tower with two-and four-meter platforms.
400 S. Water St., Batavia
(630) 406-5275 or (630) 879-5235
bataviaparks.org

Hupp Skate Park

For use by skaters or bikers.
Illinois Ave. and Orchard Ave., Aurora
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Idle Hour Lanes

Ten lanes, game room, lounge and pro shop.
927 E. Railroad St., Sandwich
(815) 786-8257
bowlfoxvalley.com

Luigi's Pizza & Fun Center

Laser tag and arcade room provide fun for all, along with great pizza. Birthday parties welcome.
732 Prairie St., Aurora
(630) 896-9861
luigispizzaandfuncenter.com

Lyon Farm and Village

The farm and village have 15 historic buildings that trace the history of Kendall County. Learn about native prairie grasses found around the farm and enjoy a variety of history-oriented special events.
Rt. 71, Yorkville
(630) 554-3064 or
(630) 553-6777

The Magical Castle

Come visit 23,000 square feet of totally indoor rides, hundreds of games, restaurant and 150-seat party room.
4034 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora
(630) 978-8600
themagicalcastle.com

Mudslingers BMX & Skate Shop

Mudslingers is a fully stocked BMX and skate shop. The pro shop can handle just about any repair and locate any part needed.
420 W. Rt. 34 Unit 1, Plano
(630) 552-7433
mudslingersshop.com

Parkside Lanes

54 lanes with glow-in-the-dark late night bowling on Saturday.
34W185 Montgomery Rd., Aurora
(630) 898-5678
parksidelanes.com

Phillips Park Aquatic Center

Deluxe water park with tube slides, simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
828 Montgomery Rd., Aurora
(630) 851-8686
aurora-il.org

Phillips Park Sunken Garden

View the spectacular display of 15,000 flowers of 15 varieties, plus a three-tiered fountain and the “Four Seasons” statues that complement this exquisite English garden motif.
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 978-4774
aurora-il.org

Phillips Park Visitors Center & Mastadon Gallery

Get an up-close view of Ice-age Mastadon bones unearthed in the park in the 1930s, while glimpsing into the rich history of one of the area’s most beautiful parks.
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 978-4774
aurora-il.org

Phillips Park Zoo

Established in 1915, the zoo is open daily, year-round and admission is free. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, cougars, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 978-4700
aurora-il.org

Raging Waves Water Park

Open in 2008, Raging Waves is Illinois’ largest outdoor waterpark, sitting on more than 40 acres in Yorkville, Ill., 45 minutes west of the Chicago loop. Nearly 3,000 people Come Outback daily during the summer months to visit the Aussie-themed, family-friendly waterpark, which features 18 water slides, a separate kiddie pool area, a wave pool, a lazy river, 20 private cabanas, and more.
4000 North Bridge Street (St. Rt. 47) , Yorkville IL 60560
(630) 882-6575
ragingwaves.com

Randall 15 IMAX

Features the latest in digital sound (in select theaters), stadium seating and the only IMAX screen in the Fox Valley Area.
550 N. Randall Rd., Batavia
(630) 225- 8400
gqti.com

Scitech Hands-On Museum

Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
18 W. Benton St., Aurora
(630) 859-3434
scitechmuseum.org

Sugar Grove Family Fun Center

Go-carts, mini golf, bumper boats, driving range, game room and water wars.
Route 47 at Jericho Rd., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-4266
sugargrovefamilyfuncenter.com

Splash Country

Wet and wonderful with deluxe tube slides, 1,100-foot lazy river, zero-depth pools, small-kids’ play attractions and sand-activity areas.
195 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 906-7981
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Sport Zone

Home for Soccer, Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Indoor-Golf and Batting cages.
195 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 906-7981
sportzonepark.com

Vaughn Athletic Center Water park

Year-round indoor water park with tube slides, zero-depth entry and interactive water play.
2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora
(630) 907-9600
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org