This list is not all-inclusive
Amusement
Funway
1335 S. River St.
Batavia
630-879-8717
funway.com
Open year round for indoor fun such as bowling, skating, mini golf and laser tag, there’s also an outback section with kart racing, bumper boats, batting and soccer cages and mini golf from April through October.
Just-Fun Amusements
S480 Kolberg Court
Villa Park
630-530-1313
jus-fun.com
This mostly outdoor seasonal amusement center includes batting cages, go karts and miniature golf. Check out the water wars option and the arcade.
Kids Town Play and Party
1141 E. Butterfield Road
Wheaton
630-260-8545
kidstownplayandparty.com
Tap into a child’s imagination with more than a dozen themed play areas from construction to princesses. Children can dress up, play with accessories and toys.
Monkey Bizness
229 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton
630-384-2300
monkeybizness.com
A multi-level soft playground, clubhouse, climbing structure, dance floor, toddler-friendly computer games, an art room and a coffee bar and seating for parents.
Odyssey Fun World
3440 Odyssey Court
Naperville
630-416-222
odysseyfunworld.com
Lots of fun packed into one place. In addition to four indoor rides there is a four-story tunnel and ballpit, laser tag and two paintball fields. Snacks are available at the Chippers Cafe.
Bowling
AMF Bolingbrook Lanes
401 W. Boughton Road
Bolingbrook
630-759-7490
amf.com/bolingbrooklanes
Offers 32 lanes as well as pool tables.
Bowling Green Sports Center
243 W. Roosevelt Road
West Chicago
630-231-2400
bowlinggreensports.net
This 36-lane center offers automatic scoring.
Elgin Lanes
401 Shepard Drive
Elgin
847-695-3777
elginlanes.com
This 30-lane center also offers six billiards tables.
Lisle Lanes
4920 Lincoln Ave.
Lisle
630-968-1300
lislelanes.com
Recently rebuilt, there is open bowl and leagues at this 32-lane facility that also offers disc-glow bowling. Enjoy the Kingpin Grille and lounge, pro shop and game room.
Lucky Strike Lanes
Yorktown Mall
100 Yorktown Center
Lombard
630-916-8681
bowlluckystrike.com
Enjoy18 lanes, two bars and billiards. On Fridays and Saturdays you must be at least 21 to play after 9 p.m.
Pinstripes
7 Oakbrook Center Mall
Oak Brook
630-575-8700
pinstripes.com
Within 40,000 square feet there are 16 bowling lanes, indoor and outdoor bocce courts, fire pits and a bistro and bar.
Stardust Bowl
37 E. Lorraine Ave.
Addison
630-833-1040
stardust.bowlbowlbowl.com
Offers 84-lanes and automatic scoring/entertainment systems. Enjoy four lounges, occasional live entertainment, shuffleboard, billiards, a game room and pro shop.
Strike Ten Lanes
800 E. Nerge Road
Roselle
630-307-8100
striketenlanes.com
This upscale bowling boutique offers a restaurant and two floors of fun.
Suburbanite Bowl
201 W. Ogden Ave.
Westmont
630-968-2200
suburbanitebowl.com
In addition to bowling there is a billiards and arcade room and snack shop. Check out bumper bowl or black light bowling dates.
Tivoli Bowl
938 Warren Ave.
Downers Grove
630-969-0660
tivolibowl.com
Features 12 wooden lanes underground, an Underground Lounge, games, billiards and theater-style seating at HDTVs.
Wood Dale Bowl
155 W. Irving Park Road
Wood Dale
630-766-6800
wooddalebowl.com
A bowling center with a rich history you can enjoy bowling, occasional live music, games, food and drink. Check out the Bumper Brunch.
Skating
Addison Ice
475 S. Grace St.
630-543-9200
addisonice.com
Open skate and rentals available.
All Season Ice Rinks
31W330 North Aurora Road
Naperville
630-851-0755
allseasonsicerinks.com
Enjoy ice skating year round with public skate and rentals.
Aurora Skate Center
34W113 Montgomery Road
Aurora
630-898-5830
skateaurora.com
This roller rink offers open skate, lessons and a variety of special events such as family nights and PJ skates.
Darien Sportsplex
51 Plainfield Road
630-789-6666
dariensportsplex.com
Enjoy public skate and rentals no matter what the season.
Downers Grove Ice Arena
5501 Walnut Ave.
630-971-3780
downersgroveicearena.com
Take the family out for ice time during public skate and rentals.
Fox Valley Ice Arena
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva
630-262-0690
fvia.us
In addition to public skate times this arena offers figure and hockey lessons and party options.
Center Ice of DuPage
1N450 Highland Ave.
Glen Ellyn
630-790-9696
centericeofdupage.com
Enjoy public skates or check out the special Cosmic skate events when the lights are turned down.
Lombard Roller Rink
201 W. 22nd St.
Lombard
630-953-2400
lombardrollerrink.com
Check out open skating sessions, especially on days when kids are out of school.
Rocket Ice
180 Canterbury Lane
Bolingbrook
630-679-1700
rocketice.com
Offerings include learn to skate, figure skate and hockey programs. In addition, check out the Rockin’ Public Skate times, which sometimes include an on-ice DJ and characters on skates.
Seven Bridges Ice Arena
6690 S. Route 53
Woodridge
630-271-4400
sevenbridgesicearena.com
Enjoy indoor skating or experience a variety of sports on the indoor turf field.
USA Skate Center
1303 Naperville Drive
Romeoville
630-759-1711
usaskatingcenter.com
Roller skating for the whole family from open skate to black light open skate, family nights and lessons.
Miniature Golf
Glow Golf
Stratford Square Mall
810 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale
630-980-5153
opryglowgolf.com
This course literally glows in the dark.
Holes & Knolls
845 Pershing Ave.
Glen Ellyn
630-469-7888
gepark.org
Enjoy 18 or 36 holes at this course complete with working waterfalls. Afterwards enjoy snacks or a meal at the Maryknoll Clubhouse.
The Hub Miniature Golf
493 Oaklawn Ave.
Elmhurst
630-782-4955
epd.org/hub/golf.asp
This 18-hole course includes a water feature and practice green. Other fun activities and concessions at The Hub.
McCollum Park Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf
6801 S. Main St.
Downers Grove
630-963-8793
dgparks.org/golf/miniature-golf.htm
This 18-hole course has a mining-theme. Concessions available in the park as well as trails and a playground.
Prairie Path Minigolf Course
100 N. Naperville Road
Wheaton
630-665-4710
wheatonparkdistrict.com
This 18-hole course has a prairie theme. There are 10 holes that are ADA accessible.
Putter’s Peak
950 W. Lake St.
Addison
630-458-2660
addisonparks.org/Golf/miniature-golf.htm
Enjoy the adventure of this 18-hole course while taking shots into a cave around a tiki statue or on top of a mountain.
River View Miniature
Golf Course
8 North Ave.
St. Charles
630-584-1028
stcparks.org
This 18-hole, par 42 course has an interactive babbling brook, waterfall, sand traps, windmill, lighthouse, bridges and views of the Fox River.
Wilderness Falls
Mini-Golf
145 S. Clow International Parkway
Bolingbrook
630-378-8888
wildernessfalls.com
Challenge yourself on the two courses that include crossing a waterfall, going through a cave or climbing a 40-foot mountain. Batting cages and visits from Maddox the Moose are also highlights here.
