amusement parks
Amusement parks are non-stop fun! I never knew there were so many around here until I started looking…
Pirate’s Cove
901 Leicester
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 439-2683
open June 4 – August 21*
*closed on July 17 for a private rental
Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, Noon-4pm
$7 for residents, $9 for non-residents, Adults are always free!
Naperville:
3440 Odyssey Court
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 416-2222
Thursday, noon-8pm
Friday, noon-10pm
Saturday, 10am-10pm
Sunday, noon-8pm
hours are subject to change, check website for details
pay per ride or get a unlimited pass
Tinley Park:
19111 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-3800
Monday, noon-8pm,
Thursday, noon-8pm
Friday, noon-10pm
Saturday, 10am-11pm
Sunday, noon-8pm
pay per ride or get a unlimited pass
Six Flags Great America
1 Great America Parkway
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-4636
hours and prices vary, check the website
AZoosment Park at Santa’s Village
601 Dundee Avenue
East Dundee, Illinois
(847) 426-6751
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11am-7pm
$16.50 per person, with children 2 and under free
Entrance fee includes all rides and attractions
Parking is free
Donley’s Wild West Town
8512 South Union Road
Union, Illinois 60180
(815) 923-9000
open daily May 28 – August 21, 10am-6pm
Saturday and Sundays August 21 – October 30, 10am-6pm
$15.00 per person, children 2 & under free when accompanied by a paying adult
Safari Land
701 W. North Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 530-4649
Monday-Thursday, noon-10pm
Friday, 11am-midnight
Saturday, 11am-12:30am
Sunday, 11am-10:30pm
prices vary, check the website

[...] regular places into something fun? It seems like my kids have as much fun at these places as an amusement park [...]