Tune out distractions and tune into family time as you indulge your kids (and your own inner child) with a weekend brimming with fun—indoors or out, wet or dry. Paddle around, swoosh down mega water slides, splash in our water parks or aquatic centers. Ride all the waves of fun in the Aurora Area.
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AMF Valley Lanes
Forty lanes, features glow-in-the-dark bowling on Friday and Saturday night; Monday is 99¢ night.
310 S. Lincolnway, North Aurora
(630) 897-0401
amf.com
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
All Seasons Ice Rink
Two full-sized rinks for year-round skating. Also offers a game room, ballet room, pro shop and party room.
31W330 N. Aurora Rd., Naperville
(630) 851-0755
allseasonsicerinks.com
Aurora Roller Skate Center
Top 40 music and live organ music dance sessions.
34W113 Montgomery Rd., Aurora
(630) 898-5830
skateaurora.com
Batavia State 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's Pioneer Village
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
Chasers Laser Tag
State-of-the-art laser tag. Perfect
for birthday parties and special
occasions. Reservations only.
4075 Fox Valley Center Dr. Ste. 8
Aurora
(630) 851-6930
chasertag.com
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
Cookie's Family Fun Center
Where the fun never ends. Bumper cars, laser tag, train ride, piñata pits, flying dino rides, over 50 video game and more.
1590 Douglas Rd. Montgomery
(630) 264-0555
cookiesfamilyfun.com
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
Bumper cars, roller skating, arcade and bowling; year-round. Miniature golf, go-carts, batting cages and bumper boats; April - September.
1335 S. River St. (Rt. 25), Batavia
(630) 879-8717
funwaybatavia.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 State 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
foxvalleyparkdistrict.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
phillipsparkaurora.com
Phillips Park Visitors Center & Mastadon Gallery
Get an up-close view of Ice-age Mastodon 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
phillipsparkaurora.com
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
phillipsparkaurora.com
Raging Waves Waterpark
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
Red Oak Nature Center
Learn about the native plants and
animals of the Fox River Valley.
Interpretive center, hiking trails
and tours of “Devil’s Cave”
On Rt. 25, 1 mile north of Rt. 56,
North Aurora · (630) 897-1808
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
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
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
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
Waves of Fun Waterpark
illinois’ largest indoor water park featuring the first-ever standing wave surf machine, a 45-foot slide tower and a four-story interactive Hawaiian-themed play structure.
502 Terrace St., Sandwich
(630) DO-U-SURF
waves-of-fun.com
